You are not your role: how to lead without losing yourself
Taking up a new leadership post can mean a dramatic shift in the way others see you – and how you define yourself. It is vital to learn how to separate your...

2 hours ago • by Didier Cossin in Leadership • 12 min read
Sovereign wealth fund governance illustrates how boardroom identity, alignment, and a long‑term horizon enable resilient decision‑making, strategic stewardship, and sustainable competitive advantage. ...
Continue readingJanuary 29, 2025 • by Judy Kent, Alyson Meister in Leadership • 7 min read
Taking up a new leadership post can mean a dramatic shift in the way others see you – and how you define yourself. It is vital to learn how to separate your...
January 28, 2025 • by Su-Mei Thompson in Leadership • 6 min read
As campaign disasters at Apple, Bud Light, and Jaguar demonstrate, boards shy away from marketing oversight at their peril....
January 28, 2025 • by Tania Lennon in Leadership • 3 min read
Being able to think strategically is key to addressing the ever-increasing demands on leaders – but it’s easier said than done. Here are four key capabilities that will help you succeed in...
January 21, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 3 min read
It is critically important that leaders manage their emotions. How, for example, do you respond to negative feedback from a client? The following should help you respond more effectively to the ups...
January 20, 2025 • by David Bach, Richard Baldwin, Simon J. Evenett in Leadership • 9 min read
Once again, Donald Trump has promised bold yet unspecified moves that will add to the uncertainty facing executives. Business leaders must cut through the "policy fog" by focusing on what the re-elected...
January 17, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 3 min read
Given the world’s many challenges, the ability to forge effective alliances across business, government, the non-profit sector, and academia has become essential to building durable solutions. Here are eight steps to guide...
January 16, 2025 • by Rupa Dash in Leadership • 10 min read
The ability of women to empathize and act ethically and responsibly makes them ideally placed to lead us into a future where AI benefits all society, not just the wealthy....
January 16, 2025 • by Didier Bonnet in Leadership • 4 min read
Visionary composer Brian Eno uses “strange exercises” to help foster creative conditions for writing new music – exercises that can be readily adapted to innovate in business....
January 14, 2025 • by Jerry Davis in Leadership • 10 min read
Many new businesses have emerged in recent years with few employees, no roots in the community, and heavily reliant on Big Tech for survival. How does this square with the demands for...
January 14, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 3 min read
Balancing authenticity with workplace demands poses a challenge for leaders striving for integrity. How can you reconcile your true self with organizational expectations?...
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