I had the privilege of participating in The Next Leader Program in Austin, Texas. This program offers future C-suite executives the opportunity to engage with and learn from highly experienced faculty and leaders who have achieved the highest levels of success. The participants were bright, engaged, and highly energized throughout the program, with a lot of interaction, sharing of values, insights, and experiences. The Next Leader Program is an excellent option for companies seeking to grow and develop their talent, particularly the next generation of C-suite executives. I would like to thank Yvonne Wagner, Brittany Walters, Klaudia Virkler, as well as the entire World 50 Group team, for hosting an excellent program. It was a pleasure to work with you each of you. I look forward to the next session. Congratulations and continued success!

I had the distinguished honor of attending a special event to celebrate the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, along with the 50th anniversary of the Laffer Curve. The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted this special evening in the building’s historic Cash Room. It was a pleasure to hear and speak with Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, and my great friend, Stephen Moore (not included in the picture).

John, CONGRATULATIONS on your newly released book AVIATION ALCHEMIST, The Visionary Behind Aero Controls. What a fantastic story of a self-made man with a vision and determination to make it a successful reality. Enjoyed our morning together. All the best and continued success. John Titus, Founder/President of Aviation Controls Inc and Author of AVIATION ALCHEMIST, The Visionary Behind Aero Controls, soon to be available on Amazon.

I am pleased to share the appointment of Matthew Haugk as Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Concepts LLC. Matt brings extensive experience in the aerospace industry, most recently serving as President & CEO of Safran Aerosystems Services Americas, LLC since 2020. He joined the Safran Group in 2017 as Vice President of Commercial Business & Customer Support at Safran Helicopter Engines. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at Rolls-Royce and has held various leadership roles across multiple aerospace organizations, building a distinguished career in the sector. Matt holds a degree in Aviation Management from Indiana State University and has served as a Reserve Officer in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years, where he completed Defense Leadership and Management training programs. His strong aeronautical background and leadership expertise make him a valuable addition to our team. Matt will also serve as a member of the Aviation Concepts Board of Directors. Congratulations, Matt, and wishing you success in your new role. Dean Wood will continue as Founder and President of Aviation Concepts in addition to his role on the Board of Directors.

I had the privilege to attend the Global CEO Conference as a special guest of Diane Brady, the Co-Chair of Fortune Global Forum. I spoke with my friend, The Honorable Boris Johnson, who, as always, did a fantastic interview with Geoff Colvin, and he was very optimistic about the future of the USA. Thank you, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

I want to thank Chief Executive Group and Dan Bigman of Chief Executive Group for the opportunity to speak at their 5th ANNUAL PE-BACKED LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. The fireside chat with Dan was very helpful in highlighting several key topics and initiatives relative to PE and overall business leadership. The entire Conference was very well attended, and the list of speakers and panels was very informative, with great takeaways. Congratulations to CE and continued success. @Danbigman @ChiefExecGrp

Nothing better than a day at the track with NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing. Father and Daughter outing.  GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES.

Thanks Jim Fitzpatrick for having me on your show. @CarBizToday

I had the pleasure of joining Jim Fitzpatrick, host of Inside Automotive on CBT News, for a great discussion on the state of the auto industry and its impact on our economy. Please take a moment to listen. cbtnews.com/bob-nardelli-for…

foxbusiness.com/video/636070… @EveningEdit @FoxBusiness @LizMacDonaldFox. Stellantes, the car manufacturer, just announced laying off 2,500 jobs. Manufacturing ranked eleventh on the list of industries that created jobs under this administration. So, yes, the initial numbers are woefully overstated, and it's about time they got honest. The job market is tight, and we'll see it in the unemployment numbers. We saw it last month, and we'll see it go up again.

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I’m pleased to be appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (@SquawkStreet) tomorrow morning (Wed., 5/31) to discuss retail sales and consumer outlook. The interview will air live sometime between 10-11 AM ET. Hope you’ll tune in.