Every week, we gather insights to help you navigate leadership, business, and life with more clarity and confidence, and this week’s edition is a rich mix. Whether you’re evolving a team into something bionic or needing a reminder to ‘find your ocean’, there’s something here to shift your perspective and inspire your next move.
🧹 The cleaning lady who saved a company: Leadership lessons from the most unexpected source.
Where will your next best insight come from? Our latest piece shares a striking story from leadership and organisational politics expert Niven Postma that reminds us how vital it is to listen, especially to voices we might overlook. A quiet comment from a cleaning lady revealed the true state of a business, shifting the course of its future. It’s a powerful example of how human awareness often outperforms data alone.
👉 Read the full story here and see how this insight connects to our Building a Bionic Business framework.
🤖 From Digital to Bionic: The Shift Smart Leaders Are Making.
A lot of businesses are still chasing the question, “How do we become more digital?” But the real shift we’re seeing is towards something deeper: becoming bionic. It’s not just about tech, it’s about combining human adaptability with smart machines to build stronger, more responsive teams. In this keynote, we unpack what that really means for leadership, culture, and how we work. Explore more here.
🌊 Grounded by The Ocean – Article by Keith Coats.
We touch our phones over 2,600 times daily, but when was the last time something truly touched you? In his latest article, Keith Coats reflects on the ocean, distraction, and presence, offering a quiet nudge to unplug and reconnect with what really matters.
Read Keith’s full reflection, it might just shift your perspective.
💡 HR’s Future-Forward Thinking.
Leadership coach Wafa Shehadeh shared her experience from our recent Emeritus session on “The Future of HR” with Graeme Codrington: “A powerful reminder of how rapidly our field is shifting – and how essential it is for us to adapt, lead, and stay curious.” The session sparked energising conversations among HR leaders across Qatar and left participants inspired to shape what’s next. See the full reflection on LinkedIn.
🌍 Beyond Power: A Photographer’s Lesson in Leadership.
The photographer Platon has snapped the most powerful people on the planet – but he found true leadership in a Democratic Republic of the Congo hospital.
You can watch the powerful video and read Dean’s reflection on what type of leadership behaviours to rely on in a BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear, Incomprehensible) world here.
What’s the biggest shift your business or team needs to make right now?
Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, scaling for growth, or simply looking to lead more effectively in a fast-changing world, we’d love to hear what’s on your radar.
Get in touch if you’re interested in how we’ve helped organisations build bionic businesses that blend technology, people, and strategy for lasting success.