The Power of Essential Skills: Resilience and Connection in Organizations
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The Power of Essential Skills: Resilience and Connection in Organizations

Last week, from January 20 to 24, the annual World Economic Forum took place in Davos. This event brings together world leaders, thinkers, and innovators to share insights about the future of the (economic) world. Critical thinker and leader Salem Samhoud shared his vision in an inspiring report (read it here), emphasizing the collaboration between…

Exploring Inner Worlds: What Kahneman and Stutz Teach Us About True Leadership🌍
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Exploring Inner Worlds: What Kahneman and Stutz Teach Us About True Leadership🌍

At 1for2 Social Innovation, we believe in the power of truly listening without prejudice or judgment. Every day, we work with leaders, founders, and teams who bring unique challenges to us, and through careful attention, we guide them toward their desired outcomes. Here, nothing is too unusual or too strange; everything is worth exploring. This…

A vibrant, pop-art styled square graphic with bold, colorful icons representing “Soul,” “Heart,” and “Mind” to illustrate a modern leadership concept. Each icon is set against a different background color with halftone patterns: a radiant lightbulb for “Soul” on teal, a heart with an arrow for “Heart” on magenta, and a lightbulb for “Mind” on yellow. At the top, bold text reads “Leadership with Soul & Mind.” The bottom section features an arrow labeled “Leadership,” tying the elements together in a lively, engaging layout.
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Leading Through

Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership✨ At 1for2 Social Innovation, we believe that Attention is our Craft, and that meaningful leadership reaches far beyond organizational outcomes. It’s about recognizing and nurturing human potential, helping individuals and teams to thrive by enhancing communication, understanding behavior, and building connections. Recently, we enjoyed engaging with insights…

🌍 Why Are Leadership Teams Struggling to Perform and Transform?
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🌍 Why Are Leadership Teams Struggling to Perform and Transform?

Leadership teams (LTs) face unprecedented complexity in today’s globalized, fast-paced environment. Leaders must balance guiding their organizations to perform—delivering on quarterly targets—while also steering continuous transformation. It’s no longer enough to focus solely on performance; LTs must navigate constant change, rapidly shifting trends, and increasing stakeholder demands. This need for transformation can no longer be…

This image beautifully captures the essence of executive loneliness with a thoughtful and introspective depiction of a female CEO. The pop-art style is vibrant, and the inclusion of question marks and a heart icon subtly reflects the internal conflict and emotional complexities often faced by leaders at the top.
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Leading at the Top:

The Hidden Loneliness of Leadership This week, we dove into an article that explores the hidden pressures of the C-suite, a subject that continues to inspire our work in executive coaching and leadership development. The piece highlights how CEOs, despite their outward success, often grapple with loneliness, the weight of critical decisions, and the delicate…

A pop-art style image depicting diverse figures collaborating in a workplace setting, symbolizing leadership, mentorship, and inclusivity. The design features vibrant, contrasting colors and elements like a lightbulb for ideas, arrows for progress, and interconnected hands to represent unity.
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Fostering a ‘Career Forward’ Mindset

Insights from PepsiCo’s Grace Puma and How to Lead Your Team Better Recently, we came across an inspiring book titled Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It by Grace Puma, former executive vice president and COO of PepsiCo (Scribner/Simon & Schuster, February 2024). In this book, Puma empowers women to take ownership of their…