Most AI deployments fail not because the technology is flawed, but because leadership responsibility is. Professor of the Practice of Leadership, Baba Prasad, outlines four levels every leader must master to deploy AI wisely, sustainably and competitively.

Professor of the Practice of Business Analytics, Andrew Banasiewicz, Ph.D., explains why even experienced leaders can be misled by instinct and why grounding decisions in evidence leads to better outcomes. He explores how an evidence-based approach helps leaders cut through bias, make clearer decisions and build more confident, informed organizations.

Feeling AI-overwhelmed? Discover how agile leadership, rooted in five key agilities, offers a powerful human counterpoint to not just use AI effectively, but to lead with it wisely.

Leaders often take pride in being the glue that holds everything together. They solve problems, make key decisions, and ensure things run smoothly. But at what cost?

Over time, this leadership identity—built around control and personal responsibility—becomes a burden. Instead of empowering teams, leaders inadvertently create dependency, stifling initiative and innovation.

Research shows that leaders who over-identify with being the “go-to” person create bottlenecks, higher stress levels, and disengaged teams (Kegan & Lahey, 2016). Instead of fostering growth, they reinforce a cycle where they remain at the center of every decision.

This article explores the pitfalls of over-responsibility, why leaders struggle to let go, and how to shift toward a leadership identity that fosters growth and resilience.

What’s the real secret to AI success? We break down the two critical dimensions every CXO needs to consider: external innovation and internal efficiency.

High-stakes decisions are hard enough, but team transitions — with sudden departures and new hires — make them even harder. This article provides a strategic playbook for leaders navigating these challenges and building cohesive, productive teams.

Baba Prasad, Professor of the Practice of Leadership at Brown University, explores how DeepSeek’s unexpected rise is shaking up the AI industry. Prasad outlines a five-step agility playbook for AI companies to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.

Baba Prasad, Professor of the Practice of Leadership, uses the WWII tale of a powerful German warship outsmarted by British strategy to offer a lesson for today’s business leaders. He argues that success with AI isn’t just about having the best technology — it’s about strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to adapt and communicate effectively.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary, Brown’s School of Professional Studies hosted an event bringing together business leaders from across Rhode Island to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on leadership and organizational strategy.

Brown's Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Sylvia Carey-Butler, shares her insights on authentic leadership, the importance of fostering an inclusive environment and the transformative power of embracing diversity in higher education.

As a new Professor of the Practice in Leadership, Prasad brings his expertise in agile leadership and strategic management to a vibrant team, enhancing the School of Professional Studies' commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders.

Communication can be a challenge for leaders at any level, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow this simple five-step process for clear messaging success.

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.

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.

A reflection from Assistant Director of Mindfulness Teacher Education, Patti Holland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How can we truly celebrate another’s good fortune? And how can we allow ourselves to fully appreciate our own good fortune? This practice explores moving beyond the superficial smile to genuinely share in others’ joy and authentically embrace our own.

Brown University researchers take a deep dive into the barriers that are disincentivizing health insurers from covering the mindfulness–based health program.

Meet Dr. Michelle Davila and Dr. Hugo Davila-Grijalva, partners not only in marriage but in a shared mission to bring presence to healthcare and educate others in healing.