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Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in any leader’s career. As you step into a new role, the initial days are a valuable opportunity to lay the foundation for the future....

37 minutes ago • by Andrea Wojnicki in Leadership • 8 min read
Identifying your ‘superpowers’ will help you develop a personal brand that will enable you to develop executive presence and flourish as a leader. Here’s how to do it. ...
Continue readingOctober 31, 2023 • by Millán Alvarez-Miranda, Peter Fennah, Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 7 min read
Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in any leader’s career. As you step into a new role, the initial days are a valuable opportunity to lay the foundation for the future....
October 30, 2023 • by Bali Padda in Leadership • 8 min read
Technology may lead to a more efficient process, but it’s not the best option if it worsens the customer experience – and without due regard to data cleansing the results can be...
October 27, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 4 min read
It’s important not to let fear control your decision-making in trying times. Stay calm and find purpose in the present to help your team navigate times of crisis....
October 25, 2023 • by Sameh Abadir in Leadership • 2 min read
“Be slow to judge,” the old adage warns. Managing in crisis requires you to slow down and stay calm. This is an exercise to see if you are too quick to make...
October 23, 2023 • by Silse Martell in Leadership • 5 min read
Silse Martell, founder of the Brazilian-based Smart Group of agencies, shares how big corporations should emulate startups by creating reputation strategies with sales growth in mind....
October 20, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 7 min read
As the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the background, some managers might be tempted to shelve the leadership lessons from the crisis. That would be a mistake....
October 19, 2023 • by Faisal Hoque in Leadership • 8 min read
In this month’s I by IMD Book Club, best-selling author Faisal Hoque explains how the concepts in his new book, Reinvent: Navigating Business Transformation in a Hyperdigital Era, can help us all...
October 19, 2023 in Leadership • 4 min read
Through executive coaching, Alex embarked on a journey of introspection: one that unearthed a deep-rooted fear of losing control....
October 19, 2023 in Leadership • 5 min read
Demoralized by this criticism and with team engagement plummeting, Charlie came to IMD for help from an executive coach....
October 19, 2023 in Leadership • 4 min read
With stress levels rising, and unsure how to manage this relationship and forge a pathway forward, Sam came to IMD looking for help from a professional coach....
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