The Hidden Power of Recognition in Pharma Teams
Nearly every leader we work with freely admits they could do much better at celebrating wins and recognising the contribution…
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Enterprise Leadership: Beyond the Matrix
Increasing your influence with Enterprise Leadership can end up changing your whole world view. In the cult sci-fi film series, the Matrix,…
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Why your team isn’t saying what they’re really thinking
At Five&Co, we’re hearing a pattern across many of the teams we work with: Artificial harmony: polite agreement that keeps teams stuck There’s a…
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Wisdom Under Pressure: The Leadership Advantage in Life Sciences
Introduction: why wisdom matters We meet talented leaders every week in life sciences. People who can hold complexity, deliver at…
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Trust: The Hidden Driver of Better Decision-Making
In conversations with our clients, we often hear how strategy, alignment, and clarity of purpose affect decision-making. But one of…
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Micro-Rest: The Simple Habit That Protects Leadership Under Pressure
Most of us recognise the rhythm of the working year. By December, energy is depleted, decision quality is frayed, and…
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End-of-Year Reflections: Why Courageous Conversations Matter More Than Ever
This year, we’ve seen leaders lean into the work that truly shifts culture:naming assumptions, clarifying purpose, and shaping internal narratives…
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Your purposeful people plan
Why Purposeful People Plans Matter Every year, Five&Co. asks our clients about the teams they lead. Are their people leading…
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Leadership with Purpose After Rest: Refocus, Reconnect, Reignite
After a well-earned break, the return to work can feel like a rush of meetings, decisions, and expectations, not to…
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The science behind rest: Why leaders need to switch off
We all know we should rest and step away from the demands of work - especially for an extended time during the summer vacation. We know it’s good for us to slow down and be more fully present with family and friends. But when work is so all absorbing and the stakes, expectations and responsibility are high, it’s hard to really switch off.
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Executive Coaching: Building Influence and Integrity in a New Role
Our client is a senior leader in a competitive rare-disease pharmaceutical company. They had recently received a promotion to an…
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