CHAPTER 1

Why Leaders Should Care About the Polyvagal Theory

What are the elements that shape good professionals and business leaders? Some believe that good leaders are born, while others embrace the belief that good leaders are nurtured by instilling adequate knowledge, skills, and experience. Although significant research has been performed to support these ideas in the modern business environment, the reality is that the studies are based on standard assumptions about human decision-making. The inherent focus on rational, or analytical, decision-making often conceals the fact that the professional environment is complicated and that this type of decision-making is often limited or impractical. Senior and junior workers must learn to maneuver ...

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