by Chief Executives Council | Nov 10, 2025 | CEO Best Practices, CEO Insights
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...
by Chief Executives Council | Oct 13, 2025 | CEO Best Practices, CEO Insights
One of the most difficult calls any CEO must make is deciding to walk away from a deal. It may be a potential acquisition, a long-planned partnership, a strategic investment, or a market expansion opportunity that once seemed promising. The temptation to press forward...
by Chief Executives Council | Aug 27, 2025 | CEO Insights, CEOs on the Move, Leadership
As the business landscape evolves at a record pace, the role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) remains central to steering vision, culture, and long-term growth. Today’s CEOs are not only tasked with driving profitability but also with leading organizations through...
by Chief Executives Council | Jul 24, 2025 | CEO Best Practices, CEO Insights, Leadership
In an era marked by rapid disruption, from generative AI to shifting social expectations, stakeholders demand more than strategic plans: they demand coherent narratives. Despite large communications teams, it’s the CEO’s words and actions that carry the greatest...
by Chief Executives Council | May 30, 2025 | CEO Insights, CEOs on the Move
May 2025 marked a significant month of leadership transitions across various industries, with several high-profile CEO appointments signaling strategic shifts and new directions for their respective organizations. These leadership changes underscore a broader trend of...
by Chief Executives Council | May 7, 2025 | CEO Insights, CEO Success, Leadership
In 2024, a record 2,221 CEOs stepped down, the highest number since 2002. This trend is fueled by a many factors: the enduring stress from the pandemic, rapid technological advancements, economic uncertainties, and evolving expectations around diversity, equity, and...
