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The Right Way to Approach DEI Today

In this timely conversation, explore insights from both the science and decades of practice, including the non-obvious downsides of making learning mandatory, and a set of three focuses for making experiences truly compelling.

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The Challenges and Opportunities of AI

On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro discuss the challenges leaders face when working to implement AI into their processes and how to leverage neuroscience to turn challenges into opportunities.

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Neuroscience of Proactive Accountability

Join Dr Emma Sarro and Dr David Rock as they explore the behaviors and expand on the neural underpinnings that embody a culture of proactive accountability, empowering individuals and teams to be accountable, fostering an effective and innovative environment.

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Turning Business Strategy into People Strategy

Join Dr. David Rock and recently retired Chief Learning Officer at Microsoft, Joe Whittinghill, on our next Your Brain at Work Live as they discuss the decade of work that NLI and Microsoft has done together in redefining the Microsoft culture, still in place today.

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Tech’s DEI Illusion

Here’s why the tech industry’s DEI efforts are falling short and what HR leaders can do to build a truly inclusive workforce.

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Navigating the Evolving DEI Landscape: A Science-Based Approach

Janet M. Stovall (NLI’s Global Head of DEI) highlights the challenges facing corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in light of recent legal rulings, emphasizing the need for organizations to adopt science-based frameworks to navigate these complexities.

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4 Reasons Tech Is Failing at DEI

In her article, NeuroLeadership Institute’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, explores why the tech industry’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts remain stagnant despite growing initiatives, and offers actionable strategies to drive real change, including leveraging AI responsibly to build a more just future.

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TikTok Trend Watch: Being Very Demure at Work

In this WorkLife article, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, leadership expert at the NeuroLeadership Institute, warns against the rising trend of ‘demure’ behavior in the workplace, emphasizing its potential to hinder women’s career advancement.

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Summer’s Ending, and Covid-19 Cases Are Peaking Again

Covid positivity rates have surged past 40% for the second time, leading to increased sick days among employees, with the summer peak attributed to waning immunity and more time spent indoors. However, NLI’s Christy Pruitt-Haynes notes that companies are now more adept at quickly adapting to rising cases, reducing panic and leveraging remote work capabilities.

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The Surprising Science Behind Workplace Connection

Join Dr. David Rock, Khalil Smith (Akamai Technologies) and Dr. Brigid Lynn (NeuroLeadership Institute) to discover how the latest advancements in applied neuroscience can help you build stronger bonds between colleagues, fostering a more positive and productive work environment.

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Watching Simone Biles while you’re supposed to be working? How the Olympics are costing U.S. companies $2.6 billion in lost productivity.

If you’ve been sneaking in some Olympics watching during your workday, you’re not alone. Christy Pruitt-Haynes from the NeuroLeadership Institute suggests companies embrace this reality and even leverage the Olympics for team-building, as lost productivity could amount to $2.6 billion according to a MarketWatch analysis.

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‘A Deeply Unequal Act:’ HR Execs Alarmed by SHRM’s Decision to Drop the ‘E’ From ‘DE&I’

This WorkLife article highlights the backlash from HR professionals over SHRM’s decision to remove “equity” from its DE&I strategy, a move many believe undermines efforts to address systemic disparities. Featuring insights from Janet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, the article emphasizes that this decision weakens the foundation of fair and inclusive workplaces.

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Our Political Differences are Increasingly Explosive. We Can Fix It.

Dr. David Rock, Co-Founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute, highlights the transformative power of positive, personal engagement in difficult conversations. This article from the Cincinnati Enquirer explores how leveraging NLI’s SCARF model can help individuals diagnose and navigate communication challenges, fostering empathy and constructive dialogue across diverse perspectives.

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16 Important HR Metrics to Track

HR metrics provide essential data for HR professionals to enhance engagement, optimize hiring, and improve efficiency. Christy Pruitt-Haynes, Distinguished Faculty at the NeuroLeadership Institute, highlights their connection to business goals in this article from Built In.

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Leadership Development Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

Despite extensive resources and efforts in leadership development, organizations are struggling to find effective, scalable training methods that build lasting habits, as traditional methods like content libraries, one-on-one coaching, and retreats often fail to produce meaningful, enduring changes in leadership behavior. Read more from Dr. David Rock and Dr. Laura Cassiday in this Fast Company article.

