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Thought leadership articles

TEDxHultAshridge Jean
April 9, 2018

TEDxHultAshridge: Other cultures open new eyes

In this fascinating TEDx talk, Professor Jean Vanhoegaerden looks at the invaluable opportunities for learning through contact with other cultures. According to Jean, respect and an open, curious attitude enable us to build invaluable cross-cultural understanding for today's globalized world.

Mind time
April 7, 2018

Is busyness damaging your productivity?

How busy are you today? Are you rushing from meeting to meeting, juggling numerous projects at once? 'Mind Time', a new book from Megan Reitz and Michael Chaskalston digs beneath the surface of the culture of busyness and questions whether the frantic pace of our working lives is actually making us less productive.

Agile Organizations
March 30, 2018

Six ways to build an agile organization

In today's changing climate employees, leaders and organizations need to be more agile. View our infographic to see the six key components of an agile organization.

James Whittaker - Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy
March 22, 2018

Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy—a new book from Hult alum James Whittaker

Is there a secret formula for success? Is it down to luck? Tenacity? Background? Author, entrepreneur, and Hult MBA alum James Whittaker explores these questions in his inspirational modern companion to Napoleon Hill’s classic, Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy.

Influential woman
March 20, 2018

Being an influential woman: focus areas for female leaders

There are influential women in the world in all walks of life—politics, business, and arts to name just a few. Some of these women will admit that luck has played a role for them, but surely that cannot be the only answer. Fiona Elsa Dent and Vicki Holton look at key areas women can focus on to improve their influence.

Business of sleep
March 16, 2018

The business of sleep: a good night’s sleep is good for business

In her new book The Business of Sleep, Ashridge Professor Vicki Culpin argues that the personal and business case for getting more sleep has never been more serious. Getting the right amount of sleep could even save the UK up to £36 billion per year and improve the memory, creativity, and health of professionals.