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Using Neuroscience to Create High-Performing Teams [Shannon Smith Part 2]
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Using Neuroscience to Create High-Performing Teams [Shannon Smith Part 2]

Are you a manager or leader who’s ready to build a dream team fueled by brainpower?

In this episode, engineer Doug dives deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience with CEO Shannon Smith. They explore how to leverage brain science to:

  • Boost Team Autonomy: Ditch micromanagement and empower your team to thrive

  • Build Tribal Connections: Find common ground and create a sense of belonging

  • Master Empathy: Cultivate understanding and resolve conflicts like a pro

  • Visualize Success: Guide your team through change with powerful mental imagery

  • Improve decision-making: Learn about the vagus nerve and how it connects your gut to your brain, giving you powerful gut feelings you shouldn't ignore

Shannon also reveals:

  • The 12-step system for success: a practical framework to clear your mind, prioritize options, and weigh consequences for any decision, big or small

  • Powerful hacks like the "Sunday Morning Rule" and the "Whoop Method" to unlock your team's full potential

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Hack Your Brain to Become a Better Leader [Shannon Smith Part 1]
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Hack Your Brain to Become a Better Leader [Shannon Smith Part 1]

Are you an engineering manager or tech leader who wants to learn how you can leverage neuroscience to your advantage as a leader?

Join Shannon Smith, CEO of Synoptic Solutions, as she unveils the secrets of hacking your brain for positive change, both at an individual level - as well as within organizational dynamics and change management. This insightful conversation explores neuroscience-backed approaches for personal and professional growth, and delves into cutting-edge strategies for effective team leadership and navigating complexities within today's fast-paced tech industry.

  • Discover how understanding brain responses to change intertwines with engineering management and tech leadership, fostering empathy and driving innovative strategies.

  • Gain invaluable insights on visualization, empathy cultivation, and commitment as catalysts for sustainable behavioral change.

  • Learn from industry experts about harnessing technology, fostering innovation, and steering teams towards success

  • Immerse yourself in this fusion of neuroscience, leadership, and tech management, uncovering actionable tips to propel your career while empowering your team's triumph in this dynamic landscape

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