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Why Being Yourself at Work is Still a Luxury

In this article from WorkLife, Christy Pruitt-Haynes from the Neuroleadership Institute highlights the cognitive toll of concealing one’s true self at work, as demonstrated by a TikTok trend where users humorously contrast their professional personas with their authentic selves outside of work.

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NLI in Harvard Business Review: 3 Ways to Compassionately Hold Your Team Accountable

Why are some teams more successful than others when it comes to meeting deadlines, hitting targets, and growing revenues? Researchers at the NeuroLeadership Institute looked at the cognitive processes associated with leaders who cultivate accountability on their teams. They identified three distinct habits practiced by these leaders: They think ahead, obsess about commitments, and anchor on solutions.

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Case Study: A Deep Dive on DEI with CVS Health

On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. Emma Sarro and Dr. David Rock explore the science behind the best training models in the world. Listen in to unpack why and how organizations must revolutionize how leaders learn if they want to keep up with the pace of change.

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The “Aha” Moment: How Insight Transforms Organizations

On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. Emma Sarro and Dr. David Rock outline the latest research on insight generation and share real-world reflections on how these learnings are driving innovation and effectiveness in organizations of all sizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to harness the power of insights to lead more effectively in the AI era.

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How HR Leaders Can Manage Their Mental Health

This SHRM article discusses the mental health challenges faced by HR professionals, with Christy Pruitt-Haynes (NLI’s Distinguished Faculty) emphasizing that overwhelmed HR leaders struggle to support their teams effectively, underscoring the importance of prioritizing their own well-being to model healthy behaviors and maintain a supportive work environment.

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Case Study: Organisational Growth Mindset at Work with Terumo

Join our Co-founder and CEO, Dr. David Rock, and Probir Das, Group Executive Officer at Terumo APAC, to be inspired by the journey of this global leader in medical devices. Terumo has been in operation for over 100 years and in 2022, embarked on a global journey in partnership with the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) to activate the power of an organisation-wide growth mindset.

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DE(A)I Part One: Mitigating Bias in Technology Adoption

In this special episode of Your Brain at Work, published to coincide with a presentation — delivered by Janet M. Stovall, our Global Head of DEI, and Matt Summers, our Global Head of Culture and Leadership — at the Society for Human Resource Management’s Talent Conference and Expo… they examine the emergence of AI through the lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — this time focusing on breaking bias.

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Complete highlights from the NLI Summit.
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Engagement Manager (EMEA)

We’re looking for smart, charismatic people that are client-centric, genuinely curious about company dynamics, and have experience with implementing learning solutions.
As an Engagement Manager for NLI EMEA, your role will be two fold in managing large scale learning initiatives and consulting with the client on culture change initiatives.

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Delegation – Why It’s So Hard, and How to Get It Right

Do your managers struggle to delegate effectively? They’re not alone.

Leaders often delegate too little or too much, hurting both efficiency and employee morale. On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro bridge the gap between knowing you should delegate and doing it right.

Learn brain based strategies to empower your team and free up your time for strategic thinking.

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Accountability vs. Psychological Safety with Dr. Amy Edmondson

Is it time for the pendulum to swing back toward a focus on performance and less on people?

Many leaders today feel the pendulum has swung too far toward the employee, and cringe when they hear about increasing psychological safety.

Are they right, or are they missing something important here? Are these two ideas in opposition? Is it possible to truly have one without the other?

Join Dr. Amy Edmondson and Dr. David Rock as they robustly debate these and other important questions.

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Complete highlights from the NLI Summit.
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Facilitator (Pakistan)

We’re looking for facilitators who are inspiring speakers, compelling storytellers, and innovative thinkers. As a Facilitator, you’ll help us transform leadership by applying neuroscience and research. You’ll join a team of storytellers who delight in making workplaces more human.

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Leadership Essentials Pt. I: The Science of Self-Management

Every organization wants to be at the cutting edge of its industry, become a coveted employer and beat profit projections quarter over quarter. To get there, leaders themselves need to be able to make the best decisions and cultivate an environment in which everyone can do their best work. Of course, they need optimal cognitive capacity to rise to that challenge.  
Join Dr. David Rock and NLI Managing Editor Dr. Laura Cassiday to kick off a series centered on how leaders can optimize their own brain health and by extension, sustainably fortify their organization’s business position.

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Sales Operations Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Sales Operations Administrator to support day-to-day operations within HubSpot and other internal systems. This is a hybrid Sales Operations/HubSpot Admin role that will work with sales, operations, and marketing teams to create, modify, and measure sales-related workflows and processes

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WTF is a Psychological Contract?

