The MindScience Playbook

What does great leadership start with? Leading yourself.  Guest Chip Scholz shares the Five C’s Framework—Context, Clarity, Conditioning, Choice, and Character—as a roadmap for personal growth. Learn how to shift from “doing” to “being” through reflection, intentional development, and seeing leadership as its own profession. Dig into these insights with Drs. Ron Bonnstetter and Dave Gosselin, and...

How do you overcome subconscious barriers to success? Drs. Ron Bonnstetter and Dave Gosselin reveal through the story of Cindy Miller, founder of the nonprofit Pursue Your It, Inc. Cindy’s journey from “the worst of the best” on the LPGA tour to a successful coach and youth advocate is one you have to hear to believe. Learn how to empower yourself and others, quiet outside voices that limit your p...

What makes leadership truly human? Guest expert Joan Graci joins Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin to explore how understanding behavior and managing emotions create more effective leaders. She reveals why 70% of leaders think they’re self-aware—but only 10% of their teams agree. Discover how our brain’s instinct for safety shapes leadership blind spots, and learn why mastering “human skil...

What one aspect improves self-awareness, psychological safety, and effective leadership? Developed listening skills. Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin sit down with Jeff Kincaid, author of the forthcoming book "Listening to Lead." They talk about increasing awareness, focus, patience, silence, and comprehension, and the tools you need to get it done.

What truly drives impactful leadership? Guest expert Dr. Kevin Gazzara breaks it down with Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin by outlining the importance of self-accountability for leaders. He shares a practical path for growth through the Behavioral Change Cycle. Find out why successful leadership is about courage, not control, and discover the practical steps you can take today to pursue...

Technical skills get you hired, but behavior drives lasting success. There’s an often-overlooked importance of behavioral skills in long-term success, both for individuals and teams. Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin discuss how to bridge the gap between knowing and doing, advocate for a holistic approach to performance improvement, and explain exactly why it’s an ongoing process rather th...

Psychological safety is essential in every human interaction—whether in education, business, sports, or personal relationships. When people feel safe, their brains can shift from survival mode to higher-level functions like learning, collaboration, and growth, paving the way for success. Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin discuss how psychological safety is the foundation of trust, growth,...

Great teamwork starts with intentional communication. Find the right framework as your hosts and guest, Michael O’Rourke, explore the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative, a structured approach that helps teams practice communication like athletes or orchestras hone their craft.  By fostering dialogue, self-reflection, and perspective-taking, this method strengthens team culture, builds trust, and drives c...

Excellent teams don’t happen by accident, and peak collaboration doesn’t happen overnight. Dig into the brain science behind peak collaboration, revealing how mirror neurons and interpersonal neural synchrony help teams get “in the zone.” Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin uncover how empathy, emotional intelligence, and active listening unlock the brain’s natural drive to connect, creating...

Oxytocin, dopamine, and cortisol—these neurochemicals shape trust, motivation, and stress. How do you maximize positive results while addressing negative responses?  Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin explore these neurochemicals in a team setting, sharing strategies for leaders to foster trust, recognize contributions, provide healthy challenges, and create balanced environments that suppo...

The desire to connect with others is one of the most human impulses there is. Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin discuss how social thinking, brain micro-states, and the distinction between emotions and feelings shape decision-making and bias.  Walk away with practical strategies—like using wait time, creating pauses, and practicing active listening—to improve communication, reduce bias, an...

Strong leadership isn’t just about today—it’s an investment in your organization’s future. In this episode, guest Dr. David Pistrui joins the hosts to share research comparing current CEOs with next-generation leaders and engineering managers. The results reveal the high-value skills and mindsets that drive long-term business success: entrepreneurial thinking, market engagement, creativity, strate...

If you want to work better, perform at your best, and feel good as an individual, you need three things: safety, belonging, and purpose.  Your hosts, Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin, dive into the brain science behind these needs, from how neurosynchrony and oxytocin build trust, to why self-awareness, personal growth, and knowing your unique role matter for team success.  Discover a pro...

The Hosts Ron Bonnstetter Dr. Ron Bonnstetter serves as the Senior Vice President of Research and Development for TTI Success Insights and Executive Director of the MindScience Center. He is also a professor emeritus of University of Nebraska – Lincoln.   Ron has amassed an arsenal of recognition and research even before entering the field of cognitive neurology, including the first recipient of t...