#corporate-leadership

#corporate-leadership

Don Mulligan is the voice of consistency at Market Basket, one that our associates and customers can count on to proudly continue the same thriving culture and the 'More For Your Dollar' shopping experience," board Chair Jay K. Hachigian said in a statement. He praised Mulligan's "exceptional business acumen" and relationship with the company's employees, as well as his "deep understanding of the history and culture that make Market Basket so special.

Organizers of a Target boycott that began in January are pointing to their tactics as a hopeful sign that actions against corporate retailers can still make a deep impact. When Target announced its current chief executive officer will be stepping down in February 2026 and an insider was taking the helm, those organizers saw it as a move in the right direction and stress more than ever that boycotts will continue as long as previous promises made to the public go unfulfilled.

In 2025, almost 300,000 Black women exited the labor force, indicating a strategic failure with long-term consequences for workforce equity and economic stability.

Stankey acknowledges a shift away from traditional employment expectations, stating, 'Some of you may have started your tour with this company expecting an 'employment deal' rooted in loyalty. We have consciously shifted away from some of these elements.' His memo actively redefines loyalty and sets clearer expectations for employees within the changing landscape of corporate relationships.

CEO activism has transformed expectations of corporate leaders, who must now address societal issues beyond their industry, facing both rewards and risks.

Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.

The incident creates potential legal troubles and a crisis of leadership for the company, David Rice, HR expert at People Managing People, told Entrepreneur via email. "The big issue is the example that it sets. Obviously, a CEO should know better. But the fact that it's with the chief people officer is even worse."

The CBI urges bold action to revitalize London’s equity markets, suggesting the removal of share purchase stamp duty and greater flexibility on executive pay.

Boeing has faced significant challenges, from a series of aircraft malfunctions and management missteps to a strike by more than 33,000 machinists in 2024.

Bill Boeing's insistence on quality and precise observation starkly contrasts with current Boeing practices, where manufacturing oversight seems lacking, leading to disastrous safety incidents.

Solomon's crackdown on dissent and investigations into leaks signal a significant shift in corporate culture, moving away from Goldman's historically collaborative environment.

"It is an incredible honor to be asked to lead the world's greatest postal organization, with a history that stretches back before the founding of the United States."

The idea that the CEO should shoulder all the responsibility for public representation is not only limiting but also neglects a critical element of modern leadership: the power of the collective influence of the entire executive team.

Many CEOs, including Ted Pick, emphasize that the term 'pause' signals a need for careful reflection before significant business decisions are made, highlighting the tension in the current economic climate.