Understanding leaders means understanding the world changing around them.
We examine how technology, industry shifts, globalization and organizational change are redefining leadership.
CEO & succession
The Boomerang CEO Trap: Why Bringing Back Former Leaders Delivers 7.4% Lower Returns
22 S&P 1500 companies rehired former CEOs in 2024-2025—a 10-year high. But data shows boomerang CEOs underperform by 7-10%. Here's what boards should do instead.
4 min read
Board & governance
The CEO Succession Crisis Is a Board Failure: Here's How to Fix It
44% of CEO replacements now come from outside. Only 21% of boards rate their succession planning as 'excellent.' The crisis isn't about talent—it's about governance.
5 min read
CEO & succession
The CHRO's Secret Power: How HR Leaders Are Becoming CEO Succession Kingmakers
CHROs who build board trust influence 78% of successful successions. Yet only 35% have direct board access. Here's how the best HR leaders bridge the gap.
5 min read
AI & search
The Fractional Executive Math: A Cost-Benefit Calculator for Your Next Leadership Hire
Full-time CMO: $250K+ salary. Fractional CMO: $8-20K/month. But the real math is more nuanced. Here's how to calculate whether fractional leadership makes financial sense for your situation.
4 min read
Leadership
Who's Actually Hiring Fractional Executives? An Industry-by-Industry Breakdown
From 60,000 to 120,000 fractional executives globally in two years. But adoption isn't uniform. Here's which industries lead—and the specific use cases driving their decisions.
4 min read
Leadership
PE's Fractional Playbook: Real Case Studies of Part-Time Executives Delivering Full-Time Results
$800K in recovered tax credits. 18-month runway extension. 34% operational efficiency gains. Here's how fractional executives are transforming private equity portfolio companies.
5 min read
Going global
The End of the Expat CEO: What Asia's Leadership Revolution Teaches About Cross-Border Hiring
From 70% expat to 70% local leadership in two decades. Asia's executive talent transformation offers crucial lessons for any company hiring across borders.
4 min read
Going global
Remote Executives vs. Traditional Expats: The New ROI Calculation
72% of organizations now accept geographically flexible executive appointments. With expat packages exceeding $300K in add-on costs, here's how the math actually works.
4 min read
Going global
When Does Global Experience Actually Matter? A Framework for Executive Hiring Decisions
85% of European boards require multi-market experience. US boards often don't. Here's a strategic framework for determining when international background is essential—and when it's not.
4 min read