David Harap

Global executive search consultant. #StantonChase Managing Director and Vice Chair

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

40% of CEOs doubt their boards grasp AI well enough to guide strategy, new BCG research shows. The pressure to move faster is loudest from the board members least confident in their own AI understanding. https://t.co/ARMxlpcoJj

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Knowledge grows when you ask stupid questions.

Stupidity grows when you do not ask anything.

—Professor Richard Feynman

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

The fastest way to lose a company's culture is to let small compromises go unchallenged during growth. Leaders who scale well say "we're not doing it that way", measure trust alongside revenue, and make it safe for employees to question the numbers. https://t.co/dKVz99cYem

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Geopolitics now sits at the core of the CEO agenda, shaping how companies operate, invest, and grow. Trade policy and shifting alliances are redefining competitive dynamics and testing long-held assumptions about global strategy. https://t.co/arAwgTDYt0

[Katyayani Shukla @aibytekat]

I ACCIDENTALLY OPENED MY CTO'S PERSONAL NOTION WORKSPACE AND NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY HE SHIPS 5X FASTER THAN THE REST OF US.

He is 48. I am 26. He manages 3 products and never works past 5 PM.
I work 10 hours a day and barely clear my Jira board.
In his workspace, one specific document explained everything:

Most people panic when the workload scales. They work longer hours, burn out, and eventually drop the ball. High performers do not manage time. They manage boundaries.

The document was a list of strict operating rules. Here are 18 systems you can steal.

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Most leaders tighten control when a crisis hits. Fewer voices, faster decisions. But inclusive leadership is precisely what makes organizations more capable under pressure. It's not just a soft ideal.

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

It's a familiar refrain: Artificial intelligence tools will one day free workers from mundane tasks so they can focus on higher-level, strategic endeavors. But even if that does prove to be true, is the modern workforce ready for such a shift? https://t.co/6701YSilOw

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

A board that functions as a team is 8x more predictive of corporate performance than individual director demographics. Yet 93% of executives say at least one director should be replaced.

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Explore the ways in which responsible AI converts investment into meaningful impact. https://t.co/SnQyAWelAe

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

We're sharing insights from the AESC Client Survey 2025. What leaders fear vs where they're investing tells you a lot about who's built to win.

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Leaders from GenCFO, CFO Leadership Council and CFO Alliance explain how CFO communities are adapting to an increasingly crowded and commercialized networking landscape. https://t.co/rziusEBP79

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Most CEOs treat AI as a tech problem. But only 2% of firms are actually ready for it. The missing piece? People. And those responsible for workforce readiness are often left out of the conversation entirely.

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Explore how leaders can navigate a new era of global competition shaped by multipolarity, AI acceleration, and workforce transformation imperatives. https://t.co/e0jyHChoxw

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

The McKinsey COO100 Survey of manufacturing COOs shows high hopes for scaling AI and high budgets. But some companies may be underinvesting in the enablers needed for AI to generate lasting value. https://t.co/W9Cwvf3bOG

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Psychological safety separates effective boards from ineffective ones. The best boards create spaces where directors can admit mistakes without fear.

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Discover how organizational behavior shifts in transformations drive performance, boost accountability, and foster continuous improvement. https://t.co/jT4zRIZTVT

[Stanton Chase @StantonChase]

2026 is a defining year for photonics. Technology transitions are moving from planning to execution, and the leadership decisions companies make now will determine their position in the market.

Read 'Leading at Light Speed' ➡️ https://t.co/GdBSQYfP6W

#Photonics #Semiconductors

[Ivy League @IvyLeague]

𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

The one with the path to lifelong success. 🌿

[David Harap @CookLikeaGent]

Only 8% of people stick to their New Year's resolutions. The odds are similar for companies. But 2026 can be different if executive teams focus on seven specific priorities. These range from AI adoption to succession planning to employee well being.
https://t.co/YmnYJl1Gjb