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Don’t believe the hype: Making good use of a blackout

July 9, 2025 • by Cédric Philibert in Energy • 5 min read

The Spanish blackout of April 2025 is an opportunity to strengthen electricity systems that have higher shares of renewables and should not be used as an excuse to slow down the energy...

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“We were so scared of our IPO”: Leaders Unplugged with former On-CEO Marc Maurer

July 8, 2025 • by Alyson Meister, Marc Maurer in Leaders Unplugged • 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....

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How to survive on PLUTO, a radically different planet

July 8, 2025 • by Mike Rosenberg in Geopolitics • 9 min read

A new framework encourages leaders to see the world as PLUTO – polarized, liquid, unilateral, tense, and omnirelational. It’s time to think differently and embrace stakeholder capitalism....

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Mind games: how to train your brain like you would your body

July 8, 2025 in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1tn each year, predominantly from reduced productivity.  Here are six simple habits, taken from design thinker Vishakha Singh’s SHIFT...

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Halfway 2025: How to read two quarters under Trump 2.0

July 7, 2025 • by Richard Baldwin in Geopolitics • 2 min read • Podcast available

The mid-year economic outlook: How to read the first two quarters of Trump...

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Weaving new threads: How Lindström is reframing circular workwear in Asia

July 7, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Esther Salvi in Industrials • 8 min read

Lindström found that expanding its business to Asia required overcoming cultural barriers as much as building new services and infrastructure while adapting itself to local needs. ...

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Busting the myths of M&A: 4 steps to success

July 7, 2025 • by Patrick Reinmoeller, Markus Nicolaus in Finance • 8 min read

Busting the myths of M&A: New research reveals why old merger strategies fail and how fresh thinking can lead to lasting value for both sides of the deal....

How to achieve work-life balance: Lessons from family enterprises

July 4, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan, Peter Vogel in Family business • 9 min read

The blurring of work and personal lives is creating stress, exhaustion, and confusion for leaders. We explore how enterprising families create healthy boundaries between the two worlds and thrive....

Five must-reads to chill and refresh you on your summer vacation

July 4, 2025 in Wellness • 5 min read

From nightmare predictions of a dystopian future to the best ways to get a good night’s sleep, our selection has something for everyone. ...

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Eight lessons to navigate career growth and your next big pivot

July 4, 2025 • by Arturo Pasquel in Leadership • 7 min read

Susanne Hundsbæk-Pedersen, Global Head of Pharma Technical Operations at Roche, shares how she has navigated the various pivots in her career, and the importance of curiosity, optimism and energy. ...

Three things I know: taking over the family business

July 4, 2025 • by Rachel Polla in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

How many times did I secretly wish for my father to leave the business and leave me the sole “Queen” on board? Ten years later, I cannot imagine working without him by...

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Why leaders should learn to value the boundary spanners

July 3, 2025 • by Eric Quintane in Audio articles • 9 min read

Entrepreneurial talent who work with other teams often run into trouble with their managers. Here are ways to get the most out of your ‘boundary spanners’...