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David learns to see conflict not as an end, but as a cycle of renewal – embracing tension, repair, and trust to transform his work relationships
Striving to be a superhero has backfired professionally and personally for ambitious Frances. It’s time to ease her foot off the gas, says Qi Zhang
Organizations must shift from a ‘power-over’ model to a ‘power-with’ model to lead effectively though complexity.
From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism.
As women live longer, society must rethink careers and leadership to unlock a longevity-equality dividend that enables women to contribute and lead at every life stage.
CEO successions rarely fail because of poor selection – they fail in execution. As Sergio Ermotti prepares to step down, UBS has the opportunity to turn leadership transition from a risk-management exercise into a catalyst for strategic renewal.
Progressing to senior leadership begins by upgrading your mindset. Here’s how to get started.
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CEOs can turn early wins into lasting success by recalibrating strategy, aligning teams, and focusing on sustainable growth and performance metrics.
For leaders, giving performance feedback can feel uncomfortable and awkward. Here are the first three prerequisites.
Another January, another list of new resolutions. Meditate daily. Read more books. Network strategically. But what if the fastest path to professional impact isn’t adding something new – it’s subtracting something old?
2025 could be summed up as “OMG, did that really happen, too?” As the new year begins, it’s tempting to focus on battening down the hatches and mitigating the uncertainties. Instead, says Amy Bonsall, focus on where you want to go, not the obstacles around you.
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