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“Functional skills and past successes alone no longer suffice. It is becoming increasingly clear that what really counts is the human element.”
Egon Zehnder Chairman Damien O’Brien on the role of identity in leadership. Read more
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“It was a case of getting focused on what we could do, and then instilling a sense of pride.”
Leadership Programs
Marissa Mayer describes her approach to leadership, including looking for talent, empowering teams and planning for the long term. Read more
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“Always be conscious that you are setting a tone and a value system.”
Leadership Programs
Strive Masiyiwa battles corruption to empower young Africans, and is spearheading a mobile revolution. Read more
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“Everything falls into place once you have the right people on board.”
Leadership Programs
Sonia Cheng, a 34-year-old CEO and mother of two, describes the need for a strong team, passion and proper balance in both professional and… Read more
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Building an environment for trust
CEO Search
Frédéric Mazzella describes how purpose and values helped make BlaBlaCar the world's largest long-distance ride sharing community. Read more
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“When You Care About Our World You Simply Have to Manage Better”
CEO Search
If you’ve purchased a premium cotton shirt from the likes of Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger or one of many other well-known designers,… Read more
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Until women reach a critical mass, the business environment is not going to change
Board Advisory Services
How to create positive change in board diversity? What is the role of chairmen in driving the diversity agenda? What advice can a pioneer… Read more
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Where values can grow
Leadership Development Programs
How can music contribute to the development of leaders and organizations? What does leadership mean in today’s world? Egon Zehnder in dialogue with Kent… Read more
Where values can grow
Leadership Development Programs
How can music contribute to the development of leaders and organizations? What does leadership mean in today’s world? Egon Zehnder in dialogue with Kent… Read more
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Harmonizing life's domains
Leadership Development Programs
Wharton Professor Stew Friedman finds harmony in work-life integration. Here’s how. Read more
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The CEO as a mastermind narrator
Leadership Development Programs
If the CEO does not tell your company’s story, someone else will Read more
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“As a leader you’re there to create a safe space for other people’s talent.”
Leadership Development Programs
The CEO of the New York Times and the Head Coach of the Women’s National U.S. Soccer Team discuss how to succeed as a… Read more
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Demystifying change
Leadership Development Programs
A model developed by Harvard professors is helping senior leadership reach their full potential. Read more
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How do I look?
Leadership Development Programs
Boudwijn Arts and Neeraj Sagar discuss the importance of authentic leadership in times of change and crisis. Read more
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Never hide
Leadership Development Programs
Diversity thought leader Binna Kandola discusses improvements in creativity, leadership and productivity. Read more
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Be careful what you wish for
Leadership Development Programs
A model and set of questions built to understand the drivers and potential of professional growth. Read more
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In search of self
CEO Search
We sustain a sense of self not by always being the same, but by always adapting with integrity. Julian Baggini in dialogue with Egon… Read more
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The Shifting Nature of Home
Executive Search
How Pico Iyer developed a global identity after 40 years of tireless travelling. Read more
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Cultivating inner awareness, unlocking hidden capacities
Leadership Development Programs
The Esalen Institute prepares a new generation for the challenges of twenty-first century leadership. Read more