Systems Thinking: Career Coaches’ Expert Tips To Get ‘Unstuck’(Forbes)

When professionals feel “stuck” at work, they’re often focused on a singular problem, such as a difficult manager, a stalled promotion or a project that won’t gain traction. Shifting from examining events like these in isolation to a systems thinking approach, where the patterns shaping daily work life are identified, can help fuel one’s career […]
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The Real Opportunity In Africa Is Not AI: It’s Coordination(Forbes)

Only a few technological advancements have garnered the kind of coverage artificial intelligence (AI) has received recently. Strip away the hype, however, and the impact is still tangible. According to a study by Harvard Business School and BCG, consultants finish work 25% quicker, with 40% higher quality, when they use AI—an indication of micro-level productivity. Large corporations […]
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What Inflation Really Changed: Why Consumer Caution Is Permanent (Forbes)

Inflation persists, tariffs remain a factor and economic uncertainty feels constant. But the real transformation isn’t found in macroeconomic indicators. It shows up in everyday decisions, like noticing a familiar lunch order has quietly become more expensive, then deciding whether it’s still worth buying. Rising prices haven’t just tightened household budgets; they’ve reset how consumers […]
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The Quiet Crisis Facing Black Woman-Owned Businesses(Forbes)

Beloved fashion brand Hanifa announced recently that it would be pausing production for the foreseeable future. The news comes after months of controversy the company has been mired in due to shipment delays following its 2025 Black Friday sale. Popular whisky and bourbon brand Uncle Nearest, named after the enslaved man who distilled whiskey for Jack Daniel, also made headlines recently […]
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Shaping Ethical AI Leadership In Education From The Global South (Forbes)

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes economies, labor markets, and learning systems, education has become one of the most consequential arenas of the digital age.  The central question is no longer whether AI will transform education, but whether institutions, particularly in the Global South, can shape that transformation in ways that advance equity, justice, and inclusive development.  Within this context, LinkedIn’s Top […]
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3 Unlikely Skills That Build A Stronger Executive Presence

Leading an organization is rarely simple. Even seasoned CEOs and founders find their mental real estate consumed by profitability and competition. But the toughest, most persistent challenges come from people. Navigating that complexity takes more than technical skill—it demands executive presence. Executive presence isn’t just about what a leader says. It’s about how they enter […]
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How To Navigate Trends Impacting Company Culture In 2026(Forbes)

Company cultures continue to evolve as new technologies, shifting expectations and ongoing uncertainty change how people work together. From AI adoption and hybrid models to burnout, trust strain and changing views of leadership, many organizations are feeling pressure on multiple fronts. Navigating these shifts requires leaders to be more deliberate about how culture—the collective values, […]
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This GIBS study highlights practical strategies for conducting rigorous, interdisciplinary research that addresses real-world challenges and ensures research relevance beyond academia: Title: Doing Research on Real world challenges by Prof Helena Barnard

ABSTRACT There are often calls for scholars to do more practically relevant research, but there is little guidance on how to do that. Doing work dealing with real-world challenges is a tough task, often requiring an interdisciplinary approach. I offer six strategies to help scholars. It is important to care about the challenge as this […]
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5 lessons for building up an industry, not just a company(FC)

When most founders begin their journey, they focus on a good product and the right market. But what happens when your customers don’t yet know they have a problem? What happens when there’s no market, even when you know you have a solution people need? It’s rare to find success stories of simultaneous company and […]
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AI activation will define 2026(FC)

We’re still in the earliest days of artificial intelligence. It was just November 2022 when OpenAI released ChatGPT, and the world changed. However, enough time has passed for us to have a sufficient perspective to categorize AI and autonomous agents into three distinct eras. Production—2026: The coming year is when we begin to see a real payoff […]
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