Dominant and arrogant: the truth about leadership
Prof. Ghislain Deslandes reviews a book on leadership where self-honesty, concern for others and generosity in leadership are all “bullshit”.
“The case of Danone does not show that ESG and profitability concerns are incompatible”
Prof. Christophe Thibierge analyses Emmanuel Faber’s dismissal from the shareholders’ point of view thanks to a new tool which could prove useful.
“The energy market is showing us that ditching fossil fuels is a fantasy”
International oil economist Mamdouh G Salameh reacts upon the IEA’s claim that the global energy crisis has nothing to do with Europe’s energy transition plans.
Making decisions in times of uncertainty
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer reflects on a podcast giving some useful pointers for making better decisions in an increasingly uncertain world.
Offices should be more than just a place to work
Profs. Ben Voyer and Emmanuelle Léon exchange views on an article about the growing number of people who have started jobs and left them without having once met their colleagues in person.
How uncertainty can generate opportunities and boost performance
Prof. Louis-David Benyayer takes a look at a scientific paper claiming that although it has bad press, uncertainty can be turned into a performance lever.
Boring brands are better at creating buzz!
Prof. Benoît Heilbrunn reviews a study to explain why products and brands that are considered to be boring spark as much buzz as those that are not.
The G7 agreement on a 15% minimum global tax rate: a significant step but a long road ahead
Financial compliance expert Michel Perez gives The Choice his take on the G7’s tax-rate agreement, and the potential obstacles lying ahead.
Bicycle Race: how Covid-19 changed the bike industry (or not)
With increased demand and supply chain issues, the pandemic has had an impact on the bike industry the world over. But not always in the ways we imagine.
How a movie about a giant modified pig can question our vision of TechForGood
Prof. Aurélien Acquier writes about the science fiction movie Okja, which says a lot about our response to environmental issues.
Leveraging blockchain for financial inclusion
Prof. Alisa Sydow comments on the announcement by UNICEF of the first cohort of blockchain investments building solutions toward financial inclusion to receive funding. To her, blockchain-based applications have great potential provided aspects of sustainability are integrated in their development.
Why LGBT+ inclusion is a key to long-term success in business
Diversity in the workplace is only one part of the equation for successful business performance, the other being actively creating an inclusive environment where employees can express their authentic selves.
