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Adaptability in Leadership Is Essential for the Modern Workplace

An Egon Zehnder survey of 1,235 CEOs found that 92% agree that it is essential to cultivate “unprecedented levels of adaptability” beyond anything they might have previously imagined.

Why Adaptability, Not Resilience, Is Today’s Key Leadership Skill

Egon Zehnder's Mike James Ross explains what he calls the end of resilience in a Forbes interview.

Why adaptability is the muscle every leader must train, and how to build it

In this article, Mike James Ross discusses why adaptability is a critical skill in for today's leaders to master.

Why Some Companies Grow Rapidly While Others Stall

While every company aims for revenue growth, only a few achieve accelerated returns. To understand what makes the difference, Egon Zehnder consultants surveyed of more than 500 senior revenue-driving leaders around the world.

Report: Companies grow the fastest when revenue leaders partner strategically with CEOs

A report from advisory firm Egon Zehnder shows one-third of companies where leaders and CEOs work closely see rapid growth.

Christoph Wollersheim on How Agentic AI Squares the HR Pyramid

In this episode, James Caton interviews Christoph Wollersheim from Egon Zehnder, discussing the impact of AI on organizational structures and leadership.

How Emotional Intelligence Makes Leaders Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

In this article, Irina Wolpert, details the importance of emotional intelligence in the age of AI.

Do You Have This Leadership Skill That Will Make You Irreplaceable in the Age of AI?

As AI takes on more analytical and operational decision-making, the leaders who will stand out are those who can do what machines can’t: read emotional cues, build trust, and inspire teams to act.

Former Eagles exec Ari Roitman launches Philadelphia office for global search firm Egon Zehnder

The company recently leased office space at Brandywine Realty Trust's FMC Tower on Market Street.

The Leadership Multiplier Effect: A Global Company’s Two-Decade Commitment to Developing Senior Business Leaders

How Rohm and Haas created a psychologically informed leadership model that has produced 51 CEOs — and what boards and executives can apply now.

Top management renewal is expected to remain intense throughout 2026

Roberta Tenenbaum on how top leaders can adapt to an environment of growing uncertainty and instability.

Undeniable Track Records & Vision: What Really Makes a CEO?

Chuck Gray discusses the importance of CEO succession.

Rules of global business are being rewritten

Egon Zehnder’s Alarico Allegri and IMD President Davis Bach explore the leadership capabilities needed to navigate an increasingly unstable environment.

Global CEOs feel more prepared to lead amid chaos, survey finds

Cadu Xavier talks about the agility and adaptability needed from today's CEOs.

The AI Shift in Corporate Leadership with Egon Zehnder

Thomas Spann Jr shares insights from Egon Zehnder's latest CFO Survey in this video interview with FinTech Futures.

CFOs, CHROs and COOs — Why So Many Boards Are Revamping the C-Suite

Elevated CEO turnover is also creating ripples in the rest of the C-suite as new chiefs bring handpicked leadership teams with them, such as CFOs, CHROs and COOs.

These ten trends will shape the world economy in 2026

Leadership trends for 2026 featuring Egon Zehnder's global CEO Survey.

Why are CEO Departures Rising at Successful Companies?

According to research, CEO turnover is rising among higher-performing companies and the rate of external hires is increasing.

Why CEO Turnover Is Rising in 2025

CEO turnover is surging in 2025, and it’s not just struggling companies making changes. New research from The Conference Board, Egon Zehnder, and Semler Brossy shows that high performers are also proactively swapping leaders to stay ahead of relentless market volatility.

If You Haven't Failed Big, You Aren't Ready to Lead

The most enduring leaders aren’t the ones with flawless résumés. They’re the ones who’ve been tested, humbled, and reshaped by failure.

What CEOs Need To Know About AI Workslop

It’s challenging to be a business leader today, and a new study from Egon Zehnder shows that the majority of CEOs have mastered the art of adaptability this year.

How to Pick Your Next CEO

Experience in choosing a CEO does not mean you get better at it. Why is that, and how can you make sure you're always looking at succession with a fresh perspective?

‘Definitely an opportunity’ for Asia-Pacific economies as the world becomes more complex: Egon Zehnder CEO

Francesco Buquicchio notes that chief executives are eyeing South-east Asia and India to establish new business partnerships.

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