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CEO performance has been redefined by rising expectations and growing complexity. To show this transformation, Egon Zehnder profiled six exceptional CEOs who are working through these challenges.

Survey of nearly 1,000 global CEOs reveals recent social and economic challenges drove unprecedented levels of self-reflection and development – changing CEO perspectives and the leadership role.

The most overlooked step in CEO recruitment is stakeholder management, write Egon Zehnder's Heather O'Keefe and Jason Hecker in this article.

Effective leadership teams are crucial for organizational success. Misalignment among leaders can pose significant risks. Our survey of over 75 CEOs and Business Unit Heads in Spain, Italy, and Portugal analyzed team dynamics across six key factors: Alignment, Balance, Energy, Resilience, Openness, and Efficiency. Discover how these elements drive top performance.

Master the succession planning process with our expert guide. Learn how to develop future leaders, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure smooth leadership transitions.

Explore expert-led succession planning best practices to future-proof your organization. Learn how to assess, develop, and retain leadership talent at every level.

The CEO-Chair relationship is vital—yet fleeting. This article covers the high stakes and key steps to make most of their time together under pressure.

Leaders today are being pulled into deeper complexity, and they need help adjusting themselves and their mindsets for the encroaching journey to lead others through this massive shift.

With complexity as a defining constant in today's organizations, hiring a CEO solely based on past experience is not enough. Michael Ensser highlights we must assess for potential.

Learn expert insight, tips, and best practices for developing your family business succession plan from the expert family planning consultants at Egon Zehnder.