Understanding leaders means understanding the world changing around them.
We examine how technology, industry shifts, globalization and organizational change are redefining leadership.
AI & search
17% Fees and One-Week Shortlists: How AI Is Disrupting Executive Search
New AI-powered search firms charge half traditional fees and deliver candidates in days. Here's what's driving the disruption—and who will survive.
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AI & search
Is the Retained Search Model Dying? Industry Veterans Weigh In
With AI firms charging 17% and delivering in weeks, traditional retained search faces existential questions. Here's what industry leaders see ahead.
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AI & search
How Search Firms Are Adopting AI: From Tool to Business Model Transformation
AI can cut 30-40% of recruiter workload. But implementation varies wildly across the industry. Here's what separates leaders from laggards.
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Board & governance
The Death of Meeting Fees: Why 90% of Boards Now Pay Retainers Only
Board compensation is being fundamentally restructured. Meeting fees are vanishing as companies shift to retainer-only models. Here's what it means.
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Board & governance
64% Equity, 36% Cash: The New Math of Board Director Compensation
Director pay has tilted decisively toward equity—up from 58% in 2015 to 64% today. Here's how this shift changes board recruitment and retention.
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Board & governance
Private Company Director Pay: The 2025 Benchmarks Every Board Should Know
Private company director compensation is evolving rapidly—21% retainer increases, growing equity grants, and new expectations. Here's the complete guide.
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Board & governance
Activist Investors Are Decapitating CEOs: The New Playbook HR Must Know
From 5% to 20% CEO termination odds in five years. Here's how activist tactics evolved—and what HR leaders must prepare for.
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CEO & succession
CEO Tenure Hits 6.8 Years: The Shortest Since 2018 and What HR Must Do
Average CEO tenure dropped from 7.7 to 6.8 years. With 33% of new CEOs now interim appointments, here's how HR leaders should respond.
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Board & governance
Female CEOs Face 2x Activist Targeting: The Data Behind the Double Standard
Women hold 8% of CEO roles but attract 15% of activist campaigns. What's driving this disparity—and how should HR leaders respond?
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