Joe Davis, BCG’s former regional chair for North America, says you can make tough decisions without being a “tough guy.” In the executive suite, empathy and authenticity are in, according to Davis, the author of the new business book, The Generous Leader. Even as tech skills dominate the headlines, Davis celebrates the enduring value of mastering people skills.

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The Generous Leader: A Leadership Book by Joe Davis | The Generous Leader

Joe Davis: https://on.bcg.com/3Q9pMlw

Do Not Stop Asking Questions and Listening Carefully to the Answers: https://on.bcg.com/3Jx5LBy

Turning Superheroes into a Super Leadership Team: https://on.bcg.com/4d2fnlk

Responsible investing goes back decades or even longer if pronouncements in the Old Testament and Qur’an are considered. Environment, social, and governance goals have become embedded in corporate strategy, even if the acronym ESG has become polarizing. Tim Mohin, director of climate and sustainability at BCG, discusses this evolution and what the next iteration might look like. One thing is clear: these goals aren’t going away even if companies stop talking about them.

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Tim Mohin: https://on.bcg.com/3TK47kE

Climate Change and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/3xl1QoG

The original BRIC acronym came to life in 2001 to describe the untapped economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. This informal grouping of nations has since coalesced into a rising economic force, especially since the entry of South Africa in 2010 and Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates at the start of this year. Daniel Azevedo—leader of BCG’s global advantage practice in Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa —explains how global companies can navigate a world in which economic power is heading south.

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Daniel Azevedo: https://on.bcg.com/3vli2Wc

Jobs, National Security, and the Future of Trade: https://on.bcg.com/3TLkE9o

These 9 Forces Are Reshaping the Global Business Landscape: https://on.bcg.com/3VrSwJr