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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG), Japan's largest banking group, announced that its top executives would take pay cuts in an effort to regain client trust after breaching information firewalls. The move comes as part of the bank's response to regulatory penalties and lost business resulting from the violations. Hironori...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the role of CEOs, especially in midsize companies, is undergoing a profound transformation. This essay delves into the evolving responsibilities of CEOs in the age of AI, highlighting the critical leadership skills required to harness AI's potential effectively and responsibly. Modern...

Flashlight Capital Partners, a KT&G shareholder, has called for a revision of the CEO compensation plan to address the company's stock price performance. Flashlight Managing Partner Capital Sanghyun Lee criticized KT&G's former CEO for receiving substantial compensation despite a 21% decline in KT&G's stock price, while the KOSPI (The Korea...

Retirement planning can be an overwhelming experience, especially for business leaders who have devoted their lives to building their businesses. In an insightful discussion with David Berkal, CEO of Banyan Software, we explore strategies for founders to alleviate retirement stress, exit options, and succession planning to ensure a seamless transition....

In today's hyper-connected world, maintaining a positive reputation is crucial for businesses to thrive. As the CEO of a leading reputation management software company, I've seen first-hand how a comprehensive reputation platform can enable organisations to improve operations using consumer data. A full-featured solution goes well beyond managing business listings,...

Being a leader is both challenging and draining. To survive, all great leaders have “secrets” to keep them healthy, sharp, agile, in the move towards their best selves. As their coach for 20 years, I have had access to their secrets and would like now to share them to help...

A recent survey by Gartner, Inc. reveals that 69% of CEOs regard sustainability as a significant business growth opportunity for 2024. Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, highlighted that as CEOs reevaluate their long-term strategies, environmental sustainability remains a critical competitive factor. Despite past instances of corporate greenwashing and...

If you live in the United States, you likely have gotten help from a non profit whether you realize it or not. With so many different nonprofits in the US—a recent study shows that 1.97 million nonprofits operate in the US, their services are abundant. However, many operate without a...

In 2023, chief executives faced a higher risk of losing their jobs than missing out on their bonuses, according to research from the Australia Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI's 23rd annual CEO Pay in ASX200 Companies report analyzed the compensation of 145 of Australia's top executives. It revealed that...

They say a CEO's work is never done, as there is always ‘one more thing’ that needs your attention. However, as a CEO, at some point, you will find yourself out of the office for an extended period. It could be a business trip, conferences, client meetings, or, in my...