From Firefighting to Repeatable Systems: A Playbook for Leading Through Crisis

Leadership changes shape, when volatility becomes routine. Lebanon’s long-running economic and social collapse has turned int one of the hardest leadership laboratories in the region. According to the World Bank (2023), the country’s economy has shrunk by approximately 39.9%, one of the deepest depressions globally. Infrastructure failures, inflation, and daily uncertainty have forced organizations to […]

Resilience in Crisis: Operational Leadership Lessons from Lebanon

Over the past few years, Lebanon has faced one of the most complex economic and social crises in modern history. A collapsing currency, disrupted supply chains, and widespread uncertainty have transformed the way individuals and organizations operate. For business leaders and operations professionals, survival meant more than maintaining profitability it meant redefining efficiency, leadership, and […]

Leadership Spotlight: Hala Abughali

Tell us about yourself and your background I am a project and product management professional with around seven years of experience leading initiatives across technology, digital transformation, and management consulting in the MENA region. My journey began with software engineering & engineering and management foundation, which I later complemented with certifications in Lean Six Sigma […]

Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Your Leadership Needs a Moral Compass

Imagine a Dubai-based tech startup smashing its revenue goals, throwing a glitzy product launch, and dominating business headlines. But behind the scenes, employees are burned out, morale is tanking, and customers are frustrated with sloppy service. The hype fades fast. This isn’t just a business flop—it’s a leadership failure. Enter the solution: Ethical Leadership. Ethical […]

Leadership Spotlight: Jorge Franchi

Tell us about yourself Over the past two decades, I have directed strategy, performance, and learning initiatives in corporate, government, and academic settings across the United States and Latin America. My academic path led to a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems with a concentration in Performance Systems Design, Human Resource Development, and Multinational Business Operations from […]

From Vision to Impact: How Nasreen El-Mansub Is Redefining Intercultural Leadership in the GCC

In a region where cultures, industries, and ambitions converge, Nasreen El-Mansub has carved out a unique role: guiding leaders and organizations through the complexities of intercultural communication and leadership alignment. As the Founder and CEO of Al Multaqa Consultancy, she partners with multinationals, government entities, and family-owned conglomerates across the GCC to unlock growth by […]

Building Workplace Resilience: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

In today’s fast-paced business environment, resilience has become more than just a desirable trait, it is a SURVIVAL skill. Organizations face constant disruption, whether from economic uncertainty, technological change, or global crises. At the heart of navigating these challenges successfully lies one crucial factor: the resilience of employees and teams. Workplace resilience is not simply […]