CEOs prefer friends over politicians, even in a crisis
A corporate trend reveals a shift in how leaders handle uncertainty.
The story
A Fortune report shows CEOs increasingly rely on trusted peers and business alliances over political connections, citing uncertainty and the need for support.
Source: fortune.com
Our reading
CEOs are forming inner circles to share sensitive info, test assumptions, and avoid the hassle of dealing with politicians. It’s like a corporate version of a secret society, but with more spreadsheets and fewer hushed conversations in alleyways.
The irony is that these same leaders are expected to navigate geopolitical chaos, yet they’re choosing to talk to each other instead of the people who actually have the power to change things. It’s like a group of pilots deciding not to consult air traffic control during a storm.
Maybe the real lesson is that in a world of uncertainty, even the most powerful people prefer to stick with the familiar, no matter how unimpressive the results might be.
