by Chief Executives Council | Nov 4, 2025 | Corporate Strategy, Economics/Trends
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...
by Chief Executives Council | Sep 18, 2025 | Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Partnerships
Strategic deals—whether mergers, partnerships, or spin-offs—can redefine the trajectory of an organization. They can accelerate growth, open new markets, or sharpen focus. Yet, they also carry significant risk. CEOs sit at the center of these transactions, responsible...
by Chief Executives Council | Aug 5, 2025 | Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy, HR/Talent
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it’s no longer rare to hear leaders celebrate layoffs as a badge of honor. CEOs are openly touting staff reductions; not as last-resort damage control, but as strategic wins. Companies are embracing workforce slimming as...
by Chief Executives Council | Jul 28, 2025 | Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy
Organizational transitions—whether a four‑day week pilot, global restructuring, or digital overhaul—test leadership resolve. Success rests on a leader’s capacity to anticipate resistance, communicate purpose, and anchor culture. Mapping the Change Landscape...
by Chief Executives Council | Jul 8, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy
As artificial intelligence moves from the periphery of business operations to the center of strategic decision-making, CEOs are facing a new leadership imperative: defining the boundaries between human judgment and machine intelligence. For CEOs navigating digital...
by Chief Executives Council | Jun 2, 2025 | C-Suite Dynamics, Company Culture, Corporate Strategy
Historically, major departments in organizations, such as finance, HR, and IT, were considered cost centers, incurring costs without necessarily generating revenue. That’s changing in modern times. CEOs are reinventing these departments, enabling them to drive growth...
