Europe

These are indeed times that try men's (and women's) souls. But the way forward is not to cut back or sit on the sidelines. According to several businessmen attending INSEAD's Leadership Summit Europe, you've got to keep one eye on the balance sheet, another on the horizon and be mindful of constant change as new circumstances will often hide opportunities in what appears to be trouble.

Small startup enterprises are often said to be the engine of job growth, thanks to the absence of legacy costs and the presence of lean, nimble management that hasn't been around long enough to become calcified.

Our world thirst for energy fuels every aspect of the global economy. In rapidly developing nations like China and India growing energy consumption and the scarcity of fossil fuels, often accompanied by rising oil prices, have increased the pressure on global energy supplies.

The powerful forces reshaping top corporate roles have also profoundly altered the position of General Counsel. It’s more complex, more demanding, and requires more leadership skill than ever. Recruiting or developing the right person for the job has never been harder – or more critical.