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Thank you so much Wayne, Bridget and Emma for sharing so much with us today - what a great start to the year!

How do we think success will be measured in 2026? Growth, social and cultural impact, resilience and (keeping everything crossed) a long legacy of #NationalYearOfReading

And we’re live! Today’s Leadership Lounge LinkedIn live will look at what opportunities 2026 holds for publishers, hearing from leaders Wayne Sime @alpsp, Bridget Shine @ipghq and Emma Lowe @LondonBookFair and hosted by Inspired Search MD Abigail Barclay

“Publishing is a skill and a talent and something we should be very proud of”

What should publishing CEOs know? In a time of change, your staff, authors and stakeholders will be looking for calm

And what skills should we aim to have in our teams to achieve this success? Prompt engineering while also knowing when not to remove the human element from AI

Have we also strengthened trust within our community? Are we using tech more responsibly and effectively?

Another way we’ll succeed and excel in 2026 is through more active listening. Did we listen to the people and really hear what they are saying?

And thankfully we don’t have to! We’re so lucky to work in an industry that is incredibly supportive and collaborative

It’s a chance to remind audiences that it’s not just about content, but also about impact, accessibility and reaffirming the role of trusted and curated content

How do we effectively collaborate in 2026? - Sharing practical insights - supporting professional development and leadership training - acting as collective voice on issues that matter Collaboration is not optional anymore. We can’t solve all the issues we’re facing alone

Having the right people who will step up when needed and who will share their knowledge and know how to pivot and adapt to change, will make all the difference

Creating a culture of safety and trust will be essential for future proofing teams in 2026, as well as invest in upskilling in digital, tech and cybersecurity