When leadership forgets to lead, foresight becomes a lifeline An international technology summit was called by a Global CEO. There was no agenda and no direction given. Questions were raised beforehand, but there was no reply. The senior leaders from around the...
Leadership That Sees Beyond Itself A CEO once stood at the front of the room and said: “There’s only one important person in this company, and that is me.” No irony. No humour. Just a statement of belief. This story was shared with me recently, and it stayed...
When Leadership Happens in the Shadows A client once shared a story that has stayed with me. It almost seemed unbelievable until I saw further examples of this in my role as a business advisor. The client worked under a CEO who rarely said yes, and more often...
Experience-Driven Advice Is Your Strategic Advantage As Founder of AllumTek Business Advisors Ltd, with 30+ years in leadership, I’ve seen first-hand the advantage that real experience brings to clients. A diverse background that spans operations, technology,...
Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Easy Leadership often means looking ahead – eyes on growth, hands on the wheel, heart in the business.You’re focused on revenue, resilience, and the next big move.But in the rush to lead, it’s easy to leave your team...
Leadership with AI: Staying in the Driver’s Seat AI is changing the world. In leadership, the story must shift from replacement to augmentation and transformation. As a NED for Obelisk AI, Louis Kent (CEO) and I often speak about the responsibility we have in...
