HR TODAY

Sabyasachi Dutta provides a strategic lens on leadership as the cornerstone of institutional resilience, while Sara Yahia articulates the rising need for emotional intelligence and authenticity in modern workplaces.

Prakash addresses digital transformation head-on, presenting digital leadership as a critical competency in the age of AI and automation. Nancy Malekia, meanwhile, calls for youth leadership in Africa, asserting that energy and innovation must take center stage now—not later.

Praveer Priyadarshi emphasizes leadership’s role in shaping organizational design and culture, and Dr. Sagarika Devburman introduces a transformative model of communication that elevates connection as a leadership imperative.

Ed Cohen brings gravitas and wisdom with his reflections on leading through crisis—where presence, vulnerability, and trust become the currency of stability.

Emad AlAblani offers a practical case study of leadership in action through NBK’s flagship talent programs, while Gautam Jayasurya details how thoughtful onboarding can shape performance, belonging, and retention in the crucial first 90 days.

Mika (Jaeyun) Noh takes us into the evolving world of luxury in Korea, spotlighting visionary leaders who blend heritage, innovation, and soft power to redefine what it means to lead cultural transformation.

Closing the issue, Dr. Amy S. Dufrane asserts that strategic HR is the architecture behind organizational success, reminding us that culture, leadership, and business performance are inseparable.

Together, these thirteen thought leaders show that leadership today is not about hierarchy—it is about stewardship, clarity, emotional depth, and the courage to reimagine what organizations can become. As you engage with this issue, may these voices inspire you to lead not just with goals, but with greatness.

Lillian Ngala & Chee Gay Lim