13 Jul Emotions Run the Show: The Neuroscience of Better Leadership 

Think you’re leading with logic? Think again. 

Whether you’re mapping out strategy, giving feedback, or navigating conflict, emotion is always in the driver’s seat, not just for you but for everyone on your team. 

Here’s what neuroscience tells us: your brain and every other brain in your organization processes information through emotion first. Before logic has a chance to weigh in, your limbic system has already labeled the situation, assessed for threat, and assigned meaning. 

This doesn’t make us irrational; it makes us human. 

So, what does this mean for leadership? 

It means innovative leaders don’t ignore emotion or treat it like a side dish. They learn to read it, work with it, and lead through it. Ignoring emotions won’t make them go away. Understanding them makes you more effective. 

Today’s tip: Emotions run the show. Smart leaders run with them.