What Employers Get Wrong About Connections at Work

With all the ‘noise’ surrounding political pushback, legal challenges, and a volatile social climate, it's hard to separate what’s true from what’s trending. Join DEI expert Janet M. Stovall, CDE, and legal scholar Kenji Yoshino next Friday the 31st at 1:00pm EST for a critical webinar that cuts through the noise and equips you with the essential truths for navigating this complex landscape. They'll guide you through: - The political landscape, separating policy from politics to uncover the true impact of current political actions on your organization. - The social reality, distinguishing between performative allyship and genuine DEI commitment. - The legal outlook, unpacking the evolving legal framework and the role of the Supreme Court. Gain the clarity you need to: - Mitigate risks and ensure your DEI efforts are legally sound. - Build organizational resilience in the face of uncertainty. - Foster a workplace where all employees are empowered to deliver their best.

Join us for a special episode of Your Brain at Work, recording live from Davos, the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Geneva, Switzerland. This event brings together top leaders from across the globe and across disciplines, involving political, business and cultural leaders. Dr. David Rock, who will be in attendance, will share his reflections on the event, this year themed, “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his thoughts, live!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the organizational landscape. Not only does it provide organizations with a means to cut costs and enhance the quality of services, it can also optimize processes, productivity, and efficiencies, at scale. Despite the breadth of opportunities, organizations are still struggling to reap the full potential of an AI-fueled workforce. This is because reaching its full value requires companies to rewire how they work. On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro discuss the challenges leaders face when working to implement AI into their processes and how to leverage neuroscience to turn challenges into opportunities. They’ll also discuss how a deep understanding of human cognition and the science of change management is the foundation for an AI-strategy that creates the right type of human-AI workforce that enhances productivity and innovation.

Your Brain at Work Live is kicking off the year with a new season and a look at the latest trends to watch in leadership development, a spin off of David Rock’s latest article published in Fast Company. We closed out the year with the staggering realization that change around us is exponentially increasing – 33% in just last year alone. From the volatile state of hybrid work to AI transformations and global polarization, change is likely to continue into 2025. In order to keep up, leaders have had the challenge of adapting just as fast and many are struggling, with 71% of CEOs reporting suffering from imposter syndrome. Whether leaders are able to meet the future challenges head on and turn them into opportunities depends in a large part on their development. This session will explore the key tools to leadership development, from the individual mindsets to embrace to the cultures that can be embedded.

Upended work conditions, increased pressure on organizations to perform and the exponential pace of change has put the spotlight on the need for accountability. Our own research has revealed that despite more than 90% of employees agreeing accountability is critical, 97% of managers and employees find it difficult to create. In many organizations, employees view accountability with fear, blame or punishment, a culture of punitive accountability that hinders growth and learning. However, while accountability provides the structure, direction, prediction our brains crave and organizations benefit from; the key is to do it with the brain in mind. Join Dr Emma Sarro and Dr David Rock as they explore the behaviors and expand on the neural underpinnings that embody a culture of proactive accountability, empowering individuals and teams to be accountable, fostering an effective and innovative environment.

Join Dr. David Rock and recently retired Chief Learning Officer at Microsoft, Joe Whittinghill, on our next Your Brain at Work Live as they discuss the decade of work that NLI and Microsoft has done together in redefining the Microsoft culture, still in place today. In this long awaited episode, Joe will walk through the work Microsoft has done to ensure that the right talent is in place to achieve strategic success, the challenges overcome and what success looks like when a people strategy aligns with and contributes to the company’s larger vision and direction.

Connection in the workplace is commonly thought of as a single dimension that prioritizes interpersonal relationships with co-workers. A recent collaboration between NLI and Akamai Technologies exploring the science of connection reveals there's much more to clarify about connections at work — and that's exactly what we'll do during this learning event.

Positive behaviors, extra effort, and a sense of connection are important, but they aren't enough to guarantee a high-performing organization. That takes respect. In the second act of our two-part series on Workplace Culture Fundamentals, we reconvene our panel to: Clarify the distinction between civility and respect Illuminate why respect makes cultures of inclusion possible Provide practical habits for cultivating respectful workplaces As organizations struggle to combat the billion-dollar potential losses incurred by toxic social climates, this webinar will provide leaders with powerful tools to combat toxicity and promote prosocial workplaces that perform well.

Join us for a transformative webinar that explores the neuroscience behind civility and its profound impact on business outcomes. Discover how prosocial behavior fosters a positive work environment, boosts employee engagement, and drives innovation. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we'll delve into the latest research on workplace civility, exploring its benefits for both individuals and organizations. Gain insights into how civility can enhance discretionary effort, improve employee retention, and strengthen connections within your team. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the power of civility and create a more harmonious and productive workplace.

Have you ever wondered how brilliant ideas come to life? Why some people seem to effortlessly generate innovative solutions while others struggle? The answers may lie deep within the intricacies of the human brain. Neuroscience has made significant strides in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying creativity and insight — and in this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Christine Chesebrough offer valuable perspectives on how we can cultivate these essential cognitive abilities at scale.If you enjoyed this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, you'll enjoy the NeuroLeadership Summit. Listeners of Your Brain At Work Live enjoy 10% off the price of their all-access pass when they use the code YourBrainAtWork24 at the point of sale. Learn more and register at HTTP://Summit.neuroleadership.com