It’s been a busy few months of reacting, adjusting and adjusting again for leaders of all stripes. Supply chains are again in the spotlight, many costs are climbing and uncertainty is at record levels. If you’re looking for some beach reading to re-energize you and help set you up for a strong second half and beyond, check out this list of recent stories from around Endeavor.
• Manufacturing purgatory and the unknown unknowns
• An epidemic of corporate caution is gridlocking digital transformation
• What leaders can learn from a positive-chaos philosophy
• A framework for viewing tariff implications
• How small and mid-sized businesses can navigate volatile procurement landscapes
• Planning for the unplannable: What supply-chain leaders should be doing now
• Perfecting your 2026 planning mindset
• CFOs grow cautious but still expect ’26 to be better
• Research shows a resurgence in positive outlooks among engineering firms
• Despite a deal flurry, M&A watchers say activity is set to slow



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