Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Paul Zak, the author of The Trust Factor , has shown that “when someone is tangibly trusted by a stranger, the brain synthesizes the signaling chemical oxytocin” and “ the more trust one is shown, the more the brain produces oxytocin.” Train extensively and delegate generously. T RUST BEGETS TRUST. Transfer supports autonomy.

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Chemicals Drucker Stress Delegation 157

Steve Farber

AUGUST 7, 2017

” Delegate the urgent. This requires disciplined delegation–you have to tell people to “figure it out” and trust them to do it. Physical activity frees the brain from stress because it creates favorable chemical reactions and because it restores a sense of power and control to the mind. Move, move, move.

Constraint 79

Constraint Entrepreneur Delegation Chemicals 79

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Research is showing that the heart can learn and send out dopamine (a pleasure chemical that influences behavior) and oxytocin (a chemical associated with the feeling of love). Most people, including myself would always associate these chemicals with the brain and nervous system.

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BPM Chemicals Emotional Intelligence Blog 185

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

At first, I think leadership is a chemical results of all features of a person. I couldn’t agree with you more, MJ, that leadership really is a lot of this and that. Patrick: November 2, 2010 at 10:06 pm For leadership, it is a very hard topic to define as an art or science. Second, confidence is also very key issue for leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2016

These chemicals trigger our human ability to connect, empathize, and make meaning. There are three ways to foster inclusiveness at meetings: Invite someone to the meeting. Ask their opinion, and follow up with questions so they truly felt heard. And when someone speaks, let them finish their thought — do not speak over them.

Diversity 8

Diversity Storytelling Competitive Advantage Chemicals 8

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2016

But just four months into his new job, as a business unit leader at a large specialty chemicals and plastics manufacturer, he was struggling with the challenges of handling a global business with more than 3000 employees. Adrian had been working steadily toward this promotion for years.

Learning Curve 8

Learning Curve Execution Competitive Advantage Chemicals 8