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Have you ever burst into tears at work? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the pressures of our jobs, projects, and work relationships. Here are eight practical...
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Learn to trust the team – as well as the process
July 31, 2026 • by Graham Clark in Coaching Corner • 5 min read • 
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Learn why a CEO-to-be must trust their team and the process. A coach helps Ian shift from micromanagement to collaborative leadership that unlocks performance...
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How shared ownership is reshaping sustainability at Bayer
Daniel Schneiders, Bayer’s climate program director, is helping turn sustainability from a strategic goal into a lived practice by changing how teams take ownership, make decisions, and deliver impact across the company....
Are you ready now? A strategic thinking test for leaders
Strategic thinking is a critical leadership capability, yet leaders often avoid really going there out of fear for what the future might bring. Take this assessment test to gauge your readiness, and...
Lean and clean are perfect partners, says CEO of engineering giant
Morten Wierod, President and CEO of ABB tells Jean-François Manzoni how a leaner-and-cleaner mission, decentralized discipline, and a culture of speed are driving its transformation for the road ahead....
How an empty chair can give your ‘secret shadow’ a voice
Do you recognize negative traits in yourself that may be holding you back personally and professionally? Carl Jung called this your ‘shadow’. Ginka Toegel explains how to tap into its latent energy...
How ABB is reshaping an engineering icon for the future
September 15, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • 
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ABB CEO Morten Wierod shares how the company drives industries to be leaner, cleaner, and more productive while advancing sustainability and innovation....
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Why we should cherish women over 50
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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The theory of equality will change the workplace forever
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Focus, bold bets, and a bit of fun: How a pharma chief is going for growth
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....
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