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Leaders can use philosophy to discover hidden organizational insights that will allow them to make smarter, better-informed decisions....

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 readingJanuary 31, 2024 • by Pia Lauritzen in Leadership • 8 min read
Leaders can use philosophy to discover hidden organizational insights that will allow them to make smarter, better-informed decisions....
January 30, 2024 • by Emilia Bunea in Leadership • 9 min read
A sprinkling of well-judged humor makes for better leadership. Through training and practice, executives can acquire the tools of comedy to enhance how they lead....
January 26, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Leadership • 11 min read
Executives often struggle to lead teams effectively because they are oblivious to the psychological factors that shape human behavior. Understanding and recognizing these factors opens the door to better outcomes....
January 25, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 3 min read
As part of our series on strategic thinking, here we offer three actions that we as leaders can take to cultivate strategic thinking in our organizations....
January 25, 2024 • by Siri Terjesen in Leadership • 6 min read
As companies grapple with economic uncertainties, the progress towards more inclusive boards is slowing down. Broadening the talent search and investing in training programs are crucial for redressing the slide....
January 23, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 12 min read
Given the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, business leaders need a dynamic framework to anticipate the impact of AI on their business....
January 23, 2024 in Leadership • 9 min read
Anticipating rising raw material costs, Tata Steel’s CEO & Managing Director TV Narendran tells IMD President Jean-François Manzoni how he introduced a change management process to instill a culture of future readiness...
January 19, 2024 • by Öykü Işık, Amit M. Joshi, Sarah E. Toms, Misiek Piskorski, Alyson Meister, Arturo Bris, Natalia Olynec, Knut Haanaes, Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Leadership • 8 min read
What are the key takeaways from this year’s World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting? IMD experts share reflections direct from Davos...
January 19, 2024 in Leadership • 5 min read
Why do we see our star performers burn out so often? The solution is to promote a culture of top teams instead of top talent....
January 19, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 7 min read
Committing to a daily mental fitness regime will strengthen your cognitive abilities. The goal is to enhance your strategic thinking, which I see as the most important skill for leaders today....
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