THE FOCUS on Potential - Egon Zehnder

Digging for hidden treasure

Karena Strella and James Martin on the traits that really promise great leadership.

Fostering the fittest

An expertise on the role of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

To get diversity right, get potential right

Lisa Blais and Laurence Monnery explain what makes proper talent assessment a powerful driver in creating diverse organizations.

“The students must see themselves as building a cathedral – the cathedral being Africa.”

Interview with Fred Swaniker, founder of the African Leadership Academy.

“The ideal Juilliard student has great intellectual curiosity and a desire to be a leader.”

Interview with Joseph W. Polisi, President of the prestigious Juilliard School.

Lasting Greatness

Claudio Fernández-Aráoz discovers astonishingly modern views on developing leadership potential in the works of Ignatius of Loyola.

“We see a strong parallel between company growth and personal growth.”

Interview with Pius Baschera, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hilti Corporation.

“I knew from the start that one of my most important tasks was considering who might take over from me.”

Interview with Choo Chiau Beng, CEO Keppel Corporation.

What else might I do?

Herminia Ibarra on how current success can actually work against fulfilling your potential.

“We’re all born curious, creative, and imaginative.”

Education thought leader Tony Wagner and Ben Nelson, founder of the ambitious Minerva Project, talk about aligning the education system with future needs.

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