No more excuses

Understand the four essentials of value, mindset, learning and cultural fit that define successful paths to board careers and long-term impact.

The phrase ‘fake it until you make it’ has been a popular mantra in the business world for decades. It suggests that by imitating confidence and competence, we can eventually achieve genuine success. But where did this concept originate, and what ...

Despite declining support, LGBTQ+ inclusion still drives economic performance, boosting human capital by 4x and doubling innovation in inclusive cities.

The world faces grand challenges induced by climate change, conflict, digitalization, shifting demographics, and other factors. Only 15% of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track (UN, 2023). There has been significant research in...

True transformation comes from embedding diversity in leadership values, not compliance. Leaders must foster safe spaces and model vulnerability.

Martha was leading a business unit for a large European bank. Her aim was to reach the top management team. Her cross-functional experience and leadership skills positioned her well to move up but she didn’t have a strong internal network. She was...

Absa faced a critical rise in cyberattacks, and with the cybersecurity talent gap widening, the company urgently needed a long-term solution. To address this, former CISO Sandro Bucchianeri launched the Cybersecurity Academy in 2019, an initiative...

Culture shapes how people work together, make decisions, handle conflict, and support each other. Ask yourself the following questions to check where your teams might be going wrong, and read on for tips on maximizing their performance.

New data reveals the LGBTQ+ equality gap at work: 60% hide identity, discrimination persists. Leaders urge inclusion beyond Pride and rainbow branding.

LGBTQ+ corporate inclusion faces backlash in 2025 as companies roll back DE&I policies. Business leaders share strategies for maintaining inclusive workplaces, authentic leadership, and effective allyship programs despite political pressures and r...