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How to process feedback without getting defensive
You need feedback to fuel leadership growth, but it can feel hard and awkward to receive. Here are four essential tips to turn input into opportunities to learn and grow, without getting...
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Purposeful, not performative: How Breitling intends to lead with sustainability
As the luxury sector faces a shrinking consumer base and rising ESG skepticism, Breitling is redefining sustainability as a source of strategic value across its products, supply chains, and brand purpose....
How to be remembered for the right reasons #4: Keep it simple
In leadership, we often mistake complexity for intelligence, believing that technical jargon and detailing every nuance demonstrate expertise. In reality, it signals a failure to master one’s material. In the fourth of...
Above the line: why you need a culture of top teams, not top talentÂ
The pursuit of organizational excellence often focuses on individual talent – but any system is only as strong as its weakest link. Instead, leaders must foster a culture of top teams. Véronique...
Audio availableHow to bounce back after summer
August 18, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 2 min read • 
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Michael Watkins & Brenda Steinberg share strategies in this I by IMD podcast to turn post-summer blues into leadership and personal growth....
Positioning supply chain as a strategic driver: Luca Nanni
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