CEO Insights

Let’s start with the facts. Women are currently a huge minority in CEO roles: 8.2 percent in the Fortune 500; 7.3 percent in the Fortune 1000; 6 percent in the S&P; 5.6 percent across the Russell 3000; and 7.4 percent at private companies with revenue over $1 billion. Venture capital...

On August 15, 2022, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged during the 75th anniversary of Independence Day to make India a developed country in 25 years. This has drawn attention worldwide, and there are concerns about what kind of developed country India will become in the 25-year timeframe envisioned by...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, we are constantly confronted with new ideas, information and ways of working. To navigate these challenges successfully and lead our people through them, adopting a curious mindset is essential. But curiosity can be hard. When we feel threatened, uncertain or under pressure it’s easy...

In my line of work, I’m fortunate to meet many values-led business leaders and entrepreneurs who inspire me both professionally and personally - from whom other leaders can learn so much. One such person is Brazilian fashion designer Yane Ferreira, founder of independent London-based fashion brand Leblon London.  The value...

A recent international C-Suite outlook survey by CEOWORLD Magazine revealed that nearly 50% of the CEOs polled marked Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as their most critical business priority. However, as CEOs hasten to modernize and embrace cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, they may encounter significant obstacles. An overwhelming 75% of...

As an asset class, commodities are a great alternative because they have a low correlation to other assets. This means they tend to perform well when other assets can be underperforming. While you can buy some commodities and simply store them in your cupboard or safe – think gold or...

In today's interconnected business landscape, trust serves as the cornerstone of successful organizations. It forms the bedrock upon which relationships, partnerships, and collaborations thrive. However, trust can be fragile, and even the most well-established companies can face trust breaches that shake the foundation of their operations. As CEOs, it is...

Over my time as a leader, and team and executive coach, I have come across many different ways teams create strong connections within them. Regardless if you are the official ‘leader’, the impact you can make on your team by being open, honest and real is broad. It will draw...

Once you start traveling, it’s hard to stop. The more you travel, the more you realize how many more places there are to discover.  Inner curiosity As one of the best traveled people on earth, one of the most common questions is: “Don’t you get tired of all that traveling?”...

Marketing is not a skill you are born with. You might secure a brilliant degree program in some fancy college, but failure to accumulate the necessary skills will only take you so far. Once you are out in the job market and looking for employment, your entry-level job will put...