It’s more crucial than ever to foster employee relationships that stimulate higher-level thinking and connect with individuals to boost their peak performance. This means engaging team members’ upper brains, which are responsible for critical reasoning, judgment, and creativity. Without this positive connection, leaders risk triggering team members’ lower brains—governing fear and survival—potentially creating a toxic environment.

Research indicates that a leader’s actions are the strongest predictor of team success. Leading with Your Upper Brain explains why. It offers a fresh framework to modify your behavior, helping employees access their upper-brain resources for enhanced performance.

Drawing on the latest neuroscience, the authors demonstrate how positive leader connections build trust and influence brain function, leading to team success. They present a modern, science-backed approach to performance management and leadership development applicable to any organization. Each chapter includes takeaways, tips, and questions to help you implement these principles.