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Management myth-busters: Does culture really eat strategy for breakfast?

November 8, 2024 • by Michael R. Wade in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Culture eats strategy for breakfast is one of the most enduring truisms of management. But is it really the case? And what is culture anyway?...

The dos and don’ts of encouraging moral behavior in the workplace

November 7, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

People are more likely to engage in moral behaviors at work when they are encouraged to do so. But should you actively incentivize them to behave in such a fashion?...

How team talks can benefit both sides in negotiations

November 5, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

A good negotiation is where both sides benefit. The way to do it is through team talks – but beware of the pitfalls. The following guide will help you realize joint gains....

5 ways to manage your energy budget

November 1, 2024 • by Francesca Giulia Mereu in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

The flow of your energy is like a budget: What comes in (rechargers) and what goes out (drainers) needs to be balanced. Here’s how to ensure your levels remain stable....

Read the room: How to avoid leadership snafus

October 31, 2024 • by Véronique Bogliolo Friedman in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Surprised by negative feedback on your leadership skills? If so, brush up on your ability to sense what others are thinking with these dos and don’ts of collaborative working....

Your first moves as the new CEO

October 30, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

You've just been parachuted in as the new CEO. You need to hit the ground running and build credibility fast. Where do you start?...

Speaking truth about power: Trait-level dominance

October 29, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

We tend to assume that having more power makes people behave more unethically, but there are numerous examples where it means the opposite. So, what's the truth about power?...

Negotiation: How to calculate your first offer

October 28, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 3 min read

Making a wrong move in a negotiation can ruin the best-laid plans. Here's why the type of offer you should put on the table depends on the scenario....

Five ways to turn workplace mistakes into growth opportunities

October 25, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Brain Circuits • 4 min read

While messing up at work is inevitable and will most likely happen to all of us during out working lives, how can we best learn from and move on from workplace mistakes?...

5 pitfalls to avoid in building your advice network

October 24, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Brain Circuits • 2 min read

Building a strong advice network is crucial for executive success in today's complex business landscape – but look out for these common pitfalls....

This much I know: Transitioning from CFO to CEO