The Neuroscience of Teaming with Dr. Michael Platt

Michael Platt takes us on a deep dive into the brain mechanisms underlying social connection and the application of neuroscience to promote team chemistry, cultivate leadership, and reduce bias.

Contents:
00:00 Introduction to the Speaker and the Power of Neuroscience in Leadership
01:23 Engaging with the Audience: The Importance of Social Interaction
04:03 The Science of Social Brains: How Relationships Impact Business and Well-being
20:54 Optimizing Social Interactions: Strategies for Effective Communication and Team Building
29:55 Synchronizing Brains for Better Relationships and Teamwork
33:17 Unlocking Cooperation: The Power of Synchrony
33:53 Group Dynamics and Decision Making
35:19 Mirroring and Its Impact on Relationships
36:13 The Science of Synchrony in Social Bonds
37:02 Enhancing Trust and Reducing Pain in Healthcare
38:14 The Role of Eye Contact in Social Synchronization
40:27 Building Deep Connections Through Conversation
44:21 Simplifying Communication for Better Synchrony
47:13 Perspective Taking: A Path to Empathy
55:30 The Challenge of Implicit Bias and Empathy
59:43 Leveraging Team Identity to Overcome Bias
01:02:13 Exploring Synchrony in Team Dynamics
01:04:40 Creative Approaches to Enhance Team Synchrony

Find our complete series on team formation and related resources at:
https://labs.newrulesforwork.com

Learn more about Dr. Platt:
- University of Pennsylvania profile: https://psychology.sas.upenn.edu/peop...
- Website: https://www.drmichaelplatt.com/
- Book: https://www.drmichaelplatt.com/book
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn: michael-platt-21767539

This session was originally presented during the Jan 2023 New Rules for Work Symposium.