The MindScience Playbook

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...