by mike schwarzer | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Don’t push the river, it flows by itself.” Fritz Perls VANTAGE POINT Conversations, 13 May 2026 What becomes possible when we start leading people as they actually are? There are moments in leadership that are hard to explain. You’re in a...
by mike schwarzer | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” Rumi VANTAGE POINT Conversations, 28 April 2026 This piece begins, in many ways, where its companion left off. If The Gravity of Why asked why meaning matters in an age of AI, this one goes a layer...
by mike schwarzer | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
“He who has a why to live can bear any how.” Friedrich Nietzsche VANTAGE POINT Conversations, 7 April 2026 Meaning, Purpose, and What Makes Us Human in the Age of AI There is a question underneath all the noise about AI. Not how we keep up.Not how we...
by mike schwarzer | Feb 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” Margaret Wheatley Emerging Insights, 10 February 2026 We talk a lot about how fast the world is changing. AI. Automation. Acceleration. What we talk about less is what...
by mike schwarzer | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
“When we awaken to our own agency, we participate in the unfolding of something larger.”John O’Donohue Emerging Insights, 18 November 2025 Leadership as Stewardship: An Invitation to Look a Little Closer We often think of leadership as making...
by mike schwarzer | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Many of humanity’s problems arise because we don’t have a built-in awareness of our own thoughts.”David Bohm Emerging Insights, 23 September 2025 The Hidden Trap That Keeps Leaders Reactive and How to Lead with Clarity (Without Losing Your Mind in a Noisy,...
by mike schwarzer | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 12 June 2025 What if your greatest leadership move… was saying less? Let’s be honest – leadership these days can feel like a lot. Too many demands. Too much noise. Not enough space to think, let alone lead with clarity. Because here’s...
by mike schwarzer | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 29 May 2025 You’ve probably asked it too: 👉 “How do I live life well?” It’s a valid question. A deeply human one. But what are we really asking when we ask that? Often, we’re looking for clarity. For direction. We want to make good choices.To...
by mike schwarzer | Mar 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 12 March 2025 Ever feel like leading change is like herding cats? Here’s a Better Way to Lead. Let’s be real – change sounds great… until it happens to you. You know the drill. You hear: “Exciting news! We’re rolling out a...
by mike schwarzer | Mar 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 8 March 2025 “People Aren’t Broken! – The Unseen Power of Seeing Beyond the Noise” You might remember an article I wrote a while back about this very topic (If you missed it, you can read it 👉here). It’s a perspective...
by mike schwarzer | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 3 December 2024 Let’s talk icebergs. Not the ones that sank the Titanic, but the kind that symbolise leadership – the part everyone sees above the surface and the much larger, hidden depths below. Now, ask yourself: what’s really going...
by mike schwarzer | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 6 November 2024 Let’s talk soul. Not the kind that belongs on a playlist, but the heart and pulse of your organisation. Imagine this: if your organisation had a soul – an essence that animated its every move – how would you...
by mike schwarzer | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 22 October 2024 In today’s message, I’m sharing an insightful podcast conversation based on my article, ‘From Chaos to Calm: How Visionary Leaders Thrive in Complexity with a Higher Compass.’ You can read the full article further...
by mike schwarzer | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 10 October 2024 In this message, you’ll find a podcast conversation discussing my article, “The Butterfly and the Bulldozer: Navigating Transformational vs. Transactional Change,” which you can read more about below. This article and...
by mike schwarzer | Feb 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Emerging Insights, 6 February 2024 In the intricate dance of today’s digital era, the wisdom in Seng-ts’an’s quote isn’t just a platitude; it’s a game-changer for leaders navigating the complex terrain. Picture it as your secret weapon,...
