The Impact of Organizational Neuroscience and Self-determination Theory on Neuro-Leadership Theory

Year 2023, , 65 - 72, 26.06.2023

Nese Saruhan

https://doi.org/10.26650/imj.2023.94.006

Abstract

This article illustrates the way in which the fields of organizational neuroscience (ON), psychology, and leadership can be brought together to address how leadership skills in a business environment can be improved and leadership behavioural patterns can be shaped. This conceptual paper explores how Neuro-leadership will serve as a link between psychological theories and organizational neuroscience. ON studies also enhance opportunities to extend the leadership approach by applying a new-found understanding of neural activation pathways to decision-making. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) offers a detailed explanation of intrinsic motivational factors that are the key to the success of leaders. The neuro-leadership approach uses the SDT factors of autonomy, relatedness, and competence to improve upon leadership theories. In addition, the importance of emotion regulation for leaders is expressed.

Keywords

Organizational neuroscience, Social cognitive and affective neuroscience, Self-determination theory, neuro-leadership

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