Free Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders by Srinivasan S. Pillay

It is important that this does not imply that leaders should be self-critical when they feel angry or hostile. This just worsens the situation. The mentality of compassion involves acceptance of human traits with the additional skill of being able to take a step back when thinking resources are needed. Leaders, once they are on a rant, sometimes feel guilty if they do not justify or pursue that rant. On occasion, this can be a waste of mental resources. The mentality of compassion (together with mindfulness) allows leaders to take a step back.
    Table 2.1 provides a comprehensive summary of the concepts discussed in this chapter.
     
    Table 2.1. Summary of Positive Psychology Concepts and Relevance to Coaches Working with Managers and Leaders
     

     

     
     
    Conclusion
     
    Positive thinking and feeling prepare the brain for better insights and thinking in the business environment. They allow for the brain to generate plans, and for seemingly impossible things to be examined in greater detail to see if we can make them possible. Think of positivity as a brain state that empowers the brain to get to solutions faster and with greater overall efficiency. Sometimes leaders may need to delegate to be mindful. They can then create the visions and distract themselves less with problem focus and engage instead in problem solving.
     
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