ExecutiveEDGE

ICYMI: Effective AI adoption requires more than technology; it demands operational transformation through better data management, standardization and organizational alignment to achieve measurable business outcomes. bit.ly/4v3C8OT

ICYMI: A new Endeavor Business Intelligence report shows that there’s little consensus on who should lead AI strategy and how it should be funded. Is there an opening to take more time to refine your approach? bit.ly/4vaDwiK

In case you missed this piece from our sister brand MarketingEDGE, we address why your company needs to develop a project strategy map to ensure all marketing efforts support clear, measurable outcomes. bit.ly/4bq08nq

ICYMI: Many public companies are promising big productivity improvements with AI, but they’ve been generating efficiency gains since COVID in very old-fashioned ways. bit.ly/4lE9Shf

If companies are owed money, why aren’t they rushing to claim it? That’s the question behind a recent ExecutiveEDGE poll on tariff refunds—and the results point to a much bigger story about how executives are thinking right now. bit.ly/48a3EQE

Everyone’s talking about moving faster. But most executives are doing the opposite. From AI to hiring to capital decisions—leaders are pausing, recalibrating, and waiting for clearer signals. We break it all down in this month’s ExecutiveEDGE episode. bit.ly/48a3EQE

ICYMI: Mergers, acquisitions and other big moves create prime conditions for cyberattacks. Here's how to keep your defenses strong when your business is in motion. bit.ly/4784Wvi

ICYMI: Polling from the ExecutiveEDGE and EndeavorB2B audience shows widespread hesitation on refund claims, with sector-level data revealing sharp differences in urgency and intent. bit.ly/41h8FTF

Executives aren’t just reacting to markets—they’re reacting to geopolitics. From energy shocks to global conflict, external pressures are pushing companies to prioritize efficiency, discipline, and cost control. bit.ly/4rUDQzm

On ExecutiveEDGE, we explore why many companies are still driving productivity the old-fashioned way: tighter staffing, stricter spending, and more disciplined operations. bit.ly/4rUDQzm

Tax season is upon us! Which is why we launched the Executive Tax Advantage Series in partnership with Gelt! Now is the time to be the driving force of your strategy! Listen to Part 1: bit.ly/4cql66B Listen to Part 2: bit.ly/4bE86cw

Have you listened yet!? 🎧 Learn how proactive tax planning improves executive decision-making, influences cash flow & investment timing, uses scenario modeling for big decisions, and why sometimes paying more tax today can optimize the future. bit.ly/4bE86cw

NEW EPISODE! This week on ExecutiveEDGE, Rachel Richards, CPA of Gelt, chats with Geert De Lombaerde about how proactive tax planning can shape investment decisions, cash flow management, and long-term wealth strategies. bit.ly/4lnZtpK

Missed our episode with Rachel Richards, CPA of Gelt? You’ll learn: • Hidden tax risks in compensation structures • The cost of reactive tax management • Why proactive planning matters and so much more. bit.ly/4cql66B

Most executives think about taxes once a year — and that may be the problem. Rachel Richards, CPA of Gelt, explains why proactive tax planning helps executives avoid costly surprises and turn tax strategy into a competitive advantage. Listen: bit.ly/4cql66B

ICYMI: This Q&A with Chuck Orzechowski explores the dynamic nature of the COO role and the need to actively manage CEO-COO alignment. bit.ly/4s4YjBN

ICYMI: Many CEOs and CFOs have spent the past few weeks saying they’re waiting for confirmation of upbeat readings but parts of the economy already have shifted to an “open for business” mindset. bit.ly/4ctPw8b

Roughly half of today’s workforce is disengaged and most leaders underestimate the impact. This episode explores what actually improves engagement, why trust is central, and how leadership systems shape whether people buy in—or quietly check out. 🎧 bit.ly/4u19xsU

Performance goals are only effective if your employees can connect them to the company’s strategic priorities. If your team can't see the line between their work and the organization's success, your results will suffer. Full story at ExecutiveEDGE👇 bit.ly/4rGd4eH

Fewer than one-third of employees are engaged in their jobs as economic and workplace pressures mount. Creative energy is essential in today's market, yet engagement is failing to keep pace with the needs of the modern business. bit.ly/4s4q3Xc