Are you a chameleon or a true-to-selfer?Navigating the authenticity paradox in leadership

Balancing authenticity with workplace demands poses a challenge for leaders striving for integrity. How can leaders reconcile their true selves with organizational expectations?

Do you know when to quit?

It’s hard to say goodbye. Michael Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD, explains why too many chief executives hang on and how to manage a smooth transition.

Solutions for protecting mental health in a changing workplace 

Leaders in organizations face unprecedented expectations when caring for the mental well-being of their teams. Building sustainable solutions involves an all-hands-on-deck effort throughout the organization which can pay dividends in productivity and staff retention.

Should you work for a narcissistic leader?

They’re charismatic, confident, visionary – and grandiose, defensive, punishing. Narcissists can be inspiring, and they can break you. The key is to be aware of what you’re getting into, says Michael Watkins. Watch for the warning signs and recognize when it’s time to move on.

Leaders, are you sitting uncomfortably? You should be

It can be tough at the top. But then, no one ever said it was easy. How to deal with the daily tensions and conflicting perspectives? Get comfortable with the idea of dissonance, says Ben Bryant.

Reframing the role of anxiety in leadership 

Morra Aarons-Mele, author and host of the Anxious Achiever podcast, discusses the strategies to help turn anxiety into a leadership superpower.

Debunking resilience myths: Tools for personal and leadership growth

Methods to gain a more realistic and accurate understanding of resilience and develop the specific skills you need to lead through turbulent times.

Decisions about the future of AI shouldn’t be made by “dark personalities”

Traits such as overconfidence and narcissism, which may lead tech leaders to make bold decisions and take risks in the pursuit of growth, are dangerous in the context of artificial intelligence.

Take control of fear and anxiety to be a better leader 

It’s important not to let fear control your decision-making in trying times. Stay calm and find purpose in the present to help your team navigate times of crisis.

A leader’s fear of losing control

Through executive coaching, Alex embarked on a journey of introspection: one that unearthed a deep-rooted fear of losing control.

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