C-Suite Perspectives
Episodes
The State of the Economy for March 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In March, consumer confidence saw its fourth month-on-month decline, with people's assessment of current business and labor market conditions, pl...
Trade Wars 101: What Businesses Need to Know
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we on the verge of a trade war? And if so, how would we get out of it? The aggressive US stance on tariffs is already affecting trade ...
Is the US Headed for Recession?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how recessions are defined and the current risk of the US economy entering one. If your GDP growth slows to a mere 1%, history tells...
How Badly Will Uncertainty Hurt US GDP Growth in 2025?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US economy will growin 2025–26, but tariffs and other factors are dampening expectations. The US economy is expected to grow by 2...
How Webster Bank Serves Community and Shareholders Alike
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what corporate responsibility looks like as part of a company's core strategy. For Webster Bank —a 2025 recipient of the Corpor...
What Businesses Can Learn from the AI Summit in Paris
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did the recent AI Summit reveal about the state of AI, including the energy problem? The recent AI Summit in Paris raised key issues ...
What's a Little 25% Tariff Among Friends?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs on goods imported from the US' largest three trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China—will result in 0.6% rise in US inflation over fou...
The State of the Economy for February 2025
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In February, consumer confidence saw its third month-on-month decline, sliding 7 points to 98.3, the steepest decline since August 2021. Additionally...
Are You Optimistic About the Economy? Most CEOs Are
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why CEOs are much more optimistic about the economy in the new year. CEO confidence is up 9 points from Q4 2024, signaling a shift...
Measuring the Impact of Corporate Responsibility at AT&T
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T Chief Sustainability Officer Charlene Lake shares how the company adds value to society, communities, and the company all at once. ...
Gaza: Can the World Find a Lasting Solution?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ceasefire in Gaza hangs in the balance as President Donald Trump's proposal forces all sides to rethink the region's future. The confl...
Why US CEOs Rank Climate Resilience, Water as Top ESG Issues
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our C-Suite Outlook 2025 survey reveals the year's priorities for each letter of ESG. CEOs around the world rank sustainability and clima...
CED's David Young on the Risks CEOs Are Watching Right Now
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore our C-Suite Outlook 2025 report with key insights from David Young of the Committee for Economic Development (CED). The US debt stands at m...
The State of the Economy for January 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence is down for the second month in a row, with assessments of the present situation, current labor market conditions and business co...
C-Suite Outlook 2025: Priorities for CMOs and CCOs
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the C-Suite Outlook 2025 tells us about priorities for marketing and communications leaders. Nearly all marketing and communica...
The Chief Product Officer at Barclays US Consumer Bank Discusses How Financial Services Companies are Using AI to Innovate
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ivan Pollard and guest Sean Murray, chief product officer at Barclays US Consumer Bank, to find out how companies can use generative AI, the be...
C-Suite Outlook 2025: What Risks Are Leaders Watching?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into our annual C-Suite survey and discover how leaders plan to grow revenue, use AI, and more. The two biggest geopolitical risks for C-Sui...
The AI Revolution in Marketing Is Just Beginning
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 86% of junior and midlevel marketers already use AI at work each week? What are the top use cases for AI in marketing, and how shoul...
The State of the Economy for December 2024
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the biggest takeaway from the December Consumer Confidence Index® from The Conference Board? In short, the recent rebound in consumer confid...
How Total Rewards Shapes Engagement and Retention
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For three years running, CEOs and CHROs have rated employee attraction and retention as a top internal priority. How can employers optimize their to...
Is Bitcoin a Fad or the Currency of the Future?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The price of bitcoin recently hit $88,000, yet it remains a speculative currency with few present-day commercial uses. Why is bitcoin so compelling t...
Previewing First Moves from the White House in 2025
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
President-elect Donald Trump is already breaking norms with his unusual transition process. What will be his domestic priorities in 2025, and how muc...
The State of the Economy for November 2024
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer optimism is up again in November, according to the latestConsumer Confidence Index® fromThe Conference Board.Amid growing optimism over th...
Unpacking 2024's Election Polling with Ipsos' Clifford Young
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No poll is perfect, but this year's pollsters did better than average in predicting the presidential race, especially in swing states. What lessons ca...
We're Falling Behind on Climate: Can COP29 Undo This Trend?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can COP29 be a turning point in the fight to reduce emissions and cap warming? The US has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2004...
CEO Succession: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The average CEO's tenure is declining, especially at smaller companies. How can boards reassess their approach to CEO succession planning given the i...
DEI at a Crossroads: The Path Forward for Business
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DEI isn't dead, but senior executives are recognizing the need to reevaluate these programs. Despite the backlash against diversity, equit...
CEO Compensation: What's Fact, and What's Fiction?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CEO pay isn't just salary: There's also bonuses, stock awards, stock options, and perks. What does the latest report on executive compensation from T...
CEOs Want Growth. What Can CMOs Do Differently?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are the growth engine for businesses, yet 50% of CEOs and CMOs don't agree on success metrics. How can CMOs align wi...
The State of the Economy for October 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence saw the strongest monthly gain since March 2021, according to the latest The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®. The in...
What Should Corporate DEI Look Like Going Forward?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're in a backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, with over 60% of senior executives calling the environment "very" or "extr...
How Do CEOs Feel in Q4? In a Word, Uncertain
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top CEOs remain wary about the economy despite a strong Q3. What's holding them back? CEO confidence dipped in Q4, as measured by The Conf...
The Role of the US in the World
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russia and Ukraine. China and Taiwan. The Middle East. As the US approaches Election Day, international relations – and how each Presidential candid...
The Presidential Candidates on Trade
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumption represents nearly 70% of US GDP, making trade policy integral to economic growth. But each US presidential candidate has expressed differe...
Where Candidates Stand on Debt, Deficits, and Labor
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Presidential candidates have spoken about their policies, but what is the possible impact of those policies on the US's fiscal health? What ...
Trade, Taxes, Tariffs - Overview of Presidential Positions
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are 28 days until the US presidential election, as of today. Do you know where the candidates stand on economic and geopolitical issues? Jo...
What the Price of Eggs Says About Consumer Confidence
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How has inflation changed consumer attitudes and behaviors—and how should marketers respond in this crucial moment? The price of eggs increas...
The State of the Economy for September 2024
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer sentiment on jobs, income and overall business conditions dropped in September, the latest survey results from The Conference Board Consumer ...
How Julie Sweet Is Leading Accenture in the Gen AI Era
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accenture is investing billions of dollars in AI capabilities and employee training and development, with CEO Julie Sweet seeing those as pivotal chal...
How Are Salary Budgets Connected to Fed Interest Rate Cuts?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Conference Board annual Salary Increase Budget has dropped -- and so have interest rates. To what extent are companies planning to increase emplo...
Can Mexico Be the Next Hub for US Manufacturing?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mexico became the top importer to the US in 2023, surpassing China for the first time. Can Mexican President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum deliver on her go...
How Chobani Thrives by Doing Business Differently
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hamdi Ulukaya took Chobani to a billion dollars in sales "without raising a penny in capital." How did he develop a thriving yogurt maker while emphas...
Why Leaders Need to Prioritize Employee Well-Being
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clearly defining what successful employee well-being looks like—and then measuring, rewarding, and communicating these behaviors—is essential for ...