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The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory

Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend.
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Achieving growth: Putting leadership mindsets and behaviors into action
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Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets...
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How the best CEOs build lasting stakeholder relationships
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By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues...
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Reinventing Rolls-Royce: A conversation with CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç
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Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he...
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Author Talks: Building business and improving lives on the front lines
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Many business leaders might be hesitant to operate in war-torn and impoverished regions. But a former McKinsey partner shares...
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Managing carbon: A new role for the CFO
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Better carbon management can be a competitive advantage. Here’s how CFOs across industries and markets can move beyond...
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How to embrace the CEO role: An interview with Daniel Vasella
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The top job can be hard. But as the former Novartis CEO explains, leaders can take pleasure in competing—while honing the...

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