The Best Recession Strategy Was Neither Cutting Hard Nor Investing Big
Published: September 29, 2026
Duration: 8:31
In today's episode:
A study of 4,700 companies across three recessions reveals a surprising winning strategy.
There's a specific reason fear pushes leaders toward bigger, riskier moves during downturns, and understanding it could change how CEOs should react next time.
A historical pattern about economic cycles offers a simple way to stay calm when everything feels like the end of the world.
CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by...