Neuroscience of Leadership Under Uncertainty: Clarity, Trust, and the Top 10 Workplace Threats with Dr. Sherry Yellin
In this BizBlend episode, host Sana speaks with Dr. Sherry Yellin about the neuroscience behind leading in uncertainty—and why clarity is a leader’s first responsibility. From the prefrontal cortex getting “hijacked” by threat to FOBU (fear of being uncertain/uncomfortable), Dr. Yellin explains how ambiguity, low agency, and perceived negative outcomes derail collaboration, creativity, and innovation. She outlines practical ways leaders can normalize discomfort, surface unknowns, and rebuild high-trust cultures that people won’t want to leave. You’ll learn the most common brain-based…
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