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The CEO Response

1,235 global CEOs share their views on leading through the biggest challenges they face. Read their responses.

Why CROs Are Rising in Popularity

The Chief Revenue Officer role evolving into one of the most strategic in the C-suite—and a strong contender for CEO.

These Co-CEOs Swear by Splitting the Job

Sharing the top post may become a more sustainable solution as the responsibilities of the CEO role become "almost impossible for one human to have."

The 21st Century Leadership Imperative: How to Navigate Complexity at Speed

In a world where rapid execution for performance is rewarded and complexity is relentless and inescapable, today’s leaders face a paradox: how to manage complexity at speed without faltering.

Revenue Runs the Show: Why It’s Time for More CROs to Be CEOs

This article explores why Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) are becoming key contenders for CEO roles. It discusses their expertise in revenue growth, strategic decision-making, and their ability to navigate both short-term goals and long-term business visions.

Reflecting and Refueling: Our Third Annual Summer Book List

We are pleased to offer our third annual summer reading list selected to help leaders attain the space and knowledge needed to envision the big picture and keep adapting into the future.

More Women Lead Fortune 500 Companies, but Challenges in Getting to the CEO Role Remain

For the first time, over 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women—all promoted internally. Cynthia Soledad notes this reflects companies’ strong desire for succession plans with both male and female internal candidates.

Succession Planning Challenges: Family Pitfalls to Avoid

Learn how family businesses can overcome succession planning challenges by building stronger leadership pipelines and navigating emotional and organizational hurdles.

More Women Are Becoming CFOs and CEOs But the Path Forward Remains Murky

Female CEO representation has reached a record high, but progress remains uneven. Lindsay Trout of Egon Zehnder observes that some search committees are placing less emphasis on diversity, with criteria that may unintentionally narrow the candidate pool.

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