Future-fit teams aren’t built in a crisis. Graeme Codrington shares five leadership strategies – from confronting Grey Elephants to protecting wellbeing, that prepare your people to thrive through the disruption already shaping 2026.
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$80 billion down the drain – and we called it.
$80 billion – gone. Meta’s Metaverse shutdown is a reminder that hype isn’t strategy. We called it in 2022. This ThrowForward Thursday revisits that insight and why the same pattern is now unfolding with AI.
5 for Friday – 17 April 2026
Five reads, one clear thread. From Grey Elephants inside your business to kids in Zambia solving real climate problems, this week’s picks show how leaders and learners staying ahead are asking better questions and building real capability.
ThrowForward Thursday: The Metaverse is Dead
Meta killed the Metaverse after spending $80 billion and Graeme saw it coming in 2022. This week’s ThrowForward Thursday is a masterclass in spotting hype before it hurts you. Are you listening to the right voices about AI and tech?
These Forces Are Already Inside Your Business. The Opportunity Is Extraordinary.
What if the greatest threats to your business were also your greatest opportunities? TomorrowToday’s interactive Turning Insight into Action experience reveals the seven converging forces already reshaping your strategy, people, and competitive position.
5 for Friday – 10 April 2026
Gen Z friction, burnout, invitational leadership, and a 2020 Covid call that landed before the world knew what was coming. This week’s 5 for Friday covers what’s actually driving the pressure in your teams and what leaders can do about it.
Gen Z aren’t lazy. They’re wired differently. Here’s why that matters.
Gen Z isn’t lazy — they’re wired differently. Graeme Codrington talks with Gen Z Coach Zavier Coyne about why generational friction is really a collision of operating systems, and what smart leaders can do with that insight.
5 for Friday – 3 April 2026
What do Nvidia, Gen Z, and your sleep have in common? They all say something about how well you lead. Five pieces this Friday that connect the dots.
ThrowForward Thursday: What if… we banned phones in restaurants (like we banned smoking)
What does Trump’s Greenland obsession reveal about the future of global trade? Graeme Codrington connects climate change, Arctic shipping lanes, and shifting geopolitics in this week’s ThrowForward Thursday.
That time Keith Richards recorded a #1 Hit in his sleep… And what that means for the future of human performance.
A rock legend, a dream, and a breakthrough in neuroscience. Discover how sleep may become the next frontier for problem-solving and what it could mean for the future of human performance.
5 for Friday – 27 March 2026
Leadership, pressure, and perspective shape this week’s 5 for Friday. From a 4-year-old who teaches a lesson on influence, to how drones are used in real life, to what leaders can learn from pressure and preparation. Plus, a look at the quiet leadership gap many overlook.
She Nodded. She Didn’t Move. The Leadership Lesson a 4-Year-Old Taught Me
Tamryn Batcheller Adams watched a 4-year-old girl stand perfectly still while her dad called out instructions across a restaurant in Malawi. Her response stopped everyone. And it holds one of the most honest lessons in leadership you will hear.
5 for Friday – 20 March 2026
This week’s 5 for Friday covers a teacher changing lives in the Eastern Cape, the business case for climate action, sleep as a performance tool, modern slavery in supply chains, and what actually drives returns on AI.
Zanele’s Story: Why Investing in Lifelong Learners is Investing in the Future
Meet Zanele – a teacher in the Eastern Cape whose passion for learning is quietly changing lives. From sharing bread rolls with hungry students to building her own crèche, her story is a powerful reminder that investing in lifelong learners is investing in the future.
5 for Friday – 13 March 2026
From modern slavery in supply chains to why everyone wants Greenland, this week’s 5 For Friday covers the signals shaping our world right now – plus a book recommendation, a leadership insight, and a sharp question about AI and thought leadership.
ThrowForward Thursday: Why everyone wants a piece of Greenland
What does Trump’s Greenland obsession reveal about the future of global trade? Graeme Codrington connects climate change, Arctic shipping lanes, and shifting geopolitics in this week’s ThrowForward Thursday.
Modern slavery in global supply chains: a leadership conversation.
Modern slavery is often treated as a compliance checkbox, but it’s much more than that. In our latest episode, we explore why understanding your supply chains can uncover opportunities for stronger relationships, greater resilience, and long-term value.
5 for Friday – 6 March 2026
Some signals show where the world is shifting. Others simply make us pause and think differently. From AI overload to geopolitics and leadership blind spots, here are five ideas and conversations that stood out this week.
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