Signals Over Speed: What Leaders Are (and Aren’t) Acting On Right Now

In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Abby White and Geert De Lombaerde break down the five most-read stories of the past month—and what they reveal about how executives are thinking right now. Rather than chasing quick wins, leaders are navigating uncertainty, recalibration, and risk management across tariffs, workforce engagement, AI adoption, and economic outlook. The throughline? Thoughtful decision-making is outweighing speed. Episode Resources  Why Businesses Aren’t Rushing for Tariff Refunds: https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/market-outlook/article/55363103/why-businesses-arent-rushing-for-tariff-refunds   Roughly Half of Employees Are Quietly Checked Out. Here's What to Do About It: https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55359683/roughly-half-of-employees-are-quietly-checked-out-heres-what-to-do-about-it  Ask the COO: How to Find and Sustain Alignment with Your CEO: https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55358261/ask-the-coo-how-to-find-and-sustain-alignment-with-your-ceo   Transforming Supply Chain Forecasting with AI: Strategies for Leaders: https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/technology/article/55361551/transforming-supply-chain-forecasting-with-ai-strategies-for-leaders   A Data Disconnect? Caution Aplenty on Earnings Calls as Some Indicators Turn Up: https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55356950/a-data-disconnect-caution-aplenty-on-earnings-calls-as-some-indicators-turn-up   Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe   Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B