Insights on mindset, performance and resilience - helping leaders build clarity, confidence and the mental frameworks needed for long-term success.
Leadership
Later this month, I'm interviewing the heavyweight boxing challenger Moses Itauma in front of a live audience in London. At just 20 years old, Moses Itauma is unbeaten in 13 professional fights, 11 by knockout, and already ranked the number one contender by two of the four major
Leadership
Last night I went see Barack Obama at the O2. My takeaways: Obama admitted politics has failed people and there were many mistakes. The West and the left became too comfortable in an echo chamber, taking its eye off the ball in many areas He frequently referred to values-based leadership
Growth
Europe is falling behind. The US thrives on bold ambition. China scales with relentless momentum. But Europe's many committees and caution culture sap its capacity to adapt, innovate and lead. Without reframing its mindset to one that embraces experimentation, rapid learning and unified
Downtime
What's your favourite Whatsapp group? Over Covid and lockdown, many people found comfort in Whatsapp groups. It was a way to deal with isolation or the ridiculous situation we found ourselves in. Or perhaps it was to find comfort in what were extremely frightening times. I've managed to
Leadership
You’ve already seen the signs: * A record wave of CEO resignations in 2024 as leaders walk away from roles that no longer come with a playbook. * CEOs calling other CEOs for real-world answers - cutting past consultants and boards/ * The widespread rejection of default platforms and
Leadership
I posed a question on TikTok last week: If you were 18 today, with your current knowledge, what would you do? University? Travel? Something else? It sparked hundreds of responses. The aim was to help Gen Z make confident decisions in a world that’s nothing like the one we grew up in. Many
Wellbeing
What makes the perfect partner? Research suggests it’s someone who listens. Active listening is one of the most important traits in a healthy, lasting relationship. It builds empathy, trust and emotional safety, the foundations of human connection. Tools like ChatGPT and Replika are
Downtime
Hi guys, I just want to take a moment to say a massive thank you for reading The Executive Summary. Whether you’ve been here since the start or joined us recently, your support means the world to me. This platform exists because of you—your curiosity, your engagement and your willingness
Leadership
Many people are currently out of work and in need of support. It's brutal out there. As you know, I've run the Growth Blockers research on corporates and more recently have been pulsing for TikTok feedback. People are starting to lose hope. Unfortunately, ATS systems and LinkedIn aren’t
Wellbeing
Two weeks ago, a good friend passed away. He was my age, single and led a life many men would desire - yet never held it over anyone. He suffered with his mental health sometimes, yet would never let you know. He always asked after my family and made great efforts to help his friends.
Leadership
Eeeh, in my day, we were sent down to London on the back of a coal truck and told to run for 14 miles to find somewhere to sleep while being chased by pack hounds. We had no clothes so we'd make do with the Evening Standard and fish wrappers. If we were cold, we'd huddle up in't tent made
Wellbeing
Hi guys How confident are you at the moment? Just look at business founders this year. Some 49 percent say they are ready to quit… We spend so much time discussing mental health, but very little on confidence, which (in my opinion) is the more important side of the coin. Confidence drives
