Business leaders felt very good about things entering 2025. According to a Fortune/Deloitte survey of 141 CEOs conducted shortly after the presidential election, a majority feel optimistic or very optimistic about their company's and industry's fortunes. And though they're less rosy about the global economy—only 42 percent feel optimistic or very optimistic about that—even there, the feelings are more positive than they have been in past years.
What's driving all this good feeling? The report credits a business-friendly incoming president in Donald Trump, along with growth in transformative technologies like AI. But predictions aren't always reality, and positive vibes don't guarantee success. For one thing, there are a few troublesome black swans lurking in the survey findings: Leaders cite risks in terms of workforce, tariffs, climate, and geopolitics.
For another, organizational success depends on the strengths leaders bring to the inevitable challenges that a new year will bring. No doubt, everybody reading this has resolved to improve in some way in 2025, to be better equipped to face those challenges. But what does “improvement” mean, and can a resolution get you there?
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