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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.

As we celebrate 10 transformative years at Brown’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), we shine a light on the remarkable alumni, faculty and staff who have shaped our first decade and continue to help us go beyond, pushing boundaries and inspiring new possibilities.

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.

As we celebrate 10 transformative years at Brown’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), we shine a light on the remarkable alumni, faculty and staff who have shaped our first decade and continue to help us go beyond, pushing boundaries and inspiring new possibilities.

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.

As we celebrate 10 transformative years at Brown’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), we shine a light on the remarkable faculty and staff who have shaped our first decade and continue to help us go beyond, pushing boundaries and inspiring new possibilities.

Lauren Pulido, Outreach and Engagement Manager at the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, has built a career in advocacy, inclusion and equity. A graduate of Brown University’s online Certificate in Applied Inclusive Leadership, Pulido credits the program with strengthening his ability to create meaningful change in his community.

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.

Lauren Henderson’s story of completing an executive MBA degree is a compelling one. From jazz musician to IE Brown Executive MBA graduate, you might find it hard to connect the dots. But Lauren’s is just one of several success stories that prove thinking outside the box is the best way to advance in your career.

As we celebrate 10 transformative years at Brown’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), we shine a light on the remarkable faculty and staff who have shaped our first decade and continue to help us go beyond, pushing boundaries and inspiring new possibilities.

As we celebrate 10 transformative years at Brown’s School of Professional Studies (SPS), we shine a light on the remarkable faculty and staff who have shaped our first decade and continue to help us go beyond, pushing boundaries and inspiring new possibilities.

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.

Over the last ten years, the School has consistently adapted to meet the evolving needs of professionals, embodying Brown's commitment to academic excellence, innovation and accessibility, while expanding reach and impact.

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.

Designed to forge the leaders of tomorrow, the IE Brown Executive MBA is a globally ranked, triple-certified transformative program. To celebrate the most recent graduating class, we spoke with alumni to learn about their journeys and the program’s powerful impact on their careers.

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.

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.

Powered by her love for technology and the courage to embrace her true identity, Brown alumna proves that every line of code holds the potential to shape a more just and equitable world.

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.

Each year, Brown University’s Graduate Student Council honors a staff member with the Bates-Clapp Award, recognizing their exceptional dedication and remarkable contributions to the betterment of master's students.

Transforming her personal battles into an inspirational mission, Laurel Cipriani's innovative healthcare initiative has the potential to revolutionize patient-centric care, earning her the Master's Award for Professional Excellence.

From revamping course curricula and shaping the student experience to tackling food insecurity and impacting lives globally, Rudra Trivedi has truly done it all.

With a remarkable blend of intellect and drive, Chengjie Xi earns top recognition for her significant research contributions, transforming our understanding and treatment of various neurological conditions.

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.

Marketing leader channels new opportunities for founders with the help of the IE Brown Executive MBA 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.

Ever wondered what sets business executives apart? From their visual presence to their confident demeanor and communication style, top leaders project important cues that shape how they are perceived in the workplace.

Now a Brown University professor, retired Brigadier General Rich Morales illustrates how leadership principles extend far beyond the battlefield.

From managing a division of 45 people to mothering two teenagers, Kelly Marino is expanding her skills as a leader in the workplace and at home while pursuing Brown’s coaching and leadership programs.

Unlike the fleeting equinox, where light and darkness harmonize only twice a year, senior mindfulness instructor offers a brief practice to help intentionally nurture qualities of balance and stability in our everyday lives.

Professor of the Practice in Leadership Ed Barrows discusses a four-step plan designed for leaders to address and solve complex organizational problems.

Master’s in Technology Leadership alumnus, Sonny Tahiliani is fast-tracking the development of pioneering technologies by channeling venture capital into critical scientific and technological enterprises.

As an engineer, professor, researcher, and provost, Frank Doyle had many opportunities throughout his career to hone his leadership skills. But it wasn’t in the classroom or the lab where Doyle gleaned some of his most critical lessons in leadership — it was on the soccer field as a referee over the last 20 years.

Meet the 2023-2024 graduate assistants at the School of Professional Studies who seamlessly balance the roles of master’s students and leaders.