Match Group turned to one of its own directors, Spencer Rascoff, to take over as chief executive and steer a company turnaround. The move highlights a growing trend of boards selecting insiders already familiar with the business rather than launching external searches.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-31
A commentary piece argues that many startups prize rapid execution over clearly articulating their mission, leaving employees and stakeholders unable to explain the company's direction. It draws a comparison between effective CEOs and evangelical preachers, both of whom must communicate a compelling vision that others can repeat and rally behind, not just move fast on their own understanding.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-28
A new report highlights that executives at several S&P 500 companies, including Walmart, DoorDash, and Target, continue to receive large compensation packages even as many of their employees face financial hardship. The findings point to a widening gap between CEO pay and worker wages at firms often categorized as low-wage employers.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-27
A contributor to Entrepreneur argues that growth-stage CEOs who attribute weak Q3 numbers to a seasonal 'summer slump' are masking deeper flaws in their scaling systems. The piece calls on leaders to use the quieter summer months to audit sales funnels, delivery processes and leadership workflows rather than waiting passively for business to pick up in Q4. It also cites Alex Hormozi's '$100M Leads' as a reference point for building predictable lead-generation systems.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-08-25
Carla Vernón, chief executive of Honest Company, is running the smaller, independent consumer brand using management practices typical of large consumer packaged goods corporations. The approach is highlighted in Fast Company's Modern CEO newsletter, which examines inclusive leadership strategies from executives across industries.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-24