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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.

Madrid, 30 April 2025. The latest QS Executive MBA Rankings ranks the IE Brown Executive MBA, a unique joint-degree program between IE Business School and Brown University, 5th in the world. In addition, QS positions IE Business School’s Global Executive MBA as 13th in the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.