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With the Earth well outside the safe operating space for humanity, according to a new report, here’s how companies can take action....
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Workplace bravery is too often seen through the lens of a few heroic whistleblowers. But choosing small everyday acts of courage is a skill that can be learned by everyone, writes Jim...
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Halfway to 2030: Are our Sustainable Development Goals still fit for purpose?
While the rosy optimism that greeted the UN Sustainable Development Goals when they were first launched in 2015 may have faded, I have tracked some cross-sector and private-sector progress that’s really making...
Set an ambitious goal, then work backward to achieve it
September 14, 2023 • by Knut Haanaes, Bryony Jansen van Tuyll in Audio articles • 11 min read
Using the ‘Future Back’ tool can set your organization on the path to a successful sustainable business transformation. Knut Haanaes and Bryony Jansen-van Tuyll outline three practical steps to achieve lasting results....
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The Rise of Generative AI: From AlphaGo to ChatGPT
September 14, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • 
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Mike & Amit discuss the history of artificial intelligence, and how today's particular brand of generative AI emerged...
Age diversity: why old and young offer the perfect balance
September 13, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Audio articles • 6 min read
Age diversity can lead to increased innovation and problem-solving. Combining the different strengths of younger and older employees, such as quick decision-making and holistic thinking, can yield better results....
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Transforming leaders for a changing world
September 8, 2023 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Leadership • 6 min read
Insights into the urgent need for a mind shift in leadership, as well as dispelling myths, addressing psychological barriers and fostering a growth-mindset for a brighter future....
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Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....
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From me to we: The Rose Gold Rule is future of leadership
True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
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The theory of equality will change the workplace forever
In the early 1900s, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, E = mc², reshaped our understanding of the universe and changed the world as we knew it. The Theory of Equality™, E = FQ²,...
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The Frescobaldi formula: humility, reinvention, and stewardship across 30 generations - how to sustain a family business in changing times....
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Ipsen CEO David Loew tells Jean-François Manzoni how relentless focus, the Pareto principle, and having fun helped energize a mid-sized specialty pharma player to take on bigger rivals....
The business case for social capital
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Ralph Hamers, are ‘tech companies with a banking license’ the future of finance?
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice....
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