Your Brain at Work

How does cognitive bias impact leadership development opportunities across lines of gender, race and identity? What might we lose when habits of inclusion are left out of the leadership pipeline conversation? On this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, NLI’s expert faculty dives into the surprising positive impact inclusive leadership practices can afford.

Is it time for the pendulum to swing back toward a focus on performance and less on people?     Many CEO’s today feel the pendulum has swung too far toward the employee, and cringe when they hear about increasing psychological safety.       Are they right, or are they missing something important here? Are these two ideas in opposition? Is it possible to truly have one without the other?   Join Dr....

It’s easy enough to read biographies of leaders past, some of whom are considered exceptional for this or that extraordinary reason. Surely, leaders of old have been studied and judged for the times in which they lived and the business landscape in which they operated.  But today’s leaders need more skills than ever before. They need to know the science of: How to create an environment where every...

Experienced architects can read blueprints and know immediately if the building design will work. Leaders must master this same skill when it comes to their culture change, leadership principles and team development. On the next episode of "Your Brain at Work LIVE", Dr. David Rock joins Rachel Cardero as they explore three key concepts that will help leaders to master the art and science of cultur...

Learn more about our groundbreaking new leadership development program — LEAD: The Neuroscience of Effective Management — here: https://neuroleadership.com/LEAD Keep up-to-date on the latest NLI content at our blog: https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/ Join us for upcoming events: https://neuroleadership.com/our-events/ Host a NeuroLeadership Event in your city: https://hub.neuroleaders...

Recent events, including the SCOTUS Affirmative Action ruling affecting higher ed and the growing influence of diversity detractors, have cast a shadow of fear and misunderstanding over corporate DEI efforts. But there’s a better way forward. From debiasing standard operating practices to the promotion of inclusive environments, join NLI’s Janet Stovall, Dr. Brigid Lynn, and Travis Jones to explor...

Sharing evidence-based strategies and actionable recommendations, we invite the NLI community to learn the science that can help dismantle barriers, mitigate biases, and drive systemic change within organizations. On this episode, join Janet Stovall, (Global Head of DEI), and Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Distinguished Faculty, Leadership and Performance) to explore powerful interconnected themes underpi...

In Dr. David Rock's groundbreaking book, Your Brain at Work, readers were introduced to a new way to understand the relationship between the brain and performance at work. That knowledge has helped millions of professionals use neuroscience to successfully navigate common workplace challenges. But these insights apply even outside the cubicle. In this week's episode of Your Brain at Work Live!, Dr...

This week, join Dr. Amy Edmondson (Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School) and Dr. David Rock (CEO and Co-Founder, NLI) in the last of our 3-part series. They’ll lead the NLI community in an exploration of how psych safety has the power to boost accountability and engagement, thereby driving sustainable business results over time.

Learn more about our groundbreaking new leadership development program — LEAD: The Neuroscience of Effective Management — here: https://neuroleadership.com/LEAD Keep up-to-date on the latest NLI content at our blog: https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/ Join us for upcoming events: https://neuroleadership.com/our-events/ Host a NeuroLeadership Event in your city: https://hub.neuroleaders...

The modern workplace is overdue for a reframing of accountability as a workplace concept. How can leaders use accountability to empower teams rather than worry or punish them? And why should they? Join Dr. Ryan Curl (Director of Impact and Measurement, NLI) and Will Watkins (Associate Consultant, NLI) for this discussion on the importance of accountability at work. They'll lead the community in a...

It has been 20 years since NLI identified the five domains in humans' social experience: status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness. Join Dr. Emma Sarro (Head of Scientific Research) and Evynn McFalls (Global VP of Marketing and Brand) in this week's discussion on the evolution of The SCARF Model.

Hot on the heels of his recent publication on leadership trends in Fast Company, Dr. David Rock welcomes our global head of research, Dr. Emma Sarro to Your Brain at Work Live to discuss the quiet signals unfolding on the leadership landscape — and key trends to watch and influence as the year unfolds. Listen closely to dig into: The emergent qualities of a new kind of leader What re-imagined lead...

Over the last several months, there's been a great deal of talk about the use cases for artificial intelligence. Millions around the world are excited about the creative potential, labor, and time savings that AI might unlock. But AI's use cases don't end there. In this episode of Your Brain At Work, our co-founder, Dr. David Rock connects with Dr. Teodor Grantcharov (Professor of Surgery at Stanf...

In the three years since flexible work has transformed from emergency mode to a mainstream way of working, it’s encountered no shortage of unique challenges and opportunities along the way. Among those challenges? Intentionally building and maintaining workplace culture — shared everyday habits — in a setting so often mediated by digital distance. Research indicates that a sense of connectedness (...

What are the connections between cognitive capacity, motivation, threat, and reward? How do organizations that prioritize psychological safety differ — in terms of business performance — from those that don't? What cognitive levers should organizations think about when executing change initiatives in order to manage threat, motivate their teams and drive positive business outcomes? On this episode...

On the season 10 premiere of Your Brain at Work Live, we'll dig deep into the trends, breakthroughs and scientific insights uncovered at the 2023 NeuroLeadership Summit. Facilitated by our Director of Leadership, John Edwards, and featuring leaders from all three of our practice areas, we'll share what we learned about: • Augmented intelligence • The future of DEI and what it will take to get ther...

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Learn more about our upcoming DEI Master Class and join our September cohort: https://neuroleadership.com/deinext   Learn more about our DEI Community of Practice: https://neuroleadership.com/practice-area-diversity-equity-inclusion   Register for the 2023 NeuroLeadership Summit, taking place this Oct. 4 & 5: https://summit.neuroleadership.com/register/

When it comes time for organizations to flex their mindsets and set leaders up for success in an environment of constant change, what can science tell us about how to get it done? How do we build a regenerative, resilient, and adaptive talent ecosystem? Who's demonstrating what great looks like in the real world? In the third and final episode of our special series, future Proof Your Leadership wi...

In a world where people can locate information with a few keystrokes, how has learning changed? What makes learning effective — and what pitfalls do leaders face when trying to make learning accessible and sustained? In this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Alyssa Abkowitz — our global head of Product and Content — interviews Dr. David Rock about the first principles we should all keep in mind...

In times of change, we rely on our leaders for guidance and support. However, not all leaders feel comfortable coaching, or haven't figured out how to help employees feel psychologically safe enough to voice their questions or experiences. Join Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder & CEO, NLI) and Alyssa Abkowitz (VP, Global Product & Content) as they explore: • Why and how coaching benefits organizational e...

In the second in a series of episodes on human-centric leadership hosted by Matt Summers, the NeuroLeadership Institute's Global Vice President of Culture & Leadership, we explore how leaders can overcome the employee apathy conundrum by understanding that goal focus and people focus don't have to be at odds—showing how integrating the two can drive better talent and business outcomes.

Why is it that there's a crisis of confidence in leaders impacting organizations around the world right now? What can organizations do about their talent pipeline and employee development lifecycle? How does the neuroscience of learning figure into all of this? In the first of a three-part series on Human Centric leadership hosted by our Global Vice President of Culture & Leadership, Matt Summers,...

Why is it that so many business transformation initiatives fail — sometimes before they've even launched? What can leaders and teams do to avoid that costly, morale-burning outcome? What does the science of behavior change tell us about what it takes to turn our change management initiatives into successful movements? In this episode of Your Brain at Work, we answer these questions and more with t...