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. ...
24 April 2024 • by Ben Bryant in Leadership • 9 min read
Ben Bryant offers a concise 5-step self-reflection guide for leaders, using Carlos M.'s experiences to highlight emotional awareness in leadership....
Continue reading14 February 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 10 min read
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. ...
13 February 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Leadership • 9 min read
In this leadership interview, IMD’s Jennifer Jordan poses six questions to Anthony Giovinazzo, an experienced pharmaceutical executive, about facing tough situations. ...
12 February 2024 • by Julia Binder, Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 4 min read
When tackling a tough problem, remember these five Es before jumping to conclusions: expand, examine, empathize, elevate, and envision....
9 February 2024 • by Robert Hooijberg in Leadership • 6 min read
IMD’s Robert Hooijberg explains why empowerment should be integral to organizational design....
9 February 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership • 7 min read
In today’s high-stakes business world, striking a balance between being approachable and authoritative is tricky. George Kohlrieser explains in seven steps how to become an authentic and effective leader. ...
6 February 2024 • by Camilla Erencin, Simon J. Evenett, Alexander Gruber, Felix Reitz in Leadership • 4 min read
We examine whether China’s tremendous economic growth this century is reflected in significant economic profitmaking by its firms. ...
2 February 2024 • by Carlos Cordon, Sameh Abadir in Leadership • 6 min read
Too few businesses are learning from their mistakes, warn Carlos Cordon and Sameh Abadir of IMD, leaving their organizations underperforming and vulnerable....
2 February 2024 • by Patrick Flesner in Leadership • 7 min read
Both micromanagement and a hands-off approach have their pitfalls. Navigating this balance is crucial. These two frameworks provide a roadmap to find the optimal level of involvement. ...
1 February 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Leadership • 8 min read
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....
1 February 2024 • by Branka Zei Pollermann in Leadership • 6 min read
Many executives struggle with how to make their speeches more compelling. The most charismatic leaders think not just about what they say, but how they say it....
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