Category: October 2026

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Corporate Strategy

One App, 173 Tenants, No Passwords Needed

CEO Times Contributor |

Somewhere in your company's Microsoft 365 account is a list of software that can read everything. This month showed what happens when one of them is stolen. Here is the question to ask your IT provider.

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Executive Leadership

Dr. James McLaughlin Brings Scholarship Into Organizational Practice

CEO Times Contributor |

Dr. James McLaughlin connects scholarly research with practical consulting to help organizations and professionals improve performance and exceed expectations.

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Business Growth

Enduring Faith Press Builds a Publishing Mission Around Faith and Healing

CEO Times Contributor |

An independent, faith-centered publisher is developing books, workbooks, and music that encourage healing, resilience, and renewed purpose.

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Business Growth

Asmita Jason Is Redefining Sustainable Growth for Online Coaches Through Email Marketing and Meaningful Connections

CEO Times Contributor |

Asmita Jason helps online entrepreneurs grow email lists, build trust, and create sustainable businesses through meaningful connections.

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Business Growth

One Industries brings manufacturing and field expertise to Australian materials handling

CEO Times Contributor |

The Australian-owned business combines conveyor solutions, custom manufacturing and site support for mining and bulk materials handling operations.

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CEO Insights

Architect of Sparkle: How Nikita Chistova Built ICY Couture From $50 Into a Luxury Crystal Design Brand

CEO Times Contributor |

Nikita Chistova built ICY Couture from a $50 startup into a luxury crystal design brand, earning California's Best Custom Crystal Design Company award for 2026.

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Executive Leadership

Isha Julka: What Goes Unsaid Gets Paid For

CEO Times Contributor |

After decades of performing for proof, the speaker, author and leadership coach helps women leaders reclaim their voices and lead with authority.

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Business Growth

Micheal Richburg Levels the Field for Small Business

CEO Times Contributor |

A veteran-owned firm helping South Carolina entrepreneurs access funding, technology, and real growth.

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CEO Insights

A Veteran’s New Mission: Crafting Distinctive Rum at Oak & Barrel Rum Company

CEO Times Contributor |

How a combat veteran turned a lifelong search for the perfect rum into a Georgia craft spirit.

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Executive Leadership

Beyond Business Success: How Lady Jen Du Plessis Helps Entrepreneurs Reclaim Their Freedom and Build a Lasting Legacy

CEO Times Contributor |

Lady Jen Du Plessis helps successful entrepreneurs reclaim freedom without sacrificing the companies they built.

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Corporate Strategy

UPS Reports $22.9 Billion In Quarterly Revenue And Raises Its 2026 Outlook As Business Momentum Improves

CEO Times Contributor |

UPS reported 6.7% revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026 and raised its annual outlook, highlighting a shift in business performance.

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Business Growth

xNotify And The Last Mile Of Customer Engagement

CEO Times Contributor |

How xNotify turns customer signals into measurable action for business teams, without waiting on engineering queues.

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Business Growth

Karen King Builds Escapepreneur® Around Business Freedom

CEO Times Contributor |

Karen King created Escapepreneur® to help entrepreneurs build focused businesses that support their ambitions, personal priorities, and freedom.

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Business Growth

How Aditya Bawankule Used AI Agents to Scale a One-Person Business

CEO Times Contributor |

Rifle Configurator shows how a founder can use AI agents across engineering, publishing, and operations while staying responsible for the product and the business.

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Business Growth

Liam Legault Design: The Creative Mind Building Distinctive Brands Through Art, Fashion, And Business

CEO Times Contributor |

From fine art and luxury fashion to independent streetwear, Liam Legault brings creative vision and business experience to brand development.

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Business Growth

U.S. Business Activity Expands In October As Strong Demand Creates New Challenges For Companies

CEO Times Contributor |

U.S. business activity continues expanding in October 2026 as stronger demand and rising costs shape the outlook for American companies.

