The LEGO Group leadership playground: Energizing everybody every day (B)

Alex Reinhardt was brought in to turn around a renewable-energy company that had been on the verge of bankruptcy until the German government bailed it out. After he fainted from overwork and burnout and had to take a medical leave, the board appoi...

In late 2020, as the world began to emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wärtsilä, a Finnish corporation specializing in power systems, made a bold decision. Despite being a well-established company with a strong track record in...

Anne, a newly appointed CFO at a global manufacturing group, transitions from consultant to leader, embracing delegation, strategic thinking, and career growth.

Leaders are always trying to figure out how to get more social power at work. So, how do you develop your social power with the groups and teams around you?

In the newly revised second edition of Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance, clinical psychologist, distinguished leadership professor, and veteran hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser com...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges. From navigating market volatility to managing limited resources, SMEs must find ways to build resilience within their t...

From absorbing stress to finding your authentic voice, leaders of global companies share the wisdom that has helped them excel in their roles.

When I was eight years old, I watched the Mexico Olympics on television and thought ‘I want to do that.’ It took eight years and an incredible amount of work, including extraordinary highs and lows, to achieve that goal.

This note explores the critical skill of leading across cultures in global and diverse business environments. It addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by cross-cultural teams, providing leaders with strategies to navigate cultural d...

Early in his career, Dolf van den Brink, CEO of Heineken since 2020, did everything he could to project an image of authority – including wearing spectacles he didn't need. It wasn't until he learned to be comfortable in his skin that he began to ...