Ep#225 Neuroscience Proves These Leadership Habits Damage Your Brain

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Your leadership habits are reshaping your brain right now — for better or worse. Dex breaks down the neuroscience behind five common leadership behaviors that damage brain health. High performers often normalize habits that steadily erode their sharpness, resilience, leadership presence, and even future cognitive health — while still believing they’re “doing what it takes.” -How chronic stress shrinks the brain’s decision-making centers -Why overwork initially improves performance before turning destructive -The link between leadership stress, cortisol, memory loss, and emotional reactivity -How sleep deprivation impairs empathy, judgment, and cognitive function -Why decision fatigue creates brain fog and poor leadership choices -How harsh self-talk keeps the brain trapped in threat mode -Practical ways to protect your brain while improving leadership performance If your brain feels overloaded, foggy, reactive, or permanently “ON,” this episode will explain why — and what to do about it. Ready to recover? leadership.dexrandall.com Research links: ----------------------------------- Resources: Leadership Performance Coaching Dex AI Coach Confidential. Expert. Free.