What ripples do you create?
Other people react to the ‘ripples’ we send out – speech, words, messages, facial expressions – by feeling energized and inspired, or drained and demotivated accordingly. Francesca Giulia Mereu explains how one...

March 13, 2026 • by Peter Vogel, Julia Binder in Leadership • 11 min read
André Hoffmann has reshaped a 125-year legacy by redefining Roche’s identity, modernizing its governance, and anchoring the company in a renewed sense of purpose....
Continue readingMarch 17, 2025 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Leadership • 3 min read
Other people react to the ‘ripples’ we send out – speech, words, messages, facial expressions – by feeling energized and inspired, or drained and demotivated accordingly. Francesca Giulia Mereu explains how one...
March 14, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 3 min read
The inclusivity crisis is a problem for all of us. Solutions are needed so that belonging is seen not as a privilege for the few, but a right accessible to all. Take...
March 13, 2025 • by Öykü Işık in Leadership • 7 min read
Widespread bias and lack of inclusivity across the tech world deters women from pursuing careers in the sector. This is a significant business risk. Here are some practical actions every reader can...
March 13, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Leadership • 6 min read • Podcast available
Julie Linn Teigland of EY tells IMD's Howard Yu why it’s better to admit you’re unsure and collaborate to find a solution....
March 11, 2025 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Leadership • 8 min read
At a time when the established world order is unraveling, Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg explores how to energize your workdays without feeling overwhelmed....
March 11, 2025 • by Dan Pontefract in Leadership • 2 min read
Given the pressures on today's workforce, a crisis is looming in terms of employee well-being. Leaders should ask themselves the following five questions to check if they're supporting their employees' mental and...
March 10, 2025 • by David Bach in Leadership • 6 min read
Switzerland should learn from the post-mortem into what drove the collapse of Credit Suisse before rushing to impose further regulation, the Group CEO of UBS said in a wide-ranging discussion on the...
March 7, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Leadership • 5 min read
As businesses face growing polarization on DE&I, companies must embed inclusion into their core strategy, empower leaders to drive change, and ensure that the progress made so far is not quietly undone....
March 7, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
To ride the daunting wave of global economic change, CEOs must first understand their operating environment and then ensure the priorities of their leadership team are aligned, advises IMD’s Michael Watkins...
March 7, 2025 in Leadership • 3 min read
In a crisis, the pressure on the board and senior management can feel overwhelming. Here are five key behaviors your board should adopt to navigate a path through the turbulent waters....
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