Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller Examines What Recent CEO Changes Reveal About Leadership Risk in Today’s Market
12/22/2025 07:52 PM • Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller analyzes the rise in CEO turnover (up 9% year-on-year through Q3 2025) as a warning sign of deeper organizational issues rather than isolated leadership failures. She argues that leadership changes reflect systemic governance challenges, decision-making breakdowns, and misalignment that accumulate over time under market pressure. The analysis suggests that early recognition of leadership strain signals—such as slower decision cycles and eroded internal confidence—is critical for risk management, particularly as organizations navigate complexity driven by economic uncertainty and AI transformation.
MSFT - Microsoft is cited as an example of a major technology company implementing strategic leadership alignment around AI initiatives. The reference is illustrative rather than evaluative—it demonstrates how boards are enforcing strategic cohesion without implying negative or positive performance implications for the company itself.