Your Brain at Work
Neuroleadership Institute
In organizations around the world, leaders are facing a deluge of urgent issues: a crisis in employee engagement, the need to make workforces more diverse, and the challenge of making workplaces feel human in an era of increasing dependence on technology and remote communication.
At the NeuroLeadership Institute, we believe brain science can help provide solutions. Join us on Your Brain At Work, the official podcast of the NeuroLeadership Institute — where top researchers and thought leaders share breakthroughs in brain science and industry leaders reveal the strategies behind their success.
By helping them understand how the brain works, we equip leaders with the tools to transform their organizations — building new habits and changing how people work, communicate, and make decisions. Combining research and practice, brain science and business leadership, Your Brain at Work explores how insights from the lab can provide solutions that work across industries and at any scale.
Season 1 guests include broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien; Dean Carter, Director of Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Shared Services at Patagonia; Deb Bubb, Vice President of Learning and Inclusion at IBM; and FD Wilder, Senior Vice President of Go-To-Market Strategy and Innovation at Procter & Gamble.
Your Brain At Work. Helping make organizations more human.
At the NeuroLeadership Institute, we believe brain science can help provide solutions. Join us on Your Brain At Work, the official podcast of the NeuroLeadership Institute — where top researchers and thought leaders share breakthroughs in brain science and industry leaders reveal the strategies behind their success.
By helping them understand how the brain works, we equip leaders with the tools to transform their organizations — building new habits and changing how people work, communicate, and make decisions. Combining research and practice, brain science and business leadership, Your Brain at Work explores how insights from the lab can provide solutions that work across industries and at any scale.
Season 1 guests include broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien; Dean Carter, Director of Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Shared Services at Patagonia; Deb Bubb, Vice President of Learning and Inclusion at IBM; and FD Wilder, Senior Vice President of Go-To-Market Strategy and Innovation at Procter & Gamble.
Your Brain At Work. Helping make organizations more human.
Episodes
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Mar 27, 2026 • 56min
AI and the Developing Brain: A Conversation with Researcher Dr. Zak Stein
Dr. Zachary Stein, an educational and developmental psychologist focused on education, technology, and societal risks. He explores how social media and anthropomorphic AI can hack attention and attachment. They discuss risks from AI toys and chatbots, cognitive offloading and skill loss, teaching kids the full AI story, and designing AI that deepens attention and relationships.
Mar 20, 2026 • 55min
The Human-AI Experience: A Conversation with Futurist Douglas Rushkoff
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Mar 13, 2026 • 56min
Your Brain On Music: A Conversation With Neuroscientist Dr. Indre Viskontas
Dr. Indre Viskontas, an opera singer turned neuroscientist who studies memory and creativity, joins to explore music and the brain. She describes how musical training sharpens attention and memory. They unpack brain networks behind creativity, dopamine and musical anticipation, AI’s impact on creativity, and how music can be used in learning, health, and group synchrony.
Mar 3, 2026 • 55min
Leading AI Transformation: The neuroscience of the heart of the challenge, and what to do about it
They explore why most AI pilots fail to scale and why technology is only a small part of the problem. They explain how AI triggers threat and cognitive overload across social and attention systems. Metacognition is presented as the key skill for AI fluency and is trainable with dedicated hours and cohort-based sprints. Practical priorities, habits, and choices about what to offload versus scaffold are outlined.
Feb 4, 2026 • 59min
Reflections from Davos 2026
Jan 27, 2026 • 60min
Turning Signals into Action: Data-driven insights that forecast 2026
Jan 20, 2026 • 57min
Cultivating AI-Fluency: The Key to True Human-AI Partnership
David Rock, co-founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute and pioneer of 'Neural Leadership', shares big-picture thinking on AI fluency. He outlines user categories and contrasts partnering with AI versus offloading. Short practical scenes include preparing tough conversations, boosting research, and five-minute daily practice to build habits like flexibility, humility, and vigilance.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 59min
Brain, know thyself
David Rock, CEO and co-founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute, explores the groundbreaking fusion of neuroscience and leadership. He recounts the origins of neuroleadership, emphasizing why understanding the brain is vital for leaders. Rock shares insights on metacognition, neural plasticity, and how language shapes our thinking. He also discusses the implications of AI on memory and attention, and highlights the transformative effects of neuroeducation on pain and resilience. Finally, he introduces Niles, an AI designed to enhance coaching and reflective practices.
Jan 7, 2026 • 54min
Trends in Leadership Development: Designing the Ultimate Leadership Strategy in 2026
Jan 7, 2026 • 48min
