Alarming Global Data Prompts Global State of Leadership Survey to “Liberate Leadership”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — 9 June, 2026 — Preliminary data indicating that under a third of modern leaders are truly thriving has prompted urgent release of the Global State of Leadership (GSL) Survey from leadership development provider Totally Morpheus.

The Global State of Leadership Survey issues a universal call to action for anyone who leads — at work, within a community, or at home — to answer a focused set of questions in under 20 minutes.

Participants to date have shown measurable growth in performance within 15 days of taking the survey and using personalised follow-up resources.

Teams using the resources together have also recorded notable medium-term profit increases.

Any leader or organisation can participate in the Global State of Leadership Survey at no financial cost at https://www.totallymorpheus.com/gsl.

A Threefold Purpose for Global Leadership Transformation

Powered by the innovative EGG3 Leadership Assessment created by leadership authority Ian Hatton of Totally Morpheus, the Survey was born out of a critical need to measure the current state of leadership across teams and organisations worldwide.

Early data collected across hundreds of leaders taking the EGG3 revealed a stark reality.

When measuring the “Current State of Leadership”, most leaders identified as a “Survivor” or “Striver”.

Far too few respondents embodied the “Thriver” state that launches effective leadership.

Even more disturbing, data demonstrated critical shortfalls among well-intentioned leaders.

Both in terms of Current Leadership Values and Current Leadership Domains (self-, individual, team and transformational leadership), leaders worldwide have averaged well below a 50% score.

"Data from our complimentary Leadership Assessments and follow-up online micro-learning programs have shown clear trends," notes Marie Le Roux, Communication Lead at Totally Morpheus and founder of YaziMedia Communication.

"Yes, these are demanding times and leaders are struggling. But measurable shifts are possible within just 15 days. The Global State of Leadership Survey opens up the benefit to leaders everywhere, their organisations, and the world."

The resulting Global State of Leadership Report, slated for publication in November 2026, will consolidate global findings to give society the concrete baseline data required to demand and cultivate better leadership frameworks.

Multi-Layered Benefits From Individual to Society

The Global State of Leadership Survey aims to deliver immediate, compounding returns across three distinct layers:

For Individual Leaders:

Participants receive a complimentary, personalised Instant Report and micro-learning Pathway based on their individual result.

For Teams and Organisations:

Real-world case studies of organisations using these exact tools show dramatic cultural shifts, increased collaboration, and enhanced profitability.

In one specific case study, a global company's core leadership team shifted from a 47% default "Survivor" baseline to 83% of leaders actively thriving, paving the way for their best financial year on record.

For Communities and Society:

As leaders build their personal capacity, a natural ripple effect directly transforms their families, local initiatives, and broader social ecosystems.

Measurable Progress in Just 15 Days

Addressing the pervasive challenge of executive "time poverty," the Global State of Leadership Survey demands a minimal investment of time.

The initial survey takes no more than 20 minutes to complete, and the follow-up micro-learning Pathways require an investment of just three minutes a day for 15 days.

"We have seen transformation truly taking place over those 15 days," explains creator Ian Hatton.

Reflecting on his own journey from corporate IT leadership to conscious development, Hatton adds:

"I discovered that there was a better way to lead. And there was something that I needed to do on my inner journey, and that led to me becoming more of a Thriver leader. And the incredible thing is, without changing my techniques, I started to have a bigger impact. People were starting to report back that it was changing marriages, and society, and their teams, and their businesses, and their profitability... Wouldn't it be good to understand where you are, and then to plot a path for your maximum impact in your time on earth?"

Ironclad Privacy and Absolute Confidentiality

Recognising the sensitive nature of leadership analytics, the Survey enforces strict, uncompromising data security protocols to secure individual participants’ privacy and safety.

Only the individual taking the Survey sees their personal result at any time.

"I am incredibly strict about this. Nobody sees the individual data," emphasises Hatton.

"It's not discussed with, HR or Learning and Development, or anything like that... it's completely anonymous to the individual (taking the Survey)."

All individual metrics are hosted on high-security servers, ensuring that participants can answer with complete honesty without fear of surveillance or exposure.

Only macro-level, completely anonymised regional percentages are used to formulate the resulting global report.

Take the Survey. Share the Movement.

For leaders ready to stop merely surviving the pressures of modern leadership and actively begin thriving, this benchmark experience is now open.

At https://www.totallymorpheus.com/gsl, any leader can take the 20-minute survey, instantly secure their personalised 15-day micro-learning Pathway, and share the link to help change the global leadership landscape.

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About Totally Morpheus

Totally Morpheus is an acclaimed international leadership development provider dedicated to liberating leadership for authentic impact.

Using the proprietary Essence Based Leadership methodology across corporations, non-profits, and communities globally, Totally Morpheus provides the diagnostic tools and experiential Pathways required to cultivate sustainable growth for leaders, their teams, organisations, and the world at large.