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6 books that inspired IMD professors in 2025

December 12, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Vanina Farber, Robert Hooijberg, Katharina Lange, John R. Weeks, Howard H. Yu in Well-being • 6 min read

From the systemic roots of corporate scandals to the unseen human cost of AI, plus timely insights from a 50-year-old classic, IMD professors reveal the six books that shaped their thinking in...

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How elixir of longevity will alter life as we know it

December 4, 2025 • by Jennifer Borrer, Saule Serikova in Well-being • 10 min read

Aging is now seen as a modifiable biological process. Longevity science is reshaping healthcare, careers, and society for longer, healthier lives....

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Learn how to breathe well to find emotional balance

July 31, 2025 • by Christoph Glaser in Well-being • 8 min read

Leaders can find emotional balance, feel less stressed, and improve decision-making if they learn the art of conscious breathing. So, why are so few of us doing it?...

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How to train your brain to thrive amid the strain

July 29, 2025 • by Michael Netzley in Well-being • 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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Can 12 minutes of breathing a day change how you lead? 

May 1, 2025 • by Albrecht Enders, Christoph Glaser in Well-being • 8 min read

Mindfulness expert Christoph Glaser shares insights from Breathe, his best-selling book on how simple, breath-based techniques can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help leaders stay centred under pressure....

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Reap the rewards of allowing employees to rest and recover

February 21, 2025 • by Ronit Kark, Sabine Sonnentag, Laura Venz in Well-being • 8 min read

Leaders must foster strong relationships with teams and respect out-of-work boundaries to support their employees’ ability to recover from the demands of the workplace....

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The new ‘pandemic’: Tackling the crisis of wellbeing at work 

November 30, 2024 • by Andrew Sharman , Susan Goldsworthy in Well-being • 7 min read

This Book Club discussion explored actionable steps for individuals and companies to address the 'crisis of well-being'....

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The power of gratitude

November 28, 2024 • by Alyson Meister in Well-being • 5 min read

Making the effort to intentionally list the people and things for which you are thankful can have a profound impact on one's own wellbeing, team dynamics, and institutional health....

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The promise and pitfalls of employee well-being initiatives

November 15, 2024 • by Anand Narasimhan in Well-being • 7 min read

IMD Dean of Research, Anand Narasimhan, shares his insights on fostering a resilient, empowered, and engaged workforce....

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How to support and empower neurodivergent workers 

November 6, 2024 in Well-being • 7 min read

Employees with cognitive differences have much to offer, but navigating the workplace can be challenging. How can employers create an inclusive environment?...

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