IN THIS EPISODE...

Dr. Sherry Yellin, president of The Yellin Group, is the author of several books on leadership and is driven by a passion for understanding how the brain learns and how this knowledge can transform leadership and organizational culture. She shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, recounting pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her early work in workplace education and her realization of the profound impact that neuroscience can have on learning and leadership. Sherry emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership strategies with brain science, particularly in managing harmful threats in the workplace, fostering clarity, and empowering individuals through choice and voice.

The Yellin Group specializes in helping leaders and organizations leverage brain-based strategies to enhance performance and culture, providing practical, research-backed tools and teachings on leadership development. Their unique Cranium Campus platform offers micro-training on leadership topics, providing leaders with the opportunity to engage in short, impactful teachings and collaborative discussions designed to help them lead more effectively by understanding and applying the science of how the brain functions optimally.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

• Sherry’s story about transitioning from college English teaching to workplace education and founding The Yellin Group. 
• What is the significance of understanding how the brain learns in the context of leadership and organizational culture? 
• “Negative threat” and how it impacts brain performance and workplace behavior. 
• How leaders can proactively minimize “negative threat” and foster clarity, choice, and positive outcomes for their teams.
• Practical strategies for leading through change and uncertainty, including the importance of giving people a voice. 
• What is the “Cranium Campus” and how does it support leadership development? 
• Monthly “Leading Lab” sessions and how leaders can participate. 

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[02:20] Sherry’s personal background and life outside of work.

[04:27] Sherry’s career shift from teaching to workplace education and the founding of The Yellin Group.

[10:01] Discussion on the impact of neuroscience and technology on leadership and learning.

[12:51] Overview of the “Cranium Campus” and the seven brain-based leadership strategies.

[14:00] Explanation of “negative threat” and its effects on brain performance and workplace culture.

[15:19] Signature Segment: Sherry's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: How “negative threat” shuts down the brain’s executive functions essential for effective leadership and collaboration.

[23:26] Practical advice for leaders: fostering clarity, giving choice and voice, and explaining the “why” behind decisions.

[28:27] Signature Segment: Sherry's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice:  Leading with Courageous Agility

[31:23] Information about The Yellin Group’s monthly “Leading Lab” sessions and how to participate.

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Overview:  Our Signature Leadership Development Experience: http://bit.ly/DevelopYourGame