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next-generation professional stands at a forked path between a modern glass building and a historic stone building, symbolizing the choice between entrepreneurial independence and eventually returning to lead the family business

Should your kids leave the family business before they lead?

August 20, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis, Philipp Sieger, Jasper Brinkerink, Massimo Baù, Johan Karlsson in Leadership • 8 min read

Should kids leave the family business to lead later? Learn how outside-entrepreneurship strengthens leadership, ownership, and long-term renewal....

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Why career relevance matters much more than career progression

August 20, 2026 • by Arturo Pasquel in Leadership • 7 min read

The real measure of a successful career is no longer how consistently we progress, but how consistently we remain relevant. The leaders who endure are those who continue creating value, regardless of...

Appreciating what you have during uncertainty

Why uncertainty can increase job satisfaction

August 19, 2026 • by Emily Bianchi in Leadership • 7 min read

Conventional wisdom suggests uncertainty undermines morale. Research shows it can have the opposite effect. Here are five actions leaders can take to build engagement and resilience when times are tough....

From setback to system change: How leaders can learn from transformational resilience

August 19, 2026 • by Luca Condosta in Leadership • 8 min read

A new framework maps out how to move from surviving setbacks to reshaping systems, illustrated by Martine Roy's journey from forced military discharge to sustained institutional reform. ...

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How to think like an optimist (and why you should)

August 18, 2026 • by Dorotea Brandin in Leadership • 3 min read

Discover how to think like an optimist and empower your team with proactive and constructive responses to uncertainty....

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What the Odyssey teaches us about generational succession

August 17, 2026 • by Alfredo De Massis in Leadership • 7 min read

The real hero of The Odyssey isn't Odysseus; it’s Telemachus, and every family business should know why....

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Building trust in a complex global business

August 14, 2026 • by Mark J. Greeven in Leadership • 7 min read

How COFCO International rebuilt trust under Chi Jingtao (Johnny) with alignment, values, and visible leadership....

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How to spot – and fix – pseudo-engagement in your team

August 13, 2026 • by Amy Bradley in Leadership • 3 min read

Identify signs of pseudo-engagement and apply leadership-focused actions to turn surface satisfaction into real team results....

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Honestly speaking? Your board is probably too vanilla

August 13, 2026 • by Parminder Kohli in Leadership • 7 min read

Modern corporate governance is built for a stable world that no longer exists. If your board members look diverse on paper but always agree in practice, then it’s time for a rethink,...

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Are you embracing your inner founder?

August 11, 2026 • by I by IMD in Leadership • 2 min read

HubSpot CPO Helen Russell argues that leaders need to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and master three key skills to thrive in an AI-driven world....