Building a Legacy
By going against the grain or exploring the path less traveled, executives can change the course of an entire organization or the makeup of an industry.
Make a Mark
There is more than one way to build a legacy.
Profiles in Legacy-Building
We spoke with three executives across industries about what kinds of marks they are leaving in their organizations.
Creating a Legacy of Breakthroughs
Pete Valenti has built a career out of turning around companies with slow or negative growth. Here is how he does it.
UPS’s Emerging Opportunities
UPS’s Mark Vale shares how he is fueling the logistics company’s long-term growth and strengthening its global legacy by pushing it into emerging markets.
Building a Future for the Enterprise
Visionary CEOs do not waste time trying to predict the future. Instead, they build it by summoning creativity and enrolling the organization.
The Ticker: The Next Wave of Wearables
Wearable devices are on the decline. To jump-start consumer interest, companies are shifting gears.
The Ticker: What Sets CEOs Apart
A new study says executives who become CEOs—and are most successful in that role—share certain traits.
The Ticker: Kraft Heinz’s Hunger Pangs
After Unilever rejected Kraft Heinz's takeover bid, how will the food giant satiate its appetite?
Browser History: Lasting Impressions
A roundup of books and more for the C-suite.
Browser History: Big-Business Origin Stories
A look at the surprising histories of 10 of the world’s most well-known companies.
Browser History: A Crisis of Trust
Joe Minarik on why executives should care about sustaining capitalism—and what they can do to help.
Building Legacies That Last
When quarterly earnings and activist shareholders loom large, can a CEO still leave a long-term impact?