A Guide for Senior Leaders Leadership leaves a trace. Long after a leader walks out of a meeting or closes their laptop, the imprint of their behaviour, tone, and presence lingers. This is what many people call the leadership shadow — the emotional and cultural footprint that shapes how others think, feel, and act. Sometimes this shadow…
In the age of social media and self-branding, we’re often told to “be the main character” in our own story — to take control, stand out, and make things happen. It sounds empowering. But as the philosopher C Thi Nguyen argues in his Aeon essay https://aeon.co/essays/why-main-character-syndrome-is-philosophically-dangerous Why Main Character Syndrome Is Philosophically Dangerous, this mindset can subtly distort how…
(Inspired by Gallup’s insights — read the full article here) In today’s rapidly shifting work environment, development isn’t optional — it’s the oxygen for engagement, retention, and performance. Gallup’s research shows a wake-up call: just 31% of employees strongly agree there is someone at work who encourages their development — a drop from 36% before the pandemic. When people feel…