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Leadership Links #8

August 5, 2025 No Comments

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.

The Power of Proximity: Why Smart Leaders Curate Their Circle

August 4, 2025 No Comments

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.

Honor the Legacy and Empower the Future.

August 1, 2025 No Comments

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.

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders: Introducing the Pillars of Progress Monthly Support Program

July 31, 2025 No Comments

At the Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), our mission has always been rooted in developing ethical, forward-thinking leaders who are ready to meet the challenges of a changing world.

Diageo’s Leadership Shift Marks a Pivotal Turn in Crisis Management

July 31, 2025 No Comments

Diageo, the world’s largest spirits maker known for icons such as Johnnie Walker and Guinness, announced on July 16, 2025, that CEO Debra Crew has stepped down after two challenging years in the top role. Crew’s departure comes by mutual agreement and follows a 44 percent drop in Diageo’s share price during her tenure. Stepping into the breach on an interim basis is CFO Nik Jhangiani, a seasoned finance executive with more than three decades of global experience.

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.

Evolve Away: When High-Performers Must Rethink the Roles They Outgrew

July 28, 2025 No Comments

For many high-performing managers, success becomes part of their identity. It creates a sense of stability, earns recognition, and builds trust with others. Over time, though, the role that once

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.

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.

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.

Ditch the Carrots and Sticks: Building Cultures That Actually Motivate

In many organizations, motivation is still treated as something external. Employees are pushed to perform through performance bonuses, public recognition, and the threat of poor evaluations or job loss. These methods are rooted in the idea that people will only do their best when they are given a strong enough reason to care. For decades, companies have leaned heavily on reward systems and disciplinary policies to drive results. This model may yield short-term gains, but it often fails to create lasting engagement. Once the reward is earned or the threat removed, motivation tends to fade.

September 1, 2025 No Comments

Build Partnerships and Shape the Future: Join the Institutional Advancement Committee

The growth and success of the Society for Advancement of Management depend on strong relationships and strategic partnerships. The Institutional Advancement Committee plays a key role in cultivating these connections, ensuring that SAM has the resources and collaborations it needs to thrive. If you have a talent for building relationships, seeking new opportunities, and championing our mission, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

August 29, 2025 No Comments

Citi’s Leadership Dilemma: How to Balance Performance, Culture, and Governance

Citigroup finds itself in a classic leadership bind. The bank recruited Andy Sieg in 2023 to accelerate its wealth strategy and simplify a sprawling organization. Since then, Citi has pointed

August 28, 2025 No Comments

Spotlight on Leadership: Alejandro “Alex” Valladares

Alejandro “Alex” Valladares, a SAM alumnus and former Marshall University chapter president, is making an impact as a Quality & Process Excellence Senior Associate at PwC. His leadership journey shows how SAM involvement prepares students for meaningful careers. Discover how Alex’s story inspires future leaders to pursue excellence and global opportunities.

August 28, 2025 No Comments

Leadership Links #11

This week’s roundup tracks how leaders handle scrutiny, culture, retention, and risk in a volatile environment. You will see why Citi is backing a top executive during an ongoing investigation, how psychological safety drives innovation, and what happens when a firm tightens non-compete rules during a rough market patch. We also highlight new research on crisis readiness and a governance probe into alleged diversity data manipulation.

August 26, 2025 No Comments

Frontline Intelligence: The Untapped Engine of Innovation

In many organizations, leadership is expected to have all the answers. Managers create strategies, set expectations, and issue instructions that employees are tasked with executing. This top-down approach has long been the standard model, especially in traditional corporate settings. It reinforces the idea that leadership is about control and decision-making, while frontline workers are there to follow direction. While this structure can create a clear chain of command, it also produces blind spots. The people making decisions are often several steps removed from the work itself and may not have the context needed to solve problems effectively.

August 25, 2025 No Comments

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