Strategic Insights

Difficult conversations are not something that any human being really enjoys. I would be concerned if I met someone who loved having a difficult conversation — that would be a little weird! A difficult conversation is any interaction with another person that is likely to cause unexpected and/or unenjoyable emotions...

Surprisingly, many women entrepreneurs or small business owners had no plans to start a business when something happened that got them started. In fact, many of them fell into their business when they were doing something they loved to do, and were good at. The one thing they all had...

China’s economy outperformed expectations in the first half of 2025, with GDP reaching RMB 66 trillion, marking a 5.3% year-on-year increase at comparable prices. This pace not only surpassed the government’s annual target of around 5%, as outlined in the Government Work Report, but also aligned with ANBOUND’s earlier projections,...

When stepping back becomes the most powerful step forward  Picture the scene: the CEO sits in her seventh meeting of the day, half-listening to a debate about office supply procurement while simultaneously fielding texts about a client crisis and mentally rehearsing her presentation for tomorrow's board meeting. She's busy, she's...

The five key concepts of emotional intelligence (EI) are not stand-alone. They are an ever-moving fluent process, from step 1 through to step 5. This process is evident in every part of our lives. Everyone in your workplace is also going through it at their own speed — each at...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing has reached an inflection point. While many of us were understandably marveling at ChatGPT’s abilities, early adopters were busy doing what they do best: experimenting to determine how to get the most out of AI. As with other technology trends, those early adopters are now...

When Stephen R. Covey released his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, he may not have imagined that 35 years on CEOs would still be wrestling with managing a successful talent strategy. And while Covey’s views may have been amplified by many other recommendations around personal development in...

There was certainly no shortage of stock market volatility in the first half of 2025. Investors entered the year coming off back-to-back years with over 20% gains in the S&P 500. There was a mix of optimism and anxiety-- positive momentum and bullish signals from a deregulating, tax cutting Trump...

Coaches know the power of a good message. Whether you’re helping people become more confident, healthier, wealthier, or just better at being themselves, video is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. But let’s be real—sitting down to film, edit, and publish personalized videos day after day is...

Reputation capital is built through consistency. It shows how leaders communicate, how they respond in uncertain moments, and whether their actions match their stated values. Stakeholders, whether they’re employees, investors, or partners, are paying closer attention to this alignment. The way a leader shows up now has a measurable impact....