Industry triggers drive transformation
Incumbents won’t transform until they experience external triggers for change, says Liz Mellon. Transformation (n): a marked change…
Why doing good means doing well for businesses today
Companies should allow society’s needs to drive their strategy, says Ben Walker. In their new book Super Signs,…
Why everyone needs to fix gender bias at work
Rand Merchant Bank’s head of leadership and culture Ilka Dunne shares how the bank has empowered women to…
The value of the chief purpose officer
This healthcare executive is setting an example for organizations everywhere. The C-suite is multiplying. In decades past, organizations…
Three tools for driving operational excellence amidst uncertainty
In the digital era, it’s imperative that businesses differentiate themselves from competitors. Operational excellence in three areas makes…
Women perform well under pressure
We all know the stereotypes of male courage under pressure, and yet research shows women are actually better…
The state of emotional intelligence among sales leaders
Ben Laker and Rita Trehan uncover the rise and fall of great sales leadership. It’s a truth acknowledged in…
Do we really need to get the “last word” during a conversation?
Liz Mellon looks at the very concept of the ‘last word’ and our enduring urge to have the final…
Personify the ambassador behaviors of leadership
Meet the five exemplars of leadership behaviors. Humanity has made incredible strides in delaying the onset of old…
Rethinking how we measure potential
Success in the new world requires agility, adaptability, agency and humanity. Many organizations use the popular nine-box grid: a…
Future prospects for the Financial Planning and Analysis business function
Embrace the human element and worry less about AI. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a crucial group within a…
For impactful feedback, context and tone are required
Many feedback interventions fail. Some subtleties can make all the difference. You’re not alone if you think that…
