Ever feel like your own mind is working against you? Our brains, which we rely on every day, have sneaky ways of complicating leadership. This episode of CEO On The Go dives deep into brain health, revealing how our cognitive habits might be hampering our leadership effectiveness and what we can do to steer our brains back on track.
In alignment with National Brain Health Awareness Week, Gayle Lantz is uncovering insights into how to get your brain to work with you, not against you. Drawing from both personal experience and science, Gayle explores practical habits to enhance cognitive clarity and leadership acumen.
This episode covers:
- Understanding the brain’s role in leadership and how it can work against us.
- The three core domains where leaders need to excel to be effective, as revealed by the Neuroleadership Institute. (being future-focused, being good with people, being able to drive results)
- Ten personal practices and habits for strengthening brain health, from positivity and problem-solving to social engagement and creativity.
- How to create a leadership environment that supports future-focused, people-oriented, and results-driven leadership.
- A downloadable quiz (Brain Health Scorecard for Leaders) — a self-assessment to identify areas of improvement in personal brain health habits, available at workmatters.com/brainhealth.
LINKS:
WorkMatters Brain Health Scorecard (Take the downloadable quiz.)
3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader (Harvard Business Review)
Headspace – Changing Perspective
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From People-Pleasing to Powerful Leadership: Confidently Lead Without Losing Yourself (#242)