Business Class

In leadership, being liked is fragile currency. The moment standards are enforced or hard decisions are made, affection fades, revealing why respect, not approval, is what actually sustains authority.

When a CEO speaks as a private individual, does the title disappear, or does it always follow them like a shadow? A simple opinion about intrusive ads in private messaging apps turned one business leader into headline news overnight, proving that in today’s hyperconnected world, even casual thoughts can become corporate risks.

Confidence can drive bold innovation, but unchecked overconfidence often creates risks that organizations struggle to contain.