Modern leaders are increasingly pressured to confront societal issues as public expectations rise. A significant majority believes CEOs should intervene where governments fall short. Operating in a hypervisible environment means leaders face the consequences of their statements in real-time, impacting their credibility and authority. Cancel culture is highlighted as a form of public accountability, although opinions differ on its fairness. Leaders walk a tightrope between engaging openly and staying silent, with potential implications for their influence in the landscape of thought leadership.
According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 73% of people believe CEOs should step in when governments fail, and 68% feel empowered to pressure organizations into change.
Public expectations are high, and the cost of silence or missteps can be steep. Thought leadership now exists in a landscape of hypervisibility.
Cancel culture is amplified public accountability. It's the collective decision to disengage from individuals or organizations seen as offensive or unethical.
Public sentiment shifts fast. What's acceptable today might spark outrage tomorrow. This unpredictability keeps leaders in the crosshairs.
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