Sculpting a Leader’s Brain with Lisa Wimberger | Episode 171

The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Introduction

In this episode, we are talking with Lisa Wimberger, the founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute and co-founder of the NeuroPraxis App, about how we can change our own brains to become even better leaders.

Episode Highlights

1. Busting the Myth of “I’m Too Old to Change”
2. How Self-Protection is Limiting Your Leadership Potential
3. Learning How to Learn & Create Change
4. The Importance of Leading from Principles and Values
5. Why Great Leadership Need Not Be Complicated

Chapter Makers

(02:19) What is ‘Neuro-sculpting’

(05:48) Neuroplasticity – why we can all change regardless of age

(12:11) How our environment is shaping our brain

(16:25) Emotional Contagion and Leadership

(17:03) The difference between neuro-sculpting and mediation

(20:39) The practical application of neuro-sculpting

(28:38) Why we must focus on understanding the principles, not just the tactic

(33:42) The benefits of creating a ‘happy culture’

(41:14) The best mistake Lisa ever made

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Further Resources

Listen to General James Everard explaining why he focussed on happiness in his role as Deptuy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO in Europe. Listen here.

Visit Lisa’s website here and learn more about her work and courses.

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More About Lisa Wimberger

Lisa Wimberger is the founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute and co-founder of the NeuroPraxis App.

She holds a Masters Degree in Education, a Foundations Certification in NeuroLeadership, and Certificates in Medical Neuroscience, Visual Perception, and the Brain, and Neurobiology.

She is the author of seven books on neuroplasticity and stress management, including NEW BELIEFS, NEW BRAIN: Free Yourself from Stress and Fear, and NEUROSCULPTING: A Whole-Brain Approach to Heal Trauma, Rewrite Limiting Beliefs, and Find Wholeness.

She runs multiple companies, and has over 60 international franchises. Lisa still runs a private meditation coaching practice teaching clients who suffer from emotional blocks, stress disorders, and self-imposed limitations.

She is a keynote speaker and a faculty member of Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Center, the Law Enforcement Survival Institute, Omega Institute, and 1440 Multiversity.