FEBRUARY 2026
Welcome to the Protocol Monthly Magazine
The February 2026 issue of Protocol Monthly Magazine continues our exploration of protocol as a discipline grounded in leadership, judgment, and human understanding.
This month begins with Emotional Intelligence in VVIP Protocol Management, examining how self-awareness, perception, and emotional regulation shape outcomes when stakes are high. Mentorship Across Borders follows, highlighting the value of shared learning and professional guidance in a field that often operates across cultures and continents.
In Ethics as the Foundation of Protocol Service, we return to first principles, exploring why ethical judgment underpins credibility, trust, and long-term professional impact. The Leader as Architect, Not Supervisor reframes leadership in protocol offices, shifting the focus from oversight to intentional design of systems, culture, and decision-making environments. The issue closes with Protocol as a Human Science, positioning protocol beyond rules and ceremony and firmly within the study of human behavior, structure, and interaction.
Our recurring columns round out the issue: Mastering Leadership reflects on the importance of listening, Developing Success focuses on strengthening judgment in ambiguous situations, and Lessons in Protocol History examines the Treaty of Versailles as a cautionary example of how process and exclusion can shape geopolitical outcomes.
Together, this issue offers a thoughtful and disciplined perspective for protocol professionals committed to ethical leadership and continuous growth.