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.

Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, Danny Warshay reflects on his journey from the classroom to the basement to the boardroom and back again.

From his start as a medical resident and postdoc at Mass General Hospital to Surgeon General for the State of Florida, Dr. Rivkees has assembled a noteworthy career by focusing his efforts on two fundamentals: medical science and transformational leadership.