This article from WorkLife explores today’s expectations between employee and employer, including commentary from NLI’s Distinguished Faculty, Leadership and Performance, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, on providing psychological safety.

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The Evolution of SCARF: 20 Years of Insight

It has been 20 years since NLI identified the five domains in humans’ social experience: status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness.

Join Dr. Emma Sarro (Head of Scientific Research) and Evynn McFalls (Global VP of Marketing and Brand) in this week’s discussion on the evolution of The SCARF Model.

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2024: Leadership Trends to Watch

Hot on the heels of his recent publication on leadership trends in Fast Company, Dr. David Rock welcomes our global head of research, Dr. Emma Sarro to Your Brain at Work Live to discuss the quiet signals unfolding on the leadership landscape — and key trends to watch and influence as the year unfolds.

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How AI Could Augment Human Performance — Ft. Dr. Teodor Grantcharov

Over the last several months, there’s been a great deal of talk about the use cases for artificial intelligence. Millions around the world are excited about the creative potential, labor, and time savings that AI might unlock. But AI’s use cases don’t end there. In this episode of Your Brain At Work, our co-founder, Dr. David Rock connects with Dr. Teodor Grantcharov (Professor of Surgery at Stanford University and Associate Chief Quality Officer for Innovation and Safety at Stanford Healthcare) to explore a fascinating new use case for AI: saving lives in the operating room. Listen on for a fascinating exploration of how we might use AI to augment, rather than supplant, our humanity.

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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Managing Threat Response in the Workplace

How do organizations that prioritize psychological safety differ — in terms of business performance — from those that don’t? What cognitive levers should organizations think about when executing change initiatives in order to manage threat, motivate their teams and drive positive business outcomes? On this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Dr. Emma Sarro and Dr. Ryan Curl provide answers to these questions and more — sharing key findings from our latest NeuroLeadership Journal, “Managing Threat Response in the Workplace”.

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A Guide to Calling in Sick

This U.S. News article provides tips on when and how to call in sick, including advice from Christy Pruitt-Haynes (NLI’s Global Head of Talent and Performance Practice).

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AI: How HR Can Look Beyond the ‘Noisy Now’

The 2023 NeuroLeadership Institute brought together organizational experts across various fields, including Bob Johansen (distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future) and Barbry McGann (managing director and senior vice president of Workday Ventures). Read their insights developed from NLI’s panel discussion in this article from HR Executive.

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How the ‘September Surge’ Will Be Different this Year

In this article from EBN, Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Head of Talent and Performance at the NeuroLeadership Institute) suggests organizations work ahead on their recruitment plans and hiring needs this year, as employees set a different standard from the past.

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Monster Poll: Workplace Discrimination

After conducting a recent poll on discrimination in the workforce, Monster provides guidance on how employees can change bias and create inclusivity in the workplace from DEI experts, including NLI’s Janet M. Stovall.

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Your Brain at Work: Zeitgeist-Proof Your DEI Strategy with Janet M. Stovall

On this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder & CEO, NeuroLeadership Institute) and Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI, NeuroLeadership Institute) investigate what it takes to zeitgeist-proof DEI. Together, we’ll explore how to build objective, measurable strategies that can stand firm in tough times and realize true business impact.

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Equity, Explained

In this infographic, we dive into how the brain reacts to unfairness and why systems must be overhauled to achieve true equity.

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Your Brain at Work: The Challenges and Opportunities of Learning at Scale in the New World of Work

In a world where people can locate information with a few keystrokes, how has learning changed? What makes learning effective — and what pitfalls do leaders face when trying to make learning accessible and sustained?

In this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Alyssa Abkowitz — our global head of Product and Content — interviews Dr. David Rock about the first principles we should all keep in mind as we navigate new paradigms in learning at work. Listen closely — you might just find some insights for the AGES.

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HBR: 3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader

Research from the NeuroLeadership Institute found that leaders are most successful when they overcome the brain’s resistance to excelling in all three core domains: being future focused, being good with people, and being able to drive results. Read more in Harvard Business Review’s article by NLI’s Cian McEnroe (Consultant) and Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder and CEO).

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Your Brain at Work LIVE | Future-Proof Your Leadership With Neuroscience Pt. 1: Human-Centric Leadership

Why is it that there’s a crisis of confidence in leaders impacting organizations around the world right now?

