How to communicate charismatically
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....

April 24, 2026 • by Carsten Lund Pedersen, Thomas Ritter in Leadership • 9 min read
Most transformations fail because leaders treat employees as one group – when in fact they belong to four distinct tribes that each demand a different approach....
Continue readingFebruary 1, 2024 • by Branka Zei Pollermann in Leadership • 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....
January 26, 2024 • by Raphaël Grieco, Karl Schmedders in Leadership • 1 min read • Podcast available
Fergal Mullen emphasizes that success metrics should extend beyond mere fund size and align with broader strategies at investment firms...
January 26, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Leadership • 11 min read
Executives often struggle to lead teams effectively because they are oblivious to the psychological factors that shape human behavior. Understanding and recognizing these factors opens the door to better outcomes....
January 25, 2024 • by Zhike Lei in Leadership • 2 min read • Podcast available
Professor Zhike Lei discusses how to create a failure-positive workplace and how to manage fear...
January 23, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 12 min read
Given the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, business leaders need a dynamic framework to anticipate the impact of AI on their business....
January 19, 2024 • by Öykü Işık, Amit M. Joshi, Sarah E. Toms, Misiek Piskorski, Alyson Meister, Arturo Bris, Natalia Olynec, Knut Haanaes, Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Leadership • 8 min read
What are the key takeaways from this year’s World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting? IMD experts share reflections direct from Davos...
January 19, 2024 in Leadership • 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....
January 18, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Leadership • 9 min read
A pipeline of experienced, qualified senior women business leaders exists – yet their selection for board positions remains far from guaranteed...
January 11, 2024 • by Zhike Lei in Leadership • 1 min read • Podcast available
Professor Lei discusses how to reassess failure, and to recognise the opportunities it brings...
December 22, 2023 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Leadership • 2 min read • Podcast available
In the final episode of 2023 Mike and Amit discuss what to expect in the coming year of technological development...
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