This week’s 5 for Friday brings together a few thought-provoking pieces from our team reflections on leadership, learning, and the world that’s taking shape around us. From small habits that strengthen how we show up, to big questions about medicine, education, and change – it’s a mix of insight and inspiration for the week ahead.

 

1️⃣ 4 Habits That Sharpen Leadership by Keith Coats.

Leaders are often drowning in ‘shoulds’ – endless to-do lists that promise better results but rarely stick. Keith Coats flips that thinking. He says effective leadership isn’t about doing more, it’s about becoming more through simple, repeatable habits. Read. Think. Write. Learn.

Four practices that take less than 25 minutes a day but completely shift how you show up. Over 20 days, they move from activity to instinct. Leadership sharpens. Clarity returns. It’s how you stay ready for whatever tomorrow brings.

 

2️⃣ End 2025 Strong. Step Into 2026 Antifragile with Graeme Codrington.

Leaders have carried a heavy load these past few years – constant change, new demands, and the pressure to stay “resilient.” But as Graeme Codrington says, resilience is about surviving disruption. Antifragility is about growing stronger because of it.

Join his upcoming virtual keynote (on the 7th of November), End 2025 Strong. Step into 2026 Antifragile, which dives into what that shift really looks like for leaders and teams. It’s not about bouncing back anymore, it’s about evolving forward.

 

3️⃣ The Power of a Crystal-Clear Endgame by Dean van Leeuwen.

Dean van Leeuwen highlights a powerful lesson from Bessie Coleman: the importance of a crystal-clear endgame. Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license, faced immense challenges, yet her unwavering vision propelled her to soar above them. Her legacy isn’t just about breaking barriers in aviation; it’s about the clarity of purpose that drives extraordinary achievement.

In leadership, as in life, knowing your endgame isn’t just beneficial – it’s essential. Coleman’s story reminds us that a clear vision can transform obstacles into stepping stones. Read the full article here in Dean’s recent Ignite Tuesdays.

 

4️⃣ Something Big for Schools – Coming in 2026.

Education systems everywhere are under pressure and teachers are feeling it first. That’s why Jude Foulston’s new program for schools and educators is so exciting. It’s designed to help teachers and school leaders rethink how they teach, lead, and thrive in a fast-changing world. At TomorrowToday, we’re proud to support this work, because future-fit schools mean future-ready kids. If you’re an educator (or know one), join the waitlist here and be part of reimagining what learning looks like in 2026.

 

5️⃣ When Antibiotics Fail: A Future We Must Face.

What happens when our medicines stop working? It’s not sci-fi – antimicrobial resistance is rising fast, and simple infections could become deadly again.

In his latest ThrowForward Thursday episode, Graeme Codrington dives into this looming crisis and why quick fixes won’t cut it. The real solution? Systemic thinking, smarter use of antibiotics, and reimagining healthcare.

 

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts – contact us and share your reflections. Here’s to staying curious, intentional, and ready for whatever comes next.