Why do some leaders make you feel motivated and focused, while others drain you the moment they speak? Your brain isn’t reacting to titles or authority. It’s reacting to biology.

Leadership isn’t just a skill or a personality trait. It’s a neural experience. And the environments we work in can literally reshape how our brains respond to stress, trust, and connection.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan McCreedy, an organizational psychologist and neuroscientist, to break down what leadership, teamwork, and culture actually look like inside the brain. We explore how transformational leaders create real mindset shifts, why high-performing teams synchronize at the level of brain waves and nervous systems, and how workplace culture can push people into burnout or growth without them realizing it.

We also dive into how assumptions become hardwired, how stress and safety rewire behavior, and why the future of work will belong to people who can think critically, collaborate deeply, and navigate uncertainty.

If you’re a student, future professional, or anyone who plans to lead or work with others, this episode will permanently change how you think about leadership, teams, and the brain at work.

Hosted by Avanish Srinivasan. Learn more at youngaxons.com.