Considering AI’s Prospects in the Executive Suite
Senior business leaders are beginning to examine a challenging proposition: might artificial intelligence eventually take on the duties of a chief executive officer. This conversation is evolving from how AI assists leadership to whether it might one day replace it,...
What CEOs See on the Horizon for AI
Senior executives are increasingly viewing artificial intelligence as more than a tool; they consider it central to business strategy, competitive advantage, and long-term growth. A substantial majority believe AI will significantly influence productivity, global...
Carbon Smart Strategy for CEOs: Aligning Sustainability with Business Value
Conversations about sustainability often trigger mixed reactions in executive circles. Some CEOs view the topic through the lens of regulatory compliance. Others see it as a cost center that provides little strategic benefit. A growing number, however, now understand...
From CEO to Board Member: Preparing Your Leadership Transition and the Next Chapter
There comes a point in nearly every CEO’s career when attention turns from day-to-day responsibilities toward a broader horizon. After years of guiding an organization, developing teams, navigating uncertainty, and shaping strategy, many CEOs begin to consider the...
CEO’s on the Move: November 2025
As companies navigate new markets, technologies, and growth challenges, CEOs are making strategic moves that signal where industries are heading next. Chief Executives Council will highlight 10 CEOs that accepted new roles in November 2025. Walmart Announces John...
The Emerging Importance of Digital Trust: Why CEOs Must Lead Beyond Cybersecurity
Digital trust has moved from a technical aspiration to a central requirement of modern leadership. Customers, investors, employees, and partners increasingly judge companies by the reliability, clarity, and integrity of the digital experiences they provide. In earlier...
When to Accelerate and When to Pause Growth: A CEO Framework for 2026
For most CEOs, growth is presented as the default expectation. Shareholders want acceleration. Boards want momentum. Employees want evidence that the company is moving forward. Yet the assumption that growth should advance continuously, without interruption or...
CEO’s Guide to Strategic Layoffs: Redeploying Talent and Protecting Culture
Layoffs carry a weight that few leaders ever feel prepared to manage. They influence the careers of employees, the culture of an organization, and the long-term reputation of the leadership team. They also shape how investors, customers, and partners view a company’s...
Negotiation Mastery for CEOs: Essential Techniques for High-Stakes Conversations
Negotiation is a defining skill for every CEO. It shapes acquisitions, determines strategic partnerships, sets investor expectations, influences board dynamics, and drives key customer contracts. At this level, negotiation is no longer about incremental wins or...
The Subscription Economy: Should Your Business Shift to Recurring Revenue Models?
For decades, most companies built their business models around one-time transactions: customers purchased a product or service, the sale closed, and the relationship reset until the next opportunity arose. Today, that model is rapidly being replaced by one centered on...
CEO’s on the Move: October 2025
As we step into a new month, CEOs are leading through one of the most dynamic business environments in recent years. Chief executives are balancing bold innovation with strategic stability. Today, Chief Executives Council will focus on 10 CEOs that accepted in roles...
Reclaim Your Calendar: The 30-Minute CEO Approach to Strategic Leadership
Every CEO knows the feeling. Your day begins with a string of back-to-back meetings, escalations, investor calls, and “urgent” requests. By evening, you realize you’ve spent ten hours responding, approving, and reacting — yet nothing truly strategic was accomplished....
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