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Are stakeholders making or breaking your strategy?

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...

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

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...

6 ways to attract and retain female tech talent 

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...

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Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust

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...

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How to use design thinking to achieve sustainability goals

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....

Do you know how to attract the best Gen Z talent?

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...

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

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...

So, you think you’re ready for retirement?

April 23, 2025 • by Michael 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...

Are you addressing diversity bias in GenAI?

April 17, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address diversity bias in GenAI. Alexander Fleischmann identifies the risks and suggests ways to mitigate...

Mine the gap: How to exploit the differences between generations productively

April 16, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

Understanding differences between demographic cohorts is crucial to being an effective leader. But do you know what they are? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge, and read on for tips...

Reconciling the rift: A playbook for toxic workplaces