What can organizations do about their talent pipeline and employee development lifecycle?

How does the neuroscience of learning figure into all of this?

In the first of a three-part series on Human Centric leadership hosted by our Global Vice President of Culture & Leadership, Matt Summers, we begin digging into these questions and more — illuminating the path to more adaptive, innovative organizations with evidence-based methods.

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Inspirational D&I Leaders

NeuroLeadership Institute’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, is recognized by d&i Leaders as one of 2023’s most Inspirational DEI Leaders.

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Want People Back in the Office? Design With the Brain in Mind

Want People Back in the Office? Design With the Brain in Mind With office occupancy hovering around 50% of pre-pandemic levels, many companies are looking to downsize — or reconfigure — their office space. Although many jobs can be done from home, collaboration and teamwork sometimes benefit when employees have the option of interacting face-to-face. In addition, some employees prefer the social stimulation of being in an office compared to working alone. So how do employers design a space that accommodates different work schedules and styles, all while making the office a place employees can do their best work and actually want to be? Flexibility First: Assess current needs and design flexibility for the future. Assess current needs and design flexibility for the future. × It’s important to assess your current needs while designing enough flexibility to adapt to future circumstances. Get employees’ input on what they want in an office, and consider using technology — such as sensors that anonymously track occupancy, usage, and dwell time — to optimize resources. Experiment with reconfigurable partitions to break up large open spaces in different ways, and invest in easily moveable furniture that can be pushed together or moved around to create new spaces. Close Variety Is Key: Let employees choose where they work best. Let employees choose where they work best. × Provide a variety of spaces for different tasks and working preferences. Workers in the office all or most of the time should be offered a dedicated workspace they can personalize, while those in the office less frequently could reserve shared desks through a hoteling app. A coffee bar or café with tables, comfy chairs, and couches can provide spaces for individual work or a boost of relatedness. And, of course, meeting rooms should be equipped with conferencing technology to allow seamless integration of on-site and remote employees. Close Provide workspaces with different sound levels. Provide workspaces with different sound levels. × Provide dedicated “quiet spaces” for thinking or focus work, as well as soundproofed areas for phone calls, meetings, and conversations. What’s the optimal sound level for office worker well-being? A recent study found that a noise level of 50 decibels (roughly equivalent to birdsong or the patter of moderate rain) was better than complete silence — which could be one reason people like to work in coffee shops, where sounds blend to create background noise. Close Consider Acoustics: Back to Nature: Exposure to nature improves brain function and well-being. Exposure to natural environments can improve working memory, cognitive flexibility, and attention, as well as well-being. × Biophilic design incorporates natural elements, such as plants, sunlight, and water features, inside buildings. In one study, workers in offices with natural elements reported a 15% higher level of well-being, were 6% more productive, and were 15% more creative than workers in spaces devoid of nature. If your office has an outdoor space, such as a balcony, rooftop, or garden, make it easy for employees to work outside by providing comfortable seating and tables, Wi-Fi access, and plentiful power outlets and charging stations. If not, bring the outdoors in with indoor plants (which can also be used as privacy screens and sound barriers) and windows that provide natural lighting. Close Soften the Edges: The human brain responds best to curved interior forms. The human brain responds best to curved interior forms over straight lines and right angles. × In one study, participants “walking” through different rooms in virtual reality showed higher levels of pleasure and arousal in rooms containing curved geometries instead of rectilinear ones. These feelings correlated with higher levels of activity in the anterior cingulate cortex, an area of the brain involved in motor control, cognition, and arousal. So, if you’re remodeling or shopping for new real estate, consider a curved wall, rounded hallway, or circular common room. Close Explore More NeuroLeadership Institute Content Ask an Expert: How Does Stress Affect the Brain’s Capacity? Understanding how stress impacts cognitive capacity can help you manage… Read More Coaching: The Public Sector’s Secret Weapon Mary Portko, chief learning officer in the federal government, highlights… Read More A Better Way to Support Gender Diversity at Work Employers can play a pivotal role in supporting gender diversity… Read More Load More Return to Top

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Your Brain at Work LIVE | What Neuroscience Tells Us About Resilience

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Michaela Simpson, the NeuroLeadership Institute’s Global Vice President of Research and Innovation; and Janet M. Stovall, our Global Head of DEI — to share a neuroscientific perspective on this tradition of resilience, and what a more inclusive, equitable world might look like going forward.

