Heidi Brooks

Heidi Brooks is a Professor at the Yale School of Management (Yale SOM), specializing in leadership and organizational behavior. She focuses on fostering respectful workplace cultures, navigating political and social dynamics in organizations, and addressing systemic issues like racism and inequality. Her research emphasizes empathy-driven leadership and adaptive management strategies in rapidly evolving environments.

Her key interests include organizational culture transformation, employee engagement, and leveraging lessons from sports and high-performance environments. Brooks advises companies on creating inclusive cultures and has pioneered courses like Everyday Leadership.

Brooks’ recent work explores post-pandemic work models, the role of empathy in leadership, and strategies for addressing divisive topics like politics and race in the workplace. Her articles highlight actionable frameworks for managers to build resilient teams and navigate complex social challenges.

No specific scientific awards are listed, though her contributions to management education and organizational research are notable. She has no listed students in the provided texts but actively engages in executive education and organizational consulting.