What if understanding your brain could help you make better decisions, regulate your emotions, and live a happier and more successful life? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lisa Riegel, an expert in educational leadership and brain science who has spent more than 25 years helping schools and organizations apply neuroscience to improve learning, leadership, and human behavior. Dr. Riegel shares how brain science can help individuals develop greater self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-control—skills that are essential for success in school, leadership, and everyday life. We discuss how the brain drives motivation, decision-making, and behavior, and how understanding these processes can help people become more proactive, thoughtful, and intentional about their choices. Dr. Riegel also shares insights from her work helping schools transition from a culture of compliance to a culture of commitment, and how neuroscience can improve collaboration, leadership, and student success. Topics include: The neuroscience of self-awareness and behaviorWhy people struggle with motivation and self-controlHow brain science can help people become happier and more successfulApplying neuroscience to education and leadershipHelping students, teachers, and organizations thriveDr. Riegel holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from The Ohio State University and is the creator of the 7C Framework, designed to help organizations shift from compliance-based systems to collaborative commitment. She is also the author of several books including NeuroWell, which focuses on building cultures informed by brain science. 📌 Learn more or connect with Dr. Riegel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisariegel/ 🎧 If you enjoy conversations about human performance, neuroscience, leadership, and personal growth, make sure to subscribe for more episodes.
