Leadership expert and author Steve Gladis, MA English '84, PhD Education '95, and Senior Scholar in Mason’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, has released a new book titled Hacking Brain Science for Leaders: The Neuroscience of Leadership. This comprehensive guide offers a deep dive into the brain's inner workings to reveal how neuroscience can transform leadership practices. Gladis, a seasoned executive coach with decades of experience, presents evidence-based insights into how understanding brain functions can lead to better decision-making, emotional regulation, and the cultivation of trusted relationships.
Hacking Brain Science for Leaders is divided into four sections, each targeting a critical aspect of leadership:
- Making better decisions: This chapter explores the prefrontal cortex's role in decision-making, the impact of dopamine on reward and risk-taking, and strategies to overcome cognitive biases.
- Managing emotions: This chapter delves into the limbic system's influence on emotions, techniques for emotional regulation, and the neuroscience of emotional intelligence.
- Building trusted relationships: Highlights the role of oxytocin in trust-building, strategies for cultivating cooperation, and repairing team conflicts.
- Understanding change and neuroplasticity: This chapter discusses the brain's ability to rewire itself, promoting continuous growth and resilience in leadership.
In addition to theoretical insights, Hacking Brain Science for Leaders presents a compelling narrative of a fictional company facing real-world challenges. Through this story, readers see how brain science principles can be applied in a business context to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
August 05, 2024