What AI-first leadership really looks like
Leadership in the AI era requires a major change in control, strategy, and influence. The executives who succeed will be those who view AI not only as an assistant but as a...
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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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From the classroom to the boardroom – why do IMD alumni lead differently?
June 2, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • 
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Three alumni. Three decades. One question: What makes IMD’s leadership journey so lasting? ...
Honesty and courage: building on the cornerstones of trust
Leadership Honesty and courage: building on the cornerstones of trust by George Kohlrieser Published 17 April 2025 in Leadership • 5 min read DownloadSave Trust is the bedrock of effective leadership. It...
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Management myth-busters: the innovation hero
Companies often fall into the trap of equating a cool-looking innovation lab with value-creating innovation output, investing in trendy office spaces, speaking in buzzwords, and hiring charismatic innovation leaders. However, these surface-level...
The curiosity farm: Growing innovation from seed to harvest
Companies like Nestlé, Toyota, and Intel drive innovation by systematically nurturing curiosity, creating diverse teams, balancing autonomy with visibility, and embracing external partnerships....
How can companies tackle the crisis of well-being at work?
Brain Circuits How can companies tackle the crisis of well-being at work? by Andrew Sharman , Susan Goldsworthy Published May 28, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 3 min read DownloadSave Companies are...
Beyond chatbots: Navigating AI's industrial transformation
AI's true revolution isn't in chatbots but in transforming industrial operations through dark factories and predictive maintenance. This will require leaders to balance technological advancement with responsible societal impact....
A strategic guide for companies in the evolving energy landscape
With solar power flooding grids, the duck curve creates both challenges and opportunities for businesses. Learn how smart companies can harness this shift to cut costs and boost efficiency....
Globalization: the crisis of trust and how to solve it
In an I by IMD interview, Ros Taylor, author of The Future of Trust, explores how the nebulous nature of globalization has fractured trust in institutions and triggered a renewal of faith...
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Understanding how biodiversity matters for your business strategy
As the global environmental crisis accelerates, biodiversity often plays a hidden role for companies. This article examines how businesses can address this risk through an effective nature-based strategy....
Why your well-being initiatives aren’t working – and how to fix them
It takes more than a few yoga classes to tackle the problems of burnout, financial stress, and poor mental and physical health. Consult the checklist to gauge the effectiveness of your current...
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