Neuroscience for Leaders Practical Insights to Successfully Lead People and Organizations Edition: Date: Price: ISBN Paperback: ISBN Ebook: Pages: Format (mm): Product Category: Subject:
2 03/10/2020 £19.99 9781789662146 9781789662153 336 235x158 Professional/General Leadership
This book
a comprehensive approach to leading people and organizations using the latest « Provides neuroscience findings « Offers leaders practical guidance in an easy to understand framework to this edition: new examples, activities and applicable leadership suggestions plus updates « New with the latest scientific developments in neuroscience relating to leadership « Relates theory to practice with real examples and a variety of individual and company examples « Presents primary research and academic research to help improve your leadership performance
Description Unlock your potential with the latest neuroscientific insights and succeed as a leader in complex business environments. As understanding of neuroscience increases, it is better understood how scientific insights can be applied to develop and enhance leadership. Neuroscience for Leaders captures the most up-to-date and important findings in neuroscience and links these to the business world. This guide offers a simple framework to put these principles into practice to make better decisions, take the right actions and find faster solutions. Now in its second edition, this book presents a comprehensive approach to leading people and organizations based on academic research. The authors’ ‘Brain Adaptive Leadership’ approach offers a step-by-step guide to enhancing the way leaders think, understanding and nurturing emotions, shaping automated brain responses and developing dynamic relationships. Examples, activities and practical suggestions are all designed to be clear and engaging. Neuroscience for Leaders is the essential guide for leaders who are ready to gain the business advantage scientifically.
Author Information Nikolaos Dimitriadis is an award-winning communications professional, educator and consultant. Based in Serbia, he is the Head of Neuro Consulting Services at OptimalHRGroup and the Country Manager for Serbia for The University of Sheffield International Faculty, City College. Alexandros Psychogios is a Professor of International HRM in Birmingham City Business School at Birmingham City University, UK. He is also a Visiting Professor at Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM) and a Research Associate in South Eastern European Research Centre (SEERC).
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Business, Finance, Risk, Information Management
Introduction – The leadership enigma and the human brain Pillar 1 thinking brain Powerful brain, powerful leader Clear mind, strong direction Higher performance, more followers Summary of pillar 1 Pillar 2 emotional brain More emotion, better decisions Right emotion, right action Summary of pillar 2 Pillar 3 brain automations Gut reaction, faster solution Summary of pillar 3 Pillar 4 relational brain More connected, more successful Brain communication, better persuasion Summary of pillar 4 Concluding remarks – The future, the brain and the BAL approach
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