Resources

As leadership evolves, we're constantly searching for what's next. But what if one of the most important leadership questions isn't about what we need to add, but about what we shouldn't lose? In the first episode of Leadership: Re-imagined, a new thought leadership podcast series from Talogy Middle East & Africa exploring the ideas, tensions, and possibilities shaping leadership today, Abrar AlMubarak, Director Consulting Talogy Middle East & Africa, is joined by leadership

What can the world learn from leadership in the Arab world? In this conversation, Cosmic Centaurs Founder & CEO Marilyn Zakhour reflects on her journey to the TEDx stage and explores why leaders from our region have a responsibility to share their ideas, stories, and experiences more publicly. Drawing on research, personal experiences, and the Leading from the Arab World initiative, Marilyn discusses what it means to lead with an open heart, why visibility matters, and how le

Part 1 of a 3-part series on managing up. Managing up is an underrated superpower, and a concept that has been a recurring theme in my work over the past few weeks. From conversations with my own team to principles of stakeholder management we teach in our programs, I return to the same observation: managing up is a critical yet often overlooked capability. Most leadership development focuses on how leaders manage their teams or align work across functions. Far less attention

In this Webinar, Marilyn Zakhour shares why and how GCC leaders build meaningful public presence. Explore the cultural tensions around humility and visibility, the strategic impact of CEO reputation and thought leadership, and why executive visibility is now a competitive advantage. Learn how leaders can translate depth into disciplined influence through The Compelling Communicator program.

In this article, we share what it takes to turn strategy from a well-written plan into real-world results. Drawing from our work with leaders across industries, we explore how to bridge the gap between vision and execution by aligning strategy with capabilities, leadership, and culture. Our approach equips organizations to embed strategy into their daily operations, empowering teams to deliver with focus, clarity, and purpose.

In this article, we share what it takes to scale regional organizations with purpose, based on our work with fast-growing teams across sectors. We design organizational systems that strengthen communication, clarify structure, and embed culture, helping leaders align their teams, activate strategy, and sustain growth across geographies.

In this article, we explore how regional teams in multinationals can turn global strategy into local impact. Drawing from our client work, we share how we support regional leaders to gain clarity, build visibility, and lead with confidence across complex organizational landscapes.

In this article, we share what effective leadership team development looks like in practice, drawing from real experiences with executive teams across industries. We design leadership team interventions that build trust, clarify purpose, and drive alignment, helping top teams lead, decide, and deliver as one.

Discover how 5 leaders sustain energy, drive momentum, and lead with vigor—fueling resilience, purpose, and performance in their teams.

Explore the power of defining a team cadence and download two resources to help you define an effective cadence and make it stick.

The Centaurs shared their favorite rituals at work. What are yours?

Explore how leading from a place of purpose offers leaders and teams a sense of stability when navigating uncertainty.

As the year comes to a close, our team reflected on what we could give as a meaningful gift to the incredible leaders we’ve partnered...

Discover how leaders can support teams through uncertainty with personal stories and actionable strategies from Team Centaur.

In uncertain times, leaders can build trust and connection. Discover actionable tips to create safe spaces and support teams effectively.

Explore the power of effective delegation and learn how to master it to effectively to boost team performance.

This worksheet and article uncover the challenges entrepreneurs face when building leadership teams and help you solve for these challenges.

We extracted leadership lessons from 7 entertaining and insightful TV shows and movies.

In this article, we explore The Theory of Change and its power as a tool for impact evaluation.

This article is an excerpt from Marilyn Zakhour’s letter to the team on the occasion of our 4th anniversary.