By Emma Sarro, PhD The conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a minefield. The acronym itself is now so politically charged that many organizations are stepping back, rethinking their strategies, or even eliminating their DEI initiatives altogether. What we’re left with is an eerie silence. Our own research shows that while 65% of organizations plan to continue the work, yet the path forward is anything but clear. This leaves leaders grappling with a critical ...| NeuroLeadership Institute
NLI recently launched an assessment that asks participants to rate their organizations’ leaders on the key behaviors of growth mindset, psychological safety, and accountability (the Leadership GPA). Early results suggest that leaders struggle the most with embracing growth mindset and the least with accountability. Specifically, leaders face challenges in sharing mistakes, encouraging healthy debate, and challenging others without conflict. For the past year, the NeuroLeadership Institute (...| NeuroLeadership Institute
A common challenge for organizations is getting people to take responsibility for their work instead of deferring or shifting blame, a critical element in cultures of accountability. A recent study suggests that our sense of responsibility, and the brain activity that supports it, can emerge from having a sense of control or agency in our work, as opposed to merely following orders. These results reveal a tangible way for leaders to foster a sense of responsibility for all individuals, even...| NeuroLeadership Institute
Join us virtually and globally November 12-13 to explore the topics of habit science, AI collaboration, proactive accountability, modern DEI, and more The post Thrive Through Complexity: The 2025 NeuroLeadership Summit appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Discover the top 5 most-read blog articles from the Your Brain at Work blog — and find out what the smartest leaders are focusing on right now. The post NLI’s Top 5 Blog Articles of 2025 (So Far) appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Join David and Rachel as they reveal how neuroscience is shaping the newest version of NILES — and what exciting developments are on the horizon. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | The Future of Leadership AI: An Ecosystem of Coherent Insights appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Coworkers you can count on share three key behaviors, which can be learned by anyone. The post 3 Habits of Accountable People (and How to Build Them) appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Don't miss this opportunity to discover how NILES can be your partner in achieving smarter, more effective leadership. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | How NILES Can Make Leaders Smarter appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
The NeuroLeadership Institute’s DEI Pulse Survey revealed that organizations are continuing their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives — but they struggle with communication. The post Taking the Pulse of DEI Initiatives: Are They Thriving or Flatlining? appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
In this session, Drs. David Rock and Emma Sarro, will explore the latest neuroscience research on why the right habits are so important to build and how to do it in a way that sticks. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | The Real Science of Habits appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Meet NILES, the world’s first AI coach designed exclusively for leaders. The post Smarter Leaders Start with Smarter AI appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
eet the world’s smartest leadership coach, NILES, NLI’s Neuro Intelligent Leadership Enhancing System. Designed to make leaders smarter, faster. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | Meet Coach NILES: A Next Generation Approach to Coaching Through AI appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Many organizations mistakenly equate psychological safety with being nice, getting your way, or letting performance slide. The post Is Your Company Getting Psych Safety All Wrong? appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Join Drs. David Rock and Emma Sarro as they discuss the right mindset to lead in a crisis and the necessary skills all leaders need to maintain productivity and efficiency, reduce uncertainty, and increase relatedness. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | Trends in Leadership Now: How to Keep Inspiring Great Work Amidst Challenges appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Learn about the three essential priorities for modern leaders with NLI’s new Leadership GPA quiz and webinar series. The post Boost Your Organization’s Leadership GPA appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
By prioritizing these capabilities, energy and utilities leaders can ensure their organizations remain resilient in the face of relentless change. The post 4 Key Skills for Energy & Utilities Workers in a Changing Climate appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Join Drs. David Rock and Emma Sarro as they discuss what “better” thinking means from the perspective of the brain and how AI can be used to get there. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | The Stuff of Thought: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Comedian Ben Gleib offers approaches for making mundane work feel a little less stuffy through humor. The post 3 Ways to Bring Humor Into the Workplace appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
In this timely conversation, Drs. David Rock and Emma Sarro will explore insights from both science and decades of practice, including the non-obvious downsides of making learning mandatory, and three areas to focus on when making experiences truly compelling. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | From Mandatory to Compelling: The Science of Filling the Room appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Uncertainty surrounds the future of DEI. Many organizations plan to continue their DEI work, yet they’re likely to face a number of challenges along the way. The post Your Brain at Work LIVE | The Neuroscience of Cognitive Bias appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Harness the power of neuroscience to transform leadership, accelerate equity, and optimize organizational effectiveness. We are the NLI.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Psychological research can help us better direct diverse teams to the right places, and at the right time, to make the most of early wins.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Most training programs don’t help leaders develop the skills and habits needed to face today’s challenges — because they don’t follow the science of habit activation.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Leaders everywhere are thinking about artificial intelligence, leadership development, and building cultures of high performance.| NeuroLeadership Institute
NLI’s Neuro Intelligent Leadership Enhancement System (NILES) is poised to transform how leaders perform and excel at their jobs.| NeuroLeadership Institute
