Thoughts on Iyas A

How SME leaders kill off their strongest advantage

It never ceases to amaze me when SMEs voluntarily kill off their own advantages. One of the beauties of being relatively small is that we can be nimble. We can…

Shall we rebuild the same unequal, vulnerable and high-carbon economy we had before?

“It would be a tragedy if after spending $10-20tn of public money we simply rebuild the same unequal, vulnerable and high-carbon economy we had before.” Dr Andrew Steer, president and…
Leading in crisis (5) – Communication

Leading in crisis (5) – Communication

I was asked on Monday if I know a leader who over-communicates. Honestly? I’ve neither known nor often been one who’s communicated enough. It’s a top 3 concern in every…
Leading in Crisis (4) – Be open

Leading in Crisis (4) – Be open

Out of 7 roles of authority, business leaders currently rank last in public opinion of response to the Covid Crisis. Behind journalists. Behind government leaders. Why is that? My guess…
Leading in crisis (3) – Confidence

Leading in crisis (3) – Confidence

If you lead a business, the last thing your team needs right now is brazen acts of vulnerability. (Let the trolling commence!). In times of crisis, we need leaders who…

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