Great leaders are made and not born, as environmental factors such as their own lessons in what is effective and what is not go into each and every decision they make. With practice, the decisions become second nature, with instinct really being a sub-conscious action of critical thinking and instantaneous analysis.
In every decision made by a great leader, there are at least seven factors being considered and added to the ‘stewpot’ of neuroscience leadership directives. Each one plays a critical role, and with practice and positive results, become second nature.
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Here are 7 Keys to Leadership – Neuroscience of Leadership Applications, which will help you develop or increase your ability to influence your team.
#1 – Don’t panic
The first lesson is to not become overworked about anything, even if it seems the sky is falling and the client’s project can’t help but be late. Losing a sense of calm simply increases stress and tension through release of cortisol to the brain. In a sense, the mind becomes paralysed, when a deep breath, cup of tea and a walk could easily find a solution without adding to the tension.
#2- Focus
Great leaders approach potential negative issues as an opportunity, and are able to deconstruct perceived difficulties by focusing on the more immediate and challenging aspects. Once isolated, this issues become less of a problem to overcomes, and once cleared, the rest is sure to follow to help get a solution. Even reframing or relabelling an issue or challenge can work wonders for the brain. Attention goes energy flows!
#3- Communication
When faced with a difficulty, successful managers and employees alike tend to look at an opportunity from different perspectives, and this means communicating with peers. The more minds working toward a solution the better, as a free-form peer review in an accepting and respectful environment can move mountains if the task calls for it.
#4- Leadership awareness
Here is a constant in the workplace, and one that should never be taken for granted. An awareness of responsibilities and
dissemination of confidence throughout the team starts and ends with the one in the leadership role. If a question arises with no one to answer, then the project is doomed from the starting gate.
#5- Positive thinking
This doesn’t mean putting on the rose tinted glasses, but instead approaching each hurdle as an opportunity for improvement. Negative thoughts spread like wildfire, and a confident air of positive thinking helps with releasing productivity enhancing endorphins.
#6- Confidence
Credibility comes from proven results, and these over time build confidence in both leadership and the team members. A history of positive results and careful analysis in order to procure a favourable outcome time after time does wonders when faced with a new hurdle to overcome. Confidence can be learnt! It’s called Neuroplasticity!
#7- Mentorship
This is the everyday act of building team members into unique, self-reliant partners who share the same goals and work to achieve them. With time, great leadership helps develop more great leaders, and in doing so, broaden their impact in the project. Knowing your team is the best there is is perhaps the single most effective elements of the decision making process. The issue can be accomplished simply because a leader has true faith in their team. The brain is a social organ – use it to get to know your team and talents. They will be more engaged and committed if you show you care.
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