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.