Listen up! 5 techniques to build a more powerful speaking voice
Mastering your vocal presence is an essential dimension of leadership. Try these simple exercises to develop a more commanding presence that will resonate deeply with your audience. ...
December 2, 2025 • by Amy Bonsall, Alyson Meister in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
At the core of today’s frequent disruptions is ambiguity: situations where the available information is incomplete, contradictory, or constantly shifting, and clear answers are impossible. In the first of a two-part series, Amy Bonsall...
Continue readingNovember 26, 2025 • by Albrecht Enders, Robin de Haas in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Mastering your vocal presence is an essential dimension of leadership. Try these simple exercises to develop a more commanding presence that will resonate deeply with your audience. ...
November 25, 2025 • by Cindy Wolpert in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Longevity was once seen by traditionalists as a proxy for good leadership, but successive generations attach less value to length of time served. As with anything, there are benefits and disadvantages. Here...
November 20, 2025 • by Richard Roi in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Progressing internal talent helps hedge against new CEO failure, but it all hinges on integrating leadership development and succession planning. Ric Roi identifies the warning signs for organizations that fail to put...
November 19, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read
Leaders are under pressure to project certainty and to know all the answers. Answer the following questions honestly, then check out the reasons why, if you don’t know the answer, it’s often...
November 18, 2025 • by Eric Quintane in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
The most resilient and innovative organizations work fluidly across internal boundaries, but many managers are resistant to their reports connecting with people outside their team. Answer the questions below to check whether...
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....
November 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....
October 30, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
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....
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