Harnessing Neuroscience in Leadership with Dr. Carlos Davidovich
How can understanding the brain transform your leadership style? In this episode, we’re diving into the intersection of neuroscience and leadership with Dr. Carlos Davidovich. Originally trained as a medical doctor in Argentina, Dr. Davidovich has spent the last 20 years as an executive coach in Europe, the US, and Canada. He is a professor of neuromanagement in the MBA program at the University of New York in Prague, a guest lecturer for the Master's in Leadership program at the University of Guelph, and a thought leader with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.
Listen in as Dr. Davidovich shares his insights on the reptilian brain's role in our instinctual reactions and how leaders can develop self-awareness to manage these impulses. We also explore the concept of the heart as a brain and its significance in emotional intelligence and decision-making. This episode offers practical strategies for leaders to foster a culture of empathy, manage stress, and maintain mental health in high-pressure environments.
And as with everything I share on the podcast, this is what I believe based on what I’ve read and researched. But please don’t take my word for it. Keep what sticks, discard the rest and for goodness sakes, go out and test drive it!
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
The impact of the reptilian brain on our immediate reactions and how to manage these impulses.
Strategies for leaders to develop self-awareness and implement new behavior patterns.
The role of the heart as a "brain" and its influence on emotional intelligence and decision-making.
Practical advice for managing stress and maintaining mental health in demanding environments.
Insights into dealing with bully bosses and establishing boundaries to maintain self-respect.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Anxiety cannot live in our head or body when we are focusing on the present time.” - Carlos Davidovich
“Let’s stop talking about time management - that is absolutely the wrong target.” - Carlos Davidovich
“100% of the information that comes to us through our senses will impact first the reptilian brain.” - Carlos Davidovich
“Servant leadership is to lead by the heart, and that, in a practical way, is compassionate leadership.” - Carlos Davidovich
“Stress is a completely normal physiological system.” - Carlos Davidovich
Resources:
Five-Brains: How Neuroscience Can Help You to Become a Better Leader
Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams by Carlos Davidovich
Structures to support your growth:
1) Block reflection time
2) Protect your reflection time
3) Advertise what you're up to
Activities for reflection:
1) Start with the end in mind - Map it out / Big picture vision
2) Right here, right now check-in - ask these 4 questions: 1- what's been happening in your day so far? 2 - what's taking up the most bandwidth in your mind? 3 - what emotions are you feeling? 4 - what do you want or need right now?
3) Mindfulness - get grounded
4) Know Thyself - personality assessments, biases, leadership styles, etc.
Build supportive relationships:
Like-minded colleagues
Community connections
Mentors
Coaches
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