Why democracies die — and what business leaders must do
Democracy dies from within, warns Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt. Business leaders must act now to protect it—or risk catastrophic failure....
July 29, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Strategy • 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...
Continue readingJuly 24, 2025 • by Daniel Ziblatt, David Bach in Strategy • 2 min read • Podcast available
Democracy dies from within, warns Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt. Business leaders must act now to protect it—or risk catastrophic failure....
July 23, 2025 • by Salvatore Cantale in Strategy • 6 min read
In an age that prizes agility, breaking up is a strategy rather than a surrender, argues IMD’s Salvatore Cantale, as CFOs step forward as architects of value in the de-conglomeration era....
July 22, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Strategy • 10 min read
Rather than choosing between crisis mode and future planning, leaders should learn to focus simultaneously on both short and long-term goals....
July 21, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Strategy • 2 min read • Podcast available
Is AI a threat to the planet or a tool to save it? Mike and Amit Talk Tech explore AI’s environmental impact with IMD’s Julia Binder in this podcast episode....
July 15, 2025 • by Martin Fellenz in Strategy • 9 min read
In volatile, fast-changing, and complex situations, received wisdom and expertise can become a liability that’s hard to overcome. Here are seven ways to change your mindset....
July 14, 2025 • by Richard Roi in Strategy • 2 min read • Podcast available
Kevin O’Brien shares the lessons every first-time CEO needs to hear — from unpacking the brief to unlocking future potential and uniting the team....
July 8, 2025 • by Alyson Meister, Marc Maurer in Strategy • 2 min read • Podcast available
Marc Maurer shares how ON grew from startup to IPO by defying hype, focusing on purpose, and leading with humility in this candid Leaders Unplugged episode....
June 26, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Strategy • 11 min read
Forward-thinking leaders proactively shape their external environment, turn uncertainty into certainty, and create substantial value in the process....
June 4, 2025 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod, David Branch in Strategy • 8 min read
The traditional e-commerce model is on its last legs. In a disrupted luxury landscape, brand leaders are shifting focus to unified commerce, hyper-personalization, and deeper digital storytelling to completely reinvent the customer...
June 3, 2025 • by Anna Cajot in Strategy • 7 min read
Donald Trump’s tariff tactics offer a bold case study in game theory in negotiations. By setting the rules early, limiting options, and projecting power through credible threats, his approach shows how negotiations...
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