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Thirteen may be considered unlucky by some, but last week it was the perfect number... We brought together 13 CEOs for an intimate and energised evening as part of our Leading Through Chaos community series - and once again, the discussion proved why this space matters. Under Chatham House rules, conversation flowed with candour, challenge and insight - from shared experiences to lessons learnt, the evening surfaced a set of recurring and pressing leadership themes: 🟠 Building resilience - organisational, team and personal - remains mission-critical 🟠 Leadership teams must be shaped with precision: early moves matter more than ever 🟠 A business’s values are only meaningful when built on a viable model - purpose needs a platform, and that platform must be commercially sound 🟠 Ignore generational dynamics at your own risk - they’re shaping the future of leadership and culture 🟠 Regulation, when embraced, becomes an enabler - it provides the structure to move faster, not slower, and can act as a catalyst for disciplined innovation 🟠 And a reminder for some: in discretionary retail, a 55% gross margin isn’t optional, it’s survival 🟠 Your next CEO role must align with your values: personal integrity and organisational fit are no longer optional, they’re fundamental to sustainable leadership. 🟠 A shared checklist for what to look for (and what to avoid) in your next CEO role organically evolved through the evening, shaped by honest stories, challenges faced and lessons learned. Perhaps the most consistent takeaway was that this kind of peer-led discussion - open, off the record, and grounded in real-world challenges is more valuable than ever in today’s volatile context. These events are part our commitment to supporting leaders who are navigating uncertainty and shaping the future with purpose. If you're a CEO leading through change and want to be part of this community, we’d love to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/e6RytagB Stuart Williamson Mathilda Börjesson Sarah Williamson #LeadingThroughChaos #CEOLeadership #ExecutiveCommunity #BusinessTransformation #ModernLeadership #Leadership