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Leadership Links #7

July 29, 2025 No Comments

This week’s roundup covers five major leadership changes shaping strategy across global consumer goods, technology, energy, insurance, and quick-service restaurants. You’ll read why Diageo’s CEO departure signals a push for cost discipline, how Snowflake is aligning its growth roadmap around AI and efficiency, and what Tamboran’s leadership shake-up means for stakeholder oversight. We also explore Munich Re’s carefully managed CEO succession and Subway’s choice of a franchise veteran to drive its modernization efforts.

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AIG Appoints John Neal as President to Drive Integration and Digital Innovation

July 24, 2025 No Comments

AIG has appointed John Neal as President to unite its reinsurance and property-casualty operations under a single leader and drive synergies across underwriting, claims, and distribution. Neal’s background at Lloyd’s of London and his focus on AI-driven risk assessment and claims automation aim to boost operational efficiency and enhance profitability. His leadership will accelerate AIG’s digital transformation and position the company for sustainable growth.

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Leadership Links #6

July 22, 2025 No Comments

Discover five CEO appointments reshaping strategy across key industries from life sciences to automotive and get insights to guide your boardroom decisions.

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Swallow the Minnow: Start Small to Spark Big Change

July 21, 2025 No Comments

Managers often believe progress starts with tackling their biggest, most complex task. But in reality, the fastest path to momentum often begins with the smallest possible action. The phrase “swallow the minnow” captures this idea by encouraging leaders to begin their day or initiative with something quick, clear, and manageable. It may not be impressive at first glance, but it creates a fast psychological shift. By finishing a task early, you engage your focus and send a message to yourself that progress is already happening. That momentum can carry you into larger challenges with renewed energy and clarity. When small wins come first, they prepare the mind to handle bigger work more effectively.

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Leadership Links #5

July 15, 2025 No Comments

Discover five essential corporate governance updates including rising board-CEO conflicts, Tesla shareholder actions, and leadership shifts at X and BP. Gain strategic insights to strengthen board oversight and drive long-term value. Stay ahead of investor-driven boardroom trends and governance best practices.

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Forget Perfection: Why Managers Should Prioritize Consistency Over Clean Wins

July 14, 2025 No Comments

When asked about the key to his performance during a record-breaking basketball season, one athlete gave an answer that holds surprising power for leaders: “My whole life is consistent.” He didn’t focus on raw talent or ambition. Instead, he emphasized rhythm and discipline. That same sense of rhythm can become a defining quality in leadership. In many professional settings, managers are expected to perform flawlessly, juggling tasks and decisions with the appearance of control. The reality, however, is that perfection is rare, fleeting, and often unsustainable. It demands too much, too often, and leaves little room for learning or resilience

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Leadership Links #4

July 8, 2025 No Comments

Explore Boeing’s new Defense leader, Kering’s fresh CEO pick, Intel’s strategic realignments, Barclays’ co-COO model, and Hibernian FC’s commercial CEO hire.

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Leadership Links #9

This week’s roundup looks at how leadership choices shape culture, capability, and confidence during a period of rapid change. You will see why a Bitcoin miner moved quickly to restore continuity, how a telecom’s blunt message about loyalty is stirring debate, and what one enterprise software chief says about the role of human judgment in an AI heavy future. We also highlight a senior leadership program focused on sustainability and strategy, and new research that finds most executives feel unprepared for overlapping crises.

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August 12, 2025 No Comments

The Hidden Cost of Silos: Why High-Performing Teams Work Across Boundaries

In many organizations, productivity is measured by how well each department performs within its own scope. Sales pushes to meet quotas, operations focuses on throughput, and finance keeps a close eye on spending. This seems like an efficient way to run a business. Each unit has defined responsibilities and is held accountable for specific results. The structure creates clarity, and the metrics provide guidance. However, when you take a step back and examine how the business operates as a whole, it becomes clear that success within departments does not always add up to organizational progress. Often, the parts function well individually but poorly in combination.

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August 11, 2025 No Comments
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Mastering Hybrid Work: A Manager’s Guide to Flexibility, Culture, and Performance

Managers face a pivotal moment as the boundaries between office and home continue to blur. In this guide, you’ll discover how to craft hybrid work models that balance flexibility with fairness, nurture a cohesive team culture across any distance, and lead with empathy and outcome-focused performance strategies. Dive in to learn actionable steps for turning hybrid work into your organization’s competitive advantage.

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August 7, 2025 No Comments

Leadership Links #8

This week’s digest spotlights five executive moves that reflect shifting priorities across automotive, advertising, consumer goods, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. You’ll discover why Renault opted for an internal promotion to guide its new strategic plan, how WPP is breaking barriers with its first female CEO, and what P&G’s choice of a global brand veteran signals for its future. We also cover S&P Global’s mission-driven leadership appointment and Harley-Davidson’s next step toward innovation under a new chief.

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August 5, 2025 No Comments

The Power of Proximity: Why Smart Leaders Curate Their Circle

Leadership is rarely a solo act. Every decision, reaction, and insight is influenced by the people closest to you. Your inner circle shapes how you think, how you lead, and how you show up. Proximity has power, and smart leaders know that the people they spend time with can either fuel growth or slowly drain it. This applies to peer groups, direct reports, mentors, and even professional contacts. Leadership is not only about who you lead. It is also about who surrounds you while you lead. Curating that circle with intention is one of the most underrated strategies for long-term effectiveness.

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August 4, 2025 No Comments

Honor the Legacy and Empower the Future.

The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to open nominations for the 2025 Awards Season, a celebration of leadership, ethics, innovation, and social impact that reflects more than a century of excellence. This year’s awards program brings something new and significant. For over 100 years, our society’s International Awards Program has recognized the trailblazers and thought leaders who have shaped the management profession. From the prestigious Taylor Key to the influential Human Relations Award, these honors acknowledge individuals who transform theory into lasting influence.

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August 1, 2025 No Comments