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Business Growth

Ciruderm And Rodrigo Coll Palma Elevate Aesthetics

CEO Times Contributor |

Rodrigo Coll Palma is building a professional ecosystem where aesthetic medicine meets service, education, and innovation.

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Global Business Trends

SLB Reports $9.45 Billion In Quarterly Revenue As Global Energy Technology Demand Strengthens

CEO Times Contributor |

SLB reports $9.45 billion in third quarter revenue as international operations and energy technology demand support business growth.

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Executive Leadership

Rick Sørensen Scott: Building a Specialist Integrative Pain Practice on Clinical Expertise and Professional Integrity

CEO Times Contributor |

Rick Sørensen Scott has built a Danish integrative pain practice on 90-minute consultations, multidisciplinary training, education and scientific research.

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Business Growth

Cite First AI Is Helping Brands Become The Answer In A New Era Of Artificial Intelligence Search

CEO Times Contributor |

Founded by Eric Sharp, Cite First AI helps brands earn visibility and authority as customers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for answers.

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CEO Insights

MillerKnoll Appoints Jeff Stutz As CEO To Strengthen Business Performance And Drive Future Growth

CEO Times Contributor |

MillerKnoll appoints Jeff Stutz as permanent CEO, focusing on stronger profitability, disciplined costs, and long term business growth.

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Executive Leadership

Hussein Makki And The Discipline To Expand

CEO Times Contributor |

Hussein Makki is building a wider entrepreneurial path from global sales leadership to diversified startup funding.

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Business Growth

Gizmo Guy Gadgets Brings Bluetooth Connectivity to Classic Porsche Models

CEO Times Contributor |

Gizmo Guy Gadgets helps Porsche owners add Bluetooth to compatible factory PCM systems without replacing the original radio or dashboard.

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Business Growth

Mirko Colombo: Redefining Health After 50

CEO Times Contributor |

A Swiss functional health expert helping professionals over 50 decode their biology and reclaim lost vitality.

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Business Growth

Lilium Digital Announces Strategic Push to Redefine Outsourcing

CEO Times Contributor |

Lilium Digital announces expansion of its multilingual outsourcing services for Western markets, emphasizing ROI, education, and regional advantage.

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Executive Leadership

Dr. Harsh Shah’s Leadership in Life Sciences Value Creation

CEO Times Contributor |

Shah explores how commercial strategy, clinical technology, and research turn innovation into operational value and more representative evidence.

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Executive Leadership

Niels Brabandt: Turning Leadership Research Into Measurable Business Results

CEO Times Contributor |

Leadership expert Niels Brabandt combines academic research, global experience, and practical strategies to help organizations lead effectively.

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Global Business Trends

Tradeweb Announces $1.97 Billion Trumid Acquisition To Expand Electronic Bond Trading

CEO Times Contributor |

Tradeweb plans to acquire Trumid for $1.97 billion, expanding its electronic bond trading capabilities and global financial technology reach.

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Executive Careers

GetWill Makes Estate Planning More Accessible

CEO Times Contributor |

GetWill makes estate planning simpler with online tools, solicitor reviewed wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate support at clear, competitive prices.

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Business Growth

Why AI Recommends Your Competitors

CEO Times Contributor |

AI Search Strategies helps market leaders close the visibility gap that keeps them hidden from conversational search.

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Executive Leadership

How Geoff Greenwood Is Reversing Executive Burnout

CEO Times Contributor |

Neuro-Performance uses practical brain science to help senior leaders recover capacity and perform sustainably.

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CEO Insights

From Running Away To Finding Purpose: How Lakeisha Hinnant Rewrote Her Story And Inspired Abundance Within

CEO Times Contributor |

After a difficult start and an uncertain future, Lakeisha Hinnant found new direction through education, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.

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Business Growth

NoLoginTimer Launches A Simpler Way For Freelancers And Solopreneurs To Track Their Time For Free

CEO Times Contributor |

Created by Jorge Fuentes Zapata, NoLoginTimer helps independent professionals track work hours without complicated setup or extra costs.

