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When the CEO Becomes Board Chair

It’s one of the most delicate transitions in corporate leadership.

by David Gau and Carter Cast

 

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How to Ask for Executive Support—Without Undermining Yourself

A framework for deciding whether you need backing, when to ask for it, and how to move forward.

by Dina Denham Smith

 

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What Should Retailers Do About AI Shoppers?

Autonomous agents are taking over the customer journey—from search to checkout—and companies that wait to adapt risk being cut out entirely.

by Mikey Vu, Maureen Burns, and Aaron Cheris

 

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Innovating at the Core—and for the Future

An October 2025 HBR Executive Live conversation with former PepsiCo chair and CEO Indra Nooyi.

by HBR Editors

 

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