What Can Neuroscience Tell Us About Leadership?

Leadership is about two things, understanding other people and understanding ourselves. The value of these two qualities have been shown time and time again, across different types of organisations, situations, group sizes, and a multitude of other factors. Cognitive Neuroscience, the blend of psychology and neuroscience, is the scientific discipline devoted to understanding the way that humans work. There should be a clear pathway by which the latest scientific discoveries about humans are translated into knowledge and practical advice for leaders…but there isn’t. Instead, we have a high prevalence of mis-translated scientific findings based on poorly conducted research. In this talk, we will discuss what one can reasonably expect to learn from the study of how our brains support our minds, and what lessons we can already put into practice. We will look at scientific studies of decision-making, of social skill, and self-awareness. We will look at how leaders are selected, and how we can improve their skills. Interested in watching our webinars live, or taking part in the production of our research? Join our community at: https://bit.ly/3sXPpb5