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Sometimes, even great leaders need to refine the way they interact with others. The good news is, if someone is willing to learn, this is not hard to do....
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20 hours ago • by Peter Vogel, Anouk Lavoie Orlick in Family business • 8 min read
Antoine Mayaud, a shareholder and member of the Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM) behind Decathlon and Auchan, explains how the family embedded entrepreneurship into its culture and processes, creating a system that repeatedly...
Continue readingJanuary 14, 2022 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Sometimes, even great leaders need to refine the way they interact with others. The good news is, if someone is willing to learn, this is not hard to do....
January 13, 2022 • by Mayank Jain, Sylvain Newton in Sustainability • 6 min read
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals are becoming an increasing priority for many businesses. But they are routinely failing to meet these criteria because they are not embedded into corporate culture and...
January 13, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
For teams to achieve peak performance, it's important to ensure they are engaged and positive. Here are some exercises to keep them sharp....
January 12, 2022 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
It falls upon leaders to manage their teams’ energy and smooth the tensions of hybrid working, and this often begins with reflection....
January 10, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
You can't stop crises from occurring, but you can take specific actions to not only survive, but thrive through the tough times....
January 7, 2022 • by Alyson Meister in Magazine • 3 min read
Welcome to the Help Desk: using the latest technology and research, our resident expert helps you to tackle your workplace dilemmas....
January 7, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
There are so many factors that contribute to exceptional leadership that it may seem like you are constantly working on your skills, and the truth is you should be. Successful leaders are...
January 6, 2022 • by Vanina Farber, Patrick Reichert in Leadership • 5 min read
2021 has been another year that has thrown global imbalances and inequalities into sharp relief. For many of us, this has triggered a re-evaluation of how we live, including where we put...
January 6, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
As you look forward into the New Year, it's a great time to learn steps you can take to future-proof your company....
January 5, 2022 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Sustainable entrepreneurs take a radical approach to collaboration, and they offer great lessons for leaders looking to improve in this area....
January 4, 2022 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
As a leader you set the tone for your office. These exercises will help you create and environment where everyone around you can thrive....
January 3, 2022 • by I by IMD in Innovation • 3 min read
Action to stem greenhouse gas emissions will accelerate, forcing businesses to internalize the cost of their actions, say experts in strategy, sustainability and finance....
January 3, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
As we get back to work and aspire to a prosperous new year, it's a good time to run through exercises to protect our digital business....
December 31, 2021 • by Natalia Olynec in Magazine • 12 min read
Businesses' sustainability strategies are being shaped by big global forces that are likely to become even more important in 2022, according to IMD experts....
December 30, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Human Resources • 7 min read
Companies should take more risks when it comes to appointing leaders – then give their selected candidates the right support....
December 30, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Learn four lessons from sustainable entrepreneurs about making your business better for the earth and the bottom line....
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January 22, 2026 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Multigenerational teams bring competitive advantages. It’s vital to tap into the wisdom and experience of older workers, urges Shelley Zalis....
December 1, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
True leadership starts with compassion. Small acts of humanity create lasting impact, shaping cultures rooted in inclusion, awareness, and collective responsibility....
January 21, 2025 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
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,...
June 12, 2024 • by Shelley Zalis in The Female Quotient
Women often step back from their careers because caring responsibilities usually fall on them by default, thanks to outdated societal norms....
21 hours ago • by Mark J. Greeven in Videos
How COFCO International rebuilt trust under Chi Jingtao (Johnny) with alignment, values, and visible leadership....
July 28, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis in Videos
The Frescobaldi formula: humility, reinvention, and stewardship across 30 generations - how to sustain a family business in changing times....
July 7, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
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....
June 16, 2026 • by Sophie Bacq in Videos
Discover how bonding and bridging capital fuel change. Insights from Raising Social Capital show why trust is your company's hidden engine...
June 18, 2026 • by Murat Tarakci in Podcasts
Former ING and UBS CEO Ralph Hamers on leading “banking’s biggest digital transformation” – and why AI may redefine financial advice....
June 11, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
NATO futurist Florence Gaub on war, weak signals, Gen Z, and why leaders need not only foresight, but also science fiction to future-proof their organizations...
June 4, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on why the post-Cold War world is over – and who is shaping the new rules of global business...
May 14, 2026 • by David Bach in Podcasts
Outokumpu CEO Kati ter Horst on steel, free trade, Europe’s competitiveness, AI, sustainability, and leading when the old rules are gone....
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