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Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....

December 23, 2025 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Leadership • 10 min read
The strategies that drove the recent luxury boom are now its constraint. As demand polarizes and competition intensifies, growth must be constructed, not expected....
Continue readingJanuary 26, 2023 in Leadership • 9 min read
Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....
January 25, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 6 min read
Emotions are not often talked about in most organizations and yet they are a significant factor in every decision made. Neuroscience and behavioral economics have clearly demonstrated that we are emotional beings...
January 11, 2023 • by David Bach, Carlos Cordon, Patrick Reinmoeller in Leadership • 5 min read
From global supply chains to monetary policy and climate change, IMD experts give their predictions for a potentially turbulent year ahead....
January 5, 2023 • by Arturo Bris in Leadership • 4 min read
In a context in which private equity is infiltrating family-run businesses, Twitter could be considered the latest rendition of the family-run firm....
January 3, 2023 in Leadership • 9 min read • Podcast available
The Wallenberg sphere operates in about 180 countries and its holdings generate a total of $160bn of annual revenue. But Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the family holding company, explains to Jean-François Manzoni...
December 27, 2022 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 7 min read
Many younger talents are unprepared for a protracted economic slowdown. Here are three ways to stop your rising stars from sinking and help sustain performance....
December 23, 2022 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leadership • 3 min read
It can be uncomfortable to let go of control and hand over power, but it is a necessary step strong leaders must take....
December 20, 2022 in Leadership • 10 min read
Building a social enterprise requires both a big heart and a clear strategic focus, says Khadija Mohamed-Churchill, founder and CEO of Kwanza Tukule. In an in-depth discussion with Jean-Francois Manzoni, she reveals...
December 18, 2022 in Leadership • 9 min read
Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...
December 15, 2022 • by Christina Gaw in Leadership • 8 min read
Gaw Capital, a real estate investment firm, was set up by two brothers and a friend from university in 2005. Three years later, their banker sister Christina Gaw accepted an offer to...
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