At the centre of everything: how CFOs lead through connection, curiosity and data

Does your leadership style encourage customer-centricity?

February 14, 2022 • by Katharina Lange in Leadership • 3 min read

You can find three specific leadership qualities in truly customer-centric companies. Do you have them?...

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Biased boards? How framing affects decision-making 

February 14, 2022 • by Bettina Büchel in Leadership • 6 min read

How we frame decisions can have a substantial impact on the choices we make. Combining strategy and risk discussions through the process of scenario analysis can help avoid bias....

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Zhang Ruimin’s vision of leadership for the future 

February 9, 2022 • by William A. Fischer in Leadership • 8 min read

The Haier CEO’s reflections on leadership offer insights to anyone struggling to move their organization forward into the unknown....

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It’s time to reinvent capitalism, says World Business Council for Sustainable Development CEO

February 8, 2022 • by David Bach in Leadership • 5 min read

Peter Bakker says business leaders must shift mindsets to build long-term resilience in the pandemic aftermath and take a regenerative approach to business models....

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Are you prepared to answer these ethical questions?

February 8, 2022 • by Amit M. Joshi in Leadership • 2 min read

Are you prepared for the new ethical dilemmas that are arising out of AI, data analytics and machine learning?...

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Do you know the hallmarks of effective dialogue?

February 7, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 2 min read

Great leaders are also great communicators. Effective dialogue with your teams and partners is a critical skill that can be learned....

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Peter Bakker

February 3, 2022 • by David Bach in Leadership • 1 min read • Podcast available

Peter Bakker, head of WBCSD, talks sustainable businesses, promoting net-zero and building an equitable future...

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How to overcome organizational Stockholm syndrome

February 3, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 3 min read

Organizational Stockholm syndrome is a process that is often seen in businesses and results in low performance due to stress, lack of inspiration, and poor creativity....

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How to become an ambidextrous leader

February 2, 2022 • by Misiek Piskorski, Richard Roi in Leadership • 2 min read

Most leaders display ambidexterity in some dimensions, but only 10% manage it in all five. You can develop ambidexterity – it starts with self-awareness about your cognitive and behavioral style....

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How to talk to adversaries

February 1, 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 3 min read

The motivation of an adversary falls into three areas: focused, emotional, or revengeful. When clashing with a team member or colleague whose interests may not be aligned with yours, it is important...

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