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  • The Board Member's Guide to Overseeing AI

    A practical guide for corporate directors to harness Artificial Intelligence for their companies.

    The Board Member's Guide to Overseeing AI
  • The Power of Procurement: Tackling the Climate Challenge

    The fight against climate change has never been more urgent. Between 2011 and 2020, average global temperatures were roughly 1.1°C higher than those between 1850 and 1900—and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that 1.07°C of this is due to human activities.

    The Power of Procurement: Tackling the Climate Challenge
  • Effective Teams Start with an Authentic Leader

    Brandon Sink, CFO of Lowe's, values the interactions he has with employees across all levels of the company. His extensive career in home improvement began with Deloitte, where he first served as Lowe's external auditor. He later joined Lowe's as the Director of Corporate Accounting and eventually took on the role of Vice President and Corporate Controller. Brandon and I sat down for a conversation about his journey to CFO, what he's learned along the way and how he builds and mentors the finance team. He shares practical advice for balancing a demanding job with his family and offers guidance for aspiring CFOs.

    Effective Teams Start with an Authentic Leader
  • Unlocking Leadership at Scale for Israeli Startups

    Our insights with Israeli firms show three key areas for startup success: IPO-ready board, global executive attraction, and culture for expansion.

    Unlocking Leadership at Scale for Israeli Startups
  • Does Coming Out at Work Still Matter?

    As younger generations embrace diversity without hesitation, it might be tempting to assume that the act of coming out as LGBTQ+ is becoming less significant.

    Does Coming Out at Work Still Matter?
  • The Key Hire and the Fallacy of the Lone Genius Founder

    The key to startup success: Founders must be open to hiring talented individuals who complement their skills to help address gaps and tackle challenges.

    The Key Hire and the Fallacy of the Lone Genius Founder
  • The Trapping of a Founder

    After victoriously envisioning, creating, funding and launching a company, forces conspire to keep founders in that same leadership position forever, even as the role of leading the company evolves and changes from creator to builder to sustainer.

    The Trapping of a Founder
  • Embracing difference – physical disability; ‘the last taboo’?

    Physical disability is often overlooked when it comes to diversity discussions, and most boards are still at early stages of maturity on the topic. We gathered some of the UK's top board chairs for an open conversation on the topic.

    Embracing difference – physical disability; ‘the last taboo’?
  • Blazing a Trail: Women in Leadership

    From being a Director of the Forbes Marshall group of companies and the head of Forbes Marshall Foundation, Rati is a sought-after business leader and philanthropist.

    Blazing a Trail: Women in Leadership
  • Pitfalls of Prosperity

    As organizations grow and thrive, they face unique team building challenges that can hinder their success. In this article, we explore common pitfalls of prosperity and provide practical tips to help you overcome them and build a strong, cohesive team.

    Pitfalls of Prosperity
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