CEO Insights

On the second day of my first sales job, the lead trainer told me and the other new hires we’d be doing role plays before practicing our pitches in front of the group. I froze. Fortunately, my manager noticed my discomfort and pulled me aside to ask what was wrong....

RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, made it clear that he never intended for his electric vehicle company to become another Tesla. Speaking on a podcast on Monday, Scaringe reflected on the differences between his company and Elon Musk's automotive giant. Although Tesla remains a dominant force in the EV market,...

Ubuntu, a concept rooted in Eastern African culture centered on communalism and mutual respect, may hold significant relevance for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in today's interconnected world. Customarily translated as "I am because we are," Ubuntu emphasizes community, interconnectedness, and collective responsibility. In the economic context of Eastern Africa, this approach...

In the flight deck, on our worst days when, without notice, the normal becomes an emergency, the most valuable resource is our team. We need them, their knowledge and skills, and all the input they can provide, willingly. This is the key to success, and safe operations. It’s not just...

The modern buyer is more informed, more connected, more discerning, more distracted, and less patient than ever before – all of which makes traditional single-channel prospecting (like picking up the telephone, but not doing much of anything else) an ineffective strategy for sales professionals.  An omni-channel prospecting strategy – one...

Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, recently reflected on the company's strategies, acknowledging that while the free game giveaways have been a successful business tactic, many of the store's exclusivity deals did not yield the desired returns. During a press call, Sweeney candidly discussed the Epic Games Store's methods...

During a much-anticipated fireside chat at SIGGRAPH 2024, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg explored the revolutionary potential of open-source AI and AI assistants. Mark Zuckerberg began the discussion by unveiling AI Studio, a new platform designed to make AI more accessible to...

Nature is a huge part of our lives, and we can't just ignore it. Who could survive without all the important stuff nature gives us? No one, right? We need to take care of the environment to keep things like clean air, water, healthy food, and everything else we need...

Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, has issued a dire warning about the significant challenges facing Caribbean economies, emphasizing climate change and de-globalization as major threats to the region's future prosperity. During the 44th Annual Review Seminar's opening, Dr. Greenidge provided a bleak outlook on the...

Leaders set the standard by their behaviour and by the behaviour they accept in those they lead. In times of change and uncertainty, those leadership standards are tested.  For leaders wanting to ensure they pass that test, here are five key tips to action. Lead by example Improving the culture...