September 2025 Newsletter

What’s inside: 3 shifts in succession planning. Prep for your sales kick-off. ChatGPT-5 for leaders

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September 2025

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What’s inside:

3 shifts in succession planning

Prep for your sales kick-off

ChatGPT-5 for leaders

Research

Succession planning is changing

Explore three powerful shifts redefining what it takes to prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

Planning your 2026 sales kick-off?

Here’s what you need to know…

Blog

The rise of the hyper-local SKO

Regional activations are gaining traction as a way to make strategy more relevant in local markets. Explore the pros and cons of this approach on our blog.

Blog

Tariffs & sales strategy

Tariffs are disrupting every link in the value chain. Here’s what your SKO should cover to prepare your sellers.

Business is shifting fast. Is your team ready?

Get the latest articles, research, and events to help you lead what’s next.

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Blog

What leaders need to know about ChatGPT-5

GPT-5 has made advanced AI dramatically cheaper and more accessible. That cost shift will accelerate innovation in ways we’re only beginning to imagine, and it’s happening already.

Learn more

Trends to watch…

An increased focus on learning

Since 2020, the share of leaders prioritizing learning culture has doubled from 22% to 44%. Why? Because growth is no longer a side activity, it’s part of daily work, modeled by leaders and embedded into the fabric of organizations. Learning is shifting from something you do to an environment and mindset that shapes how teams thrive.

Is your talent strategy future-ready? These strategies will help you build a culture where every day fuels learning and growth.