Your Brain at Work The Neuroscience of Proactive Accountability
Apr 4, 2025
Join Dr. Emma Sarro, a neuroscience expert translating research into workplace solutions, and Matt Summers, a seasoned leadership consultant, as they explore proactive accountability in organizations. They discuss how accountability structures must adapt post-pandemic and the emotional toll on leaders navigating a chaotic environment. Listeners will learn about fostering a culture of psychological safety, transforming punitive approaches into motivating frameworks, and the importance of mental health days in enhancing leadership practices.
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Erosion of Natural Accountability
- Accountability naturally forms in social groups but has eroded recently due to changes in the workplace environment.
- Mismatches between expectations and reality reduce felt accountability and trust.
Tiger Woods Relearning Swing Metaphor
- A healthcare CHRO compared returning to office culture shift to Tiger Woods relearning his golf swing.
- Teams must rewire social behaviors and processes for effective accountability post-pandemic.
Prioritize Before Emailing
- Don't start your workday by immediately checking emails; this distracts from setting clear priorities.
- Spend time prioritizing your tasks and aligning with your manager before diving in.