| Summary
Pilots and doctors are tested for
competence, why not leaders too?
While we have long had the academic study of leadership,
this has not yet led to an ability to objectively measure or predict who
could be a good leader. Instead we have a plethora of leadership theories
such as the ‘great man' theory (leaders are born not made), ‘trait theory'
(leaders have certain qualities) and ‘transformational leadership theory'
(leaders are able to inspire followers).
This is about to change. A new field, called “NeuroLeadership”
allows us to objectively test who we put in charge as thoroughly as we
test doctors and pilots. Meet the man who coined this term at this special
presentation brought to you in partnership with
SBODN, The Silicon Valley Coach Federation and the Future Forum.
The ability to intentionally address the social brain in
the service of optimal performance will be a distinguishing leadership
capability in the years ahead. Discover strategies to more effectively
engage your employees’ best talents while supporting collaborative teams
and creating an environment that fosters productive change.
About the Speaker
David Rock is the founder and CEO of Results Coaching Systems (RCS), which
has operations in 15 countries across the globe. In his capacity as CEO,
David works with Fortune 500 clients specializing in embedding internal
coaching capacity within organizations to develop leaders, retain talent,
improve performance, and change culture. David is the author of several
books
on coaching and his paper 'Managing
with the Brain in Mind' was the most downloaded of 2009 at
Strategy+Business.
David co-founded the NeuroLeadership
Institute, a global initiative bringing neuroscientists and
leadership experts together to build a new science for leadership development.
In 2004, David founded the brain-based approach to coaching, which has
gathered momentum as a theory base for coaching ever since. In collaboration
with several leading neuroscientists, David is working to explain the
neural basis of issues like self-awareness, reflection, insight and accountability.
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