It has been hard to ignore the executive resignations, AI disruptions, and even criminal implications plaguing leadership over the past year. From alleged inappropriate relationships to outright criminal behavior, it raises a difficult question: when screening executives, is the lens too narrowly focused to properly gauge judgment and integrity?

As AI pushes companies to operate leaner, it’s also driving a quiet renaissance in human connection. Face-to-face meetings, corporate events, and work travel are back in force. Apple’s upgraded AirTag couldn’t be timelier: business travel has rebounded despite economic pressure and uncertainty. In 2025, global business travel spending surpassed $1.5 trillion, with 2026 projections pointing to another 6%+ in growth.

When things go wrong everyone is pointing the finger at someone else. When things go right everyone wants to take the credit for it. Strong memorable Leaders will find themselves on both sides of the fence. Every decision is not going to be popular, but they are necessary. The great thing is history has a way of remembering the successful outcomes. With every decision make sure you are on the right side of history.

Successful CFO’s Often Have These Skills.. 1. Strategic Financial Planning and Forecasting It’s all about the strategy. According to a