Leading With the Brain in Mind

101 Brain-Compatible Practices for Leaders
Michael H. Dickmann - Cardinal Stritch University
Nancy Stanford-Blair - Cardinal Stritch University
Anthea L. Rosati-Bojar - Cardinal Stritch University
Leading With the Brain in Mind
November 2003 | 264 pages | Corwin
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"Using a wonderful combination of research, stories, case studies, and reflective activities, the authors give their readers the gift of a new understanding of leadership and provide them with the tools they need to bring new life and effectiveness to their role."
Pat Wolfe, Educational Consultant
Mind Matters, Inc.

 "An intriguing read!  I can't imagine any leader who could not find some valuable ideas and practices in this little volume."
Roland S. Barth
Author, Lessons Learned

Make the leap from perception to performance with cutting-edge brain-based techniques!

Effective leadership hinges not only on understanding the nature of human intelligence, but also, more importantly, on applying the principles that nurture it. Taking leaders from knowledge about the value of brain-based leadership, to action based on the best available research is what this inspiring guide is all about.

Building on principles introduced in their groundbreaking book Connecting Leadership to the Brain, this latest work empowers leaders with the practical tools they need to immediately impact others' learning and achievement. The authors present a broad repertoire of highly practical "how to" strategies and practices for building capacity and achieving results in a learning organization.

Unique features of this text include:

  • Integrated intuitive reflection exercises
  • Definition of leadership within the context of the 21st century
  • Practical tips for understanding—and nurturing—the nature of intelligence
  • A repertoire of 15 leadership strategies and 101 aligned practices
  • Reasons and ways to cultivate a culture of learning and achievement

Short stories and subsequent "reflection zones" throughout the book help us to examine what we know about leadership through our experiences, and offer compelling insights into enhancing leadership through the brain-based techniques provided.

Contents

Preface: A Leadership Leap

Preface: A Leadership Leap

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction: Making The Leap

  • Moving From Perception to Performance
  • A Pragmatic Proposal
  • A Practical Approach
  • A Passionate Perspective

Part I. Perception

  • 1. The Connection
  • The View From The Edge
  • The Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • 2. The Connected Leader
  • The Tighter Connection
  • Reader Reflection

Part II. Performance

  • 3. Physiological Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Physiological Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 4. Social Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Social Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 5. Emotional Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Emotional Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 6. Constructive Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Constructive Capacity
  • The Business
  • The Management
  • The Problem
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Mindful Strategy
  • Mindful Practice
  • Reader Reflection
  • 7. Reflective Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Reflective Capacity
  • The Stage
  • The Director
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 8. Dispositional Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Dispositional Capacity
  • The Way We Are
  • The Way We Might Be
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection

Part III. Persistence

  • 9. The Connected Culture
  • Inform, Perform, Transform
  • The Connected Leader Revisited
  • The Connected Culture
  • The Greater Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • References
  • Index

Description

"Using a wonderful combination of research, stories, case studies, and reflective activities, the authors give their readers the gift of a new understanding of leadership and provide them with the tools they need to bring new life and effectiveness to their role."
Pat Wolfe, Educational Consultant
Mind Matters, Inc.

 "An intriguing read!  I can't imagine any leader who could not find some valuable ideas and practices in this little volume."
Roland S. Barth
Author, Lessons Learned

Make the leap from perception to performance with cutting-edge brain-based techniques!

Effective leadership hinges not only on understanding the nature of human intelligence, but also, more importantly, on applying the principles that nurture it. Taking leaders from knowledge about the value of brain-based leadership, to action based on the best available research is what this inspiring guide is all about.

Building on principles introduced in their groundbreaking book Connecting Leadership to the Brain, this latest work empowers leaders with the practical tools they need to immediately impact others' learning and achievement. The authors present a broad repertoire of highly practical "how to" strategies and practices for building capacity and achieving results in a learning organization.

Unique features of this text include:

  • Integrated intuitive reflection exercises
  • Definition of leadership within the context of the 21st century
  • Practical tips for understanding—and nurturing—the nature of intelligence
  • A repertoire of 15 leadership strategies and 101 aligned practices
  • Reasons and ways to cultivate a culture of learning and achievement

Short stories and subsequent "reflection zones" throughout the book help us to examine what we know about leadership through our experiences, and offer compelling insights into enhancing leadership through the brain-based techniques provided.

