The leadership burnout crisis and how to address itÂ
Growing numbers of executives are stuck in survival mode – and risking exhaustion. IMD’s Susan Goldsworthy reflects on how CHROs can work with senior leaders to change behaviors...
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In it for the long run? Here’s what the world of sport can teach executives
February 27, 2026 • by Matthijs Büchli, Susan Goldsworthy in Leadership • 12 min read • 
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By adopting similar habits to those of elite athletes, leaders can perform at their best for longer. Olympians Matthijs Büchli and Susan Goldsworthy suggest ways to achieve your goals with less stress....
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Joining the dots:Â a creative design for leadership
June 21, 2024 • by Cyril Bouquet, Alexis Georgacopoulos in Leadership • 9 min read
There is much that organizations can learn from artists and designers, from turning ideas into innovation to creative problem-solving and better decision-making....
From chaos to calm: Why breath-based mindfulness is essential for leaders today 
With the pressure to innovate only growing, along with the epidemic of digital distractions, our experts offer a mindful leader’s toolkit packed with techniques to stay grounded and focused in stressful environments ...
Ringing the changes: Vodafone ‘insider' makes some tough calls as CEO
June 18, 2024 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Leadership • 9 min read • 
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Margherita Della Valle tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how she is delivering radical change to reenergize Vodafone and paving the way for greater diversity in leadership...
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The G7 gangs up on China
June 13, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett, Fernando MartÃn Espejo in Leadership • 5 min read • Podcast available
At this weekend’s Summit, G7 leaders will issue a stinging critique of China’s trade practices – but the G7’s bark is worse than its bite. This is just as well, argue Simon...
The crisis in democratic capitalism in Europe is real – CEOs are central to the solution
Democratic capitalism provides the strongest foundation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth, but European competitiveness is declining alarmingly. Business leaders have a key part to play in raising productivity and creating opportunities to...
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