The Science of High-Performance Leadership: What Neuroscience Teaches Executives About Better Decision-Making Leadership has traditionally been viewed as an art based on experience, personality, and instinct. We often assume that successful executives simply possess a natural ability to make wise decisions under pressure. However, advances in neuroscience reveal a more interesting reality: leadership effectiveness is strongly influenced by how the brain functions. Modern brain research is providing valuable insights into why leaders sometimes make excellent decisions and at other times make poor judgments despite intelligence and experience. Understanding the science behind thinking, emotion, stress, and attention can help executives become more effective leaders and improve their decision-making abilities. The emerging field of neuroscience is changing the way we understand high-performance leadership. Your Brain Was Not Designed for Modern Leadership. The human brain evolved ove...