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Most managers like to think they act the same toward all their team members, but research says otherwise. Take the test below to check if you’re unconsciously playing favorites, and check out...

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....
Continue readingNovember 12, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Most managers like to think they act the same toward all their team members, but research says otherwise. Take the test below to check if you’re unconsciously playing favorites, and check out...
November 5, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Discover how to uncover and address unconscious team behaviors, resolve hidden tensions, and boost collaboration and overall performance....
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The pathway from CFO to CEO is becoming well-trodden, but success is not guaranteed. Four global CEOs share lessons on navigating the transition. ...
October 29, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Following on from Part 2 of our series on “undiscussables,” here are ways to resolve relationships characterized by mutual mistrust and antagonistic behaviors....
October 23, 2025 • by Nele Dael in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
With organizations experiencing unprecedented levels of leadership burnout, Nele Dael identifies three ways to help your people integrate recovery into even the busiest schedule. ...
October 22, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel, Jean-Louis Barsoux in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read
Following on from Part 1 of our series on “undiscussables”, here are ways to tackle team dynamics where people say but don’t mean, professing publicly to espouse values and attitudes that they...
October 21, 2025 • by Claudius A. Hildebrand in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read
Many people new to leadership get into trouble by launching bold initiatives before they’ve won the necessary support to effect change. Follow these key practices to thrive in your new role. ...
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...
October 15, 2025 • by Cindy Wolpert in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
A common trap new leaders fall into is the desire to please others. But don’t be fooled: people-pleasing is exhausting and can quickly lead to burnout. Go through the questions below to...
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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