NeXt - Board Edition | May 2026

As a C-suite executive, you might think board readiness comes down to visibility, networking, and timing.

While these factors matter, today’s board chairs are ultimately looking for leaders they can trust to elevate governance from day one.

In this month’s edition of NeXt, we share how to demonstrate that you’re ready for the boardroom. We also share the latest CEO turnover trends and what they signal for your path forward.

In this edition:

01 Tech Change Emerges as the Top Influence on Organizational Health

02 How to Overcome Decision Paralysis

03 Redefiners: All in the Family: What the World's Biggest Family Offices Teach Us About Leadership with BanyanGlobal’s Stephan Roche

04 The Three Conditions That Drive Transformation Success

05 Global CEO Turnover Index

Redefiners

“If I look back and think, what was more important—luck or resilience? I would say it’s a mixture of both.”

Resilience shapes how leaders respond to setbacks. Stephan Roche, Partner at Banyan Global Family Business Advisors, shares practical insights on recovering from failure, building resilience, and why persistence is often the defining factor in reaching the top.

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Big Data

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The percentage of CEOs appointed in Q1 2026 who were experienced hires.

While first-time CEOs remain the most common appointment choice for boards, demand for proven leaders is rising. We examine what’s driving this trend.

Dig into the data