Barry Perkins

13 minute read 03 Aug 2026 Related topics High-performance leadership combines discipline, adaptability, feedback and recovery to help leaders sustain performance under pressure. In brief Sports-background leaders drive performance through role clarity, disciplined execution, real-time feedback and rapid team mobilization. Yet under pressure, they are more likely to fall into rigidity, overlook recovery and struggle with compassionate communication.

20 minute read 12 Nov 2025 Related topics AI and global shifts are redefining productivity, demanding new measures and smarter strategies. In brief AI and megatrends are transforming how organizations create value and measure success. True productivity growth requires rethinking data, skills and operating models. Leaders must balance innovation, governance and human-machine collaboration for lasting impact.

12 minute read 05 May 2025 Related topics As cautious CEOs navigate trade wars and tariffs, strategic leaders can use M&A as a long-term value driver. In brief Tariffs and trade take center stage as CEOs move quickly to navigate complexity amid global uncertainty. CEOs’ appetite to do deals remains strong but shifting trade dynamics are prompting more cautious timing. CEOs today face a new kind of volatility, with shifting trade and tariff policies making strategic leadership critical.