The start of 2024 presents many consequential questions to leaders. Has the long-anticipated recession been avoided? Has inflation been defeated? When will the Federal Reserve begin to lower interest rates? Will record annuity sales continue? Will the above-trend gains in productivity in the last two quarters of 2023 continue in 2024? What impact will generative artificial intelligence have on productivity this year? One of our goals this year is to “up our game” in helping leaders navigate this environment through increasing service capabilities and new tools, content, and the executive roundtable.

In this issue, we highlight five critical factors to the successful implementation of your strategic plan, share our new website launch, and introduce Vicki from the BG team. Don’t miss the issue!