The future of women on boards and the paradox plaguing the conversation
The number of women on boards is rising. So too is the backlash....
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Research-backed insights reveal the hidden challenges leaders face when transitioning from career to retirement, and what organizations must do to support this critical life change. ...
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How to be remembered for the right reasons #1: Focus on your message
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...
Is your resistance to change holding you back?
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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Out of your comfort zone: What it takes for traditional CFOs to become CEOs
IMD’s Ric Roi explores what it takes for traditional CFOs to step into the CEO role: expanding their leadership range, building emotional connection, and navigating complexity with confidence....
From ideas to execution: using strategic enterprise architecture for AI value creation
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. ...
Are you sharing too little of yourself? How to build trust to become a better leader
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...
First-time CEO pitfalls, and how to avoid them
July 14, 2025 • by Richard Roi in Leadership • 2 min read • 
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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....
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