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.
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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.
When the Messenger Is Silenced: A lesson from 1707 for leaders in 2026
In 1707, a silenced warning led to one of Britain’s worst naval disasters. Today, the pattern still plays out in boardrooms. In a BANI world, the real risk isn’t lack of data – it’s psychological safety. What truths are being ignored in your organisation?
5 for Friday – 27 February 2026
This week looks at signals shaping what comes next – from inherited narratives and work trends to neuroinclusion and Gen Z leadership. Each piece touches on changes that may still feel subtle, but are already reshaping how leaders think, decide, and act.
ThrowForward Thursday: What it means to be human in an age of Robots
What happens when robots start doing things we once thought were uniquely human? This week’s ThrowForward Thursday explores humanoid robots, endurance sport, and the uncomfortable, fascinating questions that emerge when technology begins to test our ideas about human limits.
How far can we push the human body?
As the Enhanced Games arrive in Las Vegas, they force a bigger question into the open: what happens when human enhancement becomes normal? From elite sport to the modern workplace, this moment invites us to rethink performance, ethics, and where we choose to draw the line.
5 for Friday – 20 February 2026
From leadership blind spots to AI hype, human enhancement, and inherited narratives – this week’s five reflections invite deeper thinking about where we look for answers, what we amplify, and how leaders stay grounded when certainty fades.
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