Executive Insider

What keeps CEOs up at night? Concerns range from the (maybe) imagined (what is their executive team not telling them?) to the likely who will be the next competitor to step out of nowhere?). Being a good leader doesn’t mean you should always be able to answer these questions. Even...

There are times when teams will be more stretched than usual. Very often, this is due to unforeseen circumstances resulting in unprecedented demand expectations. The unexpected scenarios are varied and could be, a new industry entrant, regulatory event, key personnel changes (good people make things look easier than they are)...

Trump’s fake news, the Brexit roller-coaster, climate change… We live in unsettled times. It’s not easy to forecast the direction of anything, let alone markets, and the Prime Central London residential property market is no exception. Buying or investing at this time naturally entails some risk, but it also offers...

When 50 million users were affected by a hack last year, Facebook cemented its status as the face of big tech's privacy problems. But the social media giant isn't alone. Tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Uber are under similar scrutiny for their handling of user data, and the topic of information security...

As a CEO, C-level or other senior executive, the most valuable part of your executive compensation package can often be the equity position that you acquire in connection with your employment.  If you have a well-designed executive employment agreement in place, your equity compensation would be structured for maximum gain...

Citing geopolitical tensions and trade standoffs, the International Monetary Fund downgraded its World Economic Outlook for 2019 to 3% (down from 3.2%), and to 3.4% from 3.5% for 2020. These five economies (China, Hong Kong, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom) are at risk of recession. It won't take much...

Considering changing your business strategy to expand your business and grow your revenue? As a business owner, it is crucial to think about the growth and expansion of your company. But in order to grow, your business needs capital. Whether your business is expanding its product range, entering a new...

Over the course of a typical career, a person is likely to change jobs upwards of ten times. Of those moves, most will inevitably involve going to the competition. The high-stakes world of accepting a job with a competitor is rife with legal and business risks. Unfortunately, many people have...

In the military, leaders often provide what is called “Top Cover” flying above their followers to ensure their mission is a success. Submarines travel with pilot ships to guide them. This is what you and executive need to do. Transformational leadership, being the core of management, is crucial to and...

Those attuned to American economic and business trends are well aware of the so called “retail apocalypse”. In recent years, one major retail chain after another falls prey to evolving markets, leading to bankruptcy filings and the shutting down of brick and mortar storefronts. Prominent retail brands such as Sears,...