Brain adaptive leadership

Aspasia Goula

Chapter 9 in Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Neuroscience and Management, 2026, pp 33-36 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: In a rapidly evolving corporate environment marked by complexity and uncertainty, brain adaptive leadership offers a neuroscience-based framework for effective leadership. Integrating insights from neuroplasticity, adaptive leadership, and evolutionary theory, brain adaptive leadership emphasizes understanding the brain's cognitive, emotional, automatic, and social dimensions to enhance decision-making, communication, and resilience. By aligning leadership behavior with brain function, brain adaptive leadership fosters self-awareness, adaptability, and meaningful human connection. This approach redefines leadership as a dynamic, brain-informed process that enables individuals and organizations to thrive amid change and complexity in the modern business landscape.

Keywords: Neuroscience; Adaptive leadership; Neuroplasticity; Emotional intelligence; Organizational complexity; Brain-based leadership (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035332885
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