The alarm bells around workforce readiness are getting louder—but are leaders truly responding, or just reacting?

In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we take a high-level look at the growing disconnect between workforce development rhetoric and real-world outcomes. As investment pours into infrastructure, energy, and advanced manufacturing, the availability of skilled labor is emerging as a defining constraint on growth.

Rather than revisiting familiar talking points, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink how workforce development is framed, funded, and prioritized—particularly at scale. Episode Resources

The Alarm Bell is Ringing When it Comes to Talent. But Is More Pain Required? https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55354467/the-alarm-bell-is-ringing-when-it-comes-to-talent-but-is-more-pain-required?utm_source=ExcEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260210122&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B

After years of constant disruption, supply chain leaders finally have an opportunity to move from crisis response to engineered resilience. In this episode of the ExecutiveEDGE Podcast, we explore what supply chain success in 2026 really looks like—and why it depends as much on relationships as it does on technology.

Industry experts share why transparency, trust, and collaboration are replacing gatekeeping and transactional thinking. From balancing AI-powered tools with old-fashioned phone calls to rewarding suppliers for resilience and innovation—not just price—this episode reframes how leaders can build stability in an unpredictable world. Episode Resouces Supply-Chain Success in ’26 Calls For ‘Intimacy’ and a Little of the Old-Fashioned Way https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/risk/article/55343592/supply-chain-success-in-26-calls-for-intimacy-and-a-little-of-the-old-fashioned-way Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337030/balancing-legacy-and-innovation-the-bud…

Scaling is where startups either grow—or blow up. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, LegalZoom co-founder Eddie Hartman shares key lessons leaders need to avoid growth traps and build scalable momentum beyond early traction.

We also explore the human side of AI adoption at work—why uncertainty is rising for many employees and how leadership can build trust, communication, and training pathways that drive engagement instead of anxiety.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why scaling requires more than one growth strategy

• What leaders miss when early momentum starts to stall

• How AI adoption is impacting employee confidence

• What leadership can do to build trust and readiness

Subscribe to ExecutiveEDGE for strategic insights that help leaders move first—and move right Balancing Growth Strategies: How Startups Can Avoid the Single-Engine Trap https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55352133/scaling-your-startup-heres-how-to-do-it-while-avoiding-the-traps?utm_source=ExcEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260121175&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V Survey: AI Has 20% of Workers Feeling Anxious or Disengaged From Their Jobs https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55343064/survey-ai-has-20-of-workers-feeling-anxious-or-disengaged-from-their-jobs?utm_source=ExcEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260121175&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337030/balancing-legacy-and-innovation-the-bud…

AI isn’t just accelerating work—it’s reshaping leadership. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Jess Mann speaks with AI futurist Lucas Root, PhD about the rise of the “Super Manager” and why executives must evolve from decision-makers to systems architects in an AI-powered world.

We also share practical resilience strategies to help leaders start 2026 strong, avoid burnout, and protect their energy, focus, and performance in a high-pressure environment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the “Super Manager” is and why leadership is shifting

• How AI changes authority, expertise, and decision-making speed

• Why curiosity and collaboration are emerging leadership advantages

• Simple resilience tactics to prevent burnout and sustain momentum

  Episode Resources The Rise of the Supermanager: Redefining Leadership in the AI Era https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55343292/executive-role-recalibration-in-the-ai-era-the-rise-of-the-supermanager?utm_source=ExecutiveEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260113136&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V Building Resilience: How Leaders Can Overcome Burnout and Achieve Goals in 2026 https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55343287/how-to-avoid-feeling-shot-out-of-a-cannon-in-the-new-year?utm_source=ExecutiveEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260113136&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V

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As leaders kick off 2026, return-to-office mandates are back in the spotlight—but the real issue isn’t location. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore what workplace policies reveal about trust, transparency, and company culture.

We also break down how Avnet is scaling AI responsibly through a governance-first approach—improving supply chain visibility, forecasting accuracy, and resilience while keeping people at the center of transformation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What workforce data says about remote and hybrid work

• Why return-to-office mandates often test culture more than productivity

• How governance enables AI to scale beyond pilots

• Why training and change management drive AI ROI

Resources: Hybrid, Remote and RTO: Framing the Workspace Debate for ’26 https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55339163/hybrid-remote-and-rto-framing-the-workspace-debate-for-26?utm_source=ExecutiveEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260107189&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V Case Study: Inside Avnet’s AI Playbook — Governance-First Innovation in a Global Supply Chain https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/innovation/article/55339788/case-study-inside-avnets-ai-playbook-governance-first-innovation-in-a-global-supply-chain?utm_source=TechEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251230122&o_eid=1789B5875812D4V&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|1789B5875812D4V&oly_enc_id=1789B5875812D4V Subscribe to the ExecutiveEdge https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/subscribe Follow the ExecutiveEdge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-edge-endeavorb2b/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581825235566 X: https://x.com/ExecEdgeB2B

Resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a measurable driver of profitability. In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we explore why leaders must elevate resilience from reactive cost-cutting to a core strategic capability tied directly to performance.

We also examine the growing budget battleground in IT, breaking down how executives can modernize legacy systems, scale AI responsibly, and prioritize investments without expanding budgets.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why resilience should be treated as a profit-linked strategy

• How cross-training and preparedness improve performance

• Where leaders are investing to strengthen resilience

• How to balance legacy systems with innovation

• A clearer framework for prioritizing IT spend

  Episode Resources

  Ramping Resilience Into a Strategic Pillar https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55338181/ramping-resilience-into-a-strategic-pillar Balancing Legacy and Innovation: The Budget Battleground in IT Planning https://www.tech.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337030/balancing-legacy-and-innovation-the-budget-battleground-in-it-planning

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With M&A activity picking up, this episode of ExecutiveEDGE explores how business owners can prepare for a smoother exit and avoid common pitfalls in the sale process. We also break down why customer loyalty has become a board-level growth signal—and how leaders should track it alongside revenue, risk, and performance. Subscribe to ExecutiveEDGE for insights that help you move first and move right.

Episode Resources

Looking to Exit? How to Smooth Out the Sale Process https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55337532/looking-to-exit-how-to-smooth-out-…

Customer Loyalty Just Got a Board Seat https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55338832/customer-loyalty-just-got-a-board-…

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Mergers and acquisitions are officially heating up again—and the playbook has changed. In this episode of The Executive Edge, we break down why U.S. deal value is on track to surpass $2 trillion in 2025, what’s driving fierce buyer competition, and how leaders can position their businesses as top-tier acquisition targets. We also explore the renewed relevance of case studies in a fast-moving, AI-driven business landscape, revealing why this classic storytelling tool is becoming a strategic advantage for executives.

Episode Resources

M&A is Back. What to Know About Joining the Hunt

https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55336517/ma-is-back-what-to-know-about-join…

Are Case Studies Worth the Effort?

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