Category Archives: CEO

Uncertainty Kills CEO Confidence

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/05/15/uncertainty-is-the-killer-for-ceos-right-now-says-conference-board-ceo-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch program 5.15.23 with Suzy Welch to discuss M&A, the debt ceiling, and CEO pay.

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CEOs: Conserve Cash

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/03/24/corporations-will-need-to-be-more-conservative-as-credit-availability-shrinks-the-conference-board-ceo.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s The Exchange with Kelly Evans 3/24/23 to discuss the banking crisis and what non-bank CEOs should be doing to insulate their companies from another liquidity crisis.

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What’s Keeping CEOs Awake At Night?

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Steve Odland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO3Ve-QkTSE In 2023, what will keep the world’s CEOs up at night? The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, appeared on BBC World News on 1/16/23 to discuss the results of the organization’s C-Suite Outlook 2023. Odland spoke about … Continue reading →

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CEOs To Increase Innovation, Digital Transformation

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/01/12/ceos-taking-steps-to-amp-up-innovation-and-digital-transformation-says-conference-boards-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch on January 12, 2023 to discuss the latest CPI results, CEO Confidence, and The Conference Board’s economic projections.

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Not If, But When

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Steve Odland

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/13/1128624034/ceos-no-longer-question-if-there-will-be-a-recession-the-question-is-when Steve Odland appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition on October 13, 2022 to discuss CEO Confidence and CEO’s expectations about an impending recession.

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CEOs Are Pessimistic

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/09/20/ceos-are-very-pessimistic-right-now-says-the-conference-boards-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s The Exchange with Brian Sullivan on September 20, 2022 to discuss CEO confidence, Consumer Confidence, and salary plans for 2023.

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Inflation Surging

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Steve Odland

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/financial-markets-rising-inflation-rates/ Steve Odland appeared on CBS News on 2/10/22 to discuss record inflation levels and CEO confidence.

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Business Leaders Can Facilitate Debate On Guns

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/20/business-leaders-can-start-meaningful-debate-on-gun-control.html?play=1 Steve Odland, Committee of Economic Development president & CEO, discusses CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin’s New York Times op-ed about banks controlling gun sales. He appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell on February 20, 2018.

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CEOs Should Focus On Policy

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/08/22/the-business-economy-drives-our-economy-former-office-depot-ceo-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Alley on August 22, 2017 to discuss the relationship between the Administration and CEOs, as well as the role of CEOs in the debate over political issues.

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CEOs Should Focus On Policy, Not Politics

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/08/17/unfortunate-trump-disbanded-councils-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box on August 17, 2017. Commenting on the Manufacturing Council and the Strategy & Policy Forum disbanding, he urged business leaders to continue to engage and focus on policy, not politics.

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CEOs Need To Stay Involved In Policy

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Steve Odland

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2017/08/16/biz-leaders-need-to-avoid-putting-themselves-and-companies-in-harms-way-by-focusing-on-policy-positions-former-office-depot-ceo-steve-odland.html Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell August 16, 2017 to discuss the disbanding of the Manufacturing Council and the Strategy & Policy Forum in the wake of the Charlottesville events and Administration reaction.

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Administration Needs To Revise Visa Policy

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Steve Odland

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000607378 Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch program on April 4, 2017 to discuss the new Administration interactions with CEOs, immigration, H1-B visas.

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Trump, CEOs Having Great ‘Two-Way Communication’

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Steve Odland

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000589861 Steve Odland appeared on CNBC’s Squawk On The Street to discuss the meetings between CEOs and the new Administration. 2/2/17

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CEOs Need To Adjust To Trump

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Steve Odland

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000581164 Steve Odland appeared on 1/4/17 on CNBC’s Power Lunch to discuss how business leaders should engage with the new Trump Administration.

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CEO’s And The New Administration

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Steve Odland

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000579533 Steve Odland appeared with Yale’s Jeff Sonnenfeld on CNBC’s Power Lunch 12/29/16 to discuss how CEO’s should engage with the new Trump Administration.