LEADERSHIP

This category is Leadership, exploring essential skills, strategies, and insights for effective management and decision-making. It features expert perspectives on leadership development, organizational success, and navigating challenges in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.

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The Performance Equation: How Great Leaders Coach Teams to Excellence

By Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez An effective team leader is at the same time the team's coach. But how should they approach that role?...
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Identity Threats often Lead to Burn Out and Quitting – But Managers Can Help

By Mailys George Identity threats in the workplace – feeling devalued, misunderstood or that our sense of self is challenged – can lead to emotional...
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Jobs – and What They Taught Me

By Adrian Furnham A good education is all very well, but there are some lessons you can’t learn in the classroom. Adrian Furnham recounts his...

Innovating Your Team’s Conditions for Success: Use the 3 Cs!

By Fernanda Arreola and Dan Hammond As leadership roles move from merely directorial to creating great conditions for team success, leaders should employ the three...
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Healthcare with the Customer Front and Centre: Interview with Mr. Iñaki Ereño of Bupa

The health sector has gone through some testing times since Iñaki Ereño became part of it in 2005, including COVID-19. Now Group CEO of...
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How Leaders Can Escape the ‘Excuse’ Mindset

By Amy Jacobson Our mind really is our closest friend. Sometimes it’s our best friend and sometimes it’s quite the opposite. When a difficult conversation...
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The Science Behind Positive Affirmations in Leadership Coaching

By Mat Piaggi In today's dynamic business environment, effective leadership is more than strategic and business acumen; it encompasses the cultivation of a resilient and...
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Becoming the Leader You Are: The 6S-Model of Leadership Development

By Vivek Sharma and David De Cremer Real leadership? It starts when you stop following everyone else’s playbook. The 6S-Model reveals why authentic leaders are forged...
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Reputation Equity: The Missing Piece in the DEI Conversation

By Charlotte Otter As systemic responses to the lack of diversity in the leadership ranks of the world’s top companies are removed, the time has...
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How to Handle a Toxic Colleague – Strategies to Protect Your Wellbeing

By Katia Vlachos Toxic colleagues don’t always shout or sabotage openly. Often, their behavior is subtle—undermining, exclusionary, and hard to pinpoint. But the impact is...
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Mindful Leadership: How Practicing Presence Can Elevate Your Business Game

By Josephine McGrail Josephine McGrail explores how mindfulness can transform leadership by helping individuals return to presence, clarity, and compassion. When practiced with intention, mindfulness...
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6 Ways to Lead Reinvention in the Workplace

By Gary Waldon Leaders need to understand the scale of change our teams will need to adapt to and as a result your leadership skills...
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Why Storytelling is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill Today

By David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie In today's data-driven landscape, storytelling stands as the spark for organisational success. Business schools teach it, and research...
Better Boards Podcast Series: Living with Uncertainty - The Importance of Transformation, Culture, and Talent

The Better Boards Podcast Series: Living with Uncertainty – The Importance of Transformation, Culture,...

The podcast and the article are brought to you by The Better Boards Podcast Series. In recent years, transformation skills have gained significant importance at the...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: Will AI Make the Better Business Judgement?

The Better Boards Podcast Series: Will AI Make the Better Business Judgement?

The podcast and the article are brought to you by The Better Boards Podcast Series. In this episode of the Better Boards Podcast, Professor Katja...
BetterBoards Devyani Vaishampayan on Living with Uncertainty - The Importance of Transformation, Culture, and Talent

The Better Boards Podcast Series: What Do Analysts Think of Boards? – An...

The podcast and the article are brought to you by The Better Boards Podcast Series. In an era marked by rapid change, technological disruption, geopolitical...
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Profit Over People: What will Define the Future Legacy of Today’s Leaders?

By Professor Bernd Vogel As the world of work continues to evolve, leaders face growing pressure to balance or prioritise people over short-term profit. Professor...
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The Future-Fit Leader: The Four Essential Skills You Need Now

By Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez In a world defined by disruption and uncertainty, leaders must evolve or risk falling behind. In The Future-Fit Leader,...
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The DEI Crossroads: How European Organisations Can Navigate Change 

By David Liddle  European leaders face a pivotal moment. As DEI comes under fire globally, particularly in the United States, David Liddle challenges organisations to...
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Achieving Together: Getting Your Leaders on Board, to Inspire Others

By Marcus Wylie If you're looking to drive meaningful change in your organisation, it begins with your leadership. Marcus Wylie explores how aligned and energised...
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AI Agents at the Helm: Capgemini’s Vision for Smarter, Greener Businesses

Interview with Andrea Falleni of Capgemini From steering a 20-person startup to leading Capgemini’s vast Southern European region, Andrea Falleni knows what it takes to...
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Rewriting the Beat: How AI is Changing Music Production

Interview with Helmuts Bems of Sonarworks As AI reshapes creative industries, Sonarworks CEO Helmuts Bems offers a clear-eyed look at its role in music production....
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The Through Line: Leading From the Inside Out 

By Archana Mohan Leadership isn’t a role. It’s a relationship, first with yourself, then with others.  In The Through Line: Leading from the inside out, Archana...
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Elevating Leadership: Accelerating Growth Through Expert Coaching and AI Practice 

By Ed Parsloe Using an innovative, blended approach to upskilling managers in coaching conversations will lead to more impactful discussions, boost engagement and deliver measurable...
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How Does Self-Reflection Fuel Stronger Leadership? 

