Transformational Leadership
Boardroom Risk Management 10 Years After the Crisis
Few boards saw warning signs ahead of the Great Recession. Today directors’ engagement is higher—but the risk landscape is more complex.
Browser History: Charting a Better Future
Three new books for executives managing the risks of another recession.
How Great Leaders Avoid the Sunk Cost Trap
The desire to recapture losses and save face is natural—and dangerous. Follow these six rules to avoid getting pulled into bad decisions.
CNP Assurances’ Digital Transformation Aims to Thrill
The Paris-based insurance giant is changing more than tech. Chief Digital Officer Magali Noé aims to put customers first and push staid stereotypes into the…
Is It Time to Split the CEO and Board Chair Roles?
Maybe—but there are other ways to strengthen a corporate board’s independence.
Zimmer Biomet’s CIO Takes a Strategic Seat
As the Fortune 500 medical device manufacturer transforms, IT is becoming a strategic partner to the business.
Browser History: Give Yourself a Break
Stress is endemic in the C-suite, so calm yourself down with these five tips. (Or just distract yourself by binging on a great podcast.)
The Ticker: Why Is CEO Turnover So High?
The answer is multifaceted.
The CFO’s Steady Evolution
Once seen as chief accountants, CFOs today often springboard into the CEO position. A new study underscores how strong CFOs add value.
Hensel Phelps’ New Blueprint for Success
Since becoming CFO, Jennifer Scholz has been pushed out of her comfort zone. But it did not take long to regain her balance.
Red Hat’s CFO Steps Out Front
Eric Shander’s background is in accounting and finance. But like many CFOs today, he is minding more than just his company’s books.
Three-Dimensional CFOs: Innovation, Strategy and Culture
The finance leaders of the future must reach their full potential. That means springboarding off their unique knowledge in three ways.