Nathan Hobbs

In an era defined by complexity, pace and transformation, the role of leadership continues to evolve. Traditional command-and-control models no longer suffice. Instead, leaders are increasingly called to enable, connect and facilitate the emergence of collective intelligence across teams and systems. And now, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a new horizon opens: the possibility of augmented leadership – where leaders partner with AI to co-create, amplify and accelerate collective intelligence in their organisations.

How do you respond to yourself in moments of struggle? While psychological safety is vital for teams to thrive, we often forget to create that same sense of safety within ourselves. This article explores how self-compassion can help us bounce back from setbacks, set ambitions high and foster creativity at work—and in life. Are you psychologically safe – with yourself?

Stay Awake.
The best advice for leaders today is simple: stay awake, curious, and open! So much is happening in the world that anyone who assumes everything will remain the same is living dangerously. We are witnessing a paradigm shift, a turning point, a transformation, a revolution—depending on temperament and personality. The bottom line is this: we are heading towards a new normal. Something completely different is about to become standard. Business as usual belongs to the past; it is fading into the mist behind us. We are on uncertain ground; in a somewhat glib way, we speak of how geopolitical tectonic plates are shifting so dramatically these years that we must adapt to entirely new realities.