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Learn how to breathe well to find emotional balance

July 31, 2025 • by Christoph Glaser in Wellness • 8 min read

Leaders can find emotional balance, feel less stressed, and improve decision-making if they learn the art of conscious breathing. So, why are so few of us doing it?...

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How to be remembered for the right reasons #2: Get into their world

July 31, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In the second of a five-part series on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis sets out a four-step framework for translating your expertise into audience impact. ...

Should family or non-family members lead governance in family enterprises?

July 30, 2025 • by Alfredo De Massis in Family Business • 7 min read

Good governance is critical to success in the family enterprise ecosystem, but family involvement in these mechanisms could be doing more harm than good. ...

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Rethinking responsibility

July 30, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Cass R. Sunstein in I by IMD Book Club • 5 min read

In his book Climate Justice: What Rich Nations Owe the World – and the Future, Cass R Sunstein delivers a timely exploration of the moral and practical obligations that wealthy nations have...

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Firing on all engines: how Unilever’s ‘crown jewel’ is preparing for India’s $5tn economy

July 29, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in CEO Dialogue Series • 8 min read

Rohit Jawa, CEO of Hindustan Unilever, outlines how he is reshaping the company’s strategy to meet the evolving needs of India’s growing middle class, leveraging digital transformation, talent development, and a future-focused...

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How to train your brain to thrive amid the strain

July 29, 2025 • by Michael Netzley in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Uncertainty can trigger two very different brain responses: one that broadens thinking, enables connections, and fosters innovation, and one that can undermine judgment via a stress response. Take this quick test to...

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How to navigate the transition from scientist to leader

July 29, 2025 • by Camille Henderson-Davis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Have you reached a point in your career where “scientist” no longer captures the value you bring to your organization? It’s an exciting milestone, but it can also present challenges you feel...

AI Nutrition Labels: A food-inspired approach to trust

July 28, 2025 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

To build trust, companies should be as transparent with their algorithms as they are with their ingredients....

Europe’s Strategic Compass: Time to act, not react

July 25, 2025 • by David Bach in Geopolitics • 7 min read

Europe must act as one to stay competitive and secure. Unity, ambition, and strategic alignment are no longer optional—they're the path to leadership....

F1’s Human-AI Edge: Lessons for Every Industry

How human-AI synergy put Formula 1 on the fast track to success

July 25, 2025 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Paolo Aversa in Artificial Intelligence • 9 min read

In Formula 1 racing, every microsecond counts. Konstantinos Trantopoulos and Paolo Aversa explore how teams use Human-AI collaboration to boost performance – and what businesses in other sectors can learn from their...

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Four questions to guide the implementation of responsible AI

July 25, 2025 • by Faisal Hoque, Pranay Sanklecha, Paul Scade in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

As AI races ahead and regulators fall behind, the real question isn’t what your system can do, but what kind of organization you become by deploying it. Answering these four questions will...