Grounding ourselves

National papers in just about any country include articles describing the reordering of global leadership, sustainability U-turns, a surge in regional conflicts, the risk of global trade wars, and a rise in autocratic leadership amongst the growing list of worries. It is enough to leave even the hardiest person wondering what will get us through the chaotic events we regularly face these days.

In a nutshell: ethics. Ethics see us through turbulent and pressure-filled times by providing a guiding light for the right behaviours, as leaders and individuals.

When leaders take the time to rise above the nine-to-five grind and reflect on life, thoughts inevitably turn to som...