Communication: Let’s be clear, we should cut out the clichés
The soulless language of management speak leads to uninspired and disengaged teams. Here’s how to sharpen your language skills to become a more effective leader....
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Turn geopolitical turmoil into transformational capacity
July 22, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Leadership • 10 min read
Rather than choosing between crisis mode and future planning, leaders should learn to focus simultaneously on both short and long-term goals....
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Beyond survival: What business leaders can learn from necessity entrepreneurs
Necessity entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable resilience and creativity in the face of extreme challenges, offering valuable insights for business leaders seeking to navigate uncertainty in today’s complex global economy....
From uncertain to confident: How executive coaching unlocked career potential Â
Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need...
David Bach: Why we all benefit from America’s top universitiesÂ
May 1, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leadership • 3 min read • 
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In the latest episode, IMD President David Bach explains the vital importance of the partnership between the US government and the elite research universities, what we can learn from the vibrancy of...
Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust
Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...
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Circular leadership: Ilaria Resta’s vision for Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta is placing circular leadership at the heart of her transformation strategy – bringing a bold, human-centered approach to one of Switzerland’s most storied watch brands, blending tradition...
Inclusiveness is not a trend. It’s a test of leadership.
Business schools have a responsibility to develop leaders who can navigate complexity without compromising on values. As corporations pull back from DE&I commitments under political pressure, David Bach argues that now is...
How does sustainable leadership work?Â
April 17, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Leadership • 4 min read • Podcast available
This episode takes you behind the scenes of a recent gathering led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development together with IMD, where David Bach sat down with two sustainability leaders....
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