The Science of Leadership

This course teaches leadership, management and communication techniques grounded in neuroscience and social psychology. Through 34 concise lessons (~3 hours total) it explains how brain processes, genetic programming, prior experience, and social context shape behavior and how to apply that knowledge to manage and coach others effectively. The material is presented for beginners and focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches.

What You'll Learn

Apply a simple, research-backed model to manage yourself and others more effectively.

Recognize different leadership styles and when to use them to influence outcomes.

Use neuroscience insights to improve coaching, feedback, and communication.

Increase team engagement by leveraging two key motivational drivers.

Build trust and loyalty to reduce turnover and retain high performers.

Shape team context using social-psychology principles (e.g., conformity, authority, Pygmalion) to boost performance.

Who This Is For

Beginners and early-career managers, team leads, HR practitioners, or individual contributors who want practical, science-backed techniques to improve influence, coaching, and team performance.

Course Details

Format: 34 lessons totaling about 3 hours of on-demand video. Access: lifetime access with a certificate of completion. Experience level: beginner. Instructor listed as Jay Walk. Note: purchased access codes must be redeemed within 30 days.

Category: Business

Pricing model: paid