Success and Leadership

On the policy paper, China does not discriminate against the development of the private sector. There are talks about the “two unwaverings”, a phrase that means unwavering support for both private companies, as well as state-owned ones.  However, things are not quite the same in the actual market. According to...

The world we find ourselves in calls for a new set of leadership skills. These skills will determine which teams thrive and which languish. This skillset is resilience. In my work with hundreds of Fortune 500 companies I have seen leaders, teams, and organizations struggling to manage the competing demands...

There is no reason why industries that benefited from the pandemic cannot still grow today. By being empathetic to your customer base and not overreaching for your goals, you can maintain a strong customer base while keeping your investors happy. Continued, sustainable growth is still possible with the right approach....

The human brain is still something unknown and mysterious, and this is one of the reasons why we continue to analyse it. However, one of its features is glaring: the mind has clear limits, for example in the amount of information it can store and memorise. This is the reason...

What organizations in the world spend the most money and which ones waste the most? In our experience the answer is the Public Sector. Typically, half the funding in these organizations is spent on human resources and the other half on information technology/large capital and other projects. This is where...

Being a mother and parent is one of the most important jobs in the world. Motherhood also transforms many women into better leaders, otherwise known as ‘power moms’. Yet, the pandemic attached a penalty to such skills, with over two million women across the globe, forced to leave the workforce...

The importance of trust in managers and leaders is widely acknowledged. This is partly because meaningful workplace connections are important. In fact, academic research over many years has established a strong connection between trust and leadership success, which translates into benefits for the business. One highly regarded analysis looked back...

I’ve enjoyed many celebrations over the years. Christmas Day, Valentine’s Day, Independence Day, my birthday… all of them are fine. But what I’m looking forward to most is Election Day. I love elections. Not only do they embody our democratic process in action, and fulfill the visions of our Founding...

We all have values that underpin how we feel, think and act, and they can be challenged in the workplace. So what should you do when you find yourself in a role or working for an organisation that doesn’t align with your values? Here are five tips for aligning your...

For small businesses, systemizing your operations can help you scale your business without the extra hassle while also preparing your business for the unexpected. Many small businesses have the potential to grow with experts predicting them to add about $2.3 trillion to the global GDP growth. Small businesses are a...