Where business and policy meet: Managing geopolitical tensionsÂ
Business leaders need to respond more proactively to geopolitical tensions, while policymakers need to rethink their approach, argues IMD’s Simon Evenett....
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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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Henkel’s Carsten Knobel: A CEO who sticks to his strategy
February 27, 2024 in Leadership • 9 min read • 
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Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni why he has remained laser focused on implementing its purposeful growth agenda and why the company decided to exit Russia....
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Add authenticity if you want to lead with authority and approachabilityÂ
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....
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