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Auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel, what will we do without you?
December 29, 2021 • by Josef Joffe in Leadership • 5 min read
Merkel made mistakes but she was a rock of stability in turbulent times, and the good news is that her legacy of German stolidity is likely to continue....
Designing leadership programs for women that really work
December 27, 2021 • by Herminia Ibarra, Kathleen O’Connor in Leadership • 7 min read
Powerful sponsors with specialist training and a deep commitment are needed to help propel women into senior roles....
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To the Moon and back, the afterlife of a CEO
December 24, 2021 • by Ben Bryant, Sally Bonneywell, Dena Michelli in Leadership • 11 min read
Landing the top job is hard, but coming back down to earth afterwards can be just as challenging....
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Do CEOs really stay in the job for too long?
December 23, 2021 • by Markus Schmid in Leadership • 9 min read
Research shows that the value that CEOs create for shareholders starts to decline after 14 years in the job, but letting them go early may not always be the best decision....
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Six reasons why businesses must foster a post-COVID global mindset
Even before the pandemic, cultivating a global mindset was challenging. With rising protectionism, remote working and decreased travel, the hurdles for executives have grown higher. But it is precisely these changes that...
Embrace the paradox to become a better leader
December 21, 2021 • by Wendy Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Josh Keller, Ella Miron-Spektor in Leadership • 10 min read
Conflicting tensions in the workplace are inevitable. Engaging with them can be challenging but also incredibly motivating, according to the latest research....
Women need a fair chance to lead post pandemic
December 15, 2021 • by Kate Waters in Leadership • 7 min read
The traits that define ‘great’ leadership need to be de-gendered: empathy, humility and vulnerability are among the qualities required now...
How can a “family business mentality” improve your digital transformation?
Family businesses might not spring to mind when we imagine organizations at the vanguard of digital business model innovation. But family-owned enterprises are well-equipped for this journey and offer helpful lessons for...
China’s succession panic is a wake-up call for families everywhere
Many Chinese entrepreneurs who set up businesses during the economic liberalization of the late 1970s and 1980s are nearing retirement age without a willing or well-prepared family heir. It’s a timely reminder...
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