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In this leadership interview, IMD’s Jennifer Jordan poses six questions to Anthony Giovinazzo, an experienced pharmaceutical executive, about facing tough situations....

January 15, 2026 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 9 min read
CEO successions rarely fail because of poor selection – they fail in execution. As Sergio Ermotti prepares to step down, UBS has the opportunity to turn leadership transition from a risk-management exercise...
Continue readingFebruary 13, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 9 min read
In this leadership interview, IMD’s Jennifer Jordan poses six questions to Anthony Giovinazzo, an experienced pharmaceutical executive, about facing tough situations....
February 12, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 4 min read
When tackling a tough problem, remember these five Es before jumping to conclusions: expand, examine, empathize, elevate, and envision....
February 9, 2024 • by Robert Hooijberg in Leadership • 6 min read
IMD’s Robert Hooijberg explains why empowerment should be integral to organizational design....
February 9, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 7 min read
In today’s high-stakes business world, striking a balance between being approachable and authoritative is tricky. George Kohlrieser explains in seven steps how to become an authentic and effective leader....
February 6, 2024 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Leadership • 4 min read
We examine whether China’s tremendous economic growth this century is reflected in significant economic profitmaking by its firms....
February 2, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon, Sameh Abadir in Leadership • 6 min read
Too few businesses are learning from their mistakes, warn Carlos Cordon and Sameh Abadir of IMD, leaving their organizations underperforming and vulnerable....
February 2, 2024 • by Patrick Flesner in Leadership • 7 min read
Both micromanagement and a hands-off approach have their pitfalls. Navigating this balance is crucial. These two frameworks provide a roadmap to find the optimal level of involvement....
February 1, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
They’re charismatic, confident, visionary – and grandiose, defensive, punishing. Narcissists can be inspiring, and they can break you. The key is to be aware of what you’re getting into, says Michael Watkins....
February 1, 2024 • by Branka Zei Pollermann in Leadership • 6 min read
Many executives struggle with how to make their speeches more compelling. The most charismatic leaders think not just about what they say, but how they say it....
February 1, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 4 min read
Do you know your current strengths in strategic thinking? What about the areas that may require more work to elevate your leadership skills and drive success?...
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