Do you know when to quit?
It’s hard to say goodbye. Michael Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD, explains why too many chief executives hang on and how to manage a smooth transition....

December 11, 2025 • by Charlotte Søby Vestergaard in Leadership skills • 8 min read
Sanofi’s Global Head of Digital Markets, Charlotte Vestergaard, on the courage and connections, discipline and passion it takes to pursue a non-linear leadership career, and how her passion for pharma sits at...
Continue readingFebruary 14, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership skills • 10 min read
It’s hard to say goodbye. Michael Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD, explains why too many chief executives hang on and how to manage a smooth transition....
February 9, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership skills • 7 min read
In today’s high-stakes business world, striking a balance between being approachable and authoritative is tricky. George Kohlrieser explains in seven steps how to become an authentic and effective leader....
February 2, 2024 • by Patrick Flesner in Leadership skills • 7 min read
Both micromanagement and a hands-off approach have their pitfalls. Navigating this balance is crucial. These two frameworks provide a roadmap to find the optimal level of involvement....
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....
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?...
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....
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....
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...
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....
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....
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