CEO Briefing

A day in the life of a young child is one of experiencing failure after failure or mistake after mistake. Learning to sit, crawl, walk and talk is all about trial and error, mistakes leading to progress and doing new things, with constant encouragement and coaching from parents. Think about...

What is knowledge? Why should we bother with this as we build the next generation of artificial intelligence models to replace and outperform humans in all intellectual tasks and decisions? This is a fundamental question, and it’s a case of always having the right people (read, humans) in the room...

According to one recent survey of 301 nonfiction authors, 64% of business books show a gross profit. Moreover, the same survey reports that the average profit for books that have been out for six months or more is $11,350. If you’re hoping your book is your ticket to champagne dreams and...

People Matter—a phrase that has underscored my journey in business, first as the Group Director of a national physiotherapy group and now as an advisor, investor, and foundation chair. At every stage, I’ve found that the true measure of a company's success often lies less in financial spreadsheets and more...

Here’s a question I always like to ask, not because I’m trying to get all philosophical and existential, but because I want to help you get to the heart of what your business is all about: Why do you exist?  Or to put it another way: Why do you matter?...

Being human is a layered process. It requires learning as much as we can about ourselves so we can effectively navigate our inner and outer worlds. It’s often about endeavoring to heal from our pasts so that we may arrive at a state of wholeness. The pursuit of wisdom, courage,...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently affirmed the company's position as the industry leader in search, pledging a robust defense against the ongoing antitrust case. Responding to inquiries about potential contract impacts, including those with major partners like Apple, Pichai stated that Google will contest the ruling vigorously. Pichai emphasized that...

Crafting an effective brand story is essential in today’s digital age. This article explores the key elements of a compelling narrative and offers strategies for improving your online presence. Learn how to leverage storytelling techniques, personalize your message for different audiences, and measure the impact of your brand story across...

Asbury Automotive Group’s president and CEO, David Hult, emphasized the company’s focus on gross profit over unit volume in the used vehicle market, as reflected in the third-quarter financial results. Although same-store used-car sales declined by 6% year-over-year, Hult remained unconcerned, drawing attention instead to an improvement in gross margins...

Leadership is often seen as a responsibility defined by results, but great leadership is underpinned by conviction. And convictions are more than just a set of values or an energising vision for the future – they are foundational truths leading to transformative beliefs that compel you beyond what is ordinarily...