The long arc of leadership: Where ancient wisdom meets modern science
A recent survey of 123 senior executives exploring the “Long Arc of Leadership” reveals an uncomfortable gap between what executives value and what organizations reward. ...
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Susan Goldsworthy
Susan Goldsworthy is Affiliate Professor of Leadership, Communications and Organizational Change at IMD, where she directs the Executive Coaching Certificate and Leading Sustainable Change programs. She is a co-author of three award-winning books. She is also an Olympic finalist and an ordained OneSpirit Interfaith Minister, as well as a highly qualified executive coach, and is trained in numerous psychometric assessments.
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Driving high performance is about more than the need for speed
March 12, 2026 • by Susan Goldsworthy in I by IMD Podcasts • 7 min read • 
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Once in pole position on the grid, Atlassian Williams F1 Team is rebuilding its competitive advantage. In conversation with Susan Goldsworthy, the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ann Perrins, explains how people,...
In it for the long run? Here’s what the world of sport can teach executives
By adopting similar habits to those of elite athletes, leaders can perform at their best for longer. Olympians Matthijs Büchli and Susan Goldsworthy suggest ways to achieve your goals with less stress....
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