Dr. Ed Barrows

Biography

Ed Barrows is a Professor of Practice in Leadership at the School of Professional Studies at Brown University. He teaches leadership courses in professional master's programs, instructs short courses, and serves as lead faculty for Brown Executive Education programs. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked with leaders at all levels in areas such as strategy, strategic leadership, and leader development. Prior to joining Brown, Ed was the Managing Director at Duke Corporate Education, where he was responsible for designing and delivering programs for a portfolio of FORTUNE 1000 clients. Throughout his career, Ed has held positions at Deloitte, General Electric, PwC, and the Palladium Group. He has also taught at Harvard University, Boston College, and Babson College, where he designed and instructed courses on strategy, organizational behavior, influence, and power. Ed is a co-author of several books, including 'Twelve Skills: A Guide to Becoming a Strong Leader and Accelerating Your Career' (Rethink, 2023) and 'Managing Performance in Turbulent Times: Insights and Analytics' (2012, Wiley). Before starting his career in the private sector, Ed served as a logistics officer in the Marine Corps, commanding a platoon and detachment at the company level while participating in operations during Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and is an ICF certified executive coach, having graduated from Boston University, Georgetown University, and Cranfield University.

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