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Insights

Professional growth. Real-world impact. Bold ideas from Brown’s leading voices.

How is AI changing professional leadership? What does mindful leadership look like in practice? How is health care evolving in a data-driven world?

The challenges of today’s world require bold conversations and informed perspectives. Explore expert insights and research on leadership, artificial intelligence (AI), business, health care, technology, mindfulness and more – from Brown’s School of Professional Studies.

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Health care leadership vs. health care administration: What's the difference?

What’s the difference between health care leadership and health care administration — and what does it take to develop the skills to lead in today’s complex health care environment? Sandi Ferretti, program director of Brown University’s master's in healthcare leadership, explores the distinction between managing health care systems and leading people, teams and change.

Lessons in Leadership

A conversational webinar series bringing together leading voices from the Brown community to discuss various perspectives on timely leadership topics.

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Leading Voices

Explore perspectives and research-based insights from the Brown community on leadership, innovation and the issues shaping today’s professional world.

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Technology leadership vs. technology management: What's the difference?

What’s the difference between technology leadership and technology management, and what skills are needed to lead through AI and digital transformation? Peter Chomowicz, program director of Brown University’s master’s in technology leadership, explores the distinction.
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What makes a joint degree different? The IE Brown Executive MBA

Most executive MBA programs award you a single degree from a single institution. A joint degree works differently, and the difference is worth understanding. Here's what sets the IE Brown Executive MBA apart, and who it's designed for.
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Big data requires better judgement

Peter Chomowicz, program director of the master’s in technology leadership (MTL) program, argues that big data and AI can create false certainty, making human judgment more important than ever. Through scenario planning, he teaches leaders to test assumptions and prepare for multiple possible futures rather than relying on a single forecast.
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Mindfulness Journal

A space for thoughtful reflection on the evolving field of mindfulness and its application in professional, clinical and everyday settings.

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Supporting well-being, together: Insights from Brown's staff development day

Brown's 2026 Staff Development Day featured an opening keynote by Dr. Jud Brewer, Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Director of Research and Innovation at the Brown Mindfulness Center. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical research, Brewer explored how stress and anxiety can become learned habits and how awareness and curiosity can help change them.
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The Evolution of Mindfulness: Conversations shaping the future of the field

Over the past year, Brown’s School of Professional Studies Evolution of Mindfulness Speaker Series brought together leading voices in contemplative science, clinical care, education and practice to explore where mindfulness is headed next.
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Mindfulness practices found to significantly reduce depression symptoms, especially for those with early-life adversity

Building on decades of research supporting mindfulness for stress reduction and cardiovascular health, a new study finds that a mindfulness trial, originally designed to lower blood pressure, significantly reduced depression symptoms, especially for those with early-life adversity.
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Mindfulness to hold complexity

In this reflection, peacebuilder and mindfulness practitioner Paula Ramírez explores how mindfulness can help individuals navigate stress, grief and uncertainty. The piece offers trauma-sensitive guidance and a simple grounding practice to support care, presence and resilience.
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The time is now: Why MBCT training matters more than ever

Patti Holland, assistant director of mindfulness teacher education at Brown’s School of Professional Studies, shares why mindfulness programs and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) training matter now more than ever.
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‘The breathing lady’: Rachel Jones’ mission to bring mindfulness to Missouri’s mental health workforce

What began as Rachel Jones’ personal journey to manage stress has evolved into a transformative effort to bring mindfulness to Missouri’s Department of Mental Health workforce. Through her leadership, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is now reaching hundreds of state employees, helping to reduce burnout and improve well-being.
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A second act: How Laura Stoicescu found a new purpose through mindfulness

After surviving a stroke that forced her to leave her career, Laura Stoicescu struggled with fear and a lost sense of purpose. Through mindfulness, she learned to quiet her anxieties, embrace the present and redefine her identity beyond work. Now, she is training to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, using her experience to help others find peace and resilience.
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Case study: Addressing burnout in nursing with Brown’s mindfulness and tailored custom programs

Recognizing the urgent need to address stress and burnout, the University of Maine School of Nursing partnered with Brown University’s School of Professional Studies for a custom mindfulness-based program, equipping healthcare professionals with vital stress management and well-being tools.
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Navigating choices: Uncovering inner wisdom through mindful discernment

How can we navigate the complexities of decision-making with clarity and confidence? How can we learn to embrace uncertainty as a path to our inner wisdom? This practice explores moving beyond the pressure to decide quickly, allowing ourselves to connect deeply with our thoughts, feelings and body while integrating mindfulness techniques.
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