The Changing Landscape of C-Suite Executive Tenures: Insights and Implications

In recent years, the duration of C-suite executives' tenures has become a subject of growing interest and discussion. The traditional model of long-serving executives has shifted, giving way to a more dynamic environment where factors like performance, industry disruptions, and stakeholder expectations play significant roles. A study by Equilar reveals that the median tenure among S&P 500…

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The #1 Reason CEO Successions Fail

With all eyeballs on Marissa Mayer at Yahoo and Tim Cook at Apple, CEO succession is a hot topic these days – and rightly so. Few things adversely impact corporate culture, shareholder value, or brand equity like a failed CEO. In today’s column, I’ll share the most common reason for failed CEO successions. Given the obvious importance of leadership from the top, what always amazes me is the…

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