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ExecutiveEDGE Podcast
by Endeavor Business Media
Welcome to The ExecutiveEDGE Podcast — your inside track to the intelligence that powers strategic business decisions. Backed by North America’s largest B2B newsroom, we deliver precision-crafted analysis to help you see around corners and lead with confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise with actionable insights in Strategy, Market Outlook, Technology, Workforce, and Risk — giving you the clarity to move first and move right. Subscribe today and join the ranks of executives shaping the future of business with clarity and confidence. https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/
Episodes
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The 2027 Outlook: More Confidence, More Investment, More Risk
Good vibes in the boardroom. What could go wrong? After a year of economic uncertainty, CEOs and CFOs appear to be feeling better about 2027. Recent executive surveys show improving confidence, plans for more hiring and capital spending, and encouraging signs that AI investments are beginning to...
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Can AI Help Leaders See Risk Before It Hits?
What if one of AI's biggest business benefits isn't doing work faster, but helping executives see problems coming before they happen? From cybersecurity threats and financial anomalies to supply chain disruptions, AI is opening new possibilities for how organizations anticipate and manage risk.…
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What Leaders Need to Get Right for 2027
As executives plan for 2027, growth is only part of the equation. How do you protect profitability when costs remain under pressure? How do you make sure your strongest performers are actually prepared to manage? And if AI is improving productivity, why aren't employees necessarily experiencing...
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Where Inflation Is Still Biting
What does inflation look like from inside the C-suite? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we move beyond the economic forecasts and look at what executives across industries are saying about the costs hitting their businesses right now. Semiconductors, diesel, transportation, raw materials and...
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The M&A Question Midsize Companies Can’t Ignore
As industries consolidate, is being bigger becoming a competitive advantage? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we examine why companies across industries are turning to M&A to build scale — and why the motivations go well beyond simply adding revenue. From absorbing rising costs and securing…
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Why Executives Are Rethinking Their 2027 Plans
The second half of 2026 is forcing executives to revisit assumptions they made just months ago. As leadership teams finalize their 2027 plans, inflation, supply-chain challenges and cost pressures are once again moving up the C-suite agenda. At the same time, companies are looking to AI…
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Build the Business You Need Next
Does the organization you have today support the business you're trying to build next? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Abby White and Geert De Lombaerde explore three places where strategy gets tested in practice: capital allocation, organizational resilience and employee productivity. They...
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Stop Budgeting by Department. Start Investing in Capabilities.
What does your company's budget reveal about its strategy? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore why some organizations are moving beyond traditional department-by-department budgeting and instead investing in capabilities that span the enterprise. Using Cisco's investment strategy as an...
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Supply Chains, AI and Talent: When the Old Playbook Stops Working
What if supply chains aren't going back to normal? What if counting AI usage tells you almost nothing about its value? And what if the fastest way to hire the talent you need is to buy the company they already work for? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Abby White and Geert De Lombaerde unpack...
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The Manufacturing Upturn Has Legs
Are manufacturing leaders seeing something the economic data hasn't fully captured yet? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore how second-quarter earnings calls, growing order backlogs, and increased capital investment are shaping executive confidence—and what those signals may reveal about...
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The 2027 Economic Outlook
What will it take to succeed in 2027? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, economist Lauren Saidel-Baker shares her outlook on inflation, margin pressure, labor markets, consumer spending, and the industries positioned for growth. Learn what executives should consider now as they prepare their...
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World Productivity Day Survey: What’s driving (and hampering) personal and organizational productivity in 2026
On this episode of ExecutiveEDGE Podcast, Geert De Lombaerde and Paul Mattioli discuss a recent survey conducted through Endeavor Business Intelligence about how productivity looks from where they sit. 338 professionals participated, and the findings are clear... Tune in to hear a cross-level…
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AI Is Easy to Buy. ROI Is Hard to Prove.
AI adoption is accelerating—but proving its value is becoming even more challenging. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we examine why measuring AI ROI has become a top priority for business leaders and how organizations can move beyond tracking usage to understanding real business impact. Episode...
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What smart leaders do when uncertainty sticks
In this episode of the ExecutiveEDGE Podcast, Abby White and Geert De Lombaerde unpack the five stories ExecutiveEDGE readers spent the most time with this month and what those choices reveal about the pressures shaping executive decision-making right now. What you'll learn: • Why tariff pressure...
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The Cost of Waiting, the Pressure to Act
In this episode of the ExecutiveEDGE Podcast, Abby White and Geert De Lombaerde dig into five stories that got executive readers’ attention this month and the bigger picture behind them. From tariff uncertainty and earnings pressure to workforce readiness and change management, this conversation…
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When Disruption Becomes the Operating Model
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. Leaders are weighing action against complexity across tariff refunds, supply chain resilience, geopolitical...
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Tariffs One Year Later: Waiting, Not Acting
Tariffs are still squeezing margins—but most companies aren’t making major strategic changes. Why? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we break down new data on how business leaders are responding to ongoing tariff pressure—and why many are choosing to wait rather than act. You’ll learn: How…
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Confidence vs. Chaos: Can the C-Suite Withstand Another Global Shock?
Executive confidence was climbing in early 2026—but new global shocks are putting that optimism to the test. In this episode, we break down fresh data from executive sentiment surveys and explore how CEOs and CFOs are responding to rising geopolitical tension, inflation concerns, and supply chain...
