Sep 24, 2025
Balancing strength and flexibility in leadership in 2025
Leaders are often told to “never surrender” and “winners don’t quit.” At the same time, they are also expected to be flexible, adaptable, and open to change. These opposing demands resemble the yin-yang symbol—two seemingly contradictory forces that...
Sep 17, 2025
Why leadership requires sensing and feeling, not just knowing, in 2025
Managers often prioritise what they “know,” while leaders rely more on what they “sense” and “feel.” This distinction, popularised by executive coach Marcel Danne, is more than semantics—it highlights a profound difference in mindset....
Sep 10, 2025
Why vision, mission, and values still matter in 2025—if leaders make them real
Not long ago, talking about “vision” often invited sneers. Leaders who spoke about visions were mocked as spouting psychobabble. Part of the cynicism came from the poor quality of early vision statements—trite platitudes that...
Sep 3, 2025
Why leaders must nurture ideas if they want innovation to thrive in Japan
People are more creative than they give themselves credit for, yet many work environments suppress rather than encourage innovation. Brainstorming sessions often produce nothing but wasted calendar space, or worse, good ideas that die on arrival...