The importance of adaptive intelligence in family firms

In a world where change is the only constant, our greatest risk isn't ignorance, but certainty. In my recent Forbes article, I highlight the importance of Adaptability Quotient (AQ): the ability to adjust and pivot when reality doesn't align with our expectations. AQ is essential for leaders of all types of organizations, but especially in…

How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Work

For decades, global professionals have developed their effectiveness through language learning, cultural sensitivity, and on-the-ground, immersive experiences. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the picture, not as a replacement for these hard-won capabilities, but as a complement that could redefine how we experience global work. AI is already reshaping many dimensions of cross-border collaboration. Take…

1 in 3 family offices in Spain will face a generational shift over the next 10 years

According to the “Discovering to the Spanish family office” by OpenWealth (Grupo CaixaBank) and finReg360, 35% of family offices in Spain will face a generational shift over the next 10 years, making a solid succession plan essestial to ensuring their long-term success and sustainability. One in three family offices in Spain will be facing a…

When Growth Trumps Culture: A Global Leadership Lesson from Facebook

I recently read Sarah Wynn-Williams’ fascinating book about her role as Director of Public Policy for Facebook. Upon its publication, Careless People gained further publicity given that Facebook promised to take legal action—so I was very curious what would await me. Clearly, there is always subjectivity in how a single employee perceives a firm and…
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