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The Future-Ready Leader: AI, Market Trends
The Future-Ready Leader: AI, Market Trends, and Continuous Learning (If you are waiting for a “perfect moment” to learn about AI, you are already behind) Here is a leadership myth that needs to die: “I will learn about that once things settle down.” Spoiler: things...

Strategic Visibility: Turning Plans into Shared Roadmaps
Strategic Visibility: Turning Plans into Shared Roadmaps (If your strategy only lives in the boardroom, you do not have a strategy — you have a secret) Let me guess: somewhere in your organisation, there is a beautifully formatted strategy document sitting on a shared...

Balancing Excellence with Sustainability
Balancing Excellence with Sustainability (Because “high performance” should not mean “high casualties”) Here is the paradox no one in the boardroom wants to talk about: Your relentless push for excellence might be the very thing eroding it. We glorify high standards....

Building Trust Through Transparent Systems
Building Trust Through Transparent Systems (Why leaders who “show their workings” win more than just respect) Here is a question for you: if your organisation’s performance review process was leaked to the press tomorrow, would you be proud—or scrambling to rewrite...

Joy Maitland recognised – Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024
We celebrate Joy Maitland's remarkable achievements and her recognition as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours 2024. She received this honour for her outstanding services to business and charity. This accolade reflects...

Why Leaders Deny Facts — And What to Do About It
Why Leaders Deny Facts — And What to Do About It The Psychology Behind Strategic Blind Spots in Senior Decision-Making In boardrooms, strategy sessions, and executive off-sites, a familiar pattern often emerges. Leaders ask for data, assess options, and demand...

Resilience Starts at the Top: How Leaders Can Equip Their Businesses for Disruption
Resilience Starts at the Top: How Leaders Can Equip Their Businesses for Disruption In an age of constant flux, where global shocks and rapid change have become the norm, the role of a CEO has evolved. Today’s leaders must move beyond traditional responsibilities and...

Succession Planning: The Strategic Discipline That Shapes the Future
Succession Planning: The Strategic Discipline That Shapes the Future Leadership succession is not an event—it is a discipline. Done well, it secures continuity, strengthens organisational confidence, and positions businesses to adapt and grow. But handled poorly, it...

Integration or Implosion? Winning the Culture Battle After a Merger
Integration or Implosion? Winning the Culture Battle After a Merger Mergers and acquisitions are often hailed as game-changing strategies to achieve rapid growth, scale innovation, and strengthen market position. But all too frequently, they fail to deliver the...

The Rosebud Phenomenon: The Hidden Driver Behind Success and Its Paradox
The Rosebud Phenomenon explains how past experiences—especially unresolved emotional wounds—fuel our ambition. It reveals the deep connection between personal history, professional success, and the pursuit of true fulfilment. In today’s high-performance business...
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