Your Brain at Work

During times of intense uncertainty and change, leaders are often called upon to navigate their team through challenges, provide clarity in the face of ambiguity, and make critical decisions under pressure. In the midst of the chaos, leadership development may be deprioritized, when in fact it is more important than ever. Skilled, well-equipped leaders can ignite their teams' performance and foste...

Join the next Your Brain at Work Live as Senior Director of Research, Dr. Emma Sarro and Global Head of Culture and Leadership, Matt Summers walk us through the current state of accountability, why it needs to be a priority for organizations to foster and NLI’s research-backed behavioral framework that supports each of the three essential habits of proactive accountability. They’ll describe the cr...

Join us for a deep dive into the foundational research of what drives humans to connect with each other, to feel a sense of togetherness, and in contrast, what creates division.

Join us for an episode that dives into the core science that makes these conversations difficult on both sides, and how to use that science to improve them.

Leaders can generally be categorized into one of two types: servant and authoritarian. We'll discuss what drives people to develop into each type of leader, the differences in their belief systems, and importantly, how their brain processes differ. The NeuroLeadership Institute has spent the last 25 years leveraging neuroscience to understand how to develop better leaders, and we do so with organi...

Listen to a special episode of Your Brain at Work as David Rock interviews comedian Ben Gleib on the importance of bringing humor to the workplace and how to do it well. Humor is arguably one of the easiest ways to boost employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity, especially in times of uncertainty, stress, or crisis. Ben and David discuss the three proven tactics for safely bringing levi...

Getting leaders to engage in learning is one of the central changes for HR and talent functions. During times of intense change, this can often appear to be less important, when in fact it may be even more critical. Yet, how can we engage busy, goal focused leaders in deeper thinking when they already feel overwhelmed? In this timely conversation, explore insights from both the science and decades...

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not the only one. With the rate of organizational change at an all time high, you’re having to work with more information than ever and under more pressure to perform. It’s nearly impossible to be effective in this type of cognitive overwhelm. On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro will share how building habits of self regulation can b...

Join Dr. David Rock for a special episode of Your Brain at Work live as he interviews Damien Mander, an Iraq war veteran turned environmentalist and founder of Akashinga, an anti-poaching foundation. His story is a unique one that highlights a profound personal transformation when he traveled to Africa and was faced with the challenges of the world’s wildlife. He founded the International Anti-Poa...

In our next episode of Your Brain at Work Live, we are continuing our discussion around the leadership development trends of 2025 – this time focusing on the increased demand for critical thinking in the workplace. NLI’s Vice President of Consulting, Practices & Product, Rachel Cardero and Senior Director of Research, Dr Emma Sarro will discuss what’s behind the growing call by organizations for m...

With all the ‘noise’ surrounding political pushback, legal challenges, and a volatile social climate, it's hard to separate what’s true from what’s trending. Join DEI expert Janet M. Stovall, CDE, and legal scholar Kenji Yoshino next Friday the 31st at 1:00pm EST for a critical webinar that cuts through the noise and equips you with the essential truths for navigating this complex landscape. They'...

Join us for a special episode of Your Brain at Work, recording live from Davos, the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Geneva, Switzerland. This event brings together top leaders from across the globe and across disciplines, involving political, business and cultural leaders. Dr. David Rock, who will be in attendance, will share his reflections on the event, this year themed, “Collabor...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the organizational landscape. Not only does it provide organizations with a means to cut costs and enhance the quality of services, it can also optimize processes, productivity, and efficiencies, at scale. Despite the breadth of opportunities, organizations are still struggling to reap the full potential of an AI-fueled workforce. This is because rea...

Your Brain at Work Live is kicking off the year with a new season and a look at the latest trends to watch in leadership development, a spin off of David Rock’s latest article published in Fast Company. We closed out the year with the staggering realization that change around us is exponentially increasing – 33% in just last year alone. From the volatile state of hybrid work to AI transformations...

Upended work conditions, increased pressure on organizations to perform and the exponential pace of change has put the spotlight on the need for accountability. Our own research has revealed that despite more than 90% of employees agreeing accountability is critical, 97% of managers and employees find it difficult to create. In many organizations, employees view accountability with fear, blame or...

Join Dr. David Rock and recently retired Chief Learning Officer at Microsoft, Joe Whittinghill, on our next Your Brain at Work Live as they discuss the decade of work that NLI and Microsoft has done together in redefining the Microsoft culture, still in place today. In this long awaited episode, Joe will walk through the work Microsoft has done to ensure that the right talent is in place to achiev...

Connection in the workplace is commonly thought of as a single dimension that prioritizes interpersonal relationships with co-workers. A recent collaboration between NLI and Akamai Technologies exploring the science of connection reveals there's much more to clarify about connections at work — and that's exactly what we'll do during this learning event.

Positive behaviors, extra effort, and a sense of connection are important, but they aren't enough to guarantee a high-performing organization. That takes respect. In the second act of our two-part series on Workplace Culture Fundamentals, we reconvene our panel to: Clarify the distinction between civility and respect Illuminate why respect makes cultures of inclusion possible Provide practical hab...

Join us for a transformative webinar that explores the neuroscience behind civility and its profound impact on business outcomes. Discover how prosocial behavior fosters a positive work environment, boosts employee engagement, and drives innovation. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we'll...

Have you ever wondered how brilliant ideas come to life? Why some people seem to effortlessly generate innovative solutions while others struggle? The answers may lie deep within the intricacies of the human brain. Neuroscience has made significant strides in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying creativity and insight — and in this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Ch...

Are you looking to foster a more effective and creative culture within your organization? Discover how neuroscience can revolutionize your approach to team building and problem-solving. In this exclusive webinar, our expert panelists will delve into the latest research on the brain's role in creativity and innovation. Learn how to: Stimulate your team's neural pathways to spark new ideas Create an...

In previous episodes of our podcast, we've discussed the importance of designing learning experiences with the brain in mind to maximize learning effectiveness. In doing so, we've shared what the NeuroLeadership Institute's research indicates are the four active ingredient for effective long-term learning and retention: attention, generation, emotion, and spacing, all four of which come together t...

Are you maximizing the impact of your learning programs? Join us for a compelling Your Brain at Work Live webinar, where we'll explore the power, value, and impact of learning audits. Discover how these audits can revolutionize your approach to organizational learning and development. Webinar Highlights: Understand Learning Efficacy: Learn how audits provide critical insights into the effectivenes...

Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the art and science of brain-based event design for learning, intertwined with the rich history of the NeuroLeadership Summit. This session is a must-attend for event planners, educators, and anyone interested in crafting impactful learning experiences using neuroscience principles. Webinar Highlights: Brain-Based Design Principles: Learn how to...

In the first of our three-part Learning Experience Fundamentals series, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro explore what it takes to build learning experiences that drive knowledge retention, behavior adoption and business transformation at scale.