Leadership (Brain Circuits)

Are you sick as a parrot? 4 ways to sharpen your language skills and become a more effective leader

November 13, 2025 • by Peter J. Meyers in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

Soulless management talk disengages teams. Use authentic, thoughtful language to inspire connection, motivation, and purpose in your leadership....

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Don’t mention it! Tackling your team’s taboos, Part 1   

October 16, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read

Nothing stunts team progress like “undiscussables.” Left unmanaged, they choke the team’s problem-solving abilities and its capacity to learn and change. In this four-part series, we provide a guide for team leaders...

Everything you need to know about nonmarket strategy, part 1: Why do you need it?  

September 25, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read

Forward-thinking leaders proactively shape their external environment, turn uncertainty into certainty, and create substantial value in the process. In the first of a two-part series, Michael Yaziji explains why nonmarket strategy is a...

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