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Fake it though you’ve made it: battling leader impostorism

January 18, 2022 • by Ronit Kark, Alyson Meister, Kim Peters in Leadership • 9 min read

Successful, but feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone, it’s an emotion shared by the great and the good, from Michelle Obama to Jacinda Ardern. Here’s how to tackle it....

Don’t quit! Learn how to say no instead

January 17, 2022 • by Martin Schweinsberg in Audio articles • 6 min read

All day, every day, most of us our bombarded by requests at work. Sometimes these can pile up leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Learning the right way to turn some down can help...

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How leaders can improve their connections

January 14, 2022 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Sometimes, even great leaders need to refine the way they interact with others. The good news is, if someone is willing to learn, this is not hard to do....

Team of coworkers sitting around table, putting colorful puzzles together during a workshop

Do you have the organizational capability to meet your ESG goals?

January 13, 2022 • by Mayank Jain, Sylvain Newton in Sustainability • 6 min read

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals are becoming an increasing priority for many businesses. But they are routinely failing to meet these criteria because they are not embedded into corporate culture and...

Four exercises for top teams

January 13, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

For teams to achieve peak performance, it's important to ensure they are engaged and positive. Here are some exercises to keep them sharp....

An exercise to assess whether your leaders (or you) may need to change

January 12, 2022 • by Michael Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

It falls upon leaders to manage their teams’ energy and smooth the tensions of hybrid working, and this often begins with reflection....

Key lessons in surviving crises

January 10, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

You can't stop crises from occurring, but you can take specific actions to not only survive, but thrive through the tough times....

What to do when you lose out on promotion, and how to say no

January 7, 2022 • by Alyson Meister in Magazine • 3 min read

Welcome to the Help Desk: using the latest technology and research, our resident expert helps you to tackle your workplace dilemmas....

Take your leadership to the next level

January 7, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

There are so many factors that contribute to exceptional leadership that it may seem like you are constantly working on your skills, and the truth is you should be. Successful leaders are...

Three trends to track as impact investing eyes the mainstream

January 6, 2022 • by Vanina Farber, Patrick Reichert in Leadership • 5 min read

2021 has been another year that has thrown global imbalances and inequalities into sharp relief. For many of us, this has triggered a re-evaluation of how we live, including where we put...

The keys to long-term success in business

January 6, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As you look forward into the New Year, it's a great time to learn steps you can take to future-proof your company....

Asia 2022: 5 trends to watch

January 5, 2022 in Asian hub • 5 min read

With vaccination rates now accelerating across Asia, the region will top the world’s growth league in 2022. IMD picks five trends to watch in the region’s key countries....

Taking collaboration to the next level

January 5, 2022 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Sustainable entrepreneurs take a radical approach to collaboration, and they offer great lessons for leaders looking to improve in this area....

Three simple exercises to help create the conditions to thrive

January 4, 2022 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As a leader you set the tone for your office. These exercises will help you create and environment where everyone around you can thrive....

What will business in Europe look like in 2022? IMD expert predictions

January 3, 2022 • by I by IMD in Innovation • 3 min read

Action to stem greenhouse gas emissions will accelerate, forcing businesses to internalize the cost of their actions, say experts in strategy, sustainability and finance....

How to prepare for the digital new year

January 3, 2022 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

As we get back to work and aspire to a prosperous new year, it's a good time to run through exercises to protect our digital business....

14 Sustainability trends that will drive business transformation

December 31, 2021 • by Natalia Olynec in Magazine • 12 min read

Businesses' sustainability strategies are being shaped by big global forces that are likely to become even more important in 2022, according to IMD experts....

Why excellent leaders are not always the obvious candidates

December 30, 2021 • by Richard Roi in Human Resources • 7 min read

Companies should take more risks when it comes to appointing leaders – then give their selected candidates the right support....

How to transform your business toward sustainability

December 30, 2021 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Learn four lessons from sustainable entrepreneurs about making your business better for the earth and the bottom line....

Auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel, what will we do without you?

December 29, 2021 • by Josef Joffe in Leadership • 5 min read

Merkel made mistakes but she was a rock of stability in turbulent times, and the good news is that her legacy of German stolidity is likely to continue....