Mindfulness at SAP (A): A skeptic attends the program

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...

Keeping healthy and prioritizing your emotional and physical well-being during Christmas and New Year is important to avoid burnout caused by the stress and pressure of the holiday season.

In today’s complex and fast-paced business environment, sustainability has evolved from a buzzword into an essential element of long-term success. Yet the concept is often misunderstood or oversimplified. Some critics question the necessity ...

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.

Anand Narasimhan, Heather Cairns-Lee, and Nancy Lane explain how an executive at SAP in California made it his mission to spread mindfulness around the world.

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...

With stagnant import volumes since 2021, and import prices at levels below those suggested by fundamentals, foreign exporters face an uphill battle to convert access to the Chinese market into revenues. Notably, the volume stagnation predates the ...

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...