Special Reports

Founder-CEOs: Corporate America’s Rarest Breed The question is more than academic. Founder-led companies are celebrated in startup mythology, but by the time a firm reaches the Fortune 500, the odds that its CEO is also the founder shrink to just 4.8%. That’s 24 individuals in a sea of professional managers—underscoring...

Billionaire Succession: The Transatlantic Heir Divide - American Heirs: Outsiders by Design, Not Default. Meet 30-year-old Jack, the son of a tech billionaire in Silicon Valley. Jack’s not the CTO, not even a vice president—he’s quietly founding his own startup, far removed from his family’s boardroom. This is not an anomaly;...

People often ask me where my leadership philosophy comes from. They expect me to point to my 30 years turning around Fortune 100 programmes, delivering complex digital transformations, or leading one of the largest Azure migrations in Europe. But the truth is: the foundations of how I lead were formed...

When King Charles III’s car collection is discussed, it might conjure images of vintage luxury, royal pageantry, and automotive indulgence. But for CEOs, board members, private-equity investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWs) reading this, the fleet offers a far more insightful narrative: one of tangible asset value, preservation of rare goods,...

Respect may be one of the least discussed human qualities, often taken for granted as most of us go through life without giving it much thought. However, it is my contention that respect deserves more attention, consideration, appreciation, and praise. Respect is fundamental: mutual respect creates friendships and enables societies...

The COO’s Quiet Power  In the global hierarchy of business leadership, the Chief Operating Officer is often the least visible and most indispensable figure in the executive suite. While CEOs capture headlines and CFOs manage investor narratives, it is the COO who transforms strategic intent into operational reality. This is especially true...

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...

Entrepreneurs know firsthand that running a business in today’s world feels anything but small. The details and deadlines can pile on fast, leaving little time for the all-important large tasks, and never mind leisure. As small business owners seem to have a list of never-ending to-dos, today’s customer relationship manager systems, or CRMs, must...

Leadership ebbs and flows from seasons of hostile terrain to seasons of flourishing. But the ebb of hostile terrain is prolonged when leaders don’t commit to the inner business of self-awareness and consistent recalibration. Some leaders cling to identities built for survival in previous rough times that no longer serve...

The New Geography of Higher Education Payoffs: For decades, the American college degree has symbolized upward mobility—a golden ticket to financial stability and prestige. But in 2025, the return on education is increasingly regional. A bachelor’s degree remains a valuable credential, but its economic yield now depends as much on where...