Episode 58 - Market Reality 2026: UAE Emiratisation: The Phase-In Ends, Nafis Doesn't
A graduated grace period on the UAE's employer pension contribution for Emirati employees reaches its final step this September—while the broader Nafis program expands, not shrinks. In this episode, I...
15 Sep 10min
Episode 57 - Market Reality 2026: UAE Recovery: Are We Calling It Too Early?
The UAE is showing encouraging signs of renewed economic activity. Business activity is strengthening. New orders are increasing. Companies are adapting. But does that mean the market has truly recove...
8 Sep 10min
Episode 56 — Market Reality 2026: The GCC Talent Market Is Being Rewritten
The GCC talent market is changing — but not simply because companies are hiring more or less. The market's rules are shifting. AI is changing the skills companies need. Nationalization strategies are ...
1 Sep 10min
Episode 55 — The Leader You Hired Is Not the Leader You Get
Finding the right executive is only the beginning. The interviews went well. The experience is there. The Board is convinced. The contract is signed. And then the new leader arrives. Many organization...
25 Aug 7min
Episode 54 — Your Best Performer May Be Hurting Your Team
What happens when one of your strongest performers is also one of the biggest problems in your team? High performers are often given more freedom, more tolerance, and sometimes even a different set of...
18 Aug 8min
Episode 53 - The Leader Everyone Depends On Is Often the Problem
What if everyone depending on you isn't a sign of great leadership — but a warning sign? Many highly capable leaders become the center of every important decision. Problems land on their desk. Teams w...
11 Aug 8min
Episode 52 - The Escalation Problem – Why Smart Leaders Keep Investing in Failing Projects
Why do intelligent leaders continue investing in projects that are clearly failing? It's rarely a lack of intelligence. More often, it's one of the most powerful psychological traps in leadership: Esc...
4 Aug 5min
