In a rapidly evolving business landscape, agility and innovation are no longer optional; they are essential for survival and growth. Organizations that fail to adapt and innovate risk stagnation and eventual irrelevance. The stories of once-dominant companies like Blockbuster, Kodak, and Nokia serve as stark reminders of this reality. These...

In today’s high-stakes business environment, a leader who masters the art of coaching can guide individuals and organizations through their most challenging situations. During my own career as a managing director, CEO, and now a coach, I have seen how valuable this can be. I also know that, although it...

Emerging Technologies in Buildings and Economic Development: A VUCA Perspective  The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid advancements in technology and the pressures of globalisation. As we navigate the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions, the way we design, construct, and interact with buildings is evolving at...

Why Trauma Weighs Down Leadership — And How to Lighten the Load  The ruck march is a standard part of military training around the world. It involves marching or lightly jogging long distances with a heavily-weighted pack and rifle strapped to your back. It is a test of both mental...

Jamie Dimon is spot-on about workers exploiting remote work. He is one of many business leaders who believe that providing such flexibility for employees has hurt productivity, engagement, and collaboration. However, this is only part of the dynamic. As a result, some companies are demanding that employees return to the...

Pete Johnson, CEO of a burgeoning tech startup, prided himself on his strategic foresight and the rapid pace at which his company had scaled. Despite his success, Pete’s leadership style was marked by a critical flaw: he seldom engaged deeply with his employees’ feedback or concerns. After launching a new...

Why Business Leaders Still Struggle—And How Lurie’s Approach Solves It  Leadership in 2025 looks vastly different from a decade ago. AI is reshaping workflows, remote and hybrid teams are the norm, and business agility is more critical than ever. Despite this evolution, many leaders struggle with the same fundamental challenge:...

Two Nobel Laureates spoke at TEDx Piazza Campo de Fiori, organized in Rome by Simona Sinesi, lecturer and author, last Feb. 22. The theme of the meeting was "Macro Mistakes," or the big mistakes in our lives, individual and communal.   Michael (Mike) Spence, U.S. economist and university professor, was awarded...

How Free Supplier Card Tools Are Eliminating B2B Payment Waste  There’s a reason the Wright Brothers were the among the first humans to achieve heavier-than-air flight. It’s because they were some of the first of their time to start thinking about the problem in the right way. Many of the...