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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What to expect at COP29

Join Anna Granskog and Vishal Agarwal on Tuesday, October 29 at 10:30a EDT / 3:30p CET as they preview core themes for COP29 and discuss how business leaders can turn climate ambitions into reality.