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Your Brain at Work LIVE | Exploring Generational Diversity at Work

In this episode of Your Brain at Work, we bring a generationally diverse panel of thinkers at the NeuroLeadership Institute — including Dr. Michaela Simpson, our global head of research and innovation; Nichole Hoskins, our global head of people; and Ariel Roldan, a business development associate — to explore the differences and commonalities across the five generations bringing their brains to today’s workforce.

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Your Brain at Work LIVE | A New Approach to Doing More With less

Maybe this line sounds familiar: You’ve got to do more with less — less time, less funding, and fewer resources. In an economic environment where reductions in force and demands for ramped-up productivity — with sustainable business margins — are commonplace, does efficiency have to mean austerity? Perhaps not.

In this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. Rebecca “Becks” Port — Chief People Officer at 10X Genomics — connects with the NeuroLeadership Institute’s co-founder, Dr. David Rock, to explore strategies for improving talent and business outcomes by improving talent density.

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Your Brain at Work LIVE | Building Clarity in Uncertain Times

In this episode of Your Brain at Work LIVE, Andrea LaBarbera (Head of Global Talent and Engagement, Zimmer Biomet) joins Dr. David Rock (NLI CEO and co-founder), and Rachel Cardero (NLI Vice President of Consulting) to discuss how Zimmer Biomet focused on their people to continue building their strategic road map, pillars, and guiding principles throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — and how we can learn to become nimble, resilient, and deliberate in the face of uncertainty today.

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Your Brain At Work LIVE – Growth Mindset and Psychological Safety in Disruptive Times

This week on Your Brain at Work LIVE, Dr. David Rock (NLI CEO and co-founder) and Tina Drews (Salt River Project Director of Talent), discuss how, through an illuminating partnership with the NeuroLeadership Institute, Salt River Project focused on supporting the needs of their teams to develop the psychologically safe climate that equipped them even further to face crisis head-on in the present and through the future.

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Surviving Layoffs

HR Today includes guidance from NLI’s Global Head of Performance Practice, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, on how organizations can navigate planning lay-offs to avoid damaging the company’s culture and brand.

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MPW Next Gen 2023 – State Of The Workforce

Nichole Hoskins (Global Head of People, NeuroLeadership Institute) joins Holly Ojalvo (Managing Editor, FORTUNE) and Neela Rajendra (Chief Inclusion Officer, Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in a discussion on the state of workplace culture in 2023, and how managers can best guide their teams through uncertainty.

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Your Brain At Work LIVE – Securing Organizational Buy-In for Talent Initiatives with Deb Bubb

Talent leaders know that people programs make the best impact when everyone aligns to a shared goal — yet many struggle to get deep buy-in from company leadership. This hurdle can spell trouble for learning, development, and other talent initiatives, especially amid economic uncertainty. In this episode, we explore actionable insights for getting the CEO — and the whole leadership board — on board with your talent initiatives. We’ll show you how to elevate your pitch and successfully connect your initiatives to the outcomes that leaders beyond the HR function care about most.

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The Flattening: Tech Sector Calls Time on Middle Managers

In this article, Financial Times explains the concept of ‘flattening,’ as a savings strategy from tech companies involving massive job cuts in middle management. NLI’s Global Head of Talent & Performance, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, weighs in on the possible implications of this movement.

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Your Brain At Work LIVE – S7:E20 | The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety

In this groundbreaking episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. Amy Edmondson joins Dr. David Rock for a wide-ranging conversation about organizational climate, role modeling and, of course, the neuroscience of psychological safety. If you’ve been hearing the buzz about psychological safety and are keen to understand what it’s all about, this episode will provide you with definitive answers.

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Is Your Workplace Helping Women Thrive?

Built In’s report on equity for women in the workplace includes commentary from NLI’s Global Head of Performance Practice, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, on how Covid changed the way women approach their careers.

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Silence On DEI: Louder Than Words

After their recent panel discussion about the state of DEI in tech, Built In put together an edited Q+A excerpt from their conversation with Christy Pruitt-Haynes (NLI’s Global Head of Talent and Performance Practice).

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The Future of DEI in Tech

Built In brought together a panel of workforce leaders, including NLI Head of Talent & Performance, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, to discuss positive DEI initiatives and their take on the 2023 State of DEI in Tech Report.

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When Last Did You REALLY Take Off?

In this HR Future article, Co-Founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute explains the obstacles involved when taking time off work, and what organizations can do to improve company culture.

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Are Our Brains Wired to Quiet Quit?

