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I have a long Life List of goals, experiences and opportunities I want to explore while I am still young enough to live them. I have rejected the idea of having a Bucket List - because that is a list off things people generally want to experience before they die....

In leadership, influence is the key driver of high performance and trust is the cornerstone behind influential leaders. A leader’s ability to guide, inspire, and persuade is not just about authority or expertise—it’s about connection, dialogue, and trust. Throughout my career, I have seen that the most effective leaders, much...

Coaching has established itself as the cornerstone of exceptional leadership. Central to this role is the leader's ability to genuinely empower their people, moving beyond simple delegation to instill true ownership and decision-making authority. When team members feel not just responsible but genuinely empowered through skillful coaching conversations, they bring...

Having been in the creativity and innovation business for over four decades, I am often asked if AI is destroying our ability to be creative. My resounding answer to that question is: “No.” AI is not destroying our creativity. If anything, AI is a powerful tool that enhances our creative...

The stock market is in the middle of one of its worst runs in recent memory. As of this writing, March 11, 2025, the S&P 500 is down 5% year-to-date, falling from record-highs just last month. The logical question for investors would be: is it the middle, the beginning, or...

The Caribbean Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has a lot to be proud of. The two islands boast considerable infrastructure development, deep heritage, breathtaking natural scenery, and now according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest report, a growing wave of financial prosperity. After a week-long review of St...

Old Mutual Ltd. has announced its search for a new chief executive officer following Iain Williamson’s decision to step down at the end of August, marking the end of his five-year tenure. Williamson, 54, who has been with Africa’s largest insurer by assets since 1993, will take early retirement, according...

Dr. Kongkapan Intarajang, CEO of PTT Public Company Limited, has secured the 66th position among the world's top 100 CEOs and ranked fourth among leaders in the oil and gas sector, according to Brand Finance's Global 500 ranking for 2025. His placement, marked by a score of 76.4 on the...

The 4 Ways Successful Leaders Add Value to Their Communities  Are you a leader, or simply someone who leads?  By the time his reign as emperor concluded in 192 AD, Commodus had nearly bankrupted the city of Rome and set the Ancient Roman Empire on the destructive path of its...

Denmark has once again been ranked as the least corrupt country in the world, maintaining its top position from the previous year with a score of 90 out of 100. Finland follows closely behind with a score of 88, while Singapore, New Zealand, Luxembourg, and Norway share third place with...