How are today’s leaders adapting to seismic shifts in strategy, talent, and technology?

From economic uncertainty to AI integration, 2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for leadership.

We asked C-suite leaders across industries how they’re navigating a business environment that demands faster decision-making, more flexible talent models, and new approaches to innovation and digital transformation.

What’s clear: the way organizations think about leadership is evolving—fast.

Inside the Survey:

Over 50 senior executives—from financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, and beyond—shared candid insights on:

• Leadership Gaps & Emerging Needs:
  Where capability gaps are showing up and what’s most needed in 2025 and beyond.
• AI in the C-Suite:
  How AI is influencing leadership decision-making and what tools are gaining traction.
• Fractional & Interim Executives:
  Why leaders are increasingly turning to on-demand talent for strategic execution—and what concerns still exist.
• Change Readiness:
  How executives are preparing their teams and organizations for rapid transformation.

Key Insights You’ll Discover:

• The percentage of leaders already leveraging fractional talent—and what they’re using it for
• What makes fractional leaders successful (and how to avoid common missteps)
• The top leadership capabilities executives are prioritizing in an AI-accelerated world
• Barriers that are holding organizations back from adopting more agile leadership models
• What C-suite leaders really want from strategic partners and advisors