Malcolm Poynton is the Global Chief Creative Officer of Cheil Worldwide.

In the early weeks of the pandemic, Malcolm got stuck in New Zealand while his family were in London. He experienced first hand one of the very best governmental responses and learned some leadership lessons that I suspect will prove timeless for all of us.

What's your intention and what is the greatest obstacle to that?

Leadership means knowing the answer to both. And then getting your ego out of the way.