Executive Search in 2026: Seven Decisions That Shape a Senior Hire
Published September 2026. Three figures frame executive search in 2026. US companies announced 1,040 CEO departures between January and July,…
The Hiring Rules That Apply to Your Industry and Not Your Neighbour’s
A guide to sector-specific senior appointment requirements in Europe. Legal references current as of August 2026. This article is general…
The Key Ingredients of Successful Corporate Events
Corporate events rarely succeed because of one big idea alone. More often, they work because dozens of decisions—some highly visible,…
The First 90 Days: What an Incoming CFO or COO Should Audit Before Touching Strategy
A new executive walks into a mandate with a board already waiting on a plan. The pull is toward strategy:…
When Growth Outpaces Infrastructure: A CEO’s Guide to Scaling Without Operational Risk
Growth doesn’t usually fail because a company lacks ambition. It fails when the business behind that ambition can’t handle the…
Hiring an Executive from a Competitor? Here’s What State Non-Compete Laws Mean for Your Offer
You’ve found the right executive. They’re currently running a division at a direct competitor, the fit is obvious, and the…
How Much Certainty Do Executives Really Need?
If you’re expecting a number or concrete data that will make it easy for you to make decisions in the…
The Executive Gap: Why Boards Hit Their Gender Quotas but Leadership Teams Don’t
Published July 2026. Legal and statistical references current as of the date of publication. This article is general information, not…
Unexpected Areas Where CEOs Are Building Competitive Advantage
When people think about competitive advantage, they usually think about product innovation, pricing strategies, marketing campaigns, or emerging technologies. While…
How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Small Business CEO – 2026 Owner’s Guide
If you own the business you run, “how much should a small business CEO be paid?” isn’t a question about…