The civil war inside American Airlines may not be all CEO Robert Isom’s fault

• In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady reports on criticism of American Airlines’ CEO—and whether it’s valid.
• The big leadership story: Kroger picks an ex-Walmart exec as its new CEO.
• The markets: Mostly up, with Japan’s Nikkei reaching new highs post-election.
• Plus: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

Good morning. After the annus horribilis that was 2025 for American Airlines, CEO Robert Isom is now facing a unanimous vote of...