Transparency, Turbulence & CEO Confidence

About this episode

The episode discusses the decline in CEO confidence and its implications for hiring and investment, emphasizing the importance of transparency in leadership.

In today's episode: The economic indicator signaling that business leaders are bracing for a harder road ahead. Why the central bank's independence matters more to your portfolio than any interest rate decision. The one leadership skill that separates businesses that survive turbulence from those that get buried by it. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica to discuss the latest research on falling CEO confidence, what it means for hiring and investment, and why transparency in leadership and economic policy is the backbone of a competitive economy. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jessica Kriegel

Guest: John Frehse

Topics covered

• CEO confidence
• leadership skills
• economic policy
• business strategy
• transparency

Keywords

• CEO confidence
• leadership
• economic indicators
• business turbulence
• transparency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ankura, Culture Partners

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