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The war on woke has not killed sustainability – it has stripped out the noise and left the issues that were always going to matter. ...
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July 24, 2025 • by Daniel Ziblatt, David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • 
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Democracy dies from within, warns Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt. Business leaders must act now to protect it—or risk catastrophic failure....
In the first of a series of five brain circuits on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis provides techniques to help manage your nerves and deliver a high-impact presentation by focusing on...
In an age that prizes agility, breaking up is a strategy rather than a surrender, argues IMD’s Salvatore Cantale, as CFOs step forward as architects of value in the de-conglomeration era....
Leaders who do not recognize their own blockers deny themselves the opportunity to think autonomously and self-critically. Consult the following checklist to gauge whether you are internally “blocked” and read on for...
July 21, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech • 2 min read • Podcast available
Is AI a threat to the planet or a tool to save it? Mike and Amit Talk Tech explore AI’s environmental impact with IMD’s Julia Binder in this podcast episode....
IMD’s Ric Roi explores what it takes for traditional CFOs to step into the CEO role: expanding their leadership range, building emotional connection, and navigating complexity with confidence....
China’s shift from reaction to reinvention is a long-running transformation built on policy foresight and internal restructuring that global turmoil and the tariffs war have only served to intensify....
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AI won't contribute to a thriving business unless it's hardwired into your purpose, people, processes, and architecture. Here’s how getting that alignment right can ensure maximum value from AI investments. ...
Knowing how much vulnerability to show and when to maintain distance is a key leadership skill. Consult this checklist to gauge whether you’re keeping too much in, and check out the four...
July 14, 2025 • by Richard Roi in I by IMD Podcasts • 1 min read • Podcast available
Kevin O’Brien shares the lessons every first-time CEO needs to hear — from unpacking the brief to unlocking future potential and uniting the team....
While some organizations retreat from inclusion commitments under political pressure, the path to lasting transformation lies in embedding diversity deeply within core values rather than treating it as a compliance issue. Leaders...
What does it take to lead one of the world’s most visible institutions? IOC president Kirsty Coventry on athlete-style leadership, fairness in women’s sport, and the future of Olympic relevance.
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, culture, and learning accelerate performance.
Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa on turnaround decisions, fintech pressure, and why long-term discipline beats short-term noise.
The greatest barrier to women’s advancement emerges early in a career, not at the top. Kweilin Ellingrud examines how the first promotion to manager shapes long-term progression.
AI may become one of the most significant leadership opportunities for women in decades. Its impact will depend on how capability, governance, and leadership are built around it.
Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale, tells Jean-François Manzoni how restoring financial discipline and protecting the bank’s capacity to innovate under pressure helped restore faith in one of Europe’s oldest institutions
Are you investing heavily in a strong leadership presence on social media but have no idea if it’s paying off? If so, use the proof, people, and place trifecta to deliver breakout results.
How CFOs can lead digital transformation by focusing investments, aligning strategy with execution, and embracing agile planning to drive resilience and growth.
Cyril Bouquet shows how to improve your return on AI investment by matching your strategy to your organizational reality and selecting among four different AI innovation approaches.
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