Most executives think about taxes once a year and that may be the problem.

In this sponsored episode of ExecutiveEDGE, Rachel Richards, CPA of Gelt, chats with Geert De Lombaerde about why tax planning should be proactive—not reactive—and how executives can avoid costly surprises by integrating tax strategy into their broader financial planning.

This conversation kicks off The Executive Tax Advantage, a two-part series exploring how leaders can turn tax planning into a strategic advantage.

This episode is sponsored by Gelt. To learn more about Gelt, please visit www.joingelt.com

Quiet quitting never really left—it just became harder to spot.

In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we take a closer look at why employee engagement remains stubbornly low and what leaders can actually do to reverse it. As uncertainty, inflation, and AI continue to reshape work, organizations need employees who are invested, energized, and willing to contribute beyond the minimum.

This conversation moves past surface-level engagement tactics and focuses on the leadership systems, trust dynamics, and accountability structures that determine whether engagement improves—or continues to erode. Episode Resources

Roughly Half of Employees Are Quietly Checked Out. Here's What to Do About It. https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/workforce/article/55359683/roughly-half-of-employees-are-quietly-checked-out-heres-what-to-do-about-it?utm_source=ExcEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260224124&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

In this episode of ExecutiveEDGE, we examine the growing disconnect between what executives are saying on earnings calls and what investors and economic indicators appear to be betting on. While many companies are striking a cautious tone, select data points suggest momentum may be building beneath the surface.

Episode Resources

A Data Disconnect? Caution Aplenty on Earnings Calls as Some Indicators Turn Up https://www.executive.endeavoredge.com/strategy/article/55356950/a-data-disconnect-caution-aplenty-on-earnings-calls-as-some-indicators-turn-up 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

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