When Senior Leaders Lack People Skills, Transformations Fail(HBR)

Mindy,” a chief transformation officer at a growth biotech firm, was six weeks into a transformation when the data told her what her senior team couldn’t see: Engagement scores had dropped 40%. Turnover had doubled. And no one at the executive table had seen it coming. Mindy’s CEO reached out to engage me as a coach for […]
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How Developing Transcendence Underpins Purposive Leadership

The character dimension of transcendence underpins purposive leadership by supplying the steady, renewable energy that allows leaders to act with intention rather than impulse. It is more than vision; it is a disciplined, everyday practice that strengthens the mental and moral capacities required to rise above immediate pressures and stay connected to a broader sense […]
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AI talent demand is soaring in the Middle East. But is acquihiring the right strategy?(FC)

In the global tech industry, many AI startups are no longer being acquired. Instead, their founders, researchers, and engineers join large platforms, while the original companies change direction, slow down, or quietly close. This process is called reverse acquihire. It started in Silicon Valley, but now it matters more in the Middle East, where governments […]
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AI Agents Are Already Reshaping Business Leadership And Decision Making (Forbes)

When it comes to the work that can be carried out by AI agents, we often focus on repetitive and routine tasks. The types of tasks that machines can get really, really good at if they perform them again and again. Examples include writing and scheduling social media posts, solving routine customer service issues, or labelling […]
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AI geopolitics and data centres in the age of technological rivalry (WEF)

Survey shows how economic distress erodes South Africans’ savings culture(Moneyweb)

Consumers find it difficult to stick to a savings culture while the economy causes so much financial distress. A total of 48% of respondents report that they cannot cover basic essentials like food, energy, housing and healthcare, while another 41% say they only just manage their essential day-to-day living costs. Concerning insights from the latest […]
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This is why creative leaders are focusing on trust, not just technology (FC)

Every year, the global creative industry gathers to reflect on what great work looks like and what it should stand for next. While recognition is part of the equation, the deeper value lies in exchanging ideas: how creativity can drive business, influence culture, and push boundaries. For leaders working across diverse and dynamic regions, these […]
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The next generation of business leaders must be adaptable (FC)

When my marketing role evolved to include customer success and renewals, some naturally expressed confusion on why a CMO with established expertise and an already large remit would willingly take on more. This confusion was not among colleagues (I’m fortunate enough to be part of a very supportive environment!) but among others inside and outside […]
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The best leaders are spacious leaders. Here’s what that means (FC)

It can be tough out there for leaders. It’s challenging to drive results, ensure you’re supporting employees’ well-being, and maintain your own motivation as well.   So how can you be a good leader, and what are the strategies that really work? A helpful concept is spacious leadership—a management approach in which you create space for […]
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15 Mind-Blowing AI Statistics Everyone Must Know About Now (Forbes)

AI is still the hottest tech story of the decade, but how big is it exactly, and where is it headed? As it continues to reshape business, work and everyday life, new breakthroughs such as generative language models and reasoning capabilities have accelerated adoption as new use cases are discovered. These are some of the […]
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