How to navigate the transition from scientist to leader
Have you reached a point in your career where “scientist” no longer captures the value you bring to your organization? It’s an exciting milestone, but it can also present challenges you feel...
Balancing empathy with authority: Setting boundaries doesn’t make you an unethical leader
April 2, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos in Coaching Corner • 6 min read • 
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Joanna's fear that setting boundaries would make her unkind cast her team adrift. Chloé Christopoulos says clarity and accountability are not departures from care, but expressions of it ...
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How human-AI synergy put Formula 1 on the fast track to success
In Formula 1 racing, every microsecond counts. Konstantinos Trantopoulos and Paolo Aversa explore how teams use Human-AI collaboration to boost performance – and what businesses in other sectors can learn from their...
Why democracies die — and what business leaders must do
July 24, 2025 • by Daniel Ziblatt, David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • 
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Democracy dies from within, warns Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt. Business leaders must act now to protect it—or risk catastrophic failure....
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How to be remembered for the right reasons #1: Focus on your message
In the first of a series of five brain circuits on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis provides techniques to help manage your nerves and deliver a high-impact presentation by focusing on...
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