On 12 March 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman formally announced the establishment of Riyadh Air, the country's newest national airline. Riyadh Air will be chaired by the Governor of Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, Yasir Al-Rumayyan. At the same time, former Etihad Airways CEO...

Note the question: I am not asking whether a CEO Peer Forum fits you. My question is: Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference in the lives of other CEOs and those they care about? There is no doubt in my mind that you will find...

Over the years, Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared his thoughts on various topics, ranging from leadership, creativity, innovation and Social Change to social responsibility, sustainability, and shared value. Tim Cook has been ranked No. 4 in a list of the most influential CEOs and business executives for 2023; meanwhile,...

Artificial Intelligence to be a Key Component in Branding, and Sales: Difficult economic times seem to be right around the corner. And with that, CEO reactions to these recessionary expectations will also be, in many cases, predictable. A recent survey by Chief Outsiders indicates that these fears of recession and...

What comes to mind when you hear the word "HOPP"? It's something enjoyable and funny. If we told you that it also includes the concepts of environmental protection and sharing, would you be even more interested? Probably yes.  Well, in 2019 Hopp developed an app with the vision of promoting micro-mobility...

As the head of a company, the CEO carries a great deal of responsibility on their  shoulders. The pressure of managing a business and the constant demand for outstanding results can take a toll on their physical and mental health, leading to burnout.  Why are CEO’s prone to burnout? In my...

Tokyo: 6.a.m. I was on my usual morning run, through the scenic Kyoto Imperial Palace Park. While my body worked up a sweat, my mind pondered in its own direction. I weaved my way through the park. There was an air of certainty and confidence. People were on their way...

You may not think you have a money story. But the truth is, we all have one – sometimes, we have many. And they can have a huge impact on the way we treat our finances, the way we run our businesses and the success we’re able to achieve. I...

In any business interaction, gaining trust is not just your desired outcome – it is your only initial outcome. If you can succeed in building trust with a potential prospect, the odds are heavy in your favor that you will achieve a result that meets their needs, and thus your...