Is this the end of empathy? 

How to stop trying to be a superhero and enjoy being a leader

May 7, 2026 • by Qi Zhang in Emotional intelligence • 3 min read

Trying to be a superhero leader can backfire. Discover how to delegate, set boundaries, and empower your team to prevent burnout and boost performance....

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Is your leadership blind to neurodivergence?

April 29, 2026 • by Robert Vilkelis, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Emotional intelligence • 6 min read

Learn practical strategies for recognizing neurodivergence in the workplace, turning behavioral differences into strengths through culture-aware leadership....

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Balancing empathy with authority: Setting boundaries doesn’t make you an unethical leader

April 2, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos in Emotional intelligence • 6 min read

Joanna's fear that setting boundaries would make her unkind cast her team adrift. Chloé Christopoulos says clarity and accountability are not departures from care, but expressions of it ...

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6 things your inner child can do for you

November 11, 2025 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Emotional intelligence • 3 min read

Discover how reconnecting with your inner child can boost creativity, resilience, and courage, turning curiosity into professional strengths....

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Leadership lessons from Julius Caesar

October 31, 2025 • by Paul Vanderbroeck, Susan Goldsworthy in Emotional intelligence • 5 min read

IMD's Susan Goldsworthy was joined by Paul Vanderbroeck, whose unique book, Lead Like Julius Caesar: Timeless Leadership Lessons from History's Most Influential Leader, dissects the leadership style and career of the Roman...

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Why your gut instinct matters more than ever in a data-driven world

February 26, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Eugene Sadler-Smith in Emotional intelligence • 8 min read

Heather Cairns-Lee from IMD and leadership expert Eugene Sadler-Smith discuss why intuitive intelligence is a critical skill in a data-driven world....

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How good leaders can be bad role models

November 27, 2024 • by John R. Weeks, Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Emotional intelligence • 9 min read

Typically, negative experiences hit with about four times the force of positive experiences. Critical feedback hits most of us harder than reinforcing feedback. Here we consider three mysteries of negativity bias and...

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Social judgment: Emotional intelligence at work 

February 27, 2024 • by Tania Lennon in Emotional intelligence • 3 min read

To inspire and motivate others, tune into their feelings. So, how well do you read others’ emotions? Play this two-minute game to find out....

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In the age of ChatGPT, are emotions the new human superpower?

April 24, 2023 • by Silke Mischke in Emotional intelligence • 7 min read

With Artificial Intelligence making huge strides in completing both simple and complex tasks, working effectively with emotions is one way for humans to stay ahead, says Silke Mischke, IMD lecturer and Senior...

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In times of transition, allow emotions to enter the room

January 25, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Emotional intelligence • 6 min read

Emotions are not often talked about in most organizations and yet they are a significant factor in every decision made. Neuroscience and behavioral economics have clearly demonstrated that we are emotional beings...

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