By Sukaiyna Gokal  Self-reflection may seem like a luxury in your packed schedule, but what if it’s the missing key to stronger leadership? Sukaiyna Gokal...
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3 Things a ‘Bento Box’ Approach Can Teach Leaders about Building a Culture of...

By Dr. Siew Fang Law and Hannes van Rensburg “Toughen up” or “power through” mentality is no longer sufficient to build resilient leaders and leadership....
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In Peer We Trust 

By Dr. Leandro Herrero  There’s a certain irony to our age: never have we had more tools for communication, transparency, and collaboration, and yet trust...
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Servant Leadership: A Universal Model for Intercultural Leadership in a Diverse World

By Barbara Wang What if leadership could restore balance to our chaotic world? Explore the revolutionary concept of Servant Leadership, a fusion of Western and...
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How to Successfully Transition Client Relationships Without Losing Trust 

By Deb Feder Many leaders recognize the urgency of succession planning, yet few feel confident executing it well—especially when it comes to transitioning client relationships....
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Alpha-Beta-Gamma: A New Method for Diagnosing Personality and Enhancing Successful Relationships

By Carlos Rey Psychologists have long battled to formulate frameworks that allow us to understand and interpret the human psyche. Predictably, their findings have often...
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Leading Change with the Status Quo

By Jason Kofman and Leo Rocha Change is inevitable — but failure doesn’t have to be. Yet too many organizations struggle with change programs because...
Experience the Future with Sarah Lawson Johnston

Shaping the Future of Shoppable Video: Leadership, Innovation, and Opportunity

Interview with Sarah Lawson Johnston of Vudoo Video content is rapidly evolving into a direct sales channel. Sarah's career in adtech showcases a consistent drive to...
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Beyond “No Politics”: The Business Case for Meaningful Transformation 

By Kate O’Neill  Calls to keep business “politics-free” often overlook crucial issues at the intersection of technology, humanity, and commerce. In this timely piece, Kate...
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How to Turn Gen Z’s Career Chaos Into an Opportunity

By Yakov Filippenko Gen Z’s chaotic approach to careers — job-hopping, ghosting employers, and “career catfishing” — may seem baffling, but it’s also an opportunity....
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Legal and Compliance Challenges in Ethical Value Chains: Mitigating Corruption and Protecting Brand Equity

By Ken D. Johnson and Dana E. Heitz The article explores how companies can build ethical value chains by addressing corruption through legal compliance and...
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Leading Neurodivergence at Work

By Leanne Maskell Neurodivergent women face unique challenges in the workplace, often masking their differences to fit in. This article explores how allyship, support, and...
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Queen Bee: What The Beehive Can Teach Us About Women In Leadership? 

By Philip Atkinson The complex and sometimes mysterious workings of a beehive can be a metaphor for working life today.   If we lift the lid of...
Michael Wade and Amit Joshi on Upskilling: Key to Successful AI Integration

Beyond AI Adoption: Why Workforce Upskilling is the Real Competitive Advantage 

By Michael Wade and Amit Joshi  A large insurance company planned to roll out AI tools for their employees, including models for churn reduction, customer...
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Furniture-as-a-Service: How Enky is Redefining Sustainability and Flexibility in Workspaces

Interview with Aïssa Laroussi of Enky You may not realise it yet, but the way businesses approach office furniture is changing—radically. Imagine a workspace that evolves with you, minimising waste...
Eugenia Mykuliak on Career Advancement for Women in Finance

The Business Case for Gender Diversity: Why Finance Needs More Women at the Top  

By Eugenia Mykuliak Global efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are growing, but when it comes to finance, leadership, in many ways, still remains very...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Resilience Matters and How to Create It 

By Shawna Simcik   In today’s demanding corporate environment, employees are more burned out than ever. Even high-performing employees, who may continue to deliver results and...
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Why Women’s Leadership Matters in AI and Compliance

By Moran Goldwein As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of women in shaping industries and driving innovation. AI and financial...

Reversing the Decline: How HR Teams Can Drive Gender Parity in 2025

By Professor Geeta Nargund Recently, The Pipeline, a leading gender and diversity consultancy, reported a fall in the percentage of women in executive committees of...
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Women Entrepreneurs: Bold in Business Yet Blocked by Broken Systems

By Sarah Hewitt They have the confidence, they have the ability, but research shows that women entrepreneurs around the world face systemic barriers to growing...
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The Drama Queen Leader: Theatricality and Inappropriate Behaviour

By Adrian Furnham Friendly, dramatic, and attention-seeking, they are difficult to miss. You may find them entertaining in social settings, but what happens when you...
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The Happiness Payoff: How Employee Wellbeing Drives Business Success

By Mark Price Employee happiness is a crucial driver of business success, enhancing productivity, loyalty, and commercial performance. Lord Mark Price, founder of WorkL, outlines...
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Leadership Dystopia – The Dangers of Leadership as a Reward 

By Dr. Helmut Schuster and Dr. David Oxley What do you want to achieve in your career? “I’m seeking a leadership position?” What’s your goal...
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A Vision for Tomorrow: Crafting a Compassionate Blueprint for Our Shared Future

By Simon L. Dolan The future of work is not just a matter of technology and efficiency; it’s about people. Many of us are navigating...
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The Rise of Three New Leadership Roles for the Future of the Hyper-Innovative Corporate...

By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael J. Provitera Every executive knows that leadership is critical to business success. However, current leadership styles and roles are not...
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Reclaiming Ambition: How Women in Leadership Can Take Back Control

By Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, DMA, CEC Stop waiting to be noticed at work and instead, start letting go of expectations of what an ambitious woman...

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