EQ – no longer a nice to have
We’ve explored in these pages many times the process of innovation as well as the task of leading of innovation from a variety of perspectives. It is all too easy to allow such considerations to focus on technicalities or methodologies. Important though these are, it is important that we do not lose sight of the […]
Innovation mindset and adaptive leadership
I was privileged to spend a week at a University in Morocco recently working with colleagues from academia, Government and the private sector to explore topics in entrepreneurial leadership. This is a topic of great importance generally but perhaps with particular consequence for the African Continent as its constituent countries seek to develop socioeconomically, from […]
Failure as fuel
In the vibrant, complex, and rapidly evolving landscape of African entrepreneurship, failure is not an anomaly — it is a frequent and often misunderstood companion on the journey to innovation. Of course, this is not a unique African problem, though it has a particular prevalence and manifestation. Yet, within these setbacks lies a powerful, underutilised […]
The graceful leader
As I write, the world is reacting to the death of Pope Francis at Easter. Whether a Catholic or not, and whatever one’s religious disposition or lack thereof, the substantial media attention and displays of sadness his death evoked are testament to the loss of an impactful leader. The world, somehow, seemed poorer for his […]
Cultivating a culture of innovation
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
I’ve reached my capacity?
Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.
Never waste a good crisis
The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.
Hope in confusion
As will have become clear to regular readers of this blog, I am strongly attracted by powerful writing – the more varied and surprising the better. The discovery of new ideas and new voices is deeply attractive. We have a family joke that my Christmas is made by the receipt of a book with a […]
Belly-chest knowing
I write this on the Feast of Stephen, of Good King Wenceslas fame – more often referred to as Boxing Day – that day for exercise and sleep to work off the typical excesses of Christmas Day. Also, for me, a day when I begin a process of thankful reflection on the year past (yes, […]
Don’t lie to yourself
Fyodor Dostoevsky, a towering figure in Russian literature, is renowned for his profound exploration of the human psyche and the moral dilemmas that define the human condition. His works delve into themes of existentialism, faith, suffering, and redemption, making him one of the most influential writers of the 19th Century. Dostoevsky’s writings are characterised by […]
