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Executive teams are the engines of strategy. When they’re aligned, they generate momentum, clarity, and confidence across the whole organisation. But when tensions build, even subtle ones, progress stalls. Disagreements over priorities, unspoken rivalries, or poor communication at the top can ripple downwards, leaving staff confused and disengaged.

Why tensions escalate
Conflict at the executive level often stems from three pressure points:

In today’s dynamic business landscape, cross-functional teams are the norm—not the exception. But leading these teams effectively requires more than just setting up a few meetings and hoping everyone gets along.

One of the defining traits of effective leadership is the ability to create and communicate a clear vision—one that aligns teams, influences stakeholders, and drives measurable outcomes. Yet, many organisations stumble at this critical step. Why?

This edition explores how intentional reflection gives leaders the clarity to make better decisions, align with long-term goals, and navigate complexity with confidence.

Strategies for leaders to acknowledge, recover, and rebuild credibility after mistakes.

In fast-moving organisations, it’s easy for senior leaders to assume that because people are talking, they’re hearing what matters. But high-performing executives know the difference between listening to respond — and listening to understand.

In this edition, we explore why deep listening is a core executive superpower — and how it can unlock better decision-making, stronger cultures, and trust at every level.