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Courtney Evans

Courtney studied English Literature and Creative Writing at University and is the Editorial Assistant for CEO Today, Lawyer Monthly and Finance Monthly writing articles for all three publications. Courtney is an experienced writer who enjoys researching for the articles. When she’s not working, Courtney can be found planning her next budget friendly trip and trying to tick off new experiences on her ever-growing bucket list.

Why LinkedIn Now Decides Executive Credibility

January 7, 2026
The LinkedIn Credibility Loop: How Thought Leadership Translates Into Boardroom Value LinkedIn has evolved into a reputational marketplace where executive credibility is assessed long before formal conversations begin. For boards, investors, regulators, and senior recruiters, visible leadership behaviour now shapes trust, perceived competence, and governance confidence. This shift has tangible consequences for appointments, mandates, and […]
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Executive Termination: How Leaders Rebuild After Being Fired

January 7, 2026
Getting Fired Is No Longer Fatal, Mishandling the Aftermath Is Executive termination has shifted from career-ending stigma to reputational stress test. Senior leaders are removed more frequently, more publicly, and under greater scrutiny than in previous cycles. The decisive factor is no longer the exit itself but how the aftermath is managed. Who is affected […]
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CEO Firings: When Leadership Exits Trigger Board Risk

January 7, 2026
When Boards Fire a CEO, the Real Risk Begins After the Exit Chief executive terminations are rarely framed as value-creation events, yet boards continue to underestimate the commercial exposure that begins once a CEO leaves the building. In public markets, leadership removal is interpreted less as decisive governance and more as a signal about board […]
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When Morals and Business Collide: ICE Bookings Controversy

January 6, 2026
When Corporate Policy Meets Political Perception: How Brand Decisions Affect Reputation In 2026, executives face a landscape where operational decisions are scrutinized not only for legality and financial performance but also for ethical alignment and public perception. A recent controversy involving a major U.S. hotel chain canceling bookings for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents illustrates […]
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Prince Harry’s UK Security Dispute Explained

January 6, 2026
Prince Harry’s UK Security Battle and Its Broader Impacts The debate surrounding Prince Harry’s UK security arrangements has shifted from a personal grievance into a structural case study in public risk management, state accountability, and reputational economics. By early 2026, the dispute has become a live example of how institutions recalibrate protection frameworks when legacy […]
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US–Venezuela Oil Standoff Raises Stakes for Global Energy

January 6, 2026
The Venezuela–US Oil Confrontation Is Rewriting Energy Risk for Global Business The standoff between the United States and Venezuela over oil shipments has moved beyond diplomatic signaling and into the realm of physical asset exposure, where tankers, cargoes, insurers, and counterparties now carry consequences that boards must price in real time. What once sat in […]
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CEOs to Watch in 2026: Leadership, Influence, and Market Impact

January 6, 2026
CEOs to Watch in 2026: The Leaders Redefining Power, Performance, and Accountability Executive leadership has entered a new phase of scrutiny. By 2026, the role of the chief executive has expanded well beyond operational command into a multidimensional position shaped by capital markets, regulatory exposure, workforce dynamics, and public credibility. Boards and investors are no […]
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War Economy in 2026: Who Benefits and Which Industries Gain

January 6, 2026
War for an Economy: Who Benefits and Which Industries Gain Geopolitical conflict reshapes economies faster than any quarterly report. In 2026, Europe faces one of its most significant industrial recalibrations since the Cold War. The renewed emphasis on defense spending, domestic manufacturing, and strategic autonomy is not just a political story; it is a commercial […]
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Highest-Paid U.S. CEOs 2026 vs. 2024 Shareholder Returns

January 6, 2026
Highest-Paid U.S. CEOs: Latest Disclosed Pay as of January 2026, Benchmarked Against 2024 Shareholder Returns In January 2026, “highest-paid CEO” headlines still mostly point to compensation recorded for 2024. That lag isn’t a media trick; it’s the way U.S. public-company disclosure works, because the biggest pay packages surface when proxy statements are filed and parsed, […]
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OpenAI in 2026: Strategic Turning Point for Scale and Sustainability

January 6, 2026
OpenAI in 2026: A Strategic Turning Point Between Scale and Sustainability A Record Run Meets Heightened Scrutiny OpenAI enters 2026 with a footprint that is both remarkable and intensely scrutinized. The company’s generative AI products, from ChatGPT to enterprise-focused solutions, have penetrated multiple sectors, reshaping productivity, customer engagement, and innovation paradigms. Executive confidence is tied […]
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Why Startup Valuations in 2026 Are Fundamentally Different from 2021

January 6, 2026
Why Startup Valuations in 2026 Look Nothing Like 2021 Startup valuations in 2026 reflect a landscape transformed by disciplined capital allocation and rigorous performance scrutiny. The post-pandemic liquidity surge of 2021, which fueled sky-high valuations based on narrative and projected growth, has given way to a market where measurable results, operational rigor, and regulatory alignment […]
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Industries Attracting the Most Startup Capital in 2026

January 6, 2026
The Industries Drawing the Most Startup Capital in 2026 Capital allocation into startups in 2026 reflects a venture market that has matured under pressure. After several years of repricing risk, investors are no longer driven by volume or novelty alone. Funding flows now track credibility, earnings visibility, regulatory awareness, and the ability of founding teams […]
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