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Here is our pick of ten highlights, which should be on the agenda of every CEO for Q4 2025 (Nov-Dec edition). A year of growth, after all. Macro-economic indicators show growth also in November 2025. The year, despite its many shocks – some of which self-inflicted, shows a growth trend...

The oil and gas industry has weathered numerous economic storms over the past two decades, from the 2008 financial crisis to the unprecedented disruptions of 2020. While many companies struggled to survive these turbulent periods, Gulf Coast Western under the leadership of President and CEO Matthew H. Fleeger has demonstrated...

The holiday season is historically one of the highest periods for consumer spending compared to the rest of the year. In fact, in 2024, spending data indicated a record breaking holiday season. However, in 2025, these trends are changing, indicating a strong need for retailers, lenders and other financial players...

In September 2025, Oracle promoted its co-CEOs under the watchful eye of Chairman Larry Ellison. The press dutifully praised this "visionary succession planning." Visionary. That's one word for it. Another might be: theater. Because real succession planning doesn't require the founder to stay on as chairman. Real succession planning means letting go of the wheel, not just loosening your...

CEOs of private companies know the weight of leadership all too well. They are responsible for the direction of the business, the performance of their team, and the outcomes that follow. Yet for many, this responsibility is carried in a vacuum. Day to day, they lead without the benefit of structured external...

Several brands have, in recent years, centered on a singular brand purpose as a raison d'être.  Examples of such purpose-centric organizations include Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Tom’s Shoes, Bombas Socks, and Dove. For these brands, purpose becomes a vital force that binds them to their customers. Why is brand purpose...

Scientists say early humans died young. Fossil records say average life expectancy was 38 years for Neanderthals, and 40 for Homo Sapiens. But this is a massive misconception of the consequences of calculating averages. If two humans, one dies at birth while the other is eaten by a Mammoth at age 70, the average age of death...

There is a good chunk of the planet that is not able to make payments, buy or sell stuff, or exchange value in the way more advanced countries do. Not because these people are not worthy for traditional finance players, or maybe not just because of that. It’s not bad...

Monaco Real Estate for C-Suite Executives: Monaco pairs blue water with boardroom pragmatism. For senior leaders it offers a secure base, efficient travel links and a stable legal environment. This guide covers Monaco real estate as lifestyle and Monaco property investment, with a focus on residency, pricing and the buying journey....

Ask the leadership team of an organisation if they have a clear strategy, and almost all hands shoot up. Certainly initially.  Ask those same leaders to describe that strategy in just a few sentences – and you’ll the hands perhaps waver, or simply start to lower. What most organisations call...