Going It Alone—Or Not…

I’m an optimist by nature.;Most chief executive officers (CEOs) are—or they probably would be driven mad by their role.;(Research shows that 80% of chief executives are "very optimistic" people, according to a study, Managerial Attitudes And Corporate Actions).

And the mood of U.S.;CEOs is on the upswing.;In the second quarter of 2025, 71% of CEOs were;preparing for a recession (see The Shock Jobs Report Sets Off This Recession Alert And Holds Fresh Clues That AI May Be Boosting Unemployment, JPMorgan Says). In the third quarter, that dropped . . .