CEO Insights

When you are leading a team that hits a creative roadblock, introducing them to Musical Chairs, a methodology that we created at Eureka! Ranch, will help them find solutions to seemingly intractable problems. Musical Chairs enables you to transcend organizational blind spots and get “unstuck” by changing your mental frame...

At what point will the suboptimization of public sector resources no longer be tolerated?  At what point will the growing financial needs to address healthcare, education, environmental issues, and others force radical changes in public sector resource allocation approaches? Today many (need I say most) organizational changes have been triggered...

Trust is the currency of relationships—whether with employees, customers, or partners. Yet, in today’s world, it’s a currency in short supply. According to a 2024 survey by the Qualtrics XM Institute, only 50% of consumers trust the brands they do business with, and less than one-third of employees feel their company...

I don’t typically watch anime, a style of Japanese animation now enjoyed the world over. However, I do work with professionals who love the medium, most especially those from younger generations. When they talk, I listen, and I’ve overheard things about a number of interesting characters or plot points. That...

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the world’s reserve currency, providing continuous stability as a benchmark for all corners of the globe to look to, even in times of instability. But, whenever there is economic turmoil, especially in the states, economists and investors still must ask “what if?”. What if the...

The life of an executive is filled with relentless demands and stress. While the adage ‘all work and no play makes Lily a dull girl’ holds true, it also leads to burnout, frustration, and diminished productivity. For executives, finding time for creative pursuits isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. As...

Two Nobel Laureates spoke at TEDx Piazza Campo de Fiori, organized in Rome by Simona Sinesi, lecturer and author, last Feb. 22. The theme of the meeting was "Macro Mistakes," or the big mistakes in our lives, individual and communal.   Michael (Mike) Spence, U.S. economist and university professor, was awarded...

Anna Wilding an acclaimed American and global executive leader, is also an award-winning director, producer, and photographer, renowned for her influential work including in the entertainment industry such as studio and arthouse movies, digital media, commercials, branding and theatre. A career distinguished by  creative and executive successes including creative work...

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed confidence in the possibility of collaborating with Tesla and Elon Musk as Uber prepares to launch its own robotaxi service. In an interview with technology analyst Ben Thompson, Khosrowshahi acknowledged Tesla’s competitive strengths but emphasized that economic principles apply to all companies, including Musk’s...

In a bold move reminiscent of Steve Jobs’ approach to simplification, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced a major restructuring of the company’s AI product lineup. OpenAI plans to merge its diverse collection of models into a single unified system, streamlining its offerings and making AI more accessible. The decision...