Millions of U.S. Jobs at Risk as Baby Boomer Business Owners Retire

March 9, 2026
Millions of U.S. jobs are at risk as baby boomer business owners retire without formal succession plans, creating a leadership and succession crisis for small businesses across the country. Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, yet just 54% have a formal succession plan, according to Forbes. Small businesses employ 62 million […]
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Giorgio Armani’s Warning Lands as Luxury Loses One of Its Last Giants

January 20, 2026
Giorgio Armani’s Warning Lands as Luxury Loses One of Its Last Giants The timing is striking. As the fashion world continues to absorb the death of Giorgio Armani, who died on 4 September 2025 at the age of 91 in Milan, and now mourns Valentino Garavani, who died yesterday, another phase of luxury leadership has […]
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Barry’s CEO Reinvents Executive Talent Discovery

January 19, 2026
Barry’s CEO Redefines Talent Discovery in a Competitive Market The Founder as Talent Architect In 2026, executive leadership pipelines are no longer strictly linear. Joey Gonzalez, cofounder and CEO of Barry’s, has redefined how companies identify, vet, and onboard senior talent. What might appear as informal—engaging candidates via cold emails or LinkedIn messages—is actually a […]
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Leila Hormozi: Emotional Intelligence Drives CEO Success

January 13, 2026
Acquisition.com CEO Leila Hormozi: Emotional Intelligence as the Core of Growth Leadership Strategic Anchor: Redefining CEO Influence In a business landscape dominated by technology and deal-making, traditional metrics of CEO success—technical skill, financial acumen, or operational know-how—are no longer sufficient. Leila Hormozi, CEO of Acquisition.com, demonstrates that emotional intelligence (EQ) can be the most critical […]
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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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How Televised Political Interviews Became Strategic Leverage in 2025–2026

January 5, 2026
How Televised Political Interviews Became Strategic Leverage in 2025–2026 What Is the Effect of an Interview? Televised interviews now operate as high-stakes strategic assets, capable of generating direct financial, operational, and narrative impact. In 2025, Laura Ingraham’s prime-time interview with former President Trump produced an estimated $150 million in equivalent media value, influencing fundraising, polling, […]
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Rupert Murdoch: Media Empire and Next-Gen Leadership

November 21, 2025
Rupert Murdoch: The Media Titan, His Empire, and the Next Generation Rupert Murdoch is one of the most influential figures in global media, a man whose reach spans newspapers, television, and digital platforms. As he steps back from day-to-day management, his legacy and the future of his empire are under the microscope. For CEOs, investors, […]
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Walmart’s CEO Shift and the Future of Retail Leadership

November 17, 2025
When a Giant Changes Hands: What Walmart’s Leadership Shift Reveals About Modern CEO Power, Governance, and the Financial Future of Global Retail Every era of retail has its own moment of reckoning. For Walmart, the world’s most powerful retailer by revenue, that moment isn’t tied to earnings or market cycles it’s tied to leadership. The […]
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Bob Iger on Disney Succession and Leadership Lessons

November 7, 2025
Bob Iger shares insights on leadership, succession planning, and guiding Disney through pivotal transitions in his new podcast. The discussion highlights the company’s successors, financial strategy, and corporate governance lessons for executives worldwide. Bob Iger on Leadership and Succession Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney, has opened up about the challenges and lessons of […]
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Rupert Murdoch’s Bid to Cement Lachlan’s Control of Fox News Denied: What’s Next for the Media Empire?

December 10, 2024
Rupert Murdoch’s Bid to Cement Lachlan’s Control of Fox News Denied: What’s Next for the Media Empire? In a dramatic legal ruling, Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to amend his family’s irrevocable trust to solidify his son Lachlan’s control over Fox News and News Corp has been denied. This decision is more than just a legal setback […]
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The Steps to Successful Leadership Legacy & Transition

May 31, 2022
We help business leaders with their succession and legacy planning by asking the critical questions and having the difficult conversations people often shy away from. This ensures the remaining leadership team has a clear vision for a sustainable future and employees are informed and engaged about the next chapter. Here, we share some practical steps […]
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4 Steps to Succession Planning in Private Equity

November 28, 2018
Looking after the next generation and navigating succession has always been a hot topic in private equity. While succession planning is undoubtedly important for the continuity and sustainability of any business, it can be even more trying for private equity firms.
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