Archive for October, 2025
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Santos CFO’s Exit Highlights Succession Risk and Governance Gaps
The abrupt resignation of Santos CFO Sherry Duhe exposes critical lessons about succession risk, governance maturity, and leadership resilience. This article explores how sudden executive departures test organizational continuity, stakeholder trust, and board accountability.
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Leadership Links #19
Porsche names Michael Leiters CEO for 2026, Santos loses its CFO, Heathrow lines up a new chair, Michael Dell calls for manufactured urgency, and Hyundai Motor India installs its first Indian CEO with a major investment plan.
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Resilience as a Team Sport: Why You Can’t Bounce Back Alone
When we talk about resilience in the workplace, we often imagine the lone professional who endures pressure with grace, bounces back from failure effortlessly, and thrives in high-stress situations without missing a beat. This narrative may be inspiring, but it is also misleading. Resilience is rarely built in isolation. Instead, it is shaped and sustained by the relationships and support systems that surround us.
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NI Holdings’ New CEO: Turning Board Confidence into Execution
NI Holdings, a provider of specialty insurance and business services, has appointed Cindy Launer as President and CEO effective October 10, 2025. She succeeds Seth Daggett, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Launer is no stranger to the organization. She has served on the company’s board of directors and previously stepped in as interim CEO, giving her an established reputation within both leadership and operational circles.
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Leadership Links # 18
This week’s edition focuses on execution under pressure and the structures leaders use to turn strategy into results. Virgin Atlantic selects a proven operator to steer reliability and premium experience. ANZ lays out a tougher, clearer plan that ties costs to outcomes. FedEx finalizes a freight spin-off team to unlock cycle-specific focus. Volkswagen Group confirms a CEO to scale SEAT and CUPRA through electrification. HBR closes with a practical playbook for when old success conditions vanish.
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The Power of Everyday Forgiveness: Letting Go Without Letting Down
Forgiveness is often seen as a deeply personal virtue, something reserved for close relationships or moments of profound hurt. In the workplace, however, forgiveness plays an essential but often overlooked role in leadership. When conflict, mistakes, or unmet expectations arise, the ability to forgive allows a leader to reset the tone and restore trust. This doesn’t mean ignoring problems or letting people off the hook. Instead, forgiveness gives us a way to move forward without letting the past permanently stain the relationship.
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Jonathan Steinberg Announced as Keynote Speaker for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Jonathan Steinberg, Director of Research and Analytics at EurekaFacts, as a Keynote Speaker for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.
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Burberry’s DEI Rollback: Embedded or Invisible?
Burberry has taken a step that reignited global debate about the future of workplace inclusion. The company announced the elimination of its head of diversity position and plans to reduce […]
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Ross Markle Announced as Featured Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Ross Markle, Ph.D., Founder and Managing Director of DIA Higher Education Collaborators, as a Featured Presenter for Educational Research […]
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Steven Holtzman Announced as Featured Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Steven Holtzman, Senior Scientist at the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), as a Featured Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.
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Leadership Links #17
This week’s edition spotlights how companies are tuning leadership roles to match strategy in a fast moving market. Microsoft is creating a dedicated commercial CEO to tighten execution while Satya Nadella concentrates on AI and core architecture. Apple’s succession chatter centers on hardware leadership. H-E-B advances an experienced operator to a historic first. S&P Dow Jones Indices chooses a derivatives and data veteran to lead its next chapter, and Unilever strengthens people leadership across customer development, supply chain, and digital work.
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Dr. Felice D. Billups Announced as Special Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Dr. Felice D. Billups, Ed.D., Professor of Educational Leadership at Johnson & Wales University, as a Special Presenter for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.
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Accountability Without Authority: Holding Everyone to a Higher Standard
Accountability often brings to mind images of confrontation, discipline, or even public reprimand. In many workplaces, the word has been misused so frequently that it now carries a negative tone. Yet accountability, when practiced with intention and care, is one of the most valuable tools for personal and organizational growth. Rather than a mechanism for blame, it should serve as a structure for clarity, consistency, and shared purpose.
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GSK CEO Transition: Balancing Legacy, Expectation and Renewal
Leadership transitions in the pharmaceutical industry carry stakes that extend far beyond shareholder headlines. The recent announcement that Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), will step down at the end of 2025 represents one of those inflection points. Walmsley, who has guided the company since 2017, will remain through September 2026 to support continuity while Chief Commercial Officer Luke Miels takes over as CEO on January 1, 2026.