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Why sustainability lies at the heart of leadership

October 9, 2026 • by Florian Hoos in Sustainability • 7 min read

André Hoffmann's five leadership lessons for sustainable prosperity....

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HR needs to start owning how work gets done. Here’s why

October 9, 2026 • by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr in CHRO Circle • 9 min read

From CHRO to CWO: explore how HR can lead the hybrid human–machine workforce and pilot AI with caution and clarity....

The long way to China: What chip smuggling reveals about trade today

October 9, 2026 • by José Caballero in Geopolitics • 8 min read

A Taiwan chip-smuggling case reveals how export controls, geopolitical rivalry, and supply-chain governance are redefining the rules of global trade. ...

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When star performers target rivals, a team loses

October 8, 2026 • by Linus Dahlander , Henning Piezunka, Arne Thomas in Leadership • 9 min read

When contests turn personal, employees can make high-risk choices that hurt the organization. Linus Dahlander, Henning Piezunka, and Arne Thomas suggest ways to identify and reverse the damage....

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Three key steps for CFOs in the AI era

October 8, 2026 • by Salvatore Cantale, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in AI • 2 min read

CFOs in the AI era: design data-models and workflows that maximize value, redefine productivity, and establish transparent AI governance....

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Leadership development: Why ready-enough beats ready-now

October 7, 2026 • by Michael Watkins in Leadership • 7 min read

In today’s volatile operating environment, organizations must start crucible-style development earlier, rethink assessment, and support leaders ‘ready enough’ to do the job....

Leadership is shaped by past experiences. A reflective scene explores how loss, conflict, relationships, and personal growth influence how leaders show up today

Your best leadership case study? Yourself!

October 7, 2026 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Discover how examining your own history can elevate leadership: turn experiences into trust, courage, and high‑performing teams....

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How the company that ‘sells screws’ nailed the customer experience

October 6, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Leadership • 7 min read

Daniel Bossard, CEO of Bossard Group, tells Stefan Michel how the 195-year-old family business grew into a strategic partner for giants like Tesla....

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Time for a change? Begin here

October 6, 2026 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Navigate change with a structured plan: identify blockers, embrace gradual steps, and build durable habits that stick....

AI and the Chief Legal Officer: Redefining legal leadership

October 5, 2026 • by Esteban Mezzano, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Michael R. Wade in AI and the CxO • 12 min read

Once primarily the guardian of traditional and well-established legal systems, today the CLO is becoming the architect of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) governance, helping to identify and manage AI risks and opportunities...

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How high performers can make the leap to leadership

October 2, 2026 • by Dave Schoof in Coaching Corner • 6 min read

Discover how top performers transition to leadership through executive coaching, moving from doer to conductor and boosting team performance....

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Decision making in uncertain times: Why simple heuristics often trump complex models

October 1, 2026 • by Gerd Gigerenzer in Global Peter Drucker Forum • 6 min read

Leaders make gut calls every day. In uncertain environments, that is not a failure of rigor; it is often the smartest thing they can do. So why are so many afraid to...

AI can amplify your worst leadership habits at scale

Is AI scaling your worst habits?

October 1, 2026 • by Susanne May in AI • 3 min read

Could AI mirror your organization’s worst habits? Five actionable steps turn human systems into robust infrastructure with clear values and governance....

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De-risking risk management with AI: How RBI built for quality and speed

September 30, 2026 • by Goutam Challagalla in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

The Austrian bank’s award-winning Risk Assistant demonstrates how artificial intelligence helps improve not just the speed but also the quality and accuracy of financial reporting, finds Goutam Challagalla....

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How logistics giant GXO is creating a culture of stability for a future of uncertainty

September 30, 2026 • by I by IMD in CHRO Circle • 6 min read

Explore how GXO builds a stable culture to navigate uncertainty, guiding behavior, learning, and employee empowerment for the future of work....

Tricky decision? Time to get out the scales

September 30, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Use the AAA framework to assess tasks and projects: 1–10 scores per criterion guide smarter, calmer workplace decisions....

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Lack of trust drives the just-in-case energy era

September 29, 2026 • by Fatih Birol in Sustainability • 6 min read

Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, explains why long-term policy stability and infrastructure investments are essential for a secure, resilient power supply....

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Neither extrovert nor introvert. Why every team needs an ‘otrovert’

September 29, 2026 • by Olivia Lichtenstein in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Discover the otrovert: a new archetype who sees what others miss, asks tough questions, and helps break through groupthink....

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Why sustainability leaders need to think like change managers

September 28, 2026 • by Julia Binder in I by IMD Book Club • 6 min read

Former IKEA sustainability chief Pia Heidenmark Cook explains how understanding colleagues’ motivations, equipping people to act and overcoming the barriers to scale can turn sustainability ambitions into business practice....

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Adobe and democratization through AI

September 28, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

Too many leaders ask how GenAI will impact their businesses and products. Instead, they should ask: How can AI change our customers’ motivations, abilities, and opportunities?...