A LEADER’S LETTER FOR 2026

December 31, 2025

This annual leadership letter reflects on what leaders must nurture in 2026 - dignity, accountability, agency, capability, and capacity - while building cultures of optimism amid accelerating uncertainty.

Hilton Barbour

December 26, 2025

Optimism, not Hope, should anchor your Strategy

Hilton Barbour

December 26, 2025

Optimism, not Hope, should anchor your Strategy

In an era of volatility and anxiety, hope isn’t enough. This post argues that optimism—grounded in strategic foresight and scenario planning—is the leadership mindset that enables decisive action.

Hilton Barbour

September 25, 2025

Building a Resilient Culture (in wartime)

Hilton Barbour

September 25, 2025

Building a Resilient Culture (in wartime)

This post explores how leaders can build resilient cultures during prolonged uncertainty by doubling down on accountability, transparency, and agency rather than fear-based austerity.