Today I read two articles that I found interesting – one about the myth of multitasking and the other about emotional contagion. They got me thinking about just how powerful paying attention is as a leadership tool. The article on multitasking described how biologically we are incapable of attending to multiple tasks – our brains […]
Why Eddard Stark Lost His Head (and What It Teaches Us About Political Intelligence) Updated October 2025 Introduction – When Values Aren’t Enough After a strong response to my first Game of Thrones leadership article, let’s continue with one of the most honourable characters — Eddard (Stark). As the King’s Hand, Eddard embodies loyalty, honour […]
When Fiction Mirrors Leadership Reality What can business leaders learn from Game of Thrones?Beyond dragons and dynasties, the series offers profound insights into leadership, culture, and the dynamics of power. Set in a medieval-like world of long summers and looming winters, Game of Thrones is ultimately a story about what happens when leaders fail to […]