MODERN LEADERSHIP
The role of
Neuroleadership in
creating effective leaders
By Jenny Brockis
W
hile the topic of what
constitutes good and
effective leadership
continues to be debated, what
cannot be ignored is the potential
role neuroscience has to offer in
enhancing leadership development
based on the physiology of the
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brain. Neuroleadership is the term
coined by Dr. David Rock in 2006
relating specifically to using different
aspects of neuroscience to explore
how to boost performance in four
key areas; problem solving and
decision making, emotional selfregulation, working well with others
and facilitating change.
WELCOME TO THE THINKING
AGE.
Partnering with the new brain
science makes good business sense
because it provides the hard science
that backs the development of those