Succession planning is one of the most important responsibilities of any executive. When done well, it ensures business continuity and prepares organizations for the future. When neglected, it can leave leadership gaps that disrupt operations and morale. Executive leader Sam Miri believes strong leaders focus on more than the present—they build the people who will […]
BlackRock Expands Executive Committee to Strengthen Global Leadership
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has made a bold move to expand its leadership structure—adding 20 new members to its global executive committee. The expansion comes alongside the creation of a new senior management committee, designed to strengthen collaboration and accelerate decision-making across the firm’s global operations. In a memo from CEO Larry Fink […]
CEO Turnover in America Hits 20-Year High
In 2025, corporate America is witnessing a wave of CEO departures at a level not seen in twenty years. According to a recent Reuters report, S&P 500 companies are facing record turnover as boards demand sharper results, greater accountability, and stronger leadership under today’s economic and geopolitical pressures. Why are CEOs leaving? The pressures facing […]
Aspen Ideas Festival 2026: Leadership Event Spotlight
The Aspen Institute is opening registration for one of the most anticipated thought leadership gatherings in the world: the Aspen Ideas Festival 2026. Leadership Expert and VP, Sam Miri shares the details of this upcoming event: Aspen Ideas FestivalSet in the stunning mountain backdrop of Aspen, Colorado, the Aspen Ideas Festival brings together leaders, innovators, […]
Poynter Executive Leadership Summit 2025
Poynter, a leading nonprofit media institution, is set to host their Executive Leadership Summit on October 18-20, 2025. Sam Miri shares the details of the upcoming event: Top-level newsroom managers and executive leaders are encouraged to converge at Poynter’s upcoming Executive Leadership Summit in the Fall of 2025. This online-only event will be $2,000 per […]