On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Survey Reveals What CEO are Really Thinking About

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Survey Reveals What CEO are Really Thinking About Life would be much easier if you could read your CEOs mind, wouldnt it? While that may not be possible, a newsurveydoes shed light on what CEOs are thinking about every day, providing an insight into what your concerns and priorities should be now and in the future. The survey by PwC of 1,379 CEOs around the world finds that these top leaders are confident about the prospects for business growth, with 38% of the CEOs responding that theyre optimistic about their companys bottom line in the next year. Among American CEOs, 55% say that theyre looking for new MA opportunities this year. Still, that doesnt mean CEOs arent concerned about remaining competitive, as the increasing globalization of business means they worry about economic uncertainty, overregulation and skills shortages. One of the ways that CEOs plan to stay competitive isthrough technology. Edward H. Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc., says that technology is our lifeblood. Thats our stream of innovation. Thats our RD. Bastian says that because customers want to be in more control of their experience,technologyis the way to make that happen. Mark Fields, CEO of Ford Motor Co., agrees that technology is a game-changer for companies. I believe that there are a number of technologies that are going tochange the waywe live and work, Fields says. Tamara Ingram, CEO of J. Walter Thompson, says that while technology has changed everything, she believes that some things remain unaltered. What really remains the same is understanding and connecting human truth(read more here)