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...