Section

Leadership

Strategies for effective leadership, team building, and organizational management.

Nurse leaders collaborating in a modern conference room, discussing strategy and positively impacting patient care outcomes.

Nurse leaders drive quality care through teamwork and collaboration.

At Rochester Regional Health, nurse leaders do more than manage wards; they directly influence executive strategy, workforce decisions, and innovation in patient care Rochester Business Journal .

Alina Petrov· May 12· 4 min
A CPA using advanced AI technology, symbolizing enhanced leadership skills and the future of the accounting profession.

AICPA Launches AI Accelerator to Boost CPA Leadership Skills

Tom Hood, EVP of business engagement and growth at AICPA and CIMA, issued a stark warning: "Accountants with AI will replace accountants," according to CFO Dive .

Alina Petrov· May 12· 4 min
Insurance professionals collaborating in a modern office, demonstrating human-centered leadership and innovative teamwork.

Human-Centered Leadership: Why Insurance Needs It Now

Despite 85% of insurance executives believing human-centered leadership is crucial for future growth, only 30% report having a formal strategy to implement it, according to the Insurance Leadership In

Alina Petrov· May 10· 3 min
Guy Shechter, the newly appointed President and COO of Amtech Systems, pictured in a professional setting with a visual cue indicating his effective start date in 2026.

Amtech Systems announces Guy Shechter as President and COO, effective 2026

Amtech Systems announced a new President and COO, Guy Shechter, whose substantial $400,000 base salary and 50,000 stock options package won't become effective until May 19, 2026.

Alina Petrov· May 10· 3 min
Professionals and AI interfaces working together in a modern office, highlighting human-AI collaboration and augmentation for business success.

AI Scaling Success Hinges on Prioritizing Human Capabilities

By 2026, AI's primary impact will reshape tasks, not replace jobs, according to Tech Times .

Alina Petrov· May 9· 3 min
Executives collaborating in a modern boardroom, discussing AI integration with data visualizations projected in the background.

AI era demands new leadership development for executive training

The US General Services Administration's AI Community of Practice delivered a tailored AI training series to about 14,000 participants from 200 government organizations, as reported by Deloitte .

Alina Petrov· May 7· 3 min
Cybersecurity leaders in a command center analyzing complex data networks and security systems, facing the challenges of 2026 goals.

Cybersecurity Leaders Face 2026 Goals Amid Confidence Gaps

State CISOs' confidence in their ability to secure public data has plummeted from 48 percent in 2022 to a mere 22 percent in 2026, according to GovTech .

Alina Petrov· May 7· 4 min
Split image showing a dark industrial scene contrasted with a bright, collaborative office, symbolizing the shift to managing psychological safety.

Employers Now Must Manage Psychological Safety as Workplace Risk

At just 24, Chris Tuff died in a confined space explosion.

Alina Petrov· May 5· 4 min
Tanya Reu-Narvaez, the newly appointed Chief People Officer at Compass International, overseeing global talent strategy and enterprise-wide people operations.

Tanya Reu-Narvaez Named Chief People Officer at Compass International

Compass International Holdings has appointed Tanya Reu-Narvaez to lead its entire enterprise talent strategy.

Alina Petrov· May 4· 3 min
Employees experiencing burnout are shown receiving empathetic support and understanding from a manager, illustrating the impact of employee-centric leadership.

Employee-centric management styles: Imperative to fight burnout

Nearly three in four U.

Alina Petrov· May 2· 4 min
Roanne Parry, the newly appointed GSK Chief People Officer, leading a diverse team in a modern office, symbolizing unity and future growth.

Roanne Parry to take helm as GSK Chief People Officer in 2026

With over 70,000 employees across more than 100 countries, GSK's new Chief People Officer, Roanne Parry, faces the immediate challenge of unifying a workforce still adapting to major structural change

Alina Petrov· May 2· 3 min
Diverse neurodivergent leaders collaborating with advanced AI technology to enhance resilience and management skills in a modern workplace.

Neurodivergent leaders build resilience, boost management skills in 2026

At some companies, AI agents now summarize meetings and break down complex instructions, not for efficiency alone, but specifically to help neurodivergent employees navigate daily workflows.

Alina Petrov· Apr 29· 3 min
Midlevel leaders collaborating and using AI tools to build resilience and overcome burnout in a modern workplace.

Modern leaders build resilience with AI and trust strategies

Eighty-five percent of midlevel leaders experience weekly burnout, a systemic crisis at the heart of modern organizations, according to Harvard Business Review .

Alina Petrov· Apr 23· 4 min
Diverse team collaborating with futuristic data visualizations, symbolizing innovative leadership and tackling organizational challenges.

New Strategies Emerge to Tackle Leadership Gaps

Poor management and leadership cost the U.

Alina Petrov· Apr 20· 3 min
41 professional women participating in an intensive crisis management training workshop at Midland Bank, demonstrating leadership and strategic thinking.

41 Women Gain Leadership Excellence, Crisis Management Skills

At a recent workshop, 41 female officials at Midland Bank PLC received specialized training in crisis management, a critical area for leadership excellence and institutional resilience in 2026.

Alina Petrov· Apr 19· 4 min
Executives in a modern boardroom collaborating during a leadership review, focusing on data and discussion for improved accountability.

Prepare and Conduct Leadership Reviews: New Approaches Drive Accountability

A recent Deloitte Survey (2023) reveals that 70% of employees consider their company's leadership reviews 'performative,' lacking real impact on executive behavior.

