Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier
December 5, 2016
In their first book, neuropsychologist Fabritius and leadership expert Hagemann take a cogent, intriguing angle on leadership development. Leadership has long been treated as an art, they write, when it should be treated as a science based on a nuanced understanding of current theories about the brain. The authors, who run business seminars and coaching sessions based on their research and work, argue that understanding the neuroscience behind leadership is the best way to help business leaders and employees achieve their full potential. Fabritius and Hagemann cover the neurochemistry behind motivation, optimal stress levels, regulation of emotions, muscle relaxation, cultivation of gratitude, sharpening focus, the dangers of multitasking, and more. Where they truly excel is in their ability to translate complex neurochemistry into concrete actions that readers can take to make long-term adjustments, manage their habits, and foster a focused learning environment. Concrete, energetic, and accessible, this is a must-read for anyone who takes a science-backed approach to business. Agent: Jeff Herman, Jeff Herman Agency.
February 1, 2017
Fabritius and Hagemann, both of the Munich Leadership Group, present an intriguing analysis of new research in brain science that is being used to better understand leadership, sharpen performance, encourage innovation, and enhance job satisfaction. Instead of yet another approach to leadership based on fads, these authors base their efforts on solid brain neuroscience and how distinct cognitive processes impact the way we act, react, and interact. Using cutting-edge research with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), the authors actually witness the internal behavior and functions of the brain in action. The authors manage to translate the complex, highly technical brain analysis results into writing that will appeal to lay readers. The chapters cover how to achieve and sustain optimal performance, the ingredients for the neurococktail that can produce peak performance, maintaining and sustaining attention, opening the mind to ongoing learning, how to manage habits, how to tap into your unconscious, and the concept of neuroplasticity. VERDICT This new approach to understanding leadership transcends the more traditional application of psychology and will be valuable to individuals and teams ready to achieve their maximum potential and deliver extraordinary results.--Dale Farris, Groves, TX
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