The world of leadership is shifting faster than ever. From the way we recover after setbacks to how AI reshapes learning and development, today’s leaders are called to step into new models of influence, resilience, and purpose. This week, we explore fresh perspectives on leadership – from shoelaces to boardrooms, from rising women leaders to future-smart education.
🪢 Leadership Lessons from a Shoelace – Keith Coats on Invitational Leadership.
Ever tripped over a shoelace? Keith Coats uses a great, real-life story to unpack a profound truth about leadership. The best leaders don’t focus on blame when mistakes happen – they create environments where recovery, learning, and resilience become possible. It’s a powerful reminder that leadership is less about control and more about invitation. Read the story about the shoelace and the Qing vases here.
🚀 2025 Leadership Trends: What Top Organisations Are Doing Differently.
Harvard Business surveyed over 1,100 L&D leaders worldwide to uncover how organisations are evolving their leadership strategies. Key findings include:
- 55% of organizations prioritise generative AI and machine learning.
- 43% leverage both internal and external leadership development training programs.
- 62% rely on employee surveys to measure leadership effectiveness.
For a deeper dive into these insights and strategies for developing leaders in the AI era, read the full report here.
💪 Why the Future Needs More Women in Leadership.
Dean van Leeuwen recently shared a powerful message: “Women, at all levels of society and across the globe, must take up leadership roles in politics and in business. Because women are the future.”
This call to action underscores the urgent need for diverse leadership in shaping our future. Dean’s insights are a vital message for the world at the moment. We agree: the future needs more women in leadership.
🌟 Team Spotlight ✨ Jude Foulston – Leading the Way in Future Smart Education
This week, we’re excited to highlight Jude Foulston, our Digital and Marketing Director at TomorrowToday. Jude brings creativity, courage, and also a deep passion for reimagining education. Jude’s work inspires us to think differently, and reminds us that change doesn’t require giant leaps – but rather it’s the small, brave steps that can make the difference … Read more here…
💡 Thrive in Disruption: Join Dean Van Leeuwen’s APEX Leadership Webinar.
Leadership has entered a new era: from VUCA to BANI. Old models no longer work, systems break, logic falters, and teams face growing anxiety. The future of leadership demands adaptability, resilience, and a human-centered approach. Embracing BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) thinking is essential for navigating the complexities ahead.
Join Dean Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder of TomorrowToday Global, TEDx speaker, author, and global leadership expert, as he introduces the APEX Model – the mindset and tools you need to lead in a complex, uncertain world.
📅 September 30, 2025 @ 12 PM EST 👉 Register here.
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