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BusinessThe DNA of Extraordinary Organisations
Last week, I suggested something: Extraordinary organisations don’t happen by accident. They are intentionally built. That naturally led me to another question. If extraordinary organisations are intentionally built… what exactly are leaders building? Most organisations have capable people. They have a strategy. They invest heavily in technology, leadership development, and modern systems. Yet, organisations with […]
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The land of smiles is wearing a frown
I have a deep affection for Thailand—its people, cuisine, and way of life. Meeting my wife in Bangkok, where she worked as a manager for one of the country’s largest accounting firms, only strengthened that connection. I have a deep affection for Thailand—its people, cuisine, and way of life. Meeting my wife in Bangkok, where […]
2026 China Insights
In May 2026, I travelled to China visiting Hangzhou, Kunming, and Shanghai. As someone who returns regularly, each trip offers a fresh lens on how the country continues to evolve. This visit was no exception — the changes I observed were subtle in places, sweeping in others, and together they paint a picture of a […]
Succession: The hardest part is letting go
This three-part series on succession will be a little wider-ranging than usual, because it covers three kinds of succession issues that I have lived through from different seats over the last three years: as a director, a business owner, and a family advisor. Part one is about family – the hardest boardroom of all, because […]
The price of truth
Foreword by Lisa Garrud: I’ve watched Bruce navigate enough negotiations to know what frustrates him most — and it’s rarely the outright lie. It’s the omission. The party who isn’t technically dishonest, but who quietly leaves something off the table, hoping it won’t surface. It always does. And by the time it does, you can […]
The Active Investor Plus Visa: For wealthy investors who don’t want to run a business
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa (launched April 2025) represents a fundamentally different approach to immigration than the Business Investor Visa. While the Business Investor Visa targets people who want to actively manage operations, the Active Investor Plus Visa is designed for wealthy individuals who want to contribute capital without the hands-on commitment of running […]
