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Believe: What Ted Lasso gets right about leadership
As Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV, we examine what leadership research says about the show’s optimism, teamwork, motivation, and genuine human concern – and why they beat command-and-control leadership. ...
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In an age of grievance, find every opportunity to listen
June 12, 2025 • by Cynthia Hansen in I by IMD Podcasts • 8 min read • 
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Cynthia Hansen of the Adecco Group’s global Innovation Foundation speaks to Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, the global communications company, about trust and uncertainty in society and business....
You’re reporting homophobia wrong: Try this instead
Official reporting structures are vital, but don’t change entrenched views. Answer the following questions to gauge how you’re currently dealing with homophobia, and consult the practical framework to go from merely reporting...
A world without DE&I? What leaders should know before going with the flow
As global destabilization and uncertainty accelerate breakdowns across systems, the true test of leadership lies not in control but in collective care. Welcome to the age of ethical interdependence. ...
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AI maturity in consumer goods: lessons from the most successful firms
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Culture shock: A checklist for leaders
Culture has never been a more important factor in business success. Consult this checklist to gauge whether you’re adapting successfully to geopolitical, economic, and technological upheaval, read on for definitions of what...
More than a makeover: how L’Oréal aims to make sustainability glamorous
Dr. Kiri Trier, the beauty giant’s regional sustainability chief, explains her drive to change customer habits and make cutting waste, refilling, and recycling part of their daily bathroom routine....
Full recovery: three ways to help your employees cope with work stress
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How to drive your own breakthrough through reframing
Breakthroughs that reshape business models can feel sudden, but they are rarely random. Innovation happens when you reframe challenges and opportunities, says Stefan Michel. The good news? You can learn to reframe....
The ‘Cola Wars’ of sustainability: How corporate rivalries can accelerate sustainable business transformation
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Twin Transformation: How to stop treating AI and sustainability as separate challenges
AI and sustainability are transforming the business landscape. In their new book, Michael Wade and Konstantinos Trantopoulos introduce the concept of twin transformation – a leadership imperative for companies seeking to remain...
5 ways to kick the habit of micromanaging
Some leaders are prone to micromanaging, but a perfectionist approach can cause problems for yourself and your direct reports. Answer the following questions to check whether you’re micromanaging, and read on for...
Luxury E-Commerce is dead: Here is what might come next
The traditional e-commerce model is on its last legs. In a disrupted luxury landscape, brand leaders are shifting focus to unified commerce, hyper-personalization, and deeper digital storytelling to completely reinvent the customer...
Gut feeling: four ways to enhance intuitive intelligence in the machine age
In a data-driven world, intuitive intelligence is a powerful skill that enables you to act decisively in uncertainty. Heather Cairns-Lee and Eugene Sadler-Smith explain the concept and how to cultivate it to enhance your...
Shaping the game: Understanding Trump’s unconventional negotiation strategy
Donald Trump’s tariff tactics offer a bold case study in game theory in negotiations. By setting the rules early, limiting options, and projecting power through credible threats, his approach shows how negotiations...
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