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How to successfully exit a business
Why the way you leave a company can shape your legacy as much as your tenure.
February 6, 2026
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Pandora CHRO on why tomorrow’s strategic leaders must invest in themselves
HR leadership will require a balance of frontline experience and a business-first outlook, argues Pandora CHRO Byron Clayton
February 4, 2026
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When is the right time to say goodbye? It’s the age-old question
Performance, not age, should influence when older leaders step aside, argues Michael Skapinker
February 2, 2026
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Coaching Corner
Embracing conflict, the catalyst for renewal
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
January 30, 2026
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Slow down! Why doing too much is not helping you or your team
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
January 30, 2026
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From control to co-creation: Reframing the psychology of organizational change
Organizations must shift from a ‘power-over’ model to a ‘power-with’ model to lead effectively though complexity.
January 28, 2026
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How to build a business that survives the next five years
Forget everything you’ve heard about genius CEOs, intuition, and heroic decision-making, says Susanne May – use Jensen Huang’s radical leadership of Nvidia as a blueprint to succeed in the AI era.
February 10, 2026
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Brain Circuits
Are you stuck in a leadership comfort zone? 
If you’re known as a solid executor and a safe pair of hands but can’t see an exciting  future for yourself in the organization, you may be overly risk-averse. Answer the questions below to see if this applies to you and check out the tips on leaving your comfort zone. 
February 3, 2026
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Brain Circuits
Looking to accelerate your leadership career? Start here
Progressing to senior leadership begins by upgrading your mindset. Here’s how to get started.
January 28, 2026
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Five key insights from necessity entrepreneursÂ
Brain Circuits Five key insights from necessity entrepreneurs by Sophie Bacq Published January 16, 2026 in Brain Circuits DownloadSave We tend to associate entrepreneurship with Silicon
January 21, 2026
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How to tackle a second-year leadership slump
CEOs can turn early wins into lasting success by recalibrating strategy, aligning teams, and focusing on sustainable growth and performance metrics.
January 13, 2026
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Struggling to give feedback? Here’s how to start
For leaders, giving performance feedback can feel uncomfortable and awkward. Here are the first three prerequisites.
January 13, 2026
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