Have you ever made a snap decision and later regretted it? Most of us have. Sometimes the cost is small, but for leaders, a rushed or poorly thought-out course of action can have serious consequences. Executives and boards today face relentless pressure: Cyber...
Build Ecosystems of Trust … or Lose Your Customers
In banking and financial services, customers are worried about their security because technology is amplifying vulnerability. Financial or data theft from AI-generated calls, rogue invoices and imitation websites are just some of the many examples afflicting retail...
New Research Reveals the Changing Purpose of Generative AI Usage
Have you ever wondered if everyone uses Generative AI for the same reasons you do? A new study from filtered.com of the top 100 GenAI uses sees some surprises at the top, some favourites well down the list and a selection of uses that beg the question: What planet are...
Embarking on change? Read this first!
Executives and leaders are under increasing pressure due to the number and nature of the disruptions to their business. Accenture research finds the rate of change is not only high, it’s accelerating. This frenetic pace of change is taking its toll. People are feeling...
Leading Transformation: How Clarity of Purpose Drives Organisational Change
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, executives and leaders are tasked with steering their organisations through significant and ongoing transformations. Whether sparked by external events, market shifts or technological advancements, the...
Three Foundational Characteristics of Purpose-Driven Organisations
By Phil Preston & Carolyn Butler-Madden What is Success? In today's dynamic business landscape, the drive for business success goes beyond mere profitability. It encompasses a deeper ethos—a higher purpose that not only guides organisations but also galvanises...
Finding Your Purpose as a Leader
When change is omnipresent, your leadership effectiveness is amplified, which is why it helps to have an acute understanding of your purpose as a leader. How do we define this type of ‘purpose’ and why is it so important? How can you uncover it and create a plan of...
Revealing Purpose: Do You Have the Five Attributes of a Purpose-Driven Leader?
By Phil Preston & Carolyn Butler-Madden Are You Purpose-Driven? Do you regard yourself as a purpose-driven leader? If so, what qualities differentiate you from leaders without such purposeful drive? Being purpose-driven not only feels good, it's a powerful...
How to Fix Poor Collaboration
Collaborative behaviour is intuitive for some and a challenge for others because it requires a positive attitude and many different skillsets. If you've ever had great team experience you'll know how exhilarating it feels when everyone works well together and you all...
Developing Resilience and Growth for Leaders and Teams in 2024
Developing strong foundations for resilience and growth skills will help your leaders and teams deliver results in 2024, and this article outlines an effective way of doing just that. Have you found that some of your people need more resilience skills...
Busting 5 Myths About Finding Purpose in Your Work and Life
Are you interested in finding purpose in your work and life? The disruptions of late may have prompted you to reflect on why you do what you do, and it's unsettling if you're drifting off course. A business leader I interviewed recently noted: “If you’re not aligning...
Should Recruiters Be Worried if Their People Lack a Bigger Purpose?
Purpose has evolved beyond the forms of social good that we are familiar with such as giving, volunteering and responsible business practices, to something that is much more strategic and core to success. As Simon Mulcahy of Salesforce notes: Societal issues are...












