CEO Briefing

In today’s fast-paced business world, the pressure to perform can overshadow the sustainable wellbeing of the very people driving that success. But high performance and joy don’t have to be at odds. As a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and author, I’ve seen how organisations can thrive when leaders focus on being...

Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a foundational construct of leadership across all industries and throughout all levels of leadership within the organization. But what good is it if leaders are completely blind to how to personally use it? The effectiveness of EI is directly correlated to leaders’ doing two things:...

Aligning HR strategy with business goals is not merely a strategic advantage but a necessity for organisational success. In Scholley Bubenik’s article (Forbes, 2019) numerous studies have been leveraged indicating the importance of aligning human resources strategies to enhancing business performance. This is further detailed in a recent HRD Connect...

In any role, and in particular leadership roles where you are leading by example and motivating others, we need to foster Inclusive Leadership.  Inclusivity is a word that we hear about a lot and for good reason. When looking at what Inclusive leadership is, in a nutshell, it’s a style of...

The deadlines for compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are fast approaching. By the close of 2023, only half of European Union companies were adequately prepared for the new reporting standards. Readiness levels outside the EU are even lower: just 30% of UK companies, 22% of US companies,...

Canadian company Vericatch is cracking the code currently challenging the global fishing community to achieve a sensitive balance with nature without sacrificing its future. The software solutions provider is helping to revolutionize fisheries management with flexible catch reporting and seafood traceability software. In so doing, they are empowering the ability to...

More than 100 CEOs, global leaders, and artists have united to sign the Abidjan Accord, urging G20 nations to secure $120 billion for crucial investments in Africa. The call focuses on increasing contributions to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, which supports poverty alleviation in 77 developing nations,...

In today’s business landscape, cybersecurity has moved from being an IT issue to a critical board-level priority. With cybercrime expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025​, C-suite executives and board members can no longer afford to delegate the responsibility to technical teams alone. Yet, many leaders continue...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity across industries, bringing new capabilities and unprecedented potential for innovation. However, it also introduces significant risks, as evidenced by recent high-profile breaches in prominent AI firms. To navigate these challenges, companies must reimagine their approach to cybersecurity, adopting strategies that prioritize data integrity and...

"Nike effect" is a term that I have been using to describe a specific corporate behavior: the ability to exploit cultural values of the society for profit while neglecting the same values. Consumers, particularly those targeted by Nike, may recall their recent performative activism, seemingly aligning themselves with progressive social...