This Week in Leadership (Mar 10 - Mar 16)

Why are a record number of CEOs quitting (or being forced out)? Plus, how to become a better decision maker.

March 14, 2025

Why so many CEOs quit (or were forced out) in the last year, and why that trend will likely continue in 2025. How AI is impacting the annual performance review. Plus, how to become a better decision-maker. Here are some recent articles by Korn Ferry's content team on leadership-related news.

The Great CEO Exodus… Continues

A record number of bosses left in January, on the heels of an all-time high set in 2024. Why experts say the trend likely will continue.

Jumping Ship in the Era of Low Raises

New data says job hoppers pocket double the salary bumps of those who stay put. Can current employers compete?

Is AI Mucking Up Performance Reviews?

Managers are increasingly using AI to help evaluate employees. Is the data they are getting accurate?

5 Ways to Improve Your Decision-Making

Take a breath, or even decide not to decide. How almost anyone on the corporate ladder can make better choices.

Changing Our Prescription

Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison argues how leaders can make the world’s disruptions feel less chaotic both to their teams and themselves.

Briefings Podcast: The Fuss About Trust

As trust at many companies declines, two experts discuss the unique ways firms are trying to restore faith in corporate leadership.