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AI Is Getting Smarter. Are We Becoming Better Leaders?
As AI transforms the workplace, are we investing enough in the people who lead alongside it? Inspired by discussions at the Africa HR Summit 2026, this blog explores why emotional intelligence, ethical judgement and organisational culture are becoming more important than ever – and why technological progress alone doesn't guarantee better leadership.
Making Organisations Future Fit – Managing the Change Curve
Why do some organisational changes take hold while others leave people uncertain or resistant?
In 2021, COVID-19 made that question urgent. Drawing on Greg Young’s Leadership Comes Alive conversation, this article explores the human side of transformation and three practical ways leaders can make change clearer, hear concerns and help their teams move forward.
The Power of Storytelling in Leadership: Why Logos, Pathos and Ethos Still Matter
How can leaders use storytelling to build trust, engage teams and inspire positive change? Drawing on the ancient Greek principles of Logos, Pathos and Ethos, this article explores why authentic storytelling remains a powerful leadership tool in today’s complex, AI-enabled world.
Mindfulness and Resilience in Leadership: Moving from Reacting to Responding
Mindfulness has become a familiar part of modern life, but what does it really mean? This article explores how mindfulness and resilience can help leaders navigate uncertainty, manage stress and respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically, while creating healthier, more supportive organisational cultures.
The Power of Co-Leadership: Why Two Leaders Can Be Better Than One
Can two leaders achieve more together than either could alone? Drawing on the partnership of Laurel and Hardy and insights from Fabio Segura, this article explores the power of co-leadership, highlighting how complementary strengths, trust and shared responsibility can help organisations navigate complexity and lead more effectively.
Authentic Leadership: Being Yourself While Adapting to Others
What does it really mean to be an authentic leader? Exploring the concept of the 'authentic chameleon', Danielle Grant explains how leaders can remain true to their values while adapting to different people and situations, building trust, strengthening relationships and leading beyond the ego.
Neurodiversity in Leadership: Why Different Minds Matter
What if the people who think differently are exactly the people organisations need most? This article explores the value of neurodiversity in leadership, challenging traditional assumptions and highlighting how embracing different perspectives can encourage innovation, strengthen teams and create more inclusive workplaces.
What Nature Can Teach Us About Leading Complex Organisation
What can elephant herds, schools of fish, starlings and penguin colonies teach us about leadership?
Following our previous article exploring the butterfly effect and its implications for leading complex adaptive systems, we turn to the natural world for further inspiration. From the clear hierarchy of an elephant herd to the remarkable collective behaviour of fish, starlings and penguins, these examples offer valuable insights into how leaders can encourage adaptability, collaboration and resilience in complex organisations.
The idea that something as small as a butterfly could change the course of events might sound far-fetched, but it offers a fascinating lesson for leaders.
The concept has roots in science fiction, notably Ray Bradbury’s 1952 short story A Sound of Thunder. Published during the heyday of pulp fiction, when humanity had yet to set foot on the Moon, the Cold War was intensifying and television was only beginning to dominate people’s living rooms, the story explored how even the smallest action could have extraordinary and unforeseen consequences.
Politics Beyond Self: For a Better Society and World
Written by Duncan Enright, Oct 2020
In October 2020 I have been thinking about the forthcoming US Presidential Elections and other political events, as well as the challenges we face. These offer us all around the world an opportunity to discuss the desirable attributes of political leaders who build high performing countries. You can hear more in the Leadership Comes Alive podcast.
Read the full article here.
Politics Beyond the Individual
Written by Duncan Enright, Oct 2020
No successful government can carry on without a sense of direction. The complex machinery of government requires political leaders not only to have a vision, but to be skilled in leading with a visionary style. That means not only having an inspiring vision, but leading people towards a shared vision that everyone (or at least a working majority) has bought into and owns. A visionary style can be highly positive, and can offer clear direction. It requires self-confidence (and self-awareness), transparency and strong relationship management.
Politics Beyond the Faction: Choosing the next President in the United States
Written by Duncan Enright, Oct 2020
Ensuring the quality of those we choose to run our government was a prime consideration for the Founding Fathers of the United States. In The Federalist Papers (No. 10) James Madison wrote that government should be delegated to a body of chosen citizens “whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country and whose patriotism and love of justice will be least likely to sacrifice it to temporary or partial considerations”.