Communicate with impact: it’s worth it, says L’Oréal HR boss
L’Oréal North America’s CHRO Stephanie Kramer tells us what HR can learn from the rest of the business....

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With AI making it harder to tell what is real, leaders face growing skepticism. Here’s how to check whether people believe what you say about yourself and the organization. ...
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L’Oréal North America’s CHRO Stephanie Kramer tells us what HR can learn from the rest of the business....
June 27, 2025 • by Rainer Hersch in Communication • 5 min read
Comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch says managers striving to lead high-performance teams can find inspiration in the concert hall. ...
April 22, 2025 • by D. W. Pine in Communication • 7 min read
Responsible for TIME magazine’s iconic covers, D W Pine explores his creative process and shares insights on how to cut through the noise and make an impact....
October 15, 2024 • by Robin de Haas in Communication • 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...
August 2, 2024 • by Maude Pittet Nazareno, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Communication • 3 min read
Negotiation can be fraught even outside conflict zones. Lessons from frontline humanitarian negotiators show how awareness of the brain’s behavior centers can set you up for success....
July 9, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Communication • 4 min read
Remember to treat artificial intelligence as an aid rather than an oracle....
June 25, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Communication • 8 min read
Growing numbers of executives are stuck in survival mode – and risking exhaustion. IMD’s Susan Goldsworthy reflects on how CHROs can work with senior leaders to change behaviors...
June 20, 2024 • by Brenda Steinberg, Michael Watkins in Communication • 3 min read
Inspiration can lead to meaningful change – especially if you prepare yourself and your team along the lines of these seven questions (and their follow-up)....
June 5, 2024 • by Michael Watkins in Communication • 3 min read
Here are nine tips for effectively challenging leaders while showing them respect....
April 19, 2024 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu, Stephen Kilpatrick in Communication • 6 min read
From the war room to the boardroom, tensions run high when decisions have profound consequences. Trust often emerges as a linchpin for success in these high-stakes conversations. But what exactly is trust...
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