Why Boards Keep Selecting Yesterday’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Problems
Boards across corporate America continue to chase the comfort of the familiar by hiring proven executives whose past glories promise stability in uncertain times. Yet, as Shawn Cole of Cowen Partners Executive Search warns, this rearview-mirror approach often blinds boards to the realities of tomorrow’s business landscape. In an era defined by AI disruption, geopolitical volatility, and ever-evolving ESG expectations, the safest choice may be the most perilous of all.
“Boards fall into this trap because they’re essentially shopping for leaders with a rearview mirror, selecting proven winners for problems that no longer exist,” he said. Business doesn’t wait for anyone. AI wipes out entire business models before the quarterly board meeting ends.”
Read Shawn Cole’s full insights published HERE
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