The majority of CEOs who responded to the Summer 2024 Fortune/Deloitte CEO survey continue to see headwinds within their organizations and the broader economy. Yet there is a growing sense of confidence in their ability to navigate current disruptions and future challenges, showing characteristics of resilient leadership. With upcoming elections top of mind, geopolitics, inflation, and regulation dominate the list of disruptions facing leaders. This shows a significant increase in concerns about inflation since the Winter survey four months ago. That said, the majority of CEOs believe they can successfully manage these issues even as they look toward the uncertainties ahead.

CEOs are strategically using advanced technology to navigate complexity: nearly half are actively experimenting with or regularly incorporating Generative AI (GenAI) into their daily operations. Even more are using it in their organizations to drive growth and accelerate innovation, while overall GenAI implementation across multiple focus areas—from task automation to risk management— slightly plateaus. CEOs are also taking a pragmatic view of the US elections, focusing on risk management and scenario planning while encouraging their employees to participate in the political process. Read on for more highlights from the most recent Fortune/Deloitte CEO survey.