Communication breakdown: are you sending out the right signals on social media?

How private and family-owned businesses can lead the way in building stakeholder value  

May 6, 2024 • by Peter Vogel in Leadership • 7 min read

Nine out of every ten employees globally work for a private business, and their capitalization and turnover dwarf those of list companies — but their challenge for the future is not only...

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7 questions for selecting your top team 

May 6, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 4 min read

Here are seven questions to ask as you select the top team to lead your company....

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RWE’s Markus Krebber on building energy reserves to keep focused on the long term 

April 30, 2024 in Leadership • 9 min read

The RWE CEO tells Jean-François Manzoni how he is reshaping the power company to drive the energy transition and why leaders need to always keep something in the tank to remain resilient....

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How concession-making helps forge stronger relationships 

April 29, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 5 min read

Expert guidance on how and when to make concessions to foster healthy relationships and encourage a collaborative working environment....

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The challenge of setting ambitious targets as a leader

April 26, 2024 • by Angelica Adamski in Leadership • 5 min read

Executive coach Angelica Adamski shares the challenges facing Lyndsey in aligning and leading a new and globally dispersed sales team....

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Self-reflection for leaders in five steps 

April 24, 2024 • by Ben Bryant in Leadership • 9 min read

Ben Bryant offers a concise 5-step self-reflection guide for leaders, using Carlos M.'s experiences to highlight emotional awareness in leadership....

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How to ingrain a new habit 

April 23, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Leadership • 5 min read

In part one of this two-part series, we advised on sparking new habits. Here, in part two, we offer a checklist to help ingrain them....

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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisions 

April 19, 2024 • by Camellia Pham in Leadership • 9 min read

In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...

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Tesla’s crossroads: Can Elon Musk’s stock-market darling retain an edge over rivals? 

April 19, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Leadership • 7 min read

The EV pioneer’s once-unrivaled dominance is being tested by declining sales, fierce competition, and questions about its commitment to sustainability and innovation. IMD’s Michael Wade examines Tesla’s strategic direction and leadership. ...

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How well are you handling mental complexity?  

April 19, 2024 • by Véronique Bogliolo Friedman in Leadership • 9 min read

It’s become a cliche that we’re living and working in a VUCA world. All that external volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity is challenging for sure. But what about what’s going on inside...

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