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From a childhood immersed in chess to becoming a global champion, Judit Polgár’s story shows how mindset, discipline, and persistence turn a pawn into a queen....
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Museum of art that exhibits appetite for risk and innovation
August 30, 2024 • by Adam Levine in Creativity • 6 min read
The Toledo Museum of Art takes a novel approach to bringing art to the masses, unusual in a sector dominated by conservative thinking....
Why embracing circularity strengthens business resilience and long-term profitability
August 30, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in I by IMD Book Club • 9 min read
Julia Binder and Manuel Braun delve into why a circular approach to business can help build more resilience and boost profitability....
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From crisis to growth: Navigating portfolio triage in venture capital with Michael Stucky
August 29, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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The Chief Investment Officer at Serpentine Ventures explores how VCs navigate the treacherous waters of portfolio triage...
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Leading Thinkers50 contributors Andrew Barnes, Poornima Luthra, and Rita McGrath share strategies for making our working environment conducive to good mental wellbeing with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever and host of the...
Eureka! The art of creative thinking in a digital world
August 23, 2024 • by Luc de Brabandere , Jonas Leyder, Lina Benmehrez in Creativity • 9 min read
In today's fast-paced world, guidance is needed not on what to think but how to think....
From Boomers to Gen Z: Managing generational dynamics in the workplace
August 23, 2024 • by Katharina Lange in Leadership • 7 min read
Understanding generational differences can help unlock the potential of your entire workforce....
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Defence tech: From TNT to AI
August 22, 2024 • by Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss what will war look like in the world of tomorrow...
Be your own best friend: Tools to manage anxiety and the pressure to be perfect
Thinkers50 experts Julie Lythcott-Haims, Lenny Mendonca, and Sanyin Siang share tips on coping with work-related stress with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever and host of the podcast of the same name....
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