COVID as an Economic Opportunity: Lessons From the Subprime Crisis on Resilient Businesses
By Jorge Sá
Most businesses were taken completely off-guard when the COVID crisis hit. The absence of historical data on such an event meant that...
Leadership Plus: A Steady Hand and a Maverick for Good Times and Trying Times
By Michael Useem and Stephen K. Klasko, M.D.1
The search committee for a new chief executive of the Jefferson health system in 2013 had narrowed the...
Why It Doesn’t Always Make Sense to Keep Away From the Edge
Interview with Rob Coupland, Chief Executive Officer of Pulsant
When you need to process your company’s data rapidly and cost-effectively, proximity to the edge can...
Mastering Board Governance in the Digital Age
In the drive for digitalisation, the emphasis tends to be on the operational aspects of the business. But shouldn't there be benefits for the...
Want to Succeed in Business? Get your Culture in Good Shape
Interview with Mr. Ian Johnston, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles
It’s common to refer casually to a company’s “culture”. But what does that really mean...
The Net-Zero Battle Requires an Army of Economic Sustainability Warriors
by Laurits Bach Sørensen
Although governments around the world have made commitments to achieving net zero, it is clear that more is needed if these...
What Are We Doing Today to Prevent Our Company’s Next Ethical Disaster?
By David De Cremer
Imagine that you are walking past a restaurant where you clearly see that the condition of the electric wiring in the...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: Managing Governance Risk
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Risk identification, ownership, and monitoring sit at the highest levels...
Climate Action is in the Hands of the C-Suite
By Renaud Bettin
As companies face rising pressures from consumers, investors, and sustainability reporting regulations, it is essential that the entire C-Suite assumes responsibility for...
The Alternative to Food System Chaos: Interview with Meiny Prins, CEO of Priva
Our systems of food production and distribution are fundamentally flawed, jeopardising both the planet and its inhabitants. But, as Meiny Prins, CEO of Priva...
Fear of High-profile Influential Women Keeps Witch Hunts Alive
By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review
Across New England, where witch trials occurred periodically from 1638 until 1725, women...
Artificial Intelligence as an Enabler for the Real Kind: Interview with Kit Cox, CEO...
We’ve heard much about the applications for generative AI in the creative fields, such as writing, design, and software development. But what does the...
Resilience to Turbulence: How to Keep Going in Uncertain Times
Interview with Petra Jenner, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Splunk
Recently, dramatic events like pandemics and...
Can mentoring and development survive the hybrid shift?
By Nathan Peart
With the hybrid model set to stay for the long run, Nathan Peart explores how companies and leaders must ensure that they properly...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: Gender Equality in the Workplace Starts at the Top
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Despite living in an era of rapid technological advancements, ground...
Meditation in the Workplace: A Guide to Benefits and Integration
By Emil Bjerg, editor and journalist of The European Business Review
Meditation has gotten a lot of attention in the workplace in recent years, and...
Resilience Is More than Being Able to Rebound: It Should Be Used As a...
By Jacques Bughin
While they may not be able to prevent pending economic crises such as those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses can use...
Improving Men’s Health with a Passion: Interview with Sokratis Papafloratos, Founder and CEO of...
If male health has traditionally been a somewhat neglected field, perhaps it’s partly due to men’s reticence in seeking help when it’s required. One...
Elevating Leadership: A Deep Dive into Coaching Programs and their Integration with Executive Education
Summary
By seamlessly integrating coaching and executive education, organisations create a powerful synergy that nurtures exceptional leaders capable of navigating today’s global business landscape.
Introduction
Leadership coaching...
Keeping your Head up: Experiences that Shape your Life and your Face
Interview with Mr. Mark Anderson, CEO of Alteryx
While it is undeniably true that we are all the sum of our experiences, it is also...
Approaching Risk From the Boardroom
By Francisco Vieira and Pedro B. Agua
Boards of directors have been forced to pay increased attention to organisational risk and due governance. It is...
The Global Quest For Talent: The Prospects Are … Mixed
Interview with Executive Director for Global Indices at INSEAD, Bruno Lanvin
It's well known that, to be effective in any undertaking, you first have to...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: AI – Rethinking business
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AI and generative AI are capturing the headlines. We know...
Career Advice for Senior Business Executives
As a senior business executive, you've likely achieved significant success and amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge throughout your career. But as you...
Coaching and Leadership Development
By Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D.
This research paper imparts coaching education to executives to enhance their leadership skills and abilities. It justifies why successful leaders...
