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Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....
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November 13, 2026 • by Tim Quigley in What Matters Most • 2 min read
Could your company survive its founder? In light of the Nvidia scandal, Jim Pulcrano joins Tim Quigley on CEO succession, board accountability and the danger of irreplaceable leaders....
Continue readingJanuary 26, 2023 in Audio articles • 9 min read
Søren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, makes the case for respecting the legacy of a family-owned business when taking the helm....
January 25, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Family business • 6 min read
Emotions are not often talked about in most organizations and yet they are a significant factor in every decision made. Neuroscience and behavioral economics have clearly demonstrated that we are emotional beings...
January 25, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Leaders, especially those in human resources, need to consider where they are going to find the skills for the next big transition....
January 24, 2023 in Human Resources • 5 min read
The problem of sexual harassment, violence, and bullying at work is far more widespread than just the high-profile cases hitting the headlines. Organizations need more insight to base the responses to protect...
January 23, 2023 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read
Outbreaks of COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions underscore the urgent need to look beyond costs and diversify production to alternative locations to lower the risk of disruption...
January 20, 2023 • by Didier Bonnet, Jialu Shan in Innovation • 6 min read
Elon Musk’s reign at the social media giant has got off to a chaotic start, but he’s no fool and could yet take the company on an unconventional path to prosperity. Here’s...
January 19, 2023 in Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available
Oyster CEO Tony Jamous talks remote work, with Ian Charles Stewart, Co-Founder WIReD Magazine and Executive in Residence at IMD...
January 19, 2023 • by Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou in Audio articles • 6 min read
The diversification of actors and a widening of issues challenges the traditional model of diplomacy. A convergence of skills is needed from the public and private sectors to facilitate engagement between states,...
January 18, 2023 • by David Bach in Audio articles • 6 min read
Stakeholder capitalism has forced CEOs into taking political positions, even on controversial topics. Tensions over Taiwan make it critical for companies to plan ahead for the next values-driven conflict....
January 17, 2023 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 7 min read
To sell, merge, list or delist is a difficult decision that many business-owning families face at some point. Peter Vogel reflects on just such a turning point in the history of Firmenich,...
January 17, 2023 • by Faisal Hoque in Innovation • 5 min read
The union of digital, biological, and physical innovations promises to fundamentally transform business models. As they ride the curve of exponential transformation, leaders must never lose sight of the human element in...
January 13, 2023 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 15 min read
Family businesses have been traditionally hard-wired for longevity and stewardship, seeking to preserve and grow wealth across generations. This patient approach offers transferable lessons for all organizations navigating uncertain times. But family...
January 12, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Grey rhinos are events that are around us, but we may not notice. It is important for leaders to see them before they become crises....
January 12, 2023 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue podcast series • 1 min read • Podcast available
Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the eponymous family holding company, explains the importance taking the long view, while maintaining an acute focus on the present....
January 11, 2023 • by David Bach, Carlos Cordon, Patrick Reinmoeller in Leadership • 5 min read
From global supply chains to monetary policy and climate change, IMD experts give their predictions for a potentially turbulent year ahead....
January 11, 2023 • by Jerry Davis in Magazine • 6 min read
It’s too early to tell which of the current wave of successful enterprises will turn out to be built to last, but the creation of family-led giants in the mold of Tata...
January 10, 2023 • by Andrew J. Hoffman in Sustainability • 5 min read
We are faced with an existential challenge that requires radical action. Tomorrow’s business leaders must learn to think critically about their role in society and how they will practice their craft in...
January 10, 2023 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
It often takes a lot of effort to do seemingly small things. These exercises can help leaders develop courage in themselves and their teams....
January 9, 2023 in Competitiveness • 6 min read
In his new book The Human Experience, John Sills explains why the “usefulness” of a retailer or service provider is far more important than any misplaced notions of fidelity....
January 6, 2023 in Human Resources • 5 min read
By measuring employment at startups across different recessionary scenarios, researchers have been able to predict the potential economic impact of future pandemics...
Could your company survive its founder? In light of the Nvidia scandal, Jim Pulcrano joins Tim Quigley on CEO succession, board accountability and the danger of irreplaceable leaders.
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