Are you sick as a parrot? 4 ways to sharpen your language skills and become a more effective leader
Soulless management talk disengages teams. Use authentic, thoughtful language to inspire connection, motivation, and purpose in your leadership....
Talent management
Tap into the talent of the ‘high potentials’ aged 50 and above
April 27, 2026 • by Robert Hooijberg, Tania Lennon in Talent management • 9 min read • 
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Organizations should stop using rigid assessments, embrace ‘messy’ human talent, and harness the talent of multigenerational teams, argue Robert Hooijberg and Tania Lennon. Here, they explore ways to make the most of...
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Olympian insights: Leadership meets elite sports
November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Talent management • 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....
Purpose, pressure, and performance: The art of creative leadership
Chef Pam’s journey from a forgotten family building to global recognition reveals a timeless lesson in leadership: that creativity, connection, and simplicity can turn pressure into possibility....
How an empty chair can give your ‘secret shadow’ a voice
Do you recognize negative traits in yourself that may be holding you back personally and professionally? Carl Jung called this your ‘shadow’. Ginka Toegel explains how to tap into its latent energy...
How Hindustan Unilever is winning over India’s middle class
August 25, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Talent management • 2 min read • Podcast available
Rohit Jawa, the former CEO of Hindustan Unilever, shares how HUL is driving growth in India through digital transformation, talent, and innovation....
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