So now it’s the year of the monkey[1]. For some, even more specifically, it’ll very soon be the year of the male fire monkey[2]. Firstly, therefore, happy new year to those who feel that their year is starting now: May it be colourful, melodious, rose-scented, gentle, and infused with a fine taste of ginger and honey. Secondly, then, it seems high time to reflect on the leadership lessons our simian ancestors have been trying to teach us for thousands and thousands of years, while we were too busy to listen, totally absorbed in our own evolutionary journey[3].
Monkey Business: Leadership advice from our ancestors
