For business leaders, these shifts are transformative. For business leaders, this is not the time for reckless expansion or debt-driven optimism. The primary risk in 2026 is not machines replacing people, but leaders outsourcing critical thinking and relying on technology to compensate for weak strategy or poor judgment. Good leaders make a lasting impact because of their character, not just their business plans. Successful leaders will recognize that character is more enduring than strategy.

Source: Philippine Star January 24, 2026 16:34 UTC