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Speaking truth with power

October 15, 2024 • by Robin de Haas in Leadership • 6 min read

Pioneering vocal leadership coach Robin de Haas analyzes the breathing and speech patterns of US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as evident in their recent debate and offers some sound...

How to get more mileage from your double materiality assessments

October 15, 2024 • by Jan van der Kaaij, Benoit Leleux in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Through the case of Italian espresso machine manufacturer La Marzocco, three best practices are highlighted that will help organizations get more mileage from their double materiality assessments....

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Pt 2: Exploring the craft of fund sizing and modeling, with Daniel Keiper-Knorr

October 14, 2024 • by Karl Schmedders, Raphaël Grieco in Capital Conversations • 1 min read • Podcast available

The Speedinvest co-founder discusses the complexities of fund-sizing in an unpredictable market...

Communicating the path to net zero using visual metaphor

October 14, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Ramon de Haas , Meike Kolthof in Sustainability • 7 min read

Offshore infrastructure firm Heerema took an unconventional approach to communicating its net-zero ambition to win buy-in from employees and stakeholders....

4 reasons why you should blow the whistle on yourself

October 14, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

If you violate a moral norm but no one has witnessed it, do you confess the wrongdoing or keep it hidden in the hope that no one will ever find out? There...

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Social capital matters more than ever

October 11, 2024 • by Patrick Reinmoeller in Leading in Turbulent Times • 8 min read

IMD Professor of Strategy and Innovation Patrick Reinmoeller shares his strategies for leaders to preserve vital social capital connections during times of change....

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How to make your ‘imposter’ monster a trusted friend

October 11, 2024 • by Séverine Jourdain, Nathalie Ducrot in Audio articles • 9 min read

Most of us have an inner demon that says we are not good enough, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Here's how to deal with 'imposter syndrome'....

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What kind of leader are you ?

October 11, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Tradition and emergent types vary greatly; both have advantages and disadvantages. Take this short questionnaire to see where you are on the spectrum of old-school vs new-era leader – and how to...

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Strategy stack: An integrated approach to decision-making

October 10, 2024 • by Albrecht Enders, Ajay K. Kohli, Andreas König, Arnaud Chevallier in Audio articles • 18 min read

The ways popular frameworks are used fall short in today’s rapidly changing environment. Here is a new way to make better-informed strategic choices....

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Command and control kill creativity and fresh thinking

October 10, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Brain Circuits • 6 min read

Command and control kill. If you want your employees to express their creativity, build corporate playgrounds where they can experiment, take risks, and embrace failure....

Redefining wealth management: How family offices can lead the charge in responsible investing

October 9, 2024 • by Peter Vogel, Risto Väyrynen in Family business • 8 min read

Family offices are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through impact investing by leveraging their wealth, influence, and values to create a legacy that transcends financial returns....

Hold ’em, Texas: When not to make the first offer in negotiations

October 9, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Generally, making the first offer in a negotiation gives you more control of the final outcome. But sometimes letting the other side show their cards first provides you with valuable information on...

Christian Louboutin: Becoming and staying a global luxury fashion brand

October 8, 2024 • by Vanessa Signorini, Stéphane J. G. Girod in Luxury • 7 min read

Alexis Mourot, CEO of la Maison Christian Louboutin since 2007, tells Stéphane JG Girod and Vanessa Signorini how the Parisian shoe specialist became an iconic global brand....

Who blinks first? Making the first offer in negotiations

October 8, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Increase your chances of negotiation success – not by holding your cards close to your chest but by making the first offer. Jennifer Jordan explains how to use this tactic to your...