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Michelle Johnson Tidjani, a graduate of the IE Brown Executive MBA program, has been selected as the recipient of the School of Professional Studies Dean’s Distinguished Alumni Award, as part of the school's 10th Anniversary celebration. This prestigious award honors graduates who exemplify the school’s mission of transforming the way the world works for good through innovation, excellence and inclusion.
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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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Act Leadership and Performance Coaching

Blame has the ick factor: Here’s why it signals poor leadership

Let’s talk about something that gives most of us the ick—that strong, internal cringe that signals something’s off.

Blame—that knee-jerk, point-the-finger reaction when things don’t go as planned—is more than just an interpersonal nuisance; it’s a pervasive issue in many workplaces. A survey conducted with over 1,000 U.S. workers revealed that 61% of employees have been “thrown under the bus” by colleagues, highlighting the prevalence of blame-shifting behavior in organizational cultures.
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News & Stories from SPS

10 for 10: Barbara Tannenbaum, Distinguished Senior Lecturer

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.
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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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ACT Leadership and Performance Coaching

Stop confusing busyness with achievement

In today’s fast-paced world, busyness has become a badge of honor. Endless meetings, overflowing inboxes and packed schedules are often seen as indicators of success. But there’s a significant difference between being busy and being truly productive and effective.
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News & Stories from SPS

10 for 10: Kat Schott, Director of Operations

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.
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News & Stories from SPS

Through the lens: The IE Brown Executive MBA Cape Town experience

Take a look at the IE Brown Executive MBA Cape Town immersion experience through the students' lens, as the cohort works with township entrepreneurs and explores local culture, history and business challenges.
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Act Leadership and Performance Coaching

The leadership identity crisis: When holding it all together holds you back

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.
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News & Stories from SPS

How to integrate old and new teams

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.
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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.
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News & Stories from SPS

DeepSeek just shattered AI’s future — Is your company ready?

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.
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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.
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