Research-driven thought leadership has been a corporate staple for years – so much so that, according to an expert I recently interviewed, the tried-and-true is now trying the patience of your prospective customers. According to Gareth Lofthouse, CEO of Resonant, the London-based thought leadership consultancy, an over-reliance on formulaic surveys has led to the deadliest...

A decade after the Paris Agreement, sustainability took center stage in 2025, marked by ambitious climate pledges, a surge in clean technology investment, and evolving regulations. While challenges remain, the trajectory is clear: the global economy is bending toward a greener future. At the landmark COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil...

Personal branding is not self-promotion. It is a promise.  When leaders articulate and consistently keep their brand promise, they build trust. And trust, not charisma or visibility, is what sustains leadership over time. This distinction sits at the heart of our forthcoming Routledge book,  Leadership by Design: Winning Hearts, Building Your...

Why three very different cities are emerging as the operating systems of the Global South. At first glance, São Paulo, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cairo appear to have little in common. They sit on different continents, speak different languages, and are shaped by distinct political and cultural histories. Yet...

In today’s mergers and acquisitions market, buyers are well capitalized and aggressively pursuing high quality assets. Competition is strong, deal flow is selective, and valuation expectations remain elevated for businesses that can demonstrate durability and scale. Yet one factor continues to quietly weaken valuations and slow transactions, even when financial performance is strong. That...

Most professional services CEOs have built something extraordinary—and exhausting. Their firms generate millions in revenue, employ talented teams, and by all external measures, succeed. Yet these same CEOs work 50-plus hours weekly in businesses that can't function without them. They've created not assets, but elaborate jobs they can't step away from. They're part of the 99%. Only...

Baran Ozkan is the CEO and co-founder of Flagright, a platform focused on modernizing financial crime prevention and transaction monitoring for banks and fintechs. He works at the intersection of product, risk, and AI governance, building systems that help teams move faster without losing auditability and control. Baran, what problem were you...

Jon DiPietra has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of markets, real estate, and decision-making. His career spans trading floors, institutional valuation, and leadership at scale. Today, he serves as Executive Vice President and co-founder of H&T Appraisal, where he helps lead a growing national valuation platform....

How a Miami dental assistant is redefining patient care with compassion, skill, and steady leadership. What Does a Dental Assistant Really Do? Most people only think about their dentist when they walk into a clinic, but behind every smooth appointment is someone like Terra Ziolkowski—steady, prepared, and focused on making...