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How to communicate charismatically

February 1, 2024 • by Branka Zei Pollermann in Leadership skills • 6 min read

Many executives struggle with how to make their speeches more compelling. The most charismatic leaders think not just about what they say, but how they say it....

A strategic thinker’s assessment: In which areas are you strongest or weakest?

February 1, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership skills • 4 min read

Do you know your current strengths in strategic thinking? What about the areas that may require more work to elevate your leadership skills and drive success?...

Six secrets every leader should know about questions

January 31, 2024 • by Pia Lauritzen in Leadership skills • 8 min read

Leaders can use philosophy to discover hidden organizational insights that will allow them to make smarter, better-informed decisions....

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Lessons in laughter can seriously improve your leadership

January 30, 2024 • by Emilia Bunea in Leadership skills • 9 min read

A sprinkling of well-judged humor makes for better leadership. Through training and practice, executives can acquire the tools of comedy to enhance how they lead....

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Back to the future: The case for scenario planning

January 26, 2024 • by Hischam El-Agamy in Leadership skills • 7 min read

Though they may find it an invaluable tool, scenario planning isn’t just for business leaders. It has also been successfully used in brokering peace between conflicting sides. This is why it should...

How to cultivate strategic thinking in your organization

January 25, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership skills • 3 min read

As part of our series on strategic thinking, here we offer three actions that we as leaders can take to cultivate strategic thinking in our organizations....

What neuroscience can teach us about leadership

January 19, 2024 in Leadership skills • 5 min read

Why do we see our star performers burn out so often? The solution is to promote a culture of top teams instead of top talent....

A strategic thinker’s workout: Try this daily mental fitness routine

January 19, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership skills • 7 min read

Committing to a daily mental fitness regime will strengthen your cognitive abilities. The goal is to enhance your strategic thinking, which I see as the most important skill for leaders today....