Martin Rust

Strategic leadership hinges on empathetic intelligence gathering, balancing data, ethics and collaboration to drive impactful decisions.

Leaders should identify issues that boost their teams' productivity and satisfaction.

As we approach Inauguration Day, small business owners should shift their focus from division to pragmatic planning.

Be adaptable, maintain mission clarity and engage in strategic teamwork to overcome business challenges and achieve success. Here are my insights from experiences in conflict zones and advising global organizations.

Cutting through the noise of divisive headlines from the mainstream media, it is essential to evaluate candidates' stances on issues rather than emotions.

Artificial intelligence is a fully functioning member of our society. While it may make you feel like you're more productive than ever, it can't replace empathy.

Given the increasing prevalence of remote work, especially in light of the pandemic, this article delves into the various aspects of working from home, with a particular focus on emotional resilience. It draws from Dr. Emmy E. Werner's pioneering research on resilience and aims to provide guidance to organizational leaders seeking to effectively engage with remote employees by prioritizing empathy and support.

We all have our opinions, but most people have done little to no research on their candidate's actual beliefs. As this contentious election continues to heat up, it's time to gather intelligence, not act on emotions.

Thanks to myriad geopolitical events, today's business landscape is fraught with uncertainty and one crisis after the next, rendering traditional strategic planning ineffective.

It wasn't all that long ago that companies and families alike could reasonably predict and react to the world around us. Given today's "new normal," predictability and decision-making are relics few can rely on.

Empathy-based leadership is increasingly recognized as a valuable approach in the business world, where traditional strategic plans often fall short.