The free 16-page report “How to lead with impact in extreme times” features perspectives from leaders across major industry organizations including UFI, ICCA Africa, and AIM Group International. The mobile-optimized document covers essential topics from control and clarity to next-generation leadership, complemented by practical case studies.

Key Industry Voices Share Experience

Emergent Global CEO Holly Ransom emphasizes that disruption is no longer just an occurrence but the environment itself: “Leadership starts long before the business card… If you can’t lead your own energy, values and direction—why should anyone trust you to lead theirs?”

Focus on Practical Implementation

IMEX CEO Carina Bauer notes that the report goes beyond crisis management, addressing leadership challenges for 2025 and beyond. The content is structured for easy consumption, with each chapter featuring quick overviews, leadership quotes, and key takeaways.

Broader Initiative Context

The report is part of IMEX’s Talking Point series, aligned with their 2024/2025 theme “Impact 2.0: Activating the future.” It follows their previous report on social connection in events, maintaining IMEX’s commitment to industry advocacy and positive change.

Additional Resources

A complementary webinar featuring Carina Bauer will take place on July 9, discussing the report’s findings and sharing personal leadership insights. Both the new leadership report and the previous report on human connection are available for free download through IMEX’s website:

Download How to lead with impact in extreme times here.

The first report in the IMEX Talking Point series addressed social disconnection and loneliness and is still available for free download. See The power of experiences: Redesigning events for human connection.