Contents

Preface: A Leadership Leap

Preface: A Leadership Leap

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction: Making The Leap

  • Moving From Perception to Performance
  • A Pragmatic Proposal
  • A Practical Approach
  • A Passionate Perspective

Part I. Perception

  • 1. The Connection
  • The View From The Edge
  • The Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • 2. The Connected Leader
  • The Tighter Connection
  • Reader Reflection

Part II. Performance

  • 3. Physiological Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Physiological Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 4. Social Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Social Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 5. Emotional Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Emotional Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 6. Constructive Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Constructive Capacity
  • The Business
  • The Management
  • The Problem
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Mindful Strategy
  • Mindful Practice
  • Reader Reflection
  • 7. Reflective Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Reflective Capacity
  • The Stage
  • The Director
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 8. Dispositional Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Dispositional Capacity
  • The Way We Are
  • The Way We Might Be
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection

Part III. Persistence

  • 9. The Connected Culture
  • Inform, Perform, Transform
  • The Connected Leader Revisited
  • The Connected Culture
  • The Greater Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • References
  • Index
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101 Brain-Compatible Practices for Leaders

Michael H. Dickmann , Nancy Stanford-Blair , Anthea L. Rosati-Bojar
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"Using a wonderful combination of research, stories, case studies, and reflective activities, the authors give their readers the gift of a new understanding of leadership and provide them with the tools they need to bring new life and effectiveness to their role."
Pat Wolfe, Educational Consultant
Mind Matters, Inc.

 "An intriguing read!  I can't imagine any leader who could not find some valuable ideas and practices in this little volume."
Roland S. Barth
Author, Lessons Learned

Make the leap from perception to performance with cutting-edge brain-based techniques!

Effective leadership hinges not only on understanding the nature of human intelligence, but also, more importantly, on applying the principles that nurture it. Taking leaders from knowledge about the value of brain-based leadership, to action based on the best available research is what this inspiring guide is all about.

Building on principles introduced in their groundbreaking book Connecting Leadership to the Brain, this latest work empowers leaders with the practical tools they need to immediately impact others' learning and achievement. The authors present a broad repertoire of highly practical "how to" strategies and practices for building capacity and achieving results in a learning organization.

Unique features of this text include:

  • Integrated intuitive reflection exercises
  • Definition of leadership within the context of the 21st century
  • Practical tips for understanding—and nurturing—the nature of intelligence
  • A repertoire of 15 leadership strategies and 101 aligned practices
  • Reasons and ways to cultivate a culture of learning and achievement

Short stories and subsequent "reflection zones" throughout the book help us to examine what we know about leadership through our experiences, and offer compelling insights into enhancing leadership through the brain-based techniques provided.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface: A Leadership Leap
  • Acknowledgements
  • About the Authors
  • Introduction: Making The Leap
  • Moving From Perception to Performance
  • A Pragmatic Proposal
  • A Practical Approach
  • A Passionate Perspective
  • Part I. Perception
  • 1. The Connection
  • The View From The Edge
  • The Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • 2. The Connected Leader
  • The Tighter Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • Part II. Performance
  • 3. Physiological Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Physiological Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 4. Social Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Social Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 5. Emotional Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Emotional Capacity
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 6. Constructive Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Constructive Capacity
  • The Business
  • The Management
  • The Problem
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Mindful Strategy
  • Mindful Practice
  • Reader Reflection
  • 7. Reflective Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Reflective Capacity
  • The Stage
  • The Director
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • 8. Dispositional Nature & Nurture
  • The Story of Dispositional Capacity
  • The Way We Are
  • The Way We Might Be
  • The Meaning of the Story
  • The Rest of the Story
  • Reader Reflection
  • Part III. Persistence
  • 9. The Connected Culture
  • Inform, Perform, Transform
  • The Connected Leader Revisited
  • The Connected Culture
  • The Greater Connection
  • Reader Reflection
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

The book appears to be a good resource, but somewhat convoluted.
Dr Sheron Brown, Education, Northcentral University
Using a wonderful combination of research, stories, case studies, and reflective activities, the authors give their readers the gift of a new understanding of leadership and provide them with the tools they need to bring new life and effectiveness to their role.
Pat Wolfe, Educational Consultant, Mind Matters, Inc.
An intriguing read! I can't imagine any leader who could not find some valuable ideas and practices in this little volume.
Roland S. Barth, Author, Lessons Learned
This important book is full of practical leadership strategies for utilizing the nature of human intelligence in influencing the achievement of goals and the establishment of a healthy organizational climate. Leaders in all fields will find this landmark book highly interesting and very useful.
David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson, Codirectors, Cooperative Learning Center, University of Minnesota

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