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3 key principles that set the highest-performing companies apart

It starts with a mindset, writes Egon Zehnder's Olli Laurén in an article for Fast Company.

The man who helps CEOs become more humane leaders

Ricardo Sunderland discusses insights from his book, The Energy Advantage, highlighting how senior leaders can become more effective, happy, and humane.

The importance of personalized development pathways for executives and board members

Luis Giolo discusses the talent landscape in Spain, the challenges companies face with CEO succession, traits of good leadership, the rise of board diversity, and more.

HR leaders are a critical part of developing future CEOs—here’s what they need to know to do it right

According to German Herrera, U.S. managing partner, nearly three-quarters of CEO appointments the firm facilitates are internal. "Bringing somebody from the outside directly into the CEO role is very traumatic. Unless there’s a big change, a big turnaround, or a significant issue, boards don’t want to take that risk," he explains.

Think you have what it takes to be CEO? Here’s what top executive search firms look for

As German Herrera, Egon Zehnder's U.S. leader, highlights in Fortune, it is essential to move away from checkboxes of experience and focus on traits such as curiosity, self-learning, the ability to connect the dots, and more.

What the Grateful Dead can teach CEOs about succession planning

"I was at a concert when it hit me: This is what effective succession looks like." Read on for the full piece by Lindsay Trout.

Boards Urged to Avoid ‘Drinking Their Own Bathwater,’ More Actively Refresh

Cynthia Soledad weighs in on what boards need to do to best address evolving challenges, which includes having the right diversity of experiences embodied in highly curious people.

Even without the Nasdaq rule, corporate boardrooms got more diverse

Diversity in the boardroom isn’t just a mandate – it’s a business imperative. Data from our 2024 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows that the gradual progress has slowed, but still continues.

US companies drop diversity efforts as conservative pressure mounts

Cynthia Soledad shared insights on the deprioritization of diversity and inclusion policies in the United States, including at the board level.

Which countries are close to achieving gender parity on their boards?

Egon Zehnder's annual Global Board Diversity Tracker revealed that 96% of boards across the world have at least one female director, continuing the rising trend since 2012.

CEOs Brace for Systemic Change and Embrace Expanded Roles in Society, Egon Zehnder Reveals

A recent Egon Zehnder study reveals that 80% of CEOs foresee "groundbreaking systemic changes" and emphasize collaboration with governments to address societal challenges. Climate change and AI are highlighted as key areas for fostering cooperation and driving positive transformation.

Egon Zehnder: Many CEOs embracing a new era of leadership

A majority of CEOs say they expect “groundbreaking systemic changes” within the next decade.

Career: The most required skill today is adaptability

There are at least four professional skills that companies look for most when selecting new CEOs.

The Time For Chief Marketing Officers On Boards Is Now

A significant obstacle preventing broader representation of marketing leaders on boards, per a study from Egon Zehnder, is the limited turnover of board seats, which means there are a limited number of board positions available each year.

Marketing Has a Marketing Problem—and It’s Hurting Long-term Business Health

Pree Rao and Martha Williams highlight that strong marketing leaders earn a seat at the table by connecting the voice of the customer to the strategic goals and KPIs of the enterprise.

GenAI set to inspire revenue growth in more than 75% of businesses

In a study, Kearney and Egon Zehnder found a substantial 73% of business leaders feel ill-equipped for AI transformation due to constraints like limited time, people, and funds.

Transforming leaders of today and tomorrow for far-reaching changes that lie ahead

Francesco Buquicchio, Global CEO of Egon Zehnder, and Vineet Hemrajani, Managing Partner of Egon Zehnder India, share their insights on trends in CEO succession, leadership, organizational effectiveness, and driving impactful change.

Manufacturing Leaders Must Become More Relatable and Self Aware to Compete

Today’s manufacturing CEOs are evolving their leadership qualities in ways leaders of the past likely could never have predicted.

CEOs and ‘strategic empathy’

Michael Ensser on the power of developing "strategic empathy" as a leadership quality.

CFO competence ranked as a top factor in investor decisions

More than 80% of finance chiefs say their role has grown significantly in the past five years, according to survey findings published in March by leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder.

4 marketing employment trends to watch heading into 2025

Egon Zehnder's Pree Rao on how marketing leaders can best position themselves for new opportunities.

Succession plans aren’t solo acts

Family Business recently sat down with Jason Hecker, leader of Egon Zehnder’s family business advisory practice in the U.S., to discuss how family businesses can aim for smoother transitions.

A culture of openness and curiosity priority of APAC CEOs

Egon Zehnder's latest global CEO survey, The CEO Response, reveals that almost all (99%) CEOs surveyed in APAC CEOs prioritised openness and curiosity.

Why Are US CEOs Stampeding for the Exit Sign?

According to Egon Zehnder, 95% of CEOs expect significant, systemic shifts to the economy, geopolitics, energy and technology over the next decade.

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