CEOs are losing confidence in their top leaders

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CEOs may not admit it publicly, but many are losing faith in their direct reports. 

A recent survey by Russell Reynolds found that, compared to early 2021, chief executives of public companies are not as confident that their C-suite leaders have the agility it takes to meet today’s challenges. CEO trust that their team can model leadership behavior, another metric captured by the index, is also sinking.