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Full recovery: three ways to help your employees cope with work stress

June 7, 2025 • by Ronit Kark, Sabine Sonnentag, Laura Venz in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 2 min read

According to the American Institute of Stress, 80% of US employees feel stress at work, with a third suffering from exhaustion and 44% feeling overworked. Ronit Kark, Sabine Sonnentag, and Laura Venz explain how...

5 ways to kick the habit of micromanaging

June 5, 2025 • by Nadine Hack in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 2 min read

Some leaders are prone to micromanaging, but a perfectionist approach can cause problems for yourself and your direct reports. Answer the following questions to check whether you’re micromanaging, and read on for...

Gut feeling: four ways to enhance intuitive intelligence in the machine age

June 4, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Eugene Sadler-Smith in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

In a data-driven world, intuitive intelligence is a powerful skill that enables you to act decisively in uncertainty. Heather Cairns-Lee and Eugene Sadler-Smith explain the concept and how to cultivate it to enhance your...

What AI-first leadership really looks like

June 3, 2025 • by Susanne May in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

Leadership in the AI era requires a major change in control, strategy, and influence. The executives who succeed will be those who view AI not only as an assistant but as a...

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Honesty and courage: building on the cornerstones of trust

June 2, 2025 • by George Kohlrieser in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 5 min read

Leadership Honesty and courage: building on the cornerstones of trust by George Kohlrieser Published 17 April 2025 in Leadership • 5 min read DownloadSave Trust is the bedrock of effective leadership. It...

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Your AI-first leadership journey: How NOT to begin

May 27, 2025 • by Susanne May in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read

AI-first leadership starts by unlearning old habits. Find out what holds leaders back and how to adapt for the AI age....

You are not your role: how to be yourself in a new leadership position

May 26, 2025 • by Alyson Meister in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

Taking up a new leadership post can mean a dramatic shift in the way others see you – and how you define yourself. It’s vital to learn how to separate your true...

How to lead with levity: why serious leaders don’t always keep a straight face

April 30, 2025 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

When applied thoughtfully, a lightly humorous touch can reduce stress in high-pressure environments, enhance team dynamics, and foster trust. Francesca Giulia Mereu suggests ways to use levity to give your communication skills...

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Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust

April 28, 2025 • by Jordi Gual in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 8 min read

Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the...

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There are 4 types of responsible leader. Which one are you?

April 24, 2025 • by Nicola Pless , Thomas Maak in Leadership (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

Every leadership approach has its pros and cons. Recognizing your style and knowing how to blend different approaches – and avoid the traps – will improve your ability to respond to challenges...

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