archiveChief Ecosystem Officer Insider

It’s understandable if business leaders feel ready for some respite from the turmoil and challenges of leading organisations during the past few years; first Brexit caused untold headaches, then COVID-19 struck, now we are facing the disruption of global supply chains and the threat of a new war across Europe....

There’s incredible opportunity in solving ingrained problems, especially the ones that slide under the radar. Whether this means offering custom clothing for tall people, or providing solar cookers for communities without electricity, there’s opportunity for business success within fixing problems.    Here are some of my takeaways from my own...

The pandemic pushed many people away from fulfilling their dreams, either because they lost their job, or the market conditions were terrible for starting a new venture. People turned to crowdfunding outlets for financial support to help them through these tough times. As the pandemic fades, some people are also...

Business-to-business (B2B) buying cycles have grown increasingly complex over the years, with 77% of buyers agreeing their last purchase was over complicated. Typically, the B2B buying cycle can last from a couple of weeks to months, with an average of 6 to 10 people involved, according to Gartner. Most of...

Why do we work so hard doing what we do every day? We’re driven towards success, as we’re creating a better, smarter, more skilled version of ourselves. The most visionary business leaders agree that self-care practices are a must. But who has time for yoga retreats when you’re working 60+...

We're well into 2022 now, which means there's been plenty of time for emerging trends to develop. Businesses are recovering from a turbulent 20/21, and now we move into a new era of business. One that's better connected to the world through emerging technology trends improves employee productivity, and starts...

As North America and Europe implement tighter financial restrictions and block Russian banks from using the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (“SWIFT”) transactions system, tensions are growing to an all-time high. When Western countries imposed sanctions on Iran in 2012, U.S. banks were attacked by Iranian hackers and flooded...

I am often complimented (or accused) of linking situations, circumstances, or services that don’t have any direct relationship with one another and suggesting that there is something to be learned from the comparison. So, is equating backup cameras (now mandatory in all American-made cars) to CEO peer advisory groups far-fetched?...

Artificial intelligence, more commonly known by its acronym AI, is now a technology that’s firmly rooted in businesses around the world. From more obvious examples like self-driving cars to data-driven sales platforms, AI is now everywhere. Businesses that are moving towards AI quote reasons encompassing anything from driving data innovation...

Out-of-touch leadership is a meme. Out-of-touch employees are a meme among leaders and managers. The "us vs. them" divide couldn't be any more real. It's our job as leaders to build the bridge.  So you're an emergent executive.  Embrace that you probably won't be seen by your team for who...