I invite you to download the following articles and audio files, which offer a more in-depth look at somatic leadership development. If these interest you, stay tuned for the publication of Your Body Is Your Brain, my upcoming book about the neuroscience of somatic leadership development. If you’d like advance notice of the book’s publication, please join the mailing list.
Articles
This paper was originally written for the NeuroLeadership Journal. It presents a case study and explores the neurobiological changes of a leader who substantially increased his impact and capacity to lead.This white paper, co-authored with my colleague Dr. Chris Johnson, explores the unique contribution somatic leadership development has to offer the sustainable business community.
This white paper was commissioned by Strozzi Institute, where I teach courses and coach leaders. It explores the science that underlies embodied leadership development.
Audio
I recently hosted a call on the science of somatics for Strozzi Institute. Have a listen.
In May of 2011, I was interviewed by Dr. Rafe Eric Biggs’ for his San Francisco-based radio show on Consciousness, Change, and Transformation. The topic: using a somatic approach to develop leadership skills and qualities.
What listeners and readers are saying:
“You have made my day with these articles! THANK YOU!!! Thank you for writing them and for sharing them.” ~B.L.
“Reading your papers had a profound affect on me.” ~P.F.
“This reinforces what little I have uncovered in my own reading about brain functioning. I also agree that a leaders job is 90% relationship management and have focused my own development in this area. I’m curious about the practices, strategies, exercises one can do to build the networks (neural and relational) that can contribute to the type of leadership you describe here.” ~P.M.
“I really appreciate the idea that …I’ve learned an idea, I know what to do but am unable to do it….I’ve always wondered why that is. I also completely agree with the notion that those of us involved in sustainability understand the interconnection of people, organizations and eco-systems – they can’t be separated if we’re to achieve our goals.” ~M.W.
“This paper is “music to my ears” and addresses a missing piece in our work environments – the human component. I agree with the holistic approach to developing each individual’s capacity to lead. In my own experience and in working with others I see that we are not usually provided the training, support and ongoing mentorship to honor our individual talents, skills and attributes, much less given time and support to “develop mastery” in learning to lead. I personally think true, heart-centered leadership is one of the rarest commodities in business today… So much of the human spirit, creativity, innovation and the opportunity for building a sustainable world are missed.” ~P.F.
