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The Ampersand November 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:45:53 Z

Is the Client Always Right?

By Adam Pekarsky

Wise Leadership — The North Star in a dark night.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:56 Z

10 years after we planted the wise leadership flag, the world has changed beyond recognition. Is there still a case for wisdom in board and executive hiring and development? Or is it a pipe dream? Do leaders really have any power, or are they the hapless victims of their context? For Fredy Hausammann, Amrop Global Chair, wise leadership has never been more important. “It is a non‑negotiable for sustainable success, long‑term trust, and the acceptability of leadership in society.”

Wise Leadership — There is power in individuals. Even more, in numbers.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:26:33 Z

What is the difference between a smart leader and a wise one? The answer lies in a willingness and ability to address and resolve dilemmas in a holistic way; driving long-term value creation for the planet, profit and people.

In reality, leadership is fiendishly difficult. Whether we’re an NED or a CXO, our decisions are affected by unconscious biases. By multiple pressures (and incentives) from our operating context.

Amrop’s research into wise decision-making revealed four key insights:

Leaders are on the path from smart to wise, but missing vital opportunities
The moral guiding light is in sight, but often lost in the clouds
Leaders are driven by service, virtue and entrepreneurship – but not to the point of self-sacrifice
Many leaders are habitually engaging in personal mindfulness practices – but feedback is often skipped.

Wise Leadership — What makes wise leaders different?

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:11:32 Z

“Meeting present needs, without compromising future generations.” Beyond ESG measures, this is the true definition of sustainability. Yet, 10 years after Amrop planted the wise leadership flag, the world has changed dramatically - transformed by populism, conflicts, trade wars and shifting ESG directives.

Meanwhile, leaders and their organizations face 24/7 scrutiny. And AI is re-defining what leadership means.

Is there still a case for wisdom? Or is it a pipe dream? Do leaders have any power, or are they the victims of their context? We argue that the case has never been stronger.

The Ampersand April 2024

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:31:00 Z

Virtue Signalling
by Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand October 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:07:14 Z

The Conversation Has Consequences

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand September 2026

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:37:41 Z

My Fellow Humans...

By Adam Pekarsky

Bridging the Generation Gap — Part 3: Designing the Future

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:19:03 Z

Over 25 years, directive, autocratic leadership has been replaced by democracy. By dialogue and feedback. By showing authenticity and giving autonomy. This is hardly news. What has changed is the extent to which executives will need these qualities if they are to retain and grow their new gen successors.

Wise Leadership in a Wild World - Part 1: From Survival to Revival

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:19:03 Z

Meeting present needs, without compromising future generations. This is the true definition of sustainability. Yet, 10 years after we planted the wise leadership flag, the world has changed dramatically.

The global landscape has been transformed by renewed populism, conflicts, trade wars and shifting ESG directives. Meanwhile, leaders and their organizations face 24/7 scrutiny. And AI is re-defining what leadership even means.

Is there still case for wisdom?

The Ampersand June 2026

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:58:42 Z

An Inheritance not to Squander

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand May 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:11:48 Z

Walking the Shop Floor

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand April 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:55:06 Z

A Knock at the Door

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand March 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:03:08 Z

Trust the Process

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand February 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:22:50 Z

The One That Got Away

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand December 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:16:17 Z

The More Things Change...

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand November 2024

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:58:00 Z

On Writing A Book

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand November 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:16:57 Z

Q School

By Adam Pekarsky

Leading from the Middle

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:05:35 Z

By Ryan Kennedy

The Ampersand October 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:25:08 Z

The Kids Are Alright

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand September 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:02:51 Z

Open Doors

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand July 2024

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:47:00 Z

The Radical Middle

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand July 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:16:34 Z

A Union Worth Celebrating

By Adam Pekarsky

The Ampersand June 2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 Z

Wash Shacks & Hood Fans

By Adam Pekarsky

Powerful Merger Redefines Canada’s Executive Search Landscape

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 Z

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Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 Z

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