CEO Briefing

The saying goes “Don’t Judge a Book by the Cover” but the fact is we all do. Perhaps a more accurate saying is “You only get one chance to make a good first impression,” so you should make the most of it. That’s why, in your career as a C-level...

Up until last month I was a Business Class virgin. Sure I’ve had a handful of domestic business class flights (ummm…3 in my life), but never had I experienced the pointy end of the plane when flying internationally. Why pay an insane amount of money, I reasoned, to upgrade for...

In the Age of AI, harnessing the possibility of Millennials could be the single smartest move a leader can make. Why? Imagine this… A leader who is hopeful for the future, optimistic about what is possible and keen to change roles and learn. A team member who loves technology, is...

CEOs can have an outsized impact on branding and brand value, from the influence (good and bad) of their personal brands on company performance, to their role as brand champions (or “guardians” as Brand Finance puts it in their annual index of CEO performance). Consequently, your top leader needs to...

In today’s data-driven economy, businesses are inundated with a volume of data that is unprecedented in history. Some experts estimate that 329 million terabytes of data are created daily. This deluge of information, encompassing everything from consumer behavior and operational metrics to financial transactions and beyond, is a double-edged sword....

CEOs are energized by AI's potential, but significant risks demand careful consideration. The rapid pace of change driven by AI places a heavy burden on CEOs and technology leaders, doubling their workload and filling their schedules with endless meetings. This can create an unhealthy environment for analysis and sound decision-making....

Modern motherhood is beset with a minefield of obstacles — some entirely unanticipated. Women must juggle a barrage of competing roles and responsibilities. As a way to help women find their way through the morass of modern motherhood, these five women authors divulge their own experiences to help those on...

Firstly, let’s remember that stress is not actually the problem. Stress is a normal part of life and in fact, can help us achieve our potential. The World Health Organisation (2023) defines stress as: a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural...

I learned about rewards and recognition the hard way. Throughout my career, I was known for being a strong leader with front line team members. So, when we decided to adopt 360-degree feedback at Kinko’s, the company name prior to becoming FedEx Office, I felt very confident. It would present...

In an era where business environments are branded by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), CEOs face monumental challenges in managing an expanding C-suite. My recent discussion with Stephen Miles, CEO of The Miles Group, shed light on the intrinsic issues and strategic maneuvers necessary for maintaining a high-functioning executive...