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How can you navigate the now and be prepared for what’s next? Listen in each month as we convene a panel of London Business School thought leaders and distinguished guests to debate and discuss a hot topic in the business world and beyond. Fresh perspectives on what matters most, brought to you by Think at London Business School.

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Decisions about who to hire, promote and reward shape organisational performance, culture and fairness. For decades, we have heavily relied on intuition. As data and AI become more embedded in the workplace, leaders face a critical question: how shou... more

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As AI evolves from offering advice to taking action, organisations face a critical question: who is really in charge?

To discuss, Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics and Dean at London Business School, is joined by Dr Ekaterina Abramova, Adjunct A... more

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How can organisations stay agile as markets shift, technologies accelerate and global pressures reshape business overnight? In this episode of Think Ahead, Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics and Dean at London Business School, speaks with Jessica ... more

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In a world defined by uncertainty, the leaders who thrive are those who understand how influence, trust and human psychology shape decision-making and team performance.

In this episode of Think Ahead, Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics and Dean a... more

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Recent Guests

Khyati Sundaram
Founder of Applied, a data‑driven hiring platform
Applied
Episode: Can AI make better people decisions than humans?
Ekaterina Abramova
Junct Assistant Professor of Management Science and Operations, London Business School
London Business School
Episode: Who’s really in charge? Human oversight in an age of autonomous AI
Sue Preston
Worldwide Vice President and General Manager for Advisory and Professional Services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Episode: Who’s really in charge? Human oversight in an age of autonomous AI
Jessica Spungin
Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School
London Business School
Episode: Can your business thrive in today’s landscape?
Suzanne Heywood
Chief Operating Officer at Exor and Chair of CNH Industrial and Iveco Group
Exor CNH Industrial Iveco Group
Episode: Can your business thrive in today’s landscape?
Niro Sivanathan
Professor of Organizational Behaviour at London Business School
London Business School
Episode: How influence really works in modern leadership
Diana Torres
Global Senior Executive with extensive experience in corporate strategy and transformation
Teneo (former)
Episode: How influence really works in modern leadership
Lynda Gratton
Professor of Management Practice at London Business School
London Business School
Episode: Living the 100-year life: Leading and thriving in an age of longevity
Andy Briggs
Group CEO of Phoenix Group, former government-appointed business champion for older workers
Phoenix Group
Episode: Living the 100-year life: Leading and thriving in an age of longevity

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Sergei Guriev
Host of Think Ahead; Professor of Economics at London Business School

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#249
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How influence really works in modern leadership
Q: How should business leaders balance dominant and inclusive leadership to create resilience in the coming years?
Lead through transparency, communicating the rationale and process behind decisions, especially in crises, because people are more likely to trust decisions when they understand the trade-offs and reasoning involved.
Can your business thrive in today’s landscape?
Q: What single thing should leaders do to balance agility and clarity?
Prioritize having the right people in the right roles at the critical interfaces, as the talent and governance at those points enable rapid adaptation without sacrificing focus.
Can your business thrive in today’s landscape?
Q: What are the main rules of thumb for strategic reorganization?
Start with people and processes rather than boxes and lines, remember that changing org charts alone rarely makes a difference, and use structured communication with deadlines and multiple model comparisons to guide decisions.
Can your business thrive in today’s landscape?
Q: Jessica, how would you answer how we combine agility and long-term commitment?
The paradox is that plans often don't get executed exactly as written, so the key is to keep clarity while allowing flexibility in how actions are pursued, focusing on the overall direction and adaptable steps rather than rigid enforcement of the plan.
Currency crossroads: The dollar, the Euro, and the future of global power
Q: What is the most important long-term trend in the global monetary system that business leaders should watch?
The answer is fragmentation; the monetary system is moving toward a more multipolar and potentially fragmented landscape, requiring hedging, diversified exposure, and closer attention to regulatory developments across regions.

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