1. How to build a high-performing team. Great teams don’t just happen - they’re built with intention. If you want your team to consistently deliver exceptional results, it’s not about strict rules or top-down control. It’s about creating an environment where individuals thrive together, adapt quickly, and stay connected to a common purpose. READ MORE
2. Leadership, ethics, and the lure of wealth. Now back in the White House, Donald Trump remains focused on personal fortune. Forbes estimates his wealth has more than doubled to $5.1 billion in the past year, driven by crypto, media, and real estate ventures. Unlike every president since Lyndon B. Johnson, Trump hasn’t placed his assets in a blind trust. Control sits with his sons, who are actively expanding the brand. Last week, Eric Trump promoted a Trump-linked crypto coin in Dubai and a $5.5 billion golf resort in Qatar. Don Jr. unveiled a new hotel in Belgrade. Conflicts of interest abound - especially as Trump has moved to weaken enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, effectively greenlighting bribery abroad. In leadership, ethics matter. When power and profit collide, the real test is whether we lead with principle - or with self-interest. As Anthony Scaramucci put it, this may be “the golden age of corruption in America.” Editor
3. Remote work is for highly skilled. While remote working surged after the pandemic, it is still mostly concentrated among older, highly skilled workers in major UK cities. According to new research, 52% of all UK workers never work from home, but that figure drops to 29% for highly skilled workers. Earlier predictions that remote work would revitalise struggling regions as people relocated to cheaper places also did not bore out, researchers said. Most professionals who are able to work from home still have to commute part of the week, keeping them tied to major cities. In-office days are also set to increase by 2030, a separate study found. At least 56% of businesses plan to require more staff days in the office, while 61% said they're focusing on increasing office utilisation. The Guardian
4. Awe's simple power to heal. Brief moments of awe can play a surprisingly powerful role in improving mental health and emotional wellbeing. According to researchers, individuals who took time just a few times each day to pause and notice things that inspired a sense of amazement - such as the intricate design of a leaf, the colours of a sunset, or the delicate sound of birdsong - experienced measurable benefits. The study revealed that these small, mindful acknowledgments of beauty or wonder led to a 17% decrease in symptoms of depression, a 12% reduction in stress levels, and a 16% increase in overall wellbeing. These findings suggest that cultivating moments of awe, even briefly and informally throughout the day, may offer a simple yet meaningful way to support emotional resilience and mental health. Yale University
5. Leading through distraction. In a recent study by Perspectus Global for The Times, 40% of 15 to 18-year-olds admitted to being constantly distracted by their mobile phones while trying to study for exams. Another 50% said they are sometimes distracted, and only 10% claimed to be fully focused. On average, they reported being able to concentrate for just 14 minutes before picking up their phone. While this data focuses on students, the challenge is just as real in the workplace. The constant ping of notifications, the lure of social media, and the habit of multitasking can chip away at deep focus and meaningful productivity. As leaders, we’re not immune - and nor are our teams. So, how do you help your team stay focused in a world full of digital distractions? Please share your thoughts in our latest poll. VOTE HERE