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My observation over three decades working as a CEO, big-4 bank CIO, and management consultant is that most organizations have a strong inbuilt default to maintaining their traditional ways of doing things. This isn’t surprising because I imagine we’ve all heard stories about how difficult it is to truly transform...

I was asked a great question recently about leadership and what today’s leaders need to know. I suspect it was asked with the intent of what’s next versus what’s now. While I may not be among the leadership scholars who can predict the future, I can share what I see...

The bar for great customer experiences in the digital age is increasing as the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) enhances customer interactions. AI-powered analytics help companies gain insights into customer behaviors and better identify pain points and preferences. As a result, companies can tailor the delivery of their products...

Bird Global, the electric scooter company, recently appointed Joseph Prodan as its CFO, as stated in a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prodan officially assumed his role as CFO on August 30th, succeeding Michael Washinushi, who was appointed as the company's interim CEO, as announced in a...

ICP Group has announced the appointment of Jay Doubman as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Jay will lead a team of over 1,000 employees and take charge of accelerating revenue growth and enhancing profitability for the company. With a wealth of experience in the building products industry, Doubman...

Sport and fashion brand Lacoste has announced the appointment of Christoph Weller as the Chief Executive for the Central and Northern Europe region. Weller will be taking over from Marcus Meyer and will be a valuable addition to the Lacoste EMEA management team. In his new role, he will be...

First created in the 1970s by Andy Grove and later popularized by John Doerr in his book Measure What Matters, OKRs (objectives and key results framework) can help any organization to enforce a systematic, disciplined process that makes sure employees are working together on the most important actions that will...

British auto and home insurer Direct Line Insurance Group (DLGD.L) has announced the appointment of Adam Winslow as its new CEO. This move comes as the company looks to recover from a significant profit drop of 95% in the year 2022. Winslow, a high-ranking executive at Aviva (AV.L), will be...

The stock of Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV) has surged by 22%. This increase in GOEV stock price apparently stems from the company's appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). However, it appears that the market's reaction might be overstated, considering the $75 million rise in market capitalization due to the...

When talking about leadership, skills, knowledge, and accomplishments often take centre stage. While these attributes are undoubtedly valuable, they only scratch the surface of what makes a truly effective leader. Beneath such surface lies a powerful force that shapes trust, credibility, and the enduring impact of leadership – character. Effective...