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Effective Leaders Seek the Unknown: Four Questions to Ask

Like "twisting a kaleidoscope," asking what-if questions can help leaders elevate strategies from good to great, says Gerald Zaltman in this excerpt from his book, Dare to Think Differently.

Featuring Gerald Zaltman. By Gerald Zaltman on April 29, 2026.

Economics and Global Commerce

Tariffs Leave Consumers and Companies Splitting the Tab

Featuring Alberto F. Cavallo. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on April 27, 2026.

Economics and Global Commerce

How Fintech Could Bring Africa's Digital Talent to the World

Featuring Ebehi Iyoha. By Jay Fitzgerald on April 22, 2026.

Data and Technology

Can AI Help Tackle Antibiotic Overuse in Kids?

Featuring Michael Lingzhi Li. By April White on April 24, 2026.

Marketing and Consumers

Tailored for All? Uneasy Truths About Marketing Gender-Fluid Fashion

Featuring Maren Hoff. By Avery Forman on April 17, 2026.

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Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Will Global Demand for Oil Peak This Decade?

The International Energy Agency expects the world's oil demand to start to ebb in the coming years. However, Joseph Lassiter and Lauren Cohen say the outlook will likely be more complex, especially as poor and fast-growing regions seek energy sources for their economies.