This much I know: Transitioning from CFO to CEOÂ
The pathway from CFO to CEO is becoming well-trodden, but success is not guaranteed. Four global CEOs share lessons on navigating the transition. ...

January 23, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here....
Continue readingOctober 30, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in 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 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 28, 2025 • by Didier Bonnet, Achim Plueckebaum in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
With AI fever in overdrive, everyone is searching for winning AI use cases. However, the process feels like solving a giant jigsaw puzzle without a picture on the box to guide you....
October 23, 2025 • by Nele Dael in 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 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 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 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 Brain Circuits • 4 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...
October 14, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Didier Bonnet, Tomoko Yokoi, Nikolaus Obwegeser in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Working in silos is one of the biggest obstacles to digital success. The key to real digital transformation is to align the various business units in the organization. Here’s how to avoid...
October 9, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Didier Bonnet, Tomoko Yokoi, Nikolaus Obwegeser in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Learning new digital tools, technologies, and business models presents both short-term and longer-term challenges. Here’s a quick guide to the essentials of getting your people up to speed and beyond....
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