By Dr. Gregory Haughton

As a young manager, the path to effective leadership can feel unclear. You’re told to be decisive, confident, and results-driven, yet instinctively, you sense that the people you lead need something more. You’re right.

In an era defined by constant change and rising expecta...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

As a business professor, leadership strategist, and an Olympian medalist, I have spent my career studying what separates fleeting success from sustained high performance. Across elite sport, business, and the classroom, one principle remains constant: performance without str...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

In today’s high-stakes leadership environment, the pressure is not just constant; it is a fundamental part of the job. Recent data reveals that 76% of executives report emotional distress tied directly to work demands, while 56% experienced burnout in 2024 alone. These stati...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to help managers become the best version of themselves? Some years ago, I mentored a young, ambitious manager who admitted that whenever pressure mounted, his instinct was to “find fault and assign blame.” On paper, he was everythin...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

Everywhere you turn, another headline announces a new round of layoffs. More than a million jobs were cut in the U.S. in 2025 alone, with industries across the board feeling the weight of economic uncertainty. But if you are the one leading a team, these are not abstract sta...

When I transitioned from being a world-class athlete to navigating the professional world, people often asked me, “What’s your next career?” The question, though well-intentioned, always felt too narrow. My athletic journey had already taught me that success isn’t about following a single path; it’s...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

Have you ever wondered why so many leadership development programs fail to create lasting change? Every year, organizations like yours invest billions of dollars with the best of intentions, yet the results often fall short. A staggering 75% of leadership development profess...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

In my work as a university professor and leadership mentor, I have witnessed a recurring pattern of discouragement among talented managers. Many aspire to become leaders but feel they lack the innate qualities that organizations seek in their executive selection processes. T...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

For nearly two decades as a university professor and leadership mentor, I have worked to help lower- and middle-level managers understand one of the most overlooked yet essential truths in organizational leadership: the difference between those who create the vision and thos...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton, Leadership Strategist & Executive Mentor

Caribbean Airlines is more than an airline; it's a symbol of Caribbean pride. For decades, people from across the region have cherished flying with an airline they could call their own. Yet after years of turbulence, many are asking ...

The Leadership Digest - Insights on leadership, mindset, and performance to help you stay ahead

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

In my Olympic career, I learned that the most significant threats aren't always the most obvious ones. Sometimes it's the competitor you underestimate. Sometimes it's the weather...

By Dr. Gregory Haughton

The Winning Edge Digest – Insights on leadership, mindset, and performance to help you stay ahead

Track and field have long been a gateway to opportunity for Jamaican athletes, opening doors to higher education, international scholarships, and professional careers. These p...