Your Brain at Work Trends in Leadership Development: Designing the Ultimate Leadership Strategy in 2026
Dec 9, 2025
David Rock, Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute, discusses innovative leadership strategies for 2026, emphasizing the need for a science-backed approach that adapts to rapid change. He highlights the importance of resilience and metacognition in navigating AI advancements, advocating for simplified leadership frameworks that enhance company-wide understanding. David also explores the integration of AI in performance management and learning, stressing that a blended approach with human interaction remains vital. Tune in for insights on transforming leadership development!
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Resilience Rises With Change
- Rapid change increases cognitive load and the need for resilience across organizations.
- Understanding the brain becomes more valuable as change and AI accelerate.
Simplify Leadership To Few Priorities
- Simplify leadership expectations to a few core priorities and socialize them company-wide.
- Focus deeply on three things rather than superficially on many to drive real change.
Metacognition Enables Better AI Use
- Metacognition — thinking about thinking — is central to using AI well.
- Brain models like SCARF help simplify complex psychological drivers for practical use.