CEO Agenda

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in nearly every aspect of life today. If AI is so effective, why can't we use it to create business strategies? The answer is that we can—though there are some limitations.  Let’s begin with the word “strategy.” I knew there were many definitions of...

In the past decade, the world has turned largely digital, with nearly every facet of our lives relying on technology. Specifically smartphones have become a tool that all individuals use to stay connected. Many businesses capitalize on this opportunity, joining consumers in the space that they occupy the most, and...

Deepinder Goyal, CEO of the popular Indian restaurant booking and food delivery platform Zomato, recently made waves by advertising a unique job opportunity: a chief of staff position that requires candidates to pay for the privilege of joining his team. The job advertisement, which appeared on X, began with a...

It was 28 November 2019, and Four Pillars had been shortlisted for International Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition annual awards. We won! Just short of our sixth birthday, our little Australian gin distillery had been named the world’s best. For a moment, it...

Imposter Syndrome—the nagging feeling that you're not as competent as others perceive you to be—can sneak up on even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. It’s that inner voice that whispers, “Who are you to be doing this?” or “What if they find out you're just faking it?” No matter how much...

Leadership is a powerful force that shapes organizational culture and overall company success. Yet many leaders fail to fully grasp the extent of their influence and the impact of their actions on those around them. This lack of awareness can lead to missed opportunities and unintended consequences that ripple throughout...

Uncertainty is the new certainty. That our world will continue to change, and we need to be prepared to adapt and adjust, is the new normal.  And as leaders, developing, executing, and innovating on strategy is fundamentally about becoming great at leading through uncertainty by facing it directly. This typically...

Today, I need you to embrace what is difficult for the average person but practiced by some of the most successful leaders in the world. In your career life, what is it that you want to achieve? What is that one thing you want bad enough in your career? Ask...

In the modern executive landscape, stress is often an uninvited yet constant companion. Long hours, high-stakes decision-making, and relentless competition can lead even the most resilient leaders to the edge. Yet, while many C-suite professionals recognize the impact of stress on productivity and performance, fewer consider how their bodies—through posture,...

DigitalOcean is intensifying its efforts to attract smaller cloud customers, aiming to build a profitable base of users eager to expand their cloud and AI operations. CEO Paddy Srinivasan outlined the company’s strategy, which positions DigitalOcean as a direct competitor to major cloud providers Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google...