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Why Getting Smaller Can Drive Growth
Growth doesn’t always come from doing more—it often comes from doing less, better. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore why companies are trimming business lines, simplifying supply chains, and sharpening focus to improve margins in an increasingly volatile environment. From geopolitical...
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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…
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Why Old-School Efficiency Still Wins
Efficiency is back at the center of the executive playbook—and not just because of AI. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we examine why many companies are still driving productivity gains the old-fashioned way. While artificial intelligence dominates headlines, leadership teams across industries...
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From Tax Strategy to Wealth Strategy: The Executive Tax Advantage
Taxes don’t just affect what you owe each year—they influence major financial decisions. In this sponsored episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Rachel Richards, CPA of Gelt, chats with Geert De Lombaerde about how proactive tax planning can shape investment decisions, cash flow management, and long-term...
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Your Guide to Proactive Tax Planning: The Executive Tax Advantage
Most executives think about taxes once a year and that may be the problem. In this sponsored episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Rachel Richards, CPA of Gelt, chats with Geert De Lombaerde about why tax planning should be proactive—not reactive—and how executives can avoid costly surprises by integrating…
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Why Half Your Workforce Has Checked Out
Quiet quitting never really left—it just became harder to spot. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we take a closer look at why employee engagement remains stubbornly low and what leaders can actually do to reverse it. As uncertainty, inflation, and AI continue to reshape work, organizations need...
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Reading Between the Earnings Lines
In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we examine the growing disconnect between what executives are saying on earnings calls and what investors and economic indicators appear to be betting on. While many companies are striking a cautious tone, select data points suggest momentum may be building…
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When Labor Becomes the Bottleneck
The alarm bells around workforce readiness are getting louder—but are leaders truly responding, or just reacting? In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we take a high-level look at the growing disconnect between workforce development rhetoric and real-world outcomes. As investment pours into...
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From Fire Drills to Engineered Resilience: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategy for 2026
After years of constant disruption, supply chain leaders finally have an opportunity to move from crisis response to engineered resilience. In this episode of the ExecutiveEDGE Podcast, we explore what supply chain success in 2026 really looks like—and why it depends as much on relationships as…
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Scaling Without Stalling + The Human Side of AI Adoption
Scaling is where startups either grow—or blow up. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, LegalZoom co-founder Eddie Hartman shares key lessons leaders need to avoid growth traps and build scalable momentum beyond early traction. We also explore the human side of AI adoption at work—why uncertainty is...
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The Rise of the Super Manager + Executive Resilience for 2026
AI isn’t just accelerating work—it’s reshaping leadership. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Jess Mann speaks with AI futurist Lucas Root, PhD about the rise of the “Super Manager” and why executives must evolve from decision-makers to systems architects in an AI-powered world. We also share...
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Return to Office, Trust & Culture + Governance-First AI at Scale
As leaders kick off 2026, return-to-office mandates are back in the spotlight—but the real issue isn’t location. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore what workplace policies reveal about trust, transparency, and company culture. We also break down how Avnet is scaling AI responsibly…
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Resilience as Strategy + The IT Budget Battleground
Resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a measurable driver of profitability. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore why leaders must elevate resilience from reactive cost-cutting to a core strategic capability tied directly to performance. We also examine the growing budget battleground in…
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Planning Your Exit + Why Customer Loyalty Belongs in the Boardroom
With M&A activity picking up, this episode of ExecutiveEDGE explores how business owners can prepare for a smoother exit and avoid common pitfalls in the sale process. We also break down why customer loyalty has become a board-level growth signal—and how leaders should track it alongside revenue,...
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M&A Is Back: How Leaders Can Win in 2026 + Why Case Studies Still Matter
Mergers and acquisitions are officially heating up again—and the playbook has changed. In this episode of The Executive Edge, we break down why U.S. deal value is on track to surpass $2 trillion in 2025, what’s driving fierce buyer competition, and how leaders can position their businesses as...
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AI ROI and Fixing Disconnected Data with RevOps
On this episode of the ExecutiveEdge we unpack the latest ExecutiveEdge Newsletter, diving into how many organizations have started booking real gains from their work with the technology, sharing how a few critical priorities can help your team book similar successes. We also cover how revenue...
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Pivot Points: Economic Insight & Scenario Planning for Turbulent Times
On this episode of the ExecutiveEdge we unpack the latest ExecutiveEdge Newsletter, highlighting insights from Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR for 2026 planning through an economic lens. We also dive into how amid inflation, tech shifts and global tension, scenario planning can help leaders navigate...
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Introducing: ExecutiveEDGE
Welcome to The ExecutiveEDGE Podcast — your inside track to the intelligence that powers strategic business decisions. Backed by North America’s largest B2B newsroom, we deliver precision-crafted analysis to help you see around corners and lead with confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The ExecutiveEDGE Podcast — your inside track to the intelligence that powers strategic business decisions. Backed by North America’s largest B2B newsroom, we deliver precision-crafted analysis to help you see around corners and lead with confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise with actionable insights in Strategy, Market Outlook, Technology, Workforce, and Risk — giving you the clarity to move first and move right. Subscribe today and join the ranks of executives shaping the future of business with clarity and confidence.
https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/
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