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Finance for Executives

U.S. Technology Stock Selloff Deepens As Wall Street Faces Growing Concerns Over AI Spending

CEO Times Contributor |

U.S. technology stocks suffered steep weekly losses as concerns over artificial intelligence spending raised questions about corporate costs.

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Finance for Executives

Femkee Marsh Helps High Earners Trade Financial Guesswork for Structure, Control, and Long-term Clarity

CEO Times Contributor |

Femkee Marsh helps high earners structure their wealth, manage tax exposure, improve liquidity, and plan for long-term financial clarity.

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Corporate Strategy

NOX Advisors Brings Credit And Capital Into Focus

CEO Times Contributor |

Chris Cunningham built NOX Advisors to help entrepreneurs turn financial confusion into a clearer growth strategy.

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Business Growth

StraightScale Helps Businesses Grow Revenue With Its Only Choice System

CEO Times Contributor |

Led by owner Nate, StraightScale helps businesses grow revenue through a connected system that attracts buyers and converts opportunities.

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Executive Leadership

Greg Gunter: Luxury Broker of San Miguel de Allende

CEO Times Contributor |

The expat broker helping retirees find luxury homes in the world's top-ranked small city.

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Executive Leadership

Andrea Modellato Celebrates Visuartise’s 2026 Milestones And Announces His Debut Book On Defiance

CEO Times Contributor |

Andrea Modellato marks a defining year with international recognition, new commitments for Visuartise, and his first published book.

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Business Growth

From Red Oak to Master: The Carpet Store Story

CEO Times Contributor |

How Matt and Denise Riley built elite flooring craftsmanship in a small Iowa town.

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Business Growth

U.S. Retail Sales Rise 0.8% In September As Consumer Spending Exceeds Economic Forecasts

CEO Times Contributor |

U.S. retail sales reached $745 billion in September 2026, exceeding forecasts while higher fuel costs raised questions about consumer demand.

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Corporate Strategy

Atlantic Health Strategies: Building Secure, Reliable Technology for Behavioral Healthcare

CEO Times Contributor |

How integrated IT support, cybersecurity, breach readiness, and AI governance help providers protect patient information and strengthen daily operations.

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Executive Leadership

How Josselyne Herman-Saccio Beats Imposter Syndrome

CEO Times Contributor |

The award-winning Master Coach reveals a step-by-step process to help high achievers silence self-doubt for good.

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Global Business Trends

Robert Menzies Institute CEO rediscovers forgotten Australian explorers: Wilkinson and Gosse

CEO Times Contributor |

Mark Smith has revived the forgotten journeys of Australian explorers William Wilkinson.

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Business Growth

Simply Luxe Organizing Is Redefining Luxury Home Organization Across Southern California

CEO Times Contributor |

Ryen Toft built Simply Luxe Organizing to create beautiful, functional homes that make everyday life feel calmer and easier.

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CEO Insights

Christian Schu Cinematic Storytelling With Purpose

CEO Times Contributor |

Christian Schu turns brand identity into cinema that audiences remember, feel, and believe.

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Business Growth

Built By Veterans Raises The Standard For Managed IT With Mission Driven Reliability

CEO Times Contributor |

Veteran led discipline, proactive cybersecurity, and responsive support are helping growing businesses rethink what they should expect from managed IT.

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Global Business Trends

CareerStream Started With Students. Now It’s Connecting the Entire Workforce Ecosystem.

CEO Times Contributor |

CareerStream is building the intelligence layer connecting education and employment.

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Business Growth

Growit o1 Advances Proactive Personal AI With Intelligent Agents, The Star Companion, And Ultra Dock

CEO Times Contributor |

Led by Josiah Love, Growit o1 has surpassed 10,000 users while advancing proactive AI agents, intelligent hardware, and connected tools.

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Executive Leadership

ManpowerGroup Names Rebecca Frankiewicz As Next CEO In Major Leadership Transition

CEO Times Contributor |

ManpowerGroup selects Rebecca Frankiewicz as its next CEO, marking a significant leadership transition focused on continuity and future growth.