Heidi Brooks

Heidi Brooks is a senior lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management and a recognized authority on culture change. She teaches and advises on the subject of everyday leadership, focusing on the everyday micro-moments of impact that shape our lived experiences. Brooks is particularly passionate about fostering courageous and effective organizational communities and specializes in large-scale culture change projects aimed at individual and collective leadership effectiveness in organizations.

Among her teaching repertoire, Brooks has taught the MBA elective "Interpersonal Dynamics" for over 15 years, establishing it as one of the most in-demand courses at Yale School of Management. In addition to this, she pioneered the "Everyday Leadership" course at SOM and has also taught "Emotional Intelligence," "Power & Politics," "Managing Groups & Teams," and "Coaching Skills for Managers." Furthermore, she is engaged in directing the Program for the Practice of Everyday Leadership at Yale SOM. Brooks received her Doctorate in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University.

Beyond her academic role, Brooks has been featured in media outlets like Inc., CNBC, Forbes, NPR, and CIO for her expertise in management and leadership. She is available for speaking and advisory services through Stern Speakers & Advisors, and has appeared as a keynote speaker at prestigious events such as the Global Conference on Business Management and Social Sciences 2023. Brooks also hosts the podcast "Learning Through Experience," with episodes covering topics like workplace dynamics, political discussions at work, and leadership in the context of layoffs.

Brooks conducts workshops on reflective leadership and offers customized presentations to organizations on topics like leadership effectiveness, optimism in leadership, and leading in uncertain times, including the AI era. She emphasizes the integration of AI in leadership without losing sight of essential human qualities like empathy and ethical decision-making. Her presentations and workshops are highly interactive, tailored to meet specific organizational needs, and incorporate real-life case studies and personal anecdotes.