CEO Agenda

In March 2016, The Power of Peers: How the Company You Keep Drives Leadership Growth & Success hit the bookshelves in response to the low profile and need for more awareness of how and why peer advisory groups for business leaders are so effective. When you considered the number of...

Focus is a foundation of both organizational and individual success. When you think of successful companies, they typically begin by focusing in one area to become great—Google in search, Nvidia in graphics processing units, Amazon in online retailing, Nordstrom in service, etc. As Kevin Plank, self-made billionaire, and founder of...

A strong company culture is no accident. It takes thoughtful intention, investment, and commitment to nurture. And in a world where remote and hybrid work continues to rise, culture can seem elusive. But there's one simple yet profound fuel for culture that companies too often overlook: connection. As Bruce Zicari,...

The traditional 9-to-5 work schedule is becoming a thing of the past. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the shift towards remote work, people are now seeking more career autonomy and flexibility. In this article, we will explore the changing mindset required to thrive in the future of work. We will...

Valerie, a leading scholar in the field of communication, has studied and taught communication her entire adult life. At the same time, she’s struggled with being herself and revealing who she is in relationships. As a result, she’s lost friends, colleagues, and countless opportunities to share and connect with others...

How can leaders resolve the tricky dilemma of return-to-office (RTO)? After all, 80% of leaders regret their initial approach to RTO, according to a recent report from workplace platform Envoy, and a new Fiverr survey shows 76% of employees spend more time in the office than they would like. According...

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of senior leadership, one of your most critical roles is to empower your team to see the bigger picture in their daily tasks. As a senior leader, your responsibilities extend beyond strategic decision-making; you are instrumental in shaping the organizational culture and ensuring that...

In an era when flexibility and autonomy are the new black, financial services leaders are ready to break the chains of traditional office norms. The results of a recent Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey make it clear: the future of the financial services sector is hanging in the balance, and...

In the intricate tapestry of executive leadership, the threads of decision-making, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships weave a complex pattern that dictates the efficacy and resilience of a leader. The Polyvagal Theory provides a compelling framework to explore and enhance these aspects, particularly through its concept of 'neuroception' – an...

It was indeed an opportunity to participate in the international conference on “ODeL in the Global South: Opportunities in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA)”, August 14-17, 2023; design and executed under the UNESCO Chair at University of South Africa (Unisa), Professor Moeketsi Letseka. Through the opening interaction...