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Most senior executives know that leadership hiring happens through relationships, not job boards. The harder challenge is navigating the hidden job market without losing focus, credibility, or energy....
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We are all at the mercy of ingrained behaviors. Answer the question below to identify how you respond emotionally, then check out the practical steps to help overcome your emotions....
Necessity entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable resilience and creativity in the face of extreme challenges, offering valuable insights for business leaders seeking to navigate uncertainty in today’s complex global economy....
Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need...
The transition from executive leadership to retirement requires a fundamental shift in purpose. The challenge is not to fill time, but to create a portfolio of activities. Take this quiz to see...
Mindfulness expert Christoph Glaser shares insights from Breathe, his best-selling book on how simple, breath-based techniques can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help leaders stay centred under pressure....
May 1, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 3 min read • 
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In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...
Leaders are often unaware of their value-critical stakeholders, inhibiting progress on strategic issues. The solution is to get rid of free riders and predators and build more involvement in the value-creation cycle...
The pandemic sparked a shift to remote work that’s proving hard to reverse. According to Prof. Manju Ahuja, hybrid models are the new norm—driven by employee expectations, technological advances, and a changing...
When applied thoughtfully, a lightly humorous touch can reduce stress in high-pressure environments, enhance team dynamics, and foster trust. Francesca Giulia Mereu suggests ways to use levity to give your communication skills...
Magdi Batato, a former Nestlé executive, has spent over three decades shaping global supply chains and operations in one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. In his new role at...
As global trade tensions and US tariffs disrupt conventional supply chains, corporate leaders must reconsider resilience through strategic diversification, regionalization, and risk management in order to remain competitive in an increasingly protectionist...
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...
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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.
Tech executive Katarina Bonde on scaling responsibly, navigating investor tensions, and staying pragmatic in the current AI bubble.
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
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