In uncertain times, trust doesn’t disappear – it thins

The 7 shifts you need to make to lead in a turbulent world

April 11, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 16 min read

Michael Watkins outlines the simultaneous need for acuity and inner rootedness – what he calls Grounded Edge Leadership – to navigate increasing change and uncertainty....

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Adventures in VC: how startups can lure a lead investor

April 11, 2025 • by Jim Pulcrano, Jung Eung Park, Christian Rangen in Leadership • 11 min read

Founders searching for funding must be targeted in their approach to securing a lead investor. A global survey of VCs offers valuable insights into what makes them tick....

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Business schools must change course to adapt to stark new realities

April 8, 2025 • by Andrew J. Hoffman in Leadership • 11 min read

Business schools must cultivate leaders who see beyond profits and embrace business as a powerful force for societal good....

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Voice-activated: how to connect with others in a virtual world 

April 4, 2025 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Maria Wilhelmsson  in Leadership • 8 min read

According to a recent Stanford Report, video chat platforms such as Zoom have design flaws that exhaust the human mind and body. So, how can can you ensure you have a warm,...

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Trust is like a dance. Learn the steps to be a better leader 

April 3, 2025 • by Ben Bryant in Leadership • 12 min read

To waltz smoothly through office life, we need to balance vulnerability and honest feedback. And it’s perfectly fine to step on someone’s toes occasionally....

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Stroke by stroke: how rowing shapes resilient leaders

April 2, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Leadership • 7 min read

Katrina Edmunds’ return to rowing shows how sport builds resilience, teamwork, and leadership—lessons that drive success in business and life....

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How systems – and you – can fight back against omnipotent leaders

April 1, 2025 • by Vanina Farber in Leadership • 9 min read

Systems crack – from mass mobilization and quiet refusal to non-compliance, pressure finds its way in....

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Putting boardroom gender balance plans to the test 

March 27, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan, Alexander Fleischmann in Leadership • 3 min read

Take our quiz to see if you're well-placed to implement new European rules on boardroom equality....

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3D chess: adapting to a new geopolitical game 

March 24, 2025 • by Richard Baldwin in Leadership • 10 min read

It may feel like Donald Trump is capsizing the geopolitical boat, but could he just be accelerating a longer-term trend in the balance of global power? Geopolitics have long been heading for...

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Restoring faith in leadership in the 'age of grievance'

March 20, 2025 • by Sat Dayal in Leadership • 6 min read

According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in employers is declining for the first time. Here are practical measures to get back on track....

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