What I got wrong about board leadership – and how I learned to get it right
Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp...
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Are you listening to win, to fix, or to learn?
No matter the shape and form of dialogue, the way we listen is one of the simplest acts of connection, yet one of the hardest to master. Dorotea Brandin shows how to...
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Why corporate lifespans are shrinking — and how to extend them
The average S&P 500 company now lasts under 20 years. Shareholder-value thinking has led to a short-term focus; longevity can be achieved only by investing in people, innovation, and stewardship. ...
The rules of global business are being rewritten. Leadership must evolve to keep pace
The forces reshaping global business demand more than strategy. They require leaders who can interpret uncertainty, adapt at speed, and bring coherence to an increasingly unstable environment...
Is a lack of trust costing you? How a culture operating system separates winners from losers
Most companies approach culture like they’re trying to boil the ocean: vague values, inspiring speeches, and fingers crossed that something changes. Susanne May highlights the pitfalls of a lack of organizational trust...
How women leaders can make their ideas heard with clarity and authority
Many women soften their ideas without realizing it, changing how their confidence is perceived. In The Confidence Myth: How Women Leaders Can Break Free from Gendered Perceptions, Ginka Toegel reveals two communication...
Is it time you threw a spanner in the works? How to maximize cross-silo collaborationÂ
The most resilient and innovative organizations work fluidly across internal boundaries, but many managers are resistant to their reports connecting with people outside their team. Answer the questions below to check whether...
Olympian insights: Leadership meets elite sports
November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Team Building • 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....
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