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Leadership is shaped by past experiences. A reflective scene explores how loss, conflict, relationships, and personal growth influence how leaders show up today

Your best leadership case study? Yourself!

October 7, 2026 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 2 min read

Discover how examining your own history can elevate leadership: turn experiences into trust, courage, and high‑performing teams....

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How the company that ‘sells screws’ nailed the customer experience

October 6, 2026 • by Stefan Michel in Leadership • 7 min read

Daniel Bossard, CEO of Bossard Group, tells Stefan Michel how the 195-year-old family business grew into a strategic partner for giants like Tesla....

Lasting change begins with small actions. The image illustrates the first step in building new habits and overcoming the discomfort of personal growth

Time for a change? Begin here

October 6, 2026 • by Alyson Meister in Leadership • 3 min read

Navigate change with a structured plan: identify blockers, embrace gradual steps, and build durable habits that stick....

Hand holding a conductor’s baton against a green background, symbolizing the shift from individual expertise to leading and empowering a team

How high performers can make the leap to leadership

October 2, 2026 • by Dave Schoof in Leadership • 6 min read

Discover how top performers transition to leadership through executive coaching, moving from doer to conductor and boosting team performance....

Using the wind to analyse the wind direction for fog

Decision making in uncertain times: Why simple heuristics often trump complex models

October 1, 2026 • by Gerd Gigerenzer in Leadership • 6 min read

Leaders make gut calls every day. In uncertain environments, that is not a failure of rigor; it is often the smartest thing they can do. So why are so many afraid to...

AI can amplify your worst leadership habits at scale

Is AI scaling your worst habits?

October 1, 2026 • by Susanne May in Leadership • 3 min read

Could AI mirror your organization’s worst habits? Five actionable steps turn human systems into robust infrastructure with clear values and governance....

How logistics giant GXO is creating a culture of stability for a future of uncertainty

September 30, 2026 • by I by IMD in Leadership • 6 min read

Explore how GXO builds a stable culture to navigate uncertainty, guiding behavior, learning, and employee empowerment for the future of work....

Tricky decision? Time to get out the scales

September 30, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin in Leadership • 3 min read

Use the AAA framework to assess tasks and projects: 1–10 scores per criterion guide smarter, calmer workplace decisions....

person standing alone beneath a dramatic sunset sky, observing the wider landscape from a position slightly apart, symbolizing independent perspective and insight

Neither extrovert nor introvert. Why every team needs an ‘otrovert’

September 29, 2026 • by Olivia Lichtenstein in Leadership • 3 min read

Discover the otrovert: a new archetype who sees what others miss, asks tough questions, and helps break through groupthink....

A leader navigates a maze, representing the decision traps that can prevent effective leadership decisions

How to avoid six leadership decision traps

September 23, 2026 • by Michael Watkins in Leadership • 3 min read

Explore six common leadership decision traps and proven remedies to improve outcomes, from precise problem framing to securing lasting team buy-in....

Learn to ‘read the air’: how to build emotional capability into your organization