How to leave a sustainable legacy: 5 leadership keysÂ
A five-step approach can help you foster a sustainable legacy while supporting a financially sound future for your organization. James Welch explains how it’s done....

March 19, 2026 • by Anna Erat in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
As workforces age, organizations must confront a critical question: how will extended lifespans reshape leadership, organizational strategy, and the very concept of a career? Anna Erat identifies four focus areas to sustain...
Continue readingMay 5, 2025 • by James Welch in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
A five-step approach can help you foster a sustainable legacy while supporting a financially sound future for your organization. James Welch explains how it’s done....
May 2, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins, Chris Donkin in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The transition from executive leadership to retirement requires a fundamental shift in purpose. The challenge is not to fill time, but to create a portfolio of activities. Take this quiz to see...
May 1, 2025 • by Paul Strebel, Angeliki Papasava, Patrick Reinmoeller in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Leaders are often unaware of their value-critical stakeholders, inhibiting progress on strategic issues. The solution is to get rid of free riders and predators and build more involvement in the value-creation cycle...
April 30, 2025 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in 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...
April 29, 2025 • by Sarah E. Toms in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
McKinsey estimates there will be a tech talent gap of between 1.4 and 3.9 million in Europe by 2027. Doubling the number of women in the field is a major part of...
April 28, 2025 • by Jordi Gual in 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...
April 28, 2025 • by Morten B. Pedersen, Jan van der Kaaij in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Implementing sustainability programs is notoriously difficult. Here’s how to use a stakeholder-centered design-thinking approach to boost the chances of successful implementation....
April 25, 2025 • by Lars Häggström in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Gen Z is often drawn to the dynamic nature of purpose-filled startups in career terms. Test your knowledge of the cohort here – and read on to see how established companies can...
April 24, 2025 • by Nicola Pless , Thomas Maak in 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...
April 23, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Most senior leaders struggle with the decision to step down, often holding on long after their optimal departure date. Take this quiz to find out if you’re really ready – and read...
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