Author: Daniel snow

Flags of the European Union and the United States.Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesCNBC’s assignment desk has a conundrum this week: how to approach July, 9.Why does this specific date matter? It’s the deadline for trade negotiations between the U.S. and European Union before the tariffs axe (maybe) falls once again.But President Donald Trump’s tendency to move deadlines makes it tricky to commit to a big coverage plan when the date could become redundant. However — as we saw with the surprise framework agreed between the U.S. and China in Geneva back in April — you also…

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Ayrton Senna driving the Marlboro McLaren during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992.Pascal Rondeau | Hulton Archive | Getty ImagesCEOs today aren’t just steering companies — they’re navigating a minefield. From geopolitical shocks and economic volatility to rapid shifts in tech and consumer behavior, the playbook for leadership is being rewritten in real time.In an exclusive interview with CNBC earlier this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown outlined a leadership approach centered on urgency, momentum and learning from failure. Leaders like Nissan’s Ivan Espinosa and UniCredit’s Andrea Orcel have also described adapting to similar pressures — stressing the importance of…

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