Leadership

WSJ's Journal House at Cannes Lions 2026 put AI, trust, and brand relevance at the center of marketing's biggest week

WSJ's Journal House brought together CMOs from Mercedes-Benz, American Eagle, JPMorganChase, and more at Cannes Lions 2026 to debate AI, trust, and experiential

Supply chain's AI moment: billing fixes, orchestration tools and C-suite moves signal a sector in transition

From Fixefy's agentic AI to Hershey's new CSCO, supply chain leaders are pushing AI and leadership changes to the forefront in 2026.

Crafted Journey How To: Aligning Faith, Leadership and Career Purpose Without Losing Sight of What Matters Most

Professionals are increasingly questioning whether career success alone can deliver meaning, identity and long-term fulfillment. Coaching has moved beyond productivity hacks into deeper questions of purpose, faith and human flourishing, especially for leaders who want their work

PayPal Announces Strategic Reorganization to Accelerate Growth

PayPal transitions to a simplified three-business operating model and announces several leadership appointments

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

Stepping into a leadership role today isn’t just a step up—it’s a shift into constant visibility, where expectations arrive immediately and the margin for error narrows. As organizations flatten structures and demand faster decisions, newly promoted leaders are expected to deliver impact from the outset, often without the space to fully adjust. According to…

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

What newly promoted leaders should do first: seek feedback, lean on mentorship, and decide with intention through a steep learning curve.

Global Perspectives and Shared Experience: Harshil Mendpara Reflects on the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026 in Mexico City

In an era where global collaboration defines competitive advantage, international sales gatherings have become more than networking events—they’re crucibles for shared knowledge, cross-cultural insight, and accelerated professional growth. Bringing together voices from across con

Rick McKenna Reflects on Timing, Connection, and Impact at the IPS Global Sales Meeting Mexico City 2026

Corporate gatherings often walk a fine line between urgency and reflection, but the most impactful ones create space for both—allowing ideas to breathe while still driving momentum. In a global organization like TekniPlex, where collaboration spans cultures and continents, the pa

A First Global Sales Meeting Experience: Divyesh Maru on Leadership, Learning, and Collaboration at IPS 2026

Global sales meetings are often framed as strategic checkpoints, but their real value lies in the human connections and shared understanding they foster across regions. In an increasingly complex business landscape, aligning finance, operations, and sales through firsthand experi

Tonja Ashley Reflects on Collaboration, Growth, and Standout Leadership at the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global sales meetings are often measured by numbers—targets hit, pipelines filled, strategies refined—but their real value lies in the human connections and shared perspective they create across an organization. When teams from different functions come together, especially custom

Building Global Synergy: Jayesh Dave on Learning, Collaboration, and Strategic Clarity at IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

Global organizations are increasingly discovering that alignment across regions is no longer a luxury—it is a competitive necessity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. Events like international sales meetings have evolved beyond routine gatherings into strategic forums where

Success Stories and Strategy Sharing: Ankiit Parikh on the Power of Global Sales Meetings

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the ability for organizations to align across regions has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Events like global sales meetings serve as critical convergence points where diverse perspectives, market insights, and suc

Global Alignment in Action: Insights from Dirk de Mulder at the IPS Global Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected manufacturing landscape, global alignment is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies like TekniPlex are leaning into this reality by rethinking how their teams collaborate across continents, recognizing that innovation often h

Daniel Dutesco on the Power of Shared Knowledge at IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

In an era where global markets shift faster than strategies can be written, organizations are rediscovering a simple truth: progress is powered by shared knowledge. The most effective teams are no longer siloed by function or geography but are instead defined by how fluidly ideas

IPS Global Mkt Meeting 2026 - An de Coen on the Future of Marketing Leadership

In an era where marketing is expected to do more than generate awareness, the conversation is rapidly shifting toward measurable impact and strategic leadership. Industry gatherings like IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 reveal a growing consensus: success hinges not just on execution

IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026: Daniel Dutesco on Clarity, Leadership, and Marketing Momentum

At a time when marketing organizations are being pushed to deliver faster, clearer, and more measurable impact, internal alignment has become just as critical as external messaging. Gatherings like TekniPlex’s first annual marketing meeting—set against the energetic backdrop of N

IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 - Renette Rier Highlights the Power of Marketing Communication

At a time when marketing organizations are expanding their capabilities faster than ever, a familiar challenge continues to surface: the gap between doing the work and communicating its impact. Across industries, teams are investing heavily in strategy, product innovation, and cu

IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 - Thuy Nguyen: From Alignment to Execution in Global Marketing

At a time when marketing organizations are under increasing pressure to prove impact, alignment has become more than a buzzword—it’s a strategic necessity. Industry gatherings like IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 highlight how cross-functional clarity, especially around pricing, com

IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 - Virginia Murray on Leading the Next Era of Marketing at TekniPlex

In an era where marketing organizations are expected to do more than support—they are expected to lead—moments of reflection have become just as critical as execution. Too often, teams operate at full speed, measuring success only by output, without pausing to recognize the progr

IPS Global Marketing Meeting 2026: Paul Yousif on Turning Change into Execution

Corporate transformation often falters not at the point of vision, but at the moment when strategy must become execution. For organizations like TekniPlex, recent efforts have focused on driving meaningful internal change—aligning leadership, redefining processes, and setting a r

Takeway AMI – Innovation and Leadership

At industry gatherings, the real story often unfolds not just on the stage, but in the subtle signals of competition, collaboration, and brand presence woven throughout the floor. The recent AMI Single Serve Coffee Conference underscored how even modest investments in visibility—like a well-placed sponsorship or a ubiquitous lanyard—can transform perception and spark…

From Starting Over In A New Country To Reaching The C-Suite: A CFO’s Career Comeback

Global mobility is reshaping the modern workforce, with millions of professionals relocating each year in pursuit of opportunity, stability, or growth. Yet behind the headlines of talent migration lies a quieter, more difficult truth: restarting a career from scratch—even after years of success—is far more common than people expect. In fact, many skilled immigrants…

From Starting Over In A New Country To Reaching The C-Suite: A CFO’s Career Comeback

A CFO on how resilience, adaptability, and long-term thinking turned starting over in a new country into a path to the C-suite.

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role for less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many…

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Vaquero Midstream EVP and CAO Sandra Fendley on why great work, mentorship, and curiosity build a more rewarding career than chasing titles.

From Public Accounting to CFO: The Leadership Wake-Up Call

Melinda Lawrence on the leap from audit partner to CFO, and why the seat is about leading growth and people, not just the numbers.

Spiral Growth: The Career Strategy That Builds Real Leaders

How "spiral growth" pairs mastery of your core role with cross-functional stretch work to build promotion-ready leaders.

Why Treating Everyone the Same Is Hurting Your Team

Why "fair" does not mean identical: individualized leadership builds trust and lifts team performance.

Why Great Leaders Hire People Unlike Themselves

Why the strongest leaders hire people unlike themselves, and how complementary strengths lift team outcomes.

Christie Linebarger’s Journey to Leadership: Grit, Growth & Leading with Heart

Leadership conversations are shifting as companies navigate rapid change, tighter labor markets, and evolving employee expectations. Teams want leaders who show up with humility, clarity, and a genuine investment in people—traits that can’t be faked and can’t be automated. And with studies consistently linking team engagement to the quality of direct leadership, understanding how effective…