Chief Executive Magazine

3 days ago | chiefexecutive.net | Don Yaeger

Former professional football player Syd Kitson played for two legendary teams during his NFL career in the 1980s—the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys. From that experience, Kitson recognized the value of culture and how it drives performance. When he left the league and transitioned into the business world, he not only brought his signature passion, but he took with him a playbook for success. A set of rules he would use to keep everyone around him accountable.

1 week ago | chiefexecutive.net | Don Yaeger

Born and raised in California, Robert Paylor attended prestigious UC Berkeley, where he enjoyed success on the rugby field under 29-time National Championship coach, Jack Clark. But living the dream can change just like that. On May 6, 2017, while playing for a National Championship, Paylor was severely injured. Just five yards from scoring, an opposing player yanked his neck and his body went numb below the collarbone.

1 week ago | chiefexecutive.net | Dan Bigman

The challenge of integrating artificial intelligence into organizations isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. AI presents an unprecedented opportunity to augment human potential, drive efficiency and reshape entire industries. But for all its promise, AI also triggers deep uncertainty.

2 weeks ago | chiefexecutive.net | Don Yaeger

Over the years, Kornegay has accumulated hard-earned wisdom in both arenas. Off the track, Kornegay’s credentials span from serving as a Special Agent for the FBI and an Assistant U.S. Attorney to leading high-performing teams and driving billions in revenue at Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and Spectrum. But beyond the boardroom, Kornegay has also been deeply invested in the world of thoroughbred racing, with his horses competing in more than 150 races.

2 weeks ago | chiefexecutive.net | Dan Bigman

If you’re like a lot of CEOs these days, you’ve come through three psychological phases since generative AI first joined us in late 2023. Phase one: Wow, this is incredible! We have to get going with this! Phase two, circa mid-2024: Wow, this is unreliable… and risky. We have to be careful with how we use this. And now, in 2025: Will this ever actually make me money? The answer, if you ask Marc Benioff, founder and CEO of Salesforce, is yes, absolutely. But only if you do it right.