Mastering Stress: Essential Tips for Senior Executives
Senior executives are often faced with high-pressure situations and demanding workloads, which can lead to high levels of stress. While some stress is a...
Balancing Success and Health: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as a Senior Executive
As a senior executive, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to ensure longevity, happiness, and productivity. Long hours, high-pressure situations, and constant demands can...
Can You Teach Leadership?
By Adrian Furnham
Can leadership be taught or is it an innate talent? This age-old question has been the topic of many debates in the...
Next-Gen Education: Teaching Humans How to Thrive in a World of Intelligent Machines
By Sean Culey
In July 2022, I had the pleasure of presenting a keynote on “the future of work” to over 200 head teachers at...
Leaders’ Behaviours and Organisational Cultures Needed for Success in a Post Covid Hybrid Workplace
By Vlatka Ariaana Hlupic
The global pandemic has changed all aspects of our lives including the way that we are now working. As organisations are...
The Power of Women Entrepreneurs Across the World
By Marybeth Gasman
Women across the world sustain economies and innovation through entrepreneurship. More than 250 million women are entrepreneurs and over 150 million are...
Navigating the A.I. Era: How Riversoft from Taiwan Harnesses the Power of Generative A.I.
Exclusive Interview with Claude Shen, Chief Technology Officer of Riversoft Inc.
In a world where Generative A.I. has become ubiquitous, Riversoft's CTO, Claude Shen, discusses...
Digital Trust is on the Horizon: Interview with Warren Dumanski, Executive VP and General...
In an ideal world, businesses would be able to carry out their digital business transactions safely, securely, ethically and reliably. In short, they need...
Designing a Corporate ESG Programme that Attracts, Nurtures, and Retains Women
By Chaitra Vedullapalli
Inclusion is the new kid on the block that every company interested in advancement is courting. And one of the best methods...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: How do Boards Preside Wisely Over Transactions to Avoid...
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It is well-known that the track record for successful acquisition...
The Rising Star: Exploring the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Role
In recent years, the concept of sustainability has gained significant traction across industries and societies worldwide. As organizations recognize the importance of integrating environmental,...
Investing in Leadership Talent: Using an MBA to Break the Career Ceiling
On starting as a Supply Planner at PepsiCo in September 2020, Thiago Narisawa made a bold and ambitious statement. He wanted to do an...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: The Role of the Next Generation on Boards of...
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Transferring a family-owned enterprise to the next generation raises complex...
Where Healthcare is a Pet Subject: Interview with Junko Sheehan, Founder & CEO of...
It’s no surprise that the healthcare sector has huge potential for making a positive social impact. But it’s not only humans that have health...
Discrimination Thriving in Remote Work: Poorly Structured Companies Lead the Rise of Hostile and...
By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review
“Since the start of the pandemic, employees have felt as if online environments...
ChangeNOW: Where Sustainability Solutions are Found – and Accelerated
Interview with Santiago Lefebvre, Founder and CEO of ChangeNOW
If change for sustainability is to be made a reality, there needs to be a place...
How to Assign KPIs to Your Employees Properly And Effectively
By Syed Balkhi
The success of an organization depends on the combined efforts of the entire team. So as a business owner, you need to...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: On Being an Effective Director in Family-owned Enterprises
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So much is written and said about what it means...
Tyrant Leadership: Putin and the Psychology of Power
By John Taylor and Adrian Furnham
Vladimir Putin appears to be firmly in control of his country, able to bend it to his will and...
Five Ways CEOs Can Boost The Bottom Line By Improving How Their Companies Negotiate
By Milan Prilepok
“Improve our negotiation skills” may not appear near the top of every CEO’s to-do list. But that’s a mistake. A huge chunk...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: The Role of Boards in Family-Owned Enterprises
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Family-owned or family-led enterprises are the backbone of thriving economies...
How Often Should I Visit my Doctor
To keep yourself healthy, you engage in certain activities, such as exercising, eating a healthy diet, and managing your stress. However, even the healthiest...
The Better Boards Podcast Series: Governance Challenges in Africa
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High-profile corporate scandals globally have generated increased interest in corporate...
Empathy: A Cornerstone in the Success of Your Company
By Dr. Anna Maria Rostomyan
IQ is a long-standing measure of a person's intelligence and, perhaps, their suitability for a given role. But it is...
Different Ways to Invest in Your Employees
Your employees are the backbone of your company, as they are responsible for running various departments, such as sales, finance, and human resources. It’s...