Leadership news
Here are some recent leadership news and updates:
Leadership Appointments
- Microsoft: Satya Nadella has been re-elected as the CEO of Microsoft for a second term.
- IBM: Arvind Krishna has been appointed as the CEO of IBM, succeeding Ginni Rometty.
- Procter & Gamble: David Taylor has stepped down as CEO and has been succeeded by Jon Moeller.
- Coca-Cola: James Quincey has been re-elected as the CEO of Coca-Cola for a second term.
Leadership Challenges
- WeWork: The company's CEO, Adam Neumann, has stepped down amid controversy over his leadership and the company's financial struggles.
- Boeing: The company's CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, has resigned amid criticism over the company's handling of the 737 Max crisis.
- Uber: The company's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, has faced criticism over the company's handling of a data breach and has apologized for the incident.
Leadership Trends
- Diversity and Inclusion: Many companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusion in their leadership hiring practices, with a focus on increasing representation of women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups.
- Digital Transformation: Companies are looking for leaders who can drive digital transformation and help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
- Sustainability: With growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, companies are looking for leaders who can help them develop and implement sustainable business practices.
Leadership Development
- Leadership Training: Many companies are investing in leadership training programs to help develop the skills of their leaders and prepare them for the challenges of the future.
- Mentorship: Mentorship programs are becoming increasingly popular as a way to develop the next generation of leaders and provide guidance and support to emerging leaders.
- Coaching: Executive coaching is becoming more popular as a way to help leaders develop their skills and achieve their goals.
Leadership Books
- "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown: A book that explores the concept of vulnerability and how it can be a key component of effective leadership.
- "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni: A book that explores the common pitfalls that can occur in teams and how to overcome them.
- "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: A book that explores the concept of ownership and how it can be applied to leadership.