by Claudia Lorenzo | Apr 17, 2026 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
There was a time when becoming CEO often confirmed that a leader had already proven what mattered most. Strong judgment. Operating discipline. Industry knowledge. The ability to deliver results under pressure. In many companies, that combination still earns the top...
by Claudia Lorenzo | Mar 26, 2026 | Leadership Development, News, Uncategorized
Why many companies scale faster than their leadership can handle and what that costs them Growth tends to be discussed in visible terms. Revenue expands. New facilities come online. Geographic footprint increases. Customers, production, and expectations all move...
by Claudia Lorenzo | Feb 26, 2026 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
A few months ago, I was speaking with the CEO of a U.S.-based manufacturing company that had expanded aggressively into Mexico. On paper, the operation was performing well. Margins were stable. Output was strong. Headcount targets were met. And yet, he hesitated. “I...
by Claudia Lorenzo | Feb 19, 2026 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
For years, nearshoring has been framed as a trade story. Tariffs. Supply chain resilience. Geopolitical risk. But as we move into 2026, something much more consequential is happening beneath the surface. Nearshoring is becoming a leadership story. Factories can be...
by Claudia Lorenzo | Feb 11, 2026 | Career Advice, Leadership Development, News
There is a moment in many strong managerial careers that feels confusing and deeply frustrating. You are performing well. Your team trusts you. Results are solid. You are the person leadership relies on to fix problems and keep things moving. On paper, everything...
by Claudia Lorenzo | Jan 29, 2026 | Career Advice, Leadership Development
For many executives, 2026 feels confusing in a way previous years did not. On paper, the experience is there. Solid titles. Strong results. Reputable companies. Yet interviews stall. Processes stretch on. Promising conversations quietly fade. What once worked to...