Alina Petrov· Apr 19· 3 min
Diverse leaders in a boardroom demonstrating adaptive skills to navigate volatile market conditions with confidence and strategic foresight.

Future-Ready Leaders Navigate Volatile Markets with Adaptive Skills

Leaders spend nearly 20% of their time managing conflict, a stark indicator of the pervasive leadership skills gap undermining organizational effectiveness.

Alina Petrov· Apr 18· 3 min
Professional women participating in a leadership workshop at Midland Bank, discussing strategies and collaborating in a modern conference setting.

Midland Bank Hosts Leadership Workshop for Female Leaders

Forty-one female officials at Midland Bank PLC recently completed a specialized leadership workshop in Dhaka, signaling a deliberate move to enhance their professional capabilities and leadership role

Alina Petrov· Apr 18· 3 min
Diverse group of dentists collaborating around a holographic display in a modern dental clinic, discussing AI-driven treatment plans.

ADA Opens Applications for 2026-27 Clinic Director Program

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 ADA Certified Clinic Director Program, a six-month professional development course for dentists, even as demand for certifications in AI and ESG project manag

Alina Petrov· Apr 18· 3 min
Diverse team collaborating on a futuristic holographic interface, symbolizing AI-driven leadership development and future workforce readiness.

Power Skills Drive Leadership Development Success in 2026

Las Vegas Sands has launched new workforce upskilling programs, including AI skills and leadership training for culinary and management staff.

Alina Petrov· Apr 16· 4 min
Finance professionals using advanced AI technology for strategic decision-making, highlighting the importance of human skills in the AI era.

Developing Human-Centric Skills for the AI Era

Despite nearly two-thirds of finance departments actively using AI solutions, a staggering 84% have yet to redesign jobs or the nature of work around these new capabilities, according to Deloitte .

Alina Petrov· Apr 15· 3 min
AI interface processing resumes in a modern HR office, highlighting the automation's impact on human judgment and talent development.

AI challenges leadership development, impacting talent scarcity

Early-career HR professionals in many companies no longer review resumes.

Alina Petrov· Apr 15· 3 min
HR professionals analyzing a data visualization that highlights a widening gap in leadership development due to ineffective performance management systems.

Leadership Development Faces Gap Due to Stagnant Performance Management

A recent Deloitte survey found that 70% of HR leaders believe their current performance management system fails to identify future leaders, despite 85% of companies having such a system in place.

Alina Petrov· Apr 14· 4 min
Diverse business leaders collaborating in a futuristic boardroom, analyzing market trends and planning for future leadership agility.

Leadership Development Programs Essential for Agility in 2026

CEO turnover at large-cap companies accelerated in early 2025, even among stronger performers, signaling an active push by boards to realign leadership capabilities with market demands.

Alina Petrov· Apr 13· 5 min
Diverse group of professionals collaborating in a modern conference room, discussing strategy and future challenges with a focus on leadership development.

New Programs Boost Specialized Leadership Skills

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) just announced its 31st cohort for a leadership program designed for 'uncertain times' in 2026, while other 'leadership essentials' courses are being

Alina Petrov· Apr 11· 3 min
First-time managers developing essential leadership skills, focusing on calming team anxiety during organizational change and fostering growth.

New Strategy Focuses on Developing Managerial Skills for First-Time Leaders

Many first-time managers believe technical prowess drives promotion, but the real differentiator is their overlooked ability to calm team anxiety during organizational change.

Alina Petrov· Apr 11· 3 min
An IT leader, depicted cinematically, strategically stopping a misaligned digital project path, symbolizing critical decision-making and resource reallocation for future growth.

Report: 'Stopping Power' Emerges as a Critical Skill for Modern IT Leaders

A new report identifies 'stopping power' – the ability to strategically halt misaligned projects – as a critical leadership skill for modern IT executives. This discipline is crucial for managing expanding responsibilities and effectively curating technology portfolios.

Alina Petrov· Apr 9· 4 min
Corporate board members in a modern boardroom, analyzing holographic projections of AI-driven cyber threats and data streams, symbolizing strategic oversight of digital risk.

AI's Reshaping of Cyber Risk: A Data-Driven Guide for Corporate Boards

AI is fundamentally reshaping the global cyber risk landscape, creating novel vulnerabilities and demanding a new level of strategic oversight from corporate leadership. For corporate boards, understanding and governing this new reality has become an urgent, non-negotiable priority.

Alina Petrov· Apr 9· 6 min
A group of smiling adolescent girls in rural India, participating in a Global Girls Glow program, demonstrating leadership and social awareness skills in a vibrant community setting.

Global Girls Program Boosts Social Emotional Skills in Rural India, Evaluation Finds

An evaluation conducted from 2021 to 2023 shows the Global Girls Glow program is linked to statistically significant gains in leadership, decision-making, and social awareness among girls in rural India.

Alina Petrov· Apr 7· 4 min
Diverse young leaders collaborating in a modern office, symbolizing next-generation leadership development and strategic investment in future talent pipelines.

Organizations Invest in Next Generation Leadership Development Amid Pipeline Concerns

Organizations are actively investing in next-generation leadership development programs to combat a shrinking talent pipeline and meet evolving strategic demands. Initiatives like the WOC AI Leadership Academy and Elevate Africa Fellowship are cultivating future executives.

Alina Petrov· Apr 5· 4 min