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Why China is well-equipped to deal with disruption
China’s shift from reaction to reinvention is a long-running transformation built on policy foresight and internal restructuring that global turmoil and the tariffs war have only served to intensify....
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AI won't contribute to a thriving business unless it's hardwired into your purpose, people, processes, and architecture. Here’s how getting that alignment right can ensure maximum value from AI investments. ...
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Kevin O’Brien shares the lessons every first-time CEO needs to hear — from unpacking the brief to unlocking future potential and uniting the team....
It’s time for leaders to nurture inclusion by reinforcing values and creating psychological safety
While some organizations retreat from inclusion commitments under political pressure, the path to lasting transformation lies in embedding diversity deeply within core values rather than treating it as a compliance issue. Leaders...
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The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are experiencing radical evolution through artificial intelligence, driving competition, and improving clinical outcomes. IMD's AI Maturity Index highlights effective approaches from industry frontrunners like Bayer, Medtronic, and...
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Professionals who use AI in a disciplined way to compound their cognitive thinking over time will be the long-term winners. Michael Watkins explains how to make AI a cognitive superpower rather than...
“We were so scared of our IPO”: Leaders Unplugged with former On-CEO Marc Maurer
July 8, 2025 • by Alyson Meister, Marc Maurer in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • Podcast available
Marc Maurer shares how ON grew from startup to IPO by defying hype, focusing on purpose, and leading with humility in this candid Leaders Unplugged episode....
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According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1tn each year, predominantly from reduced productivity.  Here are six simple habits, taken from design thinker Vishakha Singh’s SHIFT...
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