CEOs Need to Fill the Leadership Void on Climate Policy
Now is the time to raise the bar on corporate sustainability, Fred Krupp writes. Business leaders know it's no longer enough to simply post their company .....»»
As Americans Crave Stability After Capitol Attack, CEOs Step Into the Leadership Void
By pausing donatio.....»»
UNC System names new leadership following abrupt resignation of board chairman
Just days after the resignation of UNC System Board of Governors Chairman Harry Smith, the board has waived a 30-day waiting period and elected a new slate of officers. The board met on Tuesday for an emergency session to fill the void left by Smit.....»»
UNC system taps new interim chancellor for UNC School of the Arts
To fill an upcoming leadership void at UNC School of the Arts (UNCSA), UNC System interim president Bill Roper has tapped the dean of the university's music school, Brian Cole, to serve as interim chancellor. Cole, who has in his role since 2016, w.....»»
Ultimate CEO Insights: Holland & Knight’s Sonberg on the South Florida business climate
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a weekly series highlighting the Business Journal’s 2018 South Florida Ultimate CEO Awards honorees. The award recognizes the area’s top CEOs, highlighting the breadth of talent and leadership across our unif.....»»
Divisions on Climate Policy Threaten Australia"s Turnbull
Australia’s prime minister, facing a rebellion within his conservative ranks, backed away from attempts to mandate emissions-reduction targets in a bid to save his leadership......»»
Capitol Report: Utility giant’s CEO says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that Trump administration has ‘climate deniers’
While many American CEOs are keeping an eye on the Trump administration’s trade fight with China, a utility giant’s boss says his main interest in Washington is “the nexus between environmental and energy policy.â€.....»»
Russian oligarchs can"t buy superyachts — but rich Americans are helping to fill the void
A total of 203 superyachts were sold globally in 2023 — a 17% drop from last year, according to the SuperYacht Times. 3PhotoFilipposFilippou/Getty ImagesSuperyacht sales fell 17% in 2023, but still staye.....»»
Rep. Liz Cheney, who was just ousted from House GOP leadership, says she now regrets voting for Trump in 2020
"It was a vote based on policy, based on subs.....»»
Why empathy makes sense for business leaders — and how you can develop this critical skill
In today’s workplace, empathy, social skills and interpersonal communication are often undertrained and underdeveloped, creating a trend of leadership that is void of these skills......»»
The Margin: No, Biden isn’t coming for your burgers as he pushes climate-change agenda
No, President Biden has not banned beef as part of an updated policy to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030......»»
Customers expect CEOs to take action against climate change now more than ever, Unilever executive says
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power major corporations can have on issues like climate change, according to Unilever executive Rebecca Marmot. Executi.....»»
: Biden’s Earth Day summit: New 2030 emissions target and all that’s expected in push to restore climate credentials
Climate change has been a key topic in President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office and now the administration looks to reclaim a leadership position in the fight to slow man-made global warming with a closely watched global summit......»»
CEO whisperer Jeffrey Sonnenfeld has the country"s top business leaders on speed dial. Here"s how the Yale professor gathers dozens of CEOs whenever there"s a national crisis.
Sonnenfeld spoke with Insider about organizing his latest leadership gathering in response to the restrictive voting laws that have gripped Georgia. From left to right: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Starbucks chairwoman M.....»»
: As Kerry secures climate pledge with China, here’s what else to watch for at Biden’s Earth Day summit
Climate change has been a key topic in President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office and now the administration looks to reclaim a leadership position in the fight to slow man-made global warming with a closely watched global summit......»»
Albuquerque tech companies turn to crowdfunding as other sources of investment dry up
Crowdfunding could help fill a void left by some other types of investors during the Covid-19 pandemic......»»
Cuba"s Raul Castro is stepping down, ending more than half a century of Castro rule over the island
Though the change in leadership will not necessarily lead to drastic shifts in policy in Cuba, it's still a historic moment for the country. Raul and Fidel Castro in May 1978. Francois Lochon/Getty Images Raul Castro is se.....»»
Biden thinks that only US leadership stops the world from the "law of the jungle," his top diplomat says
Blinken's summary of Biden's foreign policy presented a picture of a president with a decidedly traditional, but also pragmatic, worldview. Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken speaks after being introduced by Presi.....»»
Fred Smith emphasizes importance of combatting climate change in congressional hearing
“Addressing climate change is bigger than one business,” Fred Smith said. “For the U.S. to remain a global economic leader, we must work together on sound policy, and innovative solutions for our planet.”.....»»
: ‘Give while you live’: Jeff Bezos is giving himself a decade to spend $10 billion — and battle climate change
The Bezos Earth Fund will invest in scientists, the private sector, and policy change, its first president and CEO said......»»
Combined Properties lands tenant to fill Shoppers" void at White Flint Plaza
The discount supermarket chain plans to open later this year, filling a void created when Shoppers closed in January 2020......»»