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Beware of the billion-dollar business with zero employees
AI-driven ‘algorithmic corporations’ could replace humans with ruthless, automated systems that exploit labor, manipulate pricing, and prioritize shareholder value. But governments have the tools to prevent this dystopian future if they choose...
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In uncertain times, trust doesn’t disappear – it thins
Hybrid work, repeated restructurings, and constant uncertainty are eroding the emotional foundations of trust at work. Realistic optimism offers a way for individuals and leaders to rebuild connection....
Checklist: Are you responding to changing workplace demographics?
As workforces age, organizations must confront a critical question: how will extended lifespans reshape leadership, organizational strategy, and the very concept of a career? Anna Erat identifies four focus areas to sustain...
Ecosystem Inc: How the nature of competition is evolving
Ecosystems promise a new way to compete, yet most squander the opportunity by bolting them onto old strategic logic. Mark Greeven makes the case for putting ecosystem thinking at the heart of...
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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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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 biggest career barrier isn’t at the top. It’s at the first step
The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression....
Why women’s leadership matters in the age of AI
AI may become one of the most significant leadership opportunities for women in decades. Its impact will depend on how capability, governance, and leadership are built around it....
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Oona Hathaway, should we still believe in the global order?
Oona Hathaway on war, global rules, and why business leaders may regret staying silent as international law is violated....
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