Global leadership is in crisis.

It is difficult to find examples of good strategic leadership anywhere.

From a laundry list including Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping, one might mistake incompetence, bribery, corruption, embezzlement, ethnic cleansing and genocide as valid strategies for top leaders.

Oligarchic business leaders like Amazon's Bezos and Facebook's Zuckerberg, simply offer unpalatable examples. Despite his immense wealth, Bezos lacks the philanthropic generosity shared by many who give generously despite having very little. Zuckerberg has us addicted to two and a half hours of social media per day and repeatedly violates our trust and privacy in his pursuit of profit.

Young Swedish environmental activist, Greta Thunberg's 2019 address to the United Nations could well have been addressed to business leaders:

"You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words. And yet I'm one of the lucky ones. People are su...

Benefits of Effective Employee Engagement

Employee engagement has long been recognised as a key factor in the success of any business. Engaged employees are more productive, more committed, and more likely to remain with their company long-term. Yet, despite its importance, many companies struggle to engage their workforce effectively. In this article, we will explore the benefits of effective employee engagement and provide practical tips for improving it in your organization.

The Business Case for Employee Engagement

Studies have consistently shown that engaged employees are more productive, leading to improved financial performance for their companies. According to a survey by Gallup, companies with highly engaged employees experience 17% higher productivity and 21% higher profitability compared to those with low engagement levels.

In addition to increased productivity, engaged employees are also more likely to provide excellent customer service. They are more motivated to go th...