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 Some years ago, I published a white paper with research on how Boards were coping with the coming wave of AI.  No one believed the possible speed of ...

In the past month I have spent time driving on French motorways and travelling on Swiss and Italian trains - they were all impeccable, well kept, on-t...

There are lots of views on the purpose of business – defining purpose has become an industry.  But for all businesses there are times, and for many...

As part of the work that we do with leaders I was asked if I would write a guide to help leaders make decisions. I like to do some research first, so ...

If you are one of those who mutters about the “red tape” and the “Health and Safety” that is holding back Innovation, Creativity, British (or any othe...

We use a leadership diagnostic at Defy Expectations that looks at the key elements of leadership.  It asks a question about the process for review at ...

The life of the Oyster is unpredictable – a few of them grow fantastic pearls, the rest end up with lemon and pepper squeezed on them on a bed of ice....

Those of you who remember tomato ketchup in glass bottles (as opposed to the squeezy kind) will remember how you had to shake and shake the bottle for...

A quick scan of the headlines in any current media does not make for happy reading.  Climate change (going to wipe out most living organisms); gene...

Leadership is often associated with strength, determination, and a relentless pursuit of success. But what if there was another way to lead, one that ...

I once worked for the international arm of a US company at a time when we were going through what was politely known as “reduction in force” – i.e. ma...

At Defy Expectations we are pretty passionate about the 6 Real-World Capabilities of Great Leadership we have defined. Also of the detailed competency...