10 tips for first-time people-leadersÂ
Congratulations – you have just been promoted to team leader. The value you bring to the organization now flows from how your team delivers and partners with others, so your new job...

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 readingSeptember 24, 2025 • by Cindy Wolpert in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Congratulations – you have just been promoted to team leader. The value you bring to the organization now flows from how your team delivers and partners with others, so your new job...
September 23, 2025 • by Brenda Steinberg in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Have you ever burst into tears at work? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the pressures of our jobs, projects, and work relationships. Here are eight practical...
September 18, 2025 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 4 min read
Strategic thinking is a critical leadership capability, yet leaders often avoid really going there out of fear for what the future might bring. Take this assessment test to gauge your readiness, and...
September 17, 2025 • by Alyson Meister in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
Alyson Meister outlines five critical transitions to help you amplify impact and accelerate your leadership development. ...
September 16, 2025 • by Ginka Toegel in Brain Circuits • 5 min read
Do you recognize negative traits in yourself that may be holding you back personally and professionally? Carl Jung called this your ‘shadow’. Ginka Toegel explains how to tap into its latent energy...
September 11, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
New ideas behind innovative business models can feel sudden, but are rarely random. Innovation happens when you reframe challenges and opportunities. Stefan Michel outlines five ways to unlock breakthrough ideas in your...
September 10, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
The development and adoption of AI are fraught with potential hazards. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls and ensure trust in your systems. ...
September 9, 2025 • by Richard Roi in Brain Circuits • 3 min read
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....
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