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On October 20, 2024, journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) visited Zenith Steel Group (Huai'an) New Material Co., Ltd., located in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China. The company, designed to produce 1.6 million tonnes of ultrahigh-strength steel cords annually, primarily focuses on supplying materials for tire manufacturing. Once full...

Amitabh Bachchan and Ratan Tata, two of India's most revered public figures, have shared a respectful relationship that transcends their distinct fields of work. Both are my personal favorite icons in their own right—Bachchan in Indian cinema and Tata in business and philanthropy. Amitabh Bachchan has publicly expressed his admiration...

I speak to CEO forums, key executive peer groups, and organizational teams across the globe to help them maximize the value of their group experience and lead high-performing, happier teams. The most rewarding part of my work is knowing that for the audience members, no matter how many leaders are...

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed ongoing speculation about the streaming giant altering its upfront talent compensation model, assuring analysts on Thursday that the company is committed to its current approach. Sarandos stated that Netflix believes it has the right system in place and is not considering any changes to it....

In today's fast-paced business environment, accountability is a key driver of success. Yet, many CEOs struggle to cultivate a culture where accountability is embedded into the DNA of their organization. When accountability is absent, inefficiencies, finger-pointing, and missed goals become all too common. On the other hand, when employees are...

The trio of executives who form the "Office of the CEO" at Paramount Global have secured improved compensation deals as they remain in their roles during the ongoing merger process with Skydance Media, which is expected to conclude in the first half of 2025. The group, consisting of co-CEOs George...

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) announced plans on Tuesday to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of a turnaround strategy led by its new CEO, Tim Wentworth. The pharmacy chain operator has been struggling with weak consumer spending and lower drug reimbursement rates. Despite these challenges, the...

If you want to create lasting value and impact, stop competing and start collaborating. I left a global negotiation consulting firm to go out on my own. It wasn’t something I had planned, but after a leadership change, I found myself unable to work with the new general in charge....

In 2024, female CEOs at large U.S. public companies surpassed their male counterparts in earnings, with median compensation for women in the S&P 500 reaching $16.4 million, compared to $15.6 million for men. Despite this pay gap in favor of women, the overall representation of female CEOs remains low, as...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies must contend with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Navigating such unpredictable conditions demands more than conventional management approaches; it requires strategic thinking and the ability to foresee emerging trends. The concept of foresightedness becomes particularly relevant here, as entrepreneurial firms that can anticipate changes in the market...