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The AI reckoning: How boards can evolve

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‘Saying “I don’t know” is one of the hardest things a leader can do’: A conversation with Delta CEO Ed Bastian
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The world’s most valuable airline is 100 years old. The CEO explains what it takes to keep ahead in one of the very toughest...
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Bias Busters: The cognitive brakes on the gen AI accelerator
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Status quo bias and inertia are quiet forces blocking organizations’ progress with gen AI. These moves can overcome them.
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Unlocking the power of communication in integrations
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Effective deal communication helps leaders manage change, inspire confidence, and mobilize teams to achieve greater outcomes.
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Global growth remains uneven amid policy uncertainty and trade realignments. US government shutdown adds downside risk, while...
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Bias Busters: When the question—not the answer—is the mistake
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Misframing a problem can lead to solving the wrong one.
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Doug Parker, former chairman and CEO of American Airlines, shares leadership lessons
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The experienced airline CEO and board member reflects on leading through industry-defining disruption and the leadership lessons...

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