Your Brain at Work The Evolution of SCARF: 20 Years Later
Jan 19, 2024
Join Emma Sarro, Head of Scientific Research at the NeuroLeadership Institute, and Evynn McFalls, Global VP of Marketing, as they discuss the SCARF model's evolution after 20 years. They delve into how the five domains—status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness—shape workplace dynamics. Discover strategies to create psychologically safe environments, navigate hybrid work challenges, and enhance leadership through neuroscience. Their insights shed light on fostering community and engagement, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone interested in improving workplace culture.
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SCARF Explains Social Threat And Reward
- The SCARF model identifies five social domains that trigger reward or threat responses in the brain.
- These domains shape behavior and motivation in both personal and professional interactions.
Label Meeting Triggers To Regulate Emotion
- Use SCARF to label what made you feel bad in a meeting and reduce the threat response.
- Then apply targeted fixes like restoring autonomy or clarity to re-engage participants.
Social Threats Hijack Cognitive Resources
- The brain's salience network responds to social threats similarly to physical threats.
- When threat circuits engage, creativity, collaboration, and information sharing decline sharply.