Communication: let’s be clear, we should cut out the clichés
The soulless language of management speak leads to uninspired and disengaged teams. Here’s how to sharpen your language skills to become a more effective leader....
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Letting go to grow: How one entrepreneur reclaimed his life and business
Frank's transformation from overwhelmed investor to empowered leader demonstrates how coaching and collaboration enabled him to stand back, delegate, and recover his life....
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Beyond survival: What business leaders can learn from necessity entrepreneurs
Necessity entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable resilience and creativity in the face of extreme challenges, offering valuable insights for business leaders seeking to navigate uncertainty in today’s complex global economy. ...
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Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need...
Can 12 minutes of breathing a day change how you lead?Â
Mindfulness expert Christoph Glaser shares insights from Breathe, his best-selling book on how simple, breath-based techniques can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help leaders stay centred under pressure. ...
David Bach: Why we all benefit from America’s top universitiesÂ
1 May 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 3 min read • 
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In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...
Are stakeholders making or breaking your strategy?Â
Leaders are often unaware of their value-critical stakeholders, inhibiting progress on strategic issues. The solution is to get rid of free riders and predators and build more involvement in the value-creation cycle...
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