CBL™ Leadership Articles

Research in neuroscience suggests that when people experience high levels of uncertainty, ambiguity, or perceived threat, the brain allocates fewer resources to higher-level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving. In other words, when people feel overwhelmed by the future, their capacity ...

  The problem isn’t that leadership ROI doesn’t exist. The problem is measuring it. Imagine walking through an orchard with an experienced grower. At harvest time, everyone notices the fruit: Its size   Its color   Its quality Its yield     Because the fruit is visible. But experienced growers ...

Without it, people guess, disengage, and settle into the status quo—impacting performance, productivity, and profitability. Gallup research shows that 80% of employees who receive meaningful feedback in the past week are fully engaged—one of the strongest predictors of performance, productivity,...

And that misunderstanding is costing you more than you think. Neuroscience research from the NeuroLeadership Institute shows that when the brain is forced to process ambiguity as if it has a clear answer, it experiences cognitive overload—reducing working memory, increasing stress, and impairing...

  According to a Grammarly-Harris poll and SHRM - poor communication can cost organizations between $4,200 to $12,500 per employee, per year. Understanding how to effectively communicate with your team starts with understanding the design of each team member.   Picture This. A division leader i...

  This newsletter contains: Four Layers of Leadership Success Three Key Mindset Shifts   Research shows that over 80% of people perform better when success is clearly defined—when goals are specific rather than vague. And yet, many leaders step into new roles carrying old definitions of succe...