Exponential leadership will guide us through the chaos

8 hours ago • by Shelley Zalis in Leadership • 4 min read

We need a new blueprint for business that combines vision, design, and human connection. Here are the skills you need to be a future-ready leader....

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Debunking five common myths about sustainability

8 hours ago • by Julia Binder in Energy • 11 min read

Much has been said about corporate sustainability – and much of it is wrong. It’s time to retire common misconceptions and consider it a strategic lever for value creation, resilience, and competitiveness....

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So, you’re facing a boycott. But will it hurt you in the long run?

8 hours ago • by Aharon Cohen-Mohliver in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In the age of Culture Wars, companies can easily trigger backlashes from customers in response to their actions or the behavior of their leaders. But will such reactions cost them in the...

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A vision for navigating volatility

August 11, 2025 in CFO Horizons • 6 min read

Mercuria's CFO, Guillaume Vermersch, discusses how technology, sustainability, and strategic agility influence contemporary finance in international energy and commodities trading....

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AI maturity in manufacturing: lessons from the most successful firms

August 9, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

AI maturity gives manufacturers an edge by transforming infrastructure, operations, governance, and talent strategies....

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From consumers to code: America's audacious AI export move

August 8, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz, Michael R. Wade in Geopolitics • 8 min read

Global leaders should be wary of Washington’s attempt to make its AI advantage the next global dependency....

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AI maturity in the automotive industry: lessons from the most successful firms

August 8, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

Mastering artificial intelligence will be key to the future of the automotive sector; firms that fail to do this risk being left behind. IMD’s AI Maturity Index unveils the strategic approaches driving...

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“It’s time for a complete reset” – Maria Vassalou on the future of investing

August 7, 2025 • by David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • Podcast available

Global shifts in AI, trade, and aging demand bold strategy. Hear Maria Vassalou’s insights on how leaders must rethink the future to stay ahead....

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Climate change: The emergence of ‘uninsurable’ areas – businesses must act now, or pay later

August 7, 2025 • by Karl Schmedders, Knut Haanaes in Future readiness • 9 min read

Climate change is making areas “uninsurable.” Businesses must act now—integrate climate risk into strategy or face escalating financial losses....

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How to be remembered for the right reasons #3: Deliver on an outcome

August 7, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Have you ever sat through a polished presentation, delivered by a compelling speaker, only to be left with a nagging feeling afterwards: “That was interesting, but now what?” In the third of...

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Rewiring the grid: How Alpiq is aligning culture and collaboration to power the energy transition

August 6, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Esther Salvi in Sustainability • 8 min read

Alpiq’s CEO rewires the Swiss power company’s legacy and culture to reshape it as a leader of the energy transition. ...

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Navigating disruption: The CFO role in a volatile world

August 6, 2025 in CFO Horizons • 5 min read

Stephan Jansma, CFO at Trafigura, shares how today’s finance leaders must navigate global disruptions, manage liquidity in high-volatility markets, and engage with policymakers to keep supply chains moving....

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How to offend 3.2bn customers: Why presidential posts matter more than you think

August 5, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 7 min read

US President Donald Trump’s high-profile tariff threat on India shouldn't be dismissed by executives lightly – it presages a broader confrontation with BRICS countries that will have a commercial impact, argues Simon...

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Blend youth with experience to navigate geopolitical risk

August 5, 2025 • by Fabian Buder, Felix Rüdiger in Geopolitics • 6 min read

Many senior executives see geopolitical turbulence as business as usual. A new study shows younger leaders are more willing to accept the true nature of change. Their views must be heard, say...

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Spot the difference: ESG and sustainability

August 5, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

ESG assesses risks to the business; sustainability focuses on the business’s impact on the world. Understand the difference to lead with purpose and insight....

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The 100 year life, with Andrew Sharman and Lynda Gratton

August 4, 2025 • by Andrew Sharman in Podcasts • 3 min read • Podcast available

As careers extend and lifespans grow, leaders must adapt. Explore multi-stage lives, ageing workforces, and the future of leadership in this expert podcast...

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Knowledge scientists: The new role that will optimize AI

August 4, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Talent • 5 min read

According to Tomoko Yokoi of IMD, knowledge scientists may hold the key to unlocking AI's full worth by providing transparency and structure that data scientists alone cannot deliver....

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