In the second part of the conversation on neuroleadership, Błażej Płaczynta-Brudnik and Dr. Jacek Sypniewski discuss the SCARF model, showing how status, certainty, autonomy, relationships, and fairness influence employee behavior and the overall atmosphere within an organization. Neuroleadership is not only about understanding hormones and emotions—it also provides practical tools that help leaders guide their teams more effectively.

It’s a practical conversation about how to use neuroscience insights to build more conscious, effective, and cohesive teams.

❓ In this episode:

• how to respond to challenges related to change,
• how to support employees in building confidence and autonomy,
• how to build a team based on trust and a sense of fairness,
• and how artificial intelligence can support a neuroleader in their everyday work.

Recommended reading: David J. Phillips, Hormonal Revolution

🎙️ Hosted by:

👨‍💻 Błażej Płaczynta-Brudnik – Member of the MindLab Management Board, Trainer. He specializes in training and onboarding employees in industrial companies. He designs and delivers programs that develop managerial and communication skills. A graduate of Psychology at the Jagiellonian University and Environmental Geophysics at the AGH University of Science and Technology. He completed the BAZA trainer course under the supervision of the Polish Psychological Association and is a certified Change Management Practitioner accredited by APMG International.

👨‍💻 Dr. Jacek Sypniewski – Trainer, Manager. He has been conducting business training since 2002. He possesses extensive knowledge in sociology, psychology, and business. He specializes in training in management, communication and collaboration, influence, presentation, team building, integration, and personal effectiveness. He studied in Kraków, Amsterdam, and London.