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How Gulf Coast Western Grew From a Small Firm to a Multi-State Operator

When Gulf Coast Western was established in 1970, it operated as a small oil and gas company with reserves concentrated in Louisiana and Texas. The company's founder built it on the premise of developing domestic resources in areas known for their geological richness. Over time, that foundation supported a much larger enterprise one that now extracts oil and gas across six states and manages operations through a web of joint ventures and...

Michael Polk Reflects on 40 Years of CEO-Level Leadership

Forty years in executive roles leaves a person with opinions. Michael Polk, the former CEO of Newell Brands, has spent decades refining his understanding of what the chief executive position demands and what it should look like going forward.Polk shared his views in a January 2025 interview, describing how the role of CEO has shifted and why he believes further evolution is not just desirable but necessary. His perspective draws on experience at...