Empathetic assertiveness: piloting tough negotiations
Negotiating in conflict zones or during a hostage crisis demands skill, courage, and emotional intelligence, all of which can transfer to the business world....
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How good story telling can transform your business
August 19, 2025 • by Jyoti Guptara, Günter Müller-Stewens in Leadership • 11 min read • 
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Inspirational tales remove the fear of change and pave the way for a successful corporate transformation. Here are ways to add sparkle to your narrative....
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Firing on all engines: How Unilever’s ‘crown jewel’ is preparing for India’s $5tn economy
Rohit Jawa, CEO of Hindustan Unilever, outlines how he is reshaping the company’s strategy to meet the evolving needs of India’s growing middle class, leveraging digital transformation, talent development, and a future-focused...
Why democracies die — and what business leaders must do
July 24, 2025 • by Daniel Ziblatt, David Bach in Leadership • 2 min read • 
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Democracy dies from within, warns Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt. Business leaders must act now to protect it—or risk catastrophic failure....
“We were so scared of our IPO”: Leaders Unplugged with former On-CEO Marc Maurer
July 8, 2025 • by Alyson Meister, Marc Maurer in Leadership • 2 min read • Podcast available
Marc Maurer shares how ON grew from startup to IPO by defying hype, focusing on purpose, and leading with humility in this candid Leaders Unplugged episode....
Halfway 2025: How to read two quarters under Trump 2.0
July 7, 2025 • by Richard Baldwin in Leadership • 2 min read • Podcast available
The mid-year economic outlook: How to read the first two quarters of Trump...
Eight lessons to navigate career growth and your next big pivot
Susanne Hundsbæk-Pedersen, Global Head of Pharma Technical Operations at Roche, shares how she has navigated the various pivots in her career, and the importance of curiosity, optimism and energy. ...
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