Facing the first major crisis of my career as a CEO, I learned how transparency, empathy and decisive leadership can turn a failing market into a thriving one.
Leadership is hard, and transitions to CEO are even harder. Even great CEOs stumble if not supported by the board during their psychologically difficult transition.
In today's high-stakes market, CEOs are judged not by how they respond to crises, but by how quickly—and proactively—they move before anyone else does.
Every founder becomes a CEO, but not every CEO becomes a founder. There is a stark difference between the two. Here's how you know which one better suits you — or maybe you can be both.
Denise Nelsen, CEO of Smashburger, reflects on her journey from Starbucks barista to the leader of one of the most popular brands in the fast-casual dining industry, reveals the exciting changes being implemented at the company and offers advice for aspiring executives.
The stakes for managing your CEO's reputation have never been higher. From AI and misinformation to cancel culture and security breaches, here are ways leaders can tackle the biggest threats to their executive brands in 2025.
Great CEOs aren't born, they're made. But what separates a successful founder-turned-CEO from a failed one? As someone who remains the head of my company, Jotform, after founding it nearly 20 years ago, I've got some insight into what it takes to make the change.
As companies face decreasing CEO tenure and evolving industry demands, the co-CEO model emerges as a compelling leadership structure — but it's important to assess the advantages and disadvantages.
As a founder, transitioning your business's operational processes to someone else is crucial. When it was the right time for me to step back, here's how I chose the right successor.
CEO impact goes beyond the boardroom. Learn how executive visibility affects your brand and why a strong leadership branding strategy is so critical to your bottom line.