A culling of middle management is contributing to a weak pipeline of company leaders.CEO turnover is increasing, making it challenging for companies to find new leaders.There has been a collapse of the leadership pipeline at many companies, complicating CEO searches.Factors like poor succession planning, job-hopping, and cuts to middle management are adding to the CEO succession crisis.Companies are struggling to find visionary leaders with innovative ideas to drive business growth.The organizational layers that once groomed C-suite successors are being dismantled, leading to a lack of potential candidates.CEO turnover rates are on the rise, with a record number of chiefs leaving their roles in recent years.Some companies are turning to external hires for CEO positions, while others still promote from within.Job-hopping among young professionals is hindering traditional paths to the C-suite.Economic uncertainties and concerns may deter potential CEOs from taking on leadership roles.