How to make your ‘imposter’ monster a trusted friend
Most of us have an inner demon that says, “You’re not good enough”. And, in an era when leaders are expected to question themselves and their decisions, imposter syndrome could be on...
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Using data to prove the value of HR
People analytics leaders believe CHROs should use data to demonstrate HR's real value. James Rands at Specsavers and Daniel Kusmanto at ASM offer insights on what CHROs need to know to capitalize on...
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Gauging business exposure to Trump’s emerging reciprocal tariff plans
With US President Donald Trump threatening to redefine fairness in global trade by imposing reciprocal tariffs, some sectors and economies will be in line for a bigger impact than others. Here, we...
Beyond the obvious: quiet predictors of VC fund performance with Michael Kim
February 13, 2025 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • 
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The founder of Cendana discusses the strategies for partnering with emerging general partners...
Future ready: why thoughtful restraint beats dash for growth
Why is Hermès outpacing Nike, and what’s driving the success of Roche and NVIDIA? Their cautious and steady approach is making them the best-equipped to face an uncertain 2025....
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Innovation: It ain’t what you think – it’s the way that you think it
In this summarized extract from their book The Art of Thinking in a Digital World, Luc de Brabandere , Jonas Leyder, and Lina Benmehreze explain how true creativity begins by looking at...
The Tolaram family enterprise on building and sustaining a legacy over 75 years
Tolaram, the Singapore-headquartered family business, has global interests in logistics, consumer goods, and technology. Family members Mohan Vaswani and Sajen Aswani discuss the company’s values-based system of meritocracy, the family’s move to...
Set your leadership compass for a journey of self-discovery
Understanding your leadership style and how to adopt or blend different approaches will improve your ability to respond to intensifying challenges and stakeholder expectations....
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How can I leverage AI for smarter sustainability?
AI can enhance sustainability reporting and help you deepen green efforts – but it also has an environmental impact of its own. Julia Binder and José Parra Moyano identify the four ‘hows’ of harnessing AI for enhanced...
The laws of GenAI: Take a structured approach, collaborate, and get help
February 6, 2025 • by Bridget McCormack, Jen Leonard in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read
Two senior lawyers give their verdict on the American Arbitration Association’s efforts to harness the power of generative AI. They explain why incumbent organizations must seize the opportunities without delay....
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How to resolve the five trade-offs of AI
The democratization of AI can bring great productivity and efficiency gains, but it also poses significant risks. Michael R. Wade, Sarah E. Toms, Amit M. Joshi, and Michael D. Watkins identify five key strategic tensions...
Well-being initiatives aren’t working. Here’s how to drive real change
It takes more than an occasional yoga class to tackle the problems of burnout, financial stress, and poor mental and physical health. New research reveals which strategies can move the dial on...
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