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Zombie leadership is destroying you business – here’s how to fix it. A few years ago, I sat across from a frustrated CEO who couldn’t understand why their leadership development programme wasn’t working. “It feels as if we’ve put millions into training, yet nothing changes. It’s like we’re moving in circles.” They weren’t moving in circles. They were stuck in Zombie Leadership.

The hidden barriers to collective leadership performance – and how to overcome them. Ever been in a leadership meeting that should be productive but somehow… isn’t? The strategy is clear. The team is competent. The conversation flows. And yet… There’s a subtle resistance in the air. Some people dominate the discussion, while others hesitate. Decisions are made, but they don’t seem to stick. Weeks later, execution is inconsistent, and no one knows why. It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

The women who accelerate action: Impactful Contextualised Leadership in motion. She had seen it happen before. A big meeting. Senior leaders discussing a critical initiative. A room filled with ambition, ideas, and good intentions. Yet, every time, the same pattern played out. “Let’s explore this further.” “We need more input.” “Let’s set up another meeting.” Collaboration? No. This was decision paralysis. She watched the clock. Another hour gone. Another meeting booked. Another delay.