Next-generation leaders? They need to put themselves first – or risk burning out in business.

Resilience is today among the most frequently used words in the field of leadership. Yet it is often treated in an overly simplified way. It gets reduced to endurance, the ability to “grit your teeth”, or somehow withstand pressure. But real leadership is not about survival. It is about the ability to act, decide, and take responsibility at a moment when you have no guarantee things will turn out well.

Czech e-shops have had an exceptionally strong year. Sales exceeded CZK 200 billion for the first time, with growth outpacing experts’ expectations. Czech consumers are increasingly buying electronics, home and garden products, and beauty items online, while the importance of discount events and parcel lockers continues to rise. Our economist Jan Boubín explains in a report on TV Nova that the growth is driven mainly by a combination of rising wages, price stabilisation, and greater consumer confidence. According to experts, online shopping will continue to strengthen, supported in part by the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer decision-making.

Talent, vision and drive are no longer enough for investors. Increasingly, they focus on one defining quality of founders. Coachability. The ability to listen, reflect and change when the company needs it.