In this article written for the Harvard Business Review, Dr. David Rock and Jay Dixit provide neuro-science based knowledge around the trending term, ‘quiet quitting.’

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How to Conduct Layoffs the Right Way

This article from SHRM includes insight from Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Global Head of Talent & Performance at NeuroLeadership Institute) on how organizations can better manage layoffs and set employees up for future success.

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Roundtable: Workplace Communication Abuse

Communication Intelligence interviewed three experts on workplace communication abuse, including Head of Government Practice of NLI, Bridgette Di Ferdinando. In this article, Ferdinando discusses the consequences that employee mistreatment can have, not only on the individual, but on the entire organization.

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The Neuroscience of Effective Organizational Change

In this episode of Your Brain at Work, we answer these questions and more with the help of Rachel Cardero — the NeuroLeadership Institute’s Senior Vice President of Consulting — to conversation with our Head of Impact and Measurement, Dr. Ryan Curl, and Associate Consultant Mary Toomey.

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Your Brain At Work LIVE – S7:E09 | Mastering Change with Intuitive Design

When driving organizational change, it’s key to consider approaches that will resonate widely and stick with people for the long term. Fluency, amount, coherence and time (F.A.C.T.) are the critical drivers of sustained and inclusive growth.

In this episode, NLI’s experts share perspectives on building organizations from first-hand experience, while answering questions to highlight best practices to ignite learning initiatives at-scale for teams.

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Brave New Work Podcast

Dr. David Rock (Co-founder and CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute), features on episode 143 of Brave New Work to explain how employees can be more effective, build better habits, and have better interactions within teams and organizations using neuroscience.

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The Essentials: Autonomy

It’s crucial for leaders to find ways to provide autonomy to their employees. In this roundup, we share some of our top tips for how to empower people by providing options.

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How Is Compensation Determined?

In this article from The Balance, Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Global Head of Talent and Performance at NeuroLeadership Institute), provides insight on how companies determine compensation and what factors employees should keep in mind when negotiating.

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The 10 Best Times to Switch Jobs

In this article from U.S. News, Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Global Head of Talent and Performance) provides insight on some signs when changing jobs will work in your benefit.

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A Guide to Calling in Sick

In this U.S. News article, Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Global Head of Talent and Performance) discusses best practices for calling in sick to work.

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The Essentials: DE&I

Whether you’re a seasoned DEI practitioner or looking to dive into organizational DEI efforts, NLI’s guide will get you up to speed.

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Getting Serious About Play

Play isn’t just a way to relax and unwind during leisure time. Studies show that play is also a powerful way to increase employee creativity, innovation, and engagement.

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A Tale of Two Wall Streets

In this Finance Monthly article, Dr. David Rock (NLI Co-Founder and CEO) provides insight on the impact financial institutions will face when deciding whether or not their employees should return to working in office.

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Office Hours with David Meltzer #352

During podcast episode #352 of Office Hours with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute, Dr. David Rock, discusses a few concepts of how the brain performs at work.

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The Neuroscience of Napping

Recent research shows napping, when done right, can increase alertness, and enhance our cognitive performance, memory and training. Here’s how to get the most out of a midday snooze.

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The New Rules of Return-To-Office

Companies are finding it hard to bring people back to the office, despite luring them with everything from free lunch to free concerts with Lizzo. Here’s how to bring people back, in a brain-friendly manner.

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News Archive

Why Going to a Four-Day Workweek Might Not Matter

In this article from The Wallstreet Journal, Christy-Pruitt Haynes (Global Head of Talent and Performance) discusses the possibility of some companies moving to a four-day work week and how that would impact employee performance.

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Podcast

Your Brain At Work LIVE – S7:E02 – Boeing’s Most Significant Culture Change

Boeing set out to create a culture in which every employee feels safe to speak up and believes that their voice matters. Two years of hard work culminated in “Seek, Speak, and Listen” Boeing’s new behavior change model that their CHRO recently characterized as the most significant culture effort in the company’s 106-year history. Tune in for an inspiring conversation and a remarkable story.

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News Archive

How Interview Questions are Changing in 2022

Fast Company interviewed NLI Global Head of Talent and Performance, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, for her thoughts on how employers will gage a potential employee’s ability to communicate in today’s new work environment.

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Blog

10 Years of Growth Mindset

In this video, we highlight some of the most powerful comments about growth mindset from our conversations at the 18th annual NeuroLeadership Summit.

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