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Taking responsibility, not shortcuts, is the bedrock of successÂ
We often discuss leadership in terms of culture, inclusion, empathy, and purpose. These all matter, of course, but beneath every effective leader and every meaningful career is a simpler truth: there are...
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Olympian insights: Leadership meets elite sports
November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Personal development • 2 min read • 
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Oliver Zeidler shares his journey from swimmer to World Champion rower, balancing sport, business, and a beginner’s mindset....
How to bounce back after summer
August 18, 2025 • by Michael Watkins in Personal development • 2 min read • Podcast available
Michael Watkins & Brenda Steinberg share strategies in this I by IMD podcast to turn post-summer blues into leadership and personal growth....
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