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17 hours ago • by Richard Roi, Luca Condosta in Leadership • 8 min read
Leaders can hire technical expertise on demand, says Giampiero Frisio, President of Electrification at ABB. But building the curiosity, resilience, and perspective that underpin long-term performance requires a deliberate and sustained investment...
Continue readingJuly 2, 2021 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Are you a micromanager? Is your star employee a problem in the eyes of the rest of the team? There are ways to deal with these situations and turn them around....
July 2, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Smooth transitions in leadership roles are critical to workplace continuity even in times of turmoil. There are ways to plan for this by fine-tuning your leadership strategy now....
July 1, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 7 min read
Many companies struggle to transform because strategic initiatives are not properly adopted throughout their organizations. Here are five principles to help leaders drive sustainable adoption of strategic change initiatives....
July 1, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, James Henderson in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Many businesses understand the need to move towards sustainability but aren't sure where to start. There are some basic steps leaders can take in the right direction....
June 30, 2021 • by Frederik Anseel in Strategy • 7 min read
A study sheds light on exactly how workplaces are changing during COVID-19, and the steps business leaders can take to ensure employees adapt effectively....
June 30, 2021 • by Seán Meehan, Charlie Dawson in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Do you know how to light the fire within your employees that drives them to seek change and innovation?...
June 29, 2021 • by Evgenia Giakoumopoulou in Human Resources • 6 min read
‘Neutrality is an invalid concept’ says lesbian activist as she explains why it is important to reveal our true identities at work....
June 29, 2021 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The way you communicate with others will determine your ability to form bonds and effectively lead. Do you understand the effect you are having on others?...
June 28, 2021 in Sustainability • 5 min read
Banks and investors engaged in sustainable finance initiatives need to focus on countries where they can make the most impact, and also on striking a better balance between environmental and social goals,...
June 28, 2021 • by Alyson Meister, Dominik Breitinger in Magazine • 9 min read
Declining mental health is a global crisis, here's how we can tackle it...
June 28, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
The key to innovation in rapidly changing times is to be able to keep up with the change. That means you may have to be willing to throw out your old models...
June 25, 2021 • by Tobias Schlager in Magazine • 5 min read
A seemingly altruistic venture by the pharma giant badly misfired when reports of potentially fatal blood clots emerged. Tobias Schlager explains what needed to be done to rescue the company from the...
June 24, 2021 • by Philip Rosenzweig in Book Review • 1 min read
Rather than a long volume on one country or another, this book provides what The Wall Street Journal calls “a valuable and thoroughly researched analysis.” This selection will not only be highly...
June 24, 2021 in Leadership • 1 min read • Podcast available
“Solar Impulse” explorer Bertrand Piccard on finding purpose. As an explorer, Bertrand Piccard has always had a strong sense of purpose. But now he finds he has a gift for helping other...
June 24, 2021 • by Howard Yu in Magazine • 8 min read
Super forecasters see things more accurately than their peers. Keeping a fluid mindset is vital as we steer a course towards a post-pandemic business landscape. Howard Yu gazes into his crystal ball...
June 23, 2021 • by Mark J. Greeven in Asian hub • 4 min read
Express delivery firm becomes Thailand’s first unicorn....
June 23, 2021 • by Zoe Finch Totten in Magazine • 13 min read
Support for our mental wellbeing tends to focus on the individual, but that approach goes against our true nature and has led to an increase in loneliness and isolation, and a fall...




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July 7, 2026 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Videos
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May 28, 2026 • by Karl Schmedders in Videos
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