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Why Silence in Leadership Meetings Is Rarely Neutral

Most leaders have had the same experience. You ask a question in a leadership meeting. It’s a reasonable question. The issue matters. The people in the room are experienced, capable, and expected to have a view. And yet — nothing. No disagreement.No endorsement.No challenge.Just silence. Some leaders read this as disengagement. Others interpret it as […]

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Leadership lessons from “Game of Thrones” – part 2

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 […]