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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. ...

How to train your brain to thrive amid the strain

July 29, 2025 • by Michael Netzley in Magazine • 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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Four questions to guide the implementation of responsible AI

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

Artificial Intelligence Four questions to guide the implementation of responsible AI – and how Confucius and Adam Smith can help by Faisal Hoque, Dr. Pranay Sanklecha, Dr. Paul Scade Published July 25,...

The future of women on boards and the paradox plaguing the conversation

July 24, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Governance • 7 min read

The number of women on boards is rising. So too is the backlash....

AI Nutrition Labels: A food-inspired approach to trust

July 24, 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....

How to respond positively to painful feedback

July 24, 2025 • by Pascal Chauvie in Coaching Corner • 7 min read

Here are four ways to emerge unscathed and even empowered from difficult performance reviews....

How to be remembered for the right reasons #1: Focus on your message

July 24, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

In the first of a series of five brain circuits on effective communication for leaders, Robert Vilkelis provides techniques to help manage your nerves and deliver a high-impact presentation by focusing on...

How can Chinese automakers continue to thrive?

July 23, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Innovation • 5 min read

To continue to grow at the exceptional rates we have seen over the last two decades, Chinese automakers need to conquer markets outside of China. However, they face significant strategic and cultural...

Is your resistance to change holding you back?

July 22, 2025 • by Véronique Bogliolo in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Leaders who do not recognize their own blockers deny themselves the opportunity to think autonomously and self-critically. Consult the following checklist to gauge whether you are internally “blocked” and read on for...

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Turn geopolitical turmoil into transformational capacity

July 22, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Audio articles • 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....

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How CHROs can communicate with impact: Lessons from a reformed marketer

July 18, 2025 in Consumer Goods • 6 min read

Human Resources How CHROs can communicate with impact: Lessons from a reformed marketer Published July 18, 2025 in Human Resources • 6 min read DownloadSave L’Oréal North America’s CHRO Stephanie Kramer tells...

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Why China is well-equipped to deal with disruption

July 17, 2025 • by Mark J. Greeven in Geopolitics • 11 min read

China’s shift from reaction to reinvention is a long-running transformation built on policy foresight and internal restructuring that global turmoil and the tariffs war have only served to intensify....

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From ideas to execution: Using strategic enterprise architecture for AI value creation

July 16, 2025 • by Faisal Hoque in Artificial Intelligence • 8 min read

AI won't contribute to a thriving business unless it's hardwired into your purpose, people, processes, and architecture. Here’s how getting that alignment right can ensure maximum value from AI investments. ...

CPR: taking the stress out of practicing public speaking

July 16, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Practicing a speech is intimidating. Not only do you have to know your stuff, but you also have to think about your structure, your gestures, and your audience. Here’s how to use...

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Unexpecting the expected to adapt to a changing world

July 15, 2025 • by Martin Fellenz in Geopolitics • 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....

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Are you sharing too little of yourself? How to build trust to become a better leader

July 15, 2025 • by Ben Bryant in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Knowing how much vulnerability to show and when to maintain distance is a key leadership skill. Consult this checklist to gauge whether you’re keeping too much in, and check out the four...