This much I know: The dos and don’ts of a new CEO
Becoming the leader of a successful organization requires profound shifts in mindset and behavior. Kevin O’Brien, CEO of Gammon Construction, shares lessons for first-time CEOs. ...

June 11, 2026 • by Robert Hooijberg in Brain Circuits • 2 min read
Protect your pipeline: actionable steps to develop leaders from entry-level roles as AI transforms junior work tasks....
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Becoming the leader of a successful organization requires profound shifts in mindset and behavior. Kevin O’Brien, CEO of Gammon Construction, shares lessons for first-time CEOs. ...
September 4, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Earn the right to be heard by blending credibility with relatability, meeting audiences where they are, and building rapport through shared stories....
September 2, 2025 • by Rachel Lewis in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Learn how the PAR approach empowers employees to co-create solutions, reduce workplace stress, and improve well-being through data-driven action....
September 2, 2025 • by Ann-Christin Andersen , Karl Schmedders in Brain Circuits • 9 min read
Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility....
August 28, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
In leadership, we often mistake complexity for intelligence, believing that technical jargon and detailing every nuance demonstrate expertise. In reality, it signals a failure to master one’s material. In the fourth of...
August 26, 2025 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Yash Raj Shrestha, Amit Joshi, Michael R. Wade, Jingqi Liu in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Generative AI (GenAI) promises massive transformation, but only if strategy and execution align. After studying 100 GenAI implementations across sectors, we’ve found that most firms fall into four GenAI personas. Each reflects...
August 21, 2025 • by Véronique Bogliolo Friedman in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The pursuit of organizational excellence often focuses on individual talent – but any system is only as strong as its weakest link. Instead, leaders must foster a culture of top teams. Véronique...
August 19, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Mark Navas , Anders Romare in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Here’s what leaders need to unlearn to scale AI across their organizations. ...
August 14, 2025 • by Susanne May in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Stepping into leadership for the first time? Discover 5 essential lessons to build trust, lead with clarity, and create lasting impact from day one....
August 12, 2025 • by Aharon Cohen-Mohliver in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
In the age of Culture Wars, companies can easily trigger backlashes from customers in response to their actions or the behavior of their leaders. But will such reactions cost them in the...
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