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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...

The Strategic Value of Play: What a 19th-Century War Game Can Teach Today’s Business Leaders
What a 19th-century war game reveals about strategic thinking, adaptability, and decision-making for today’s senior business leaders. In 1824, a young Prince Wilhelm of Prussia witnessed a military simulation that would go on to change the fortunes of his army—and...

The Psychology of Teamwork: What Makes Teams Work and Why They Sometimes Don’t
What makes teamwork effective—and why it fails? In the workplace, no matter the industry—from healthcare and education to finance and tech—success is rarely the result of individual brilliance alone. It’s teams that deliver the results. But what separates...

Leadership: One of the Most Observed and Still Least Understood
Self-aware Leadership Development Leadership, as someone once wrote, is “one of the most observed and least understood phenomena on earth.” That line has stood the test of time—and for good reason. For all our progress, self-aware leadership development remains a...

The Power of Brand Loyalty in an Uncertain World
Brand loyalty is more than just repeat purchases—it’s a powerful driver of business resilience and long-term growth. A prime example is the automotive industry. General Motors (GM) recently secured the S&P Global Mobility Award for Overall Loyalty for the tenth...

Boeing’s Crisis: A Cautionary Tale for Business Leaders
Boeing was once a leader in aerospace innovation, symbolising excellence in engineering and manufacturing. Today, it faces a crisis driven by leadership decisions, corporate strategy, and technical failures. The company’s struggles serve as a warning to senior...
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