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An HBR Executive Live conversation with Russell Reynolds Associates CEO Constantine Alexandrakis. by HBR EditorsJuly 31, 2026Whether they’re rethinking business models, adopting new technology, redesigning work, or building more resilient organizations, today’s CEOs are expected to lead significant change while still driving performance. How do the best ones do it?

In many organizations, IT and AI are bundled together under the vague label of “technology.” Yet the two groups often have fundamentally different perspectives. IT teams seek control, standardization, and risk reduction; AI teams seek experimentation, flexibility and rapid learning.  Left unmanaged, these competing priorities can result in the groups unintentionally sabotaging each other’s efforts.

Lo que aprenderás en este artículo Invertir en defensa es una tendencia estructural real impulsada por el compromiso de la OTAN de alcanzar un gasto del 5% del PIB, no un ciclo pasajero. Las cuatro vías principales son acciones individuales, ETFs UCITS, fondos de gestión activa y opciones indirectas como ciberseguridad o materias primas estratégicas. Los mejores ETFs UCITS de defensa disponibles en Europa tienen costes entre el 0,35% y el 0,55% anual, con opciones globales, europeas y tecnológicas según el perfil del inversor. Los riesgos clave incluyen alta concentración en pocos valores, dependencia política de presupuestos militares y valoraciones…

TRAVELSAVERS Canada is walking the walk with the launch of its Close to Home campaign that’s designed to give its members what they need to take advantage of the clear demand of Canadians to travel in their own country this summer. With global geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating exchange rates, rising travel costs and a growing desire for more meaningful experiences reshaping vacation planning, domestic travel has emerged as one of the defining trends of the season. Recognizing this shift, TRAVELSAVERS Canada has launched Close to Home – a campaign that showcases curated Canadian getaways, destination inspiration and exclusive travel offers from…

Describing itself as a “travel co-pilot” rather than “just a booking engine,” Canada’s newest travel platform, shoptravel has officially launched and is now open for bookings across Canada. Founded by travel industry veteran Frank DeMarinis, shoptravel is built on a simple belief: travel should be inspiring, not overwhelming, and every Canadian deserves a knowledgeable companion from the first spark of an idea to the moment they land, the company said in a release announcing the launch. In the first phase, which is now live, Canadians can book pre-packaged vacations and hotels through the platform. Additional travel products, services, and features…

Jamaican tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has renewed his call for a global tourism resilience fund, saying it would be a huge boost for those who see their tourism-dependent livelihoods disrupted. Bartlett, speaking at Wednesday’s Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre Symposium in Toronto, has been championing such a fund and has also repeatedly called for the tourism industry to be better prepared to cope with crises, such as those caused by extreme weather. “No destination should have to face the next crisis alone…” Bartlett told his audience at Toronto’s George Brown Polytechnic, which has been assisting the centre with…

ACTA is going big with its 2026 Grand Trade Shows – the largest ever held in Canada, taking place during ACTA’s Travel Industry Summits in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver this fall. Bringing together travel advisors, agencies, suppliers, destinations and industry partners from across Canada and around the world, the 2026 Grand Trade Shows will deliver three high-energy events creating valuable connections, business-building opportunities and industry insights. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a record number of booths, while discovering new products, destinations and opportunities to grow and strengthen their business. Complimentary food and beverages will also be available throughout…

Lo que aprenderás en este artículo Invertir 50.000 euros con cabeza exige diversificarlos entre bolsa, inmobiliario y otros pilares según tu perfil de riesgo y horizonte temporal. Antes de invertir, asegúrate de tener un colchón de emergencia de entre 3 y 12 meses de gastos en productos de máxima liquidez. La cartera diversificada recomendada para un perfil moderado destina el 35% a bolsa y el 32,5% a inmobiliario, completando el resto con alternativos, materias primas y criptomonedas. Andrea advierte que la parálisis por miedo a equivocarse es el error más común: una cartera razonable y mantenida con disciplina supera siempre…

Lo que aprenderás en este artículo España no tiene en 2026 una burbuja como la de 2008: hay tensión y escasez estructural, pero no sobreoferta ni crédito descontrolado. Las señales clave de burbuja incluyen precios desconectados de salarios, crédito hipotecario desbocado y el relato de que «esta vez es diferente». La crisis de 2008 estalló por crédito irresponsable, euforia colectiva y sobreproducción: España llegó a iniciar 760.000 viviendas en 2006. Comprar ahora tiene sentido si encaja en tu presupuesto sin ahogarte; apostar por una bajada de precios es una jugada arriesgada dado el déficit estructural. El mayor riesgo, según Andrea,…

Function Health picked up a hefty new round of financing on Thursday, earning $450 million from General Catalyst‘s Customer Value Fund. This influx of capital comes just eight months after the startup closed its $298 million Series B round. The Austin-based company — a platform that gives subscribers access to more than 160 different lab tests — has now raised more than $800 million since it launched in 2023. Function’s platform seeks to remove some of the barriers around traditional lab testing by letting users order their own comprehensive lab panels directly, without needing a doctor’s referral first. Memberships for…