Neuroleadership: Brain-Based Leadership & SCARF Model

Name: Neuroleadership: Brain-Based Leadership & SCARF Model
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Use neuroscience, the SCARF model and the New Leadership ABCs to create motivation, ownership and influence

Created byMarc Vanschoenwinkel

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

Formulate an Inspiring Vision: Learn to craft and articulate a vision that inspires and drives your team forward.
Engage and Influence Others: Develop skills to positively influence others' behavior, fostering high engagement and overcoming resistance.
Effective Leadership Focus: Master the balance between delegation and control, avoiding micromanagement while steering team efforts.
Advanced Influencing Techniques: Enhance your ability to persuade and motivate others effectively in any situation.
Neuroscience of Leadership: Understand the three main brain parts and their impact on leadership and interpersonal interactions.
Self-awareness in Leadership: Identify and adjust personal beliefs that influence your leadership effectiveness.

Course content

13 sections • 84 lectures • 2h 57m total length

What will you learn? Who is teaching?2:36
Develop authentic leadership by aligning beliefs, feelings, and values with actions to engage, influence, and grow people, while avoiding micromanagement and owning your impact.
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Roadmap, overview of the different sections in this training course.4:34
How yo get most out of this course!2:30

Introduction about the current context and the need for new leadership2:50
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Article: The origins of the New Leadership ABCs2:24
1 minute trigger video about pitfalls in companies0:30
1 minute trigger video about vicious interaction circles in companies0:34
1 minute trigger video about how and why the world is changing0:25
1 minute trigger video about why Mind Growing and New leadership is needed0:27
Case study: A company blocked by perceptions and emotions, not tackled0:57
Explanation of the assignment "map your context"2:46
Map your context

Introduction of The New Leadership ABCs as a tool to frame your leadership3:17
Apply the new leadership framework of ambition, boundaries, and culture and coaching to shape leadership, boost intrinsic motivation, engagement, and ownership, building a happy, productive, adaptable organization.
Article: The New Leadership ABCs in a nutshell2:33
1 minute triggering video, New Leadership, the metaphor0:30
1 minute triggering video, The New Leadership ABCs in a nutshell0:18
Discover authentic influence and leading from within as you learn the new leadership ABCs in a concise 1-minute video.
Case study: A transformation process with respect for our brain!0:51
Explanation the assignment "your Leadership ABCs in a nutshell"2:11
Shape the first contours of your own ABCs

Introduction on the 3 main parts of the brain and their importance4:58
Explore how the reptilian, emotional mammal, and rational brains shape leadership, and how ambition, clear boundaries, autonomy, and support foster authentic influence without triggering fight, flight, or freeze.
Article on Neuroleadership, the three parts of our brain2:45
1 minute triggering video about the brain team, the 3 parts in our brain0:41
Watch a one-minute triggering video to explore the brain's three parts and how they shape authentic influence, guiding you to lead from within.
1 minute triggering video about emotional memory and its consequences0:48
Explore how emotional memory triggers influence leadership behavior and its consequences, guiding authentic influence and leading from within through a concise, one-minute video.
1 minute triggering video about how to deal with different emotional reactions0:47
Explanation of the 2 assignments concerning the working of our brain2:49
How do the 3 parts of the brain influence your behaviour?
Observe and analyse the interplay between emotional and rational brain.

Introduction on the SCARF principle, how to boost intrinsic motivation of people3:53
Article: The SCARF principle, make people moving towards you and not away3:07
1 minute triggering video about the SCARF principle1:00
Explore the scarf principle in leadership through a concise one-minute video that highlights authentic influence and leading from within.
Case Study: The new CEO and his executive committee1:39
Summary: The brain and SCARF: What does this all mean for leading people?3:10
Explanation of the assignment on "are you leading in a brain friendly way?"2:03
Are you leading or collaborating according to the SCARF principles?

Introduction on the different layers of your personality5:35
Article: The different layers of your personality9:22
1 minute video about your key mindset0:53
1 minute triggering video about what are your drivers?0:47
Discover your personal drivers in a quick, one-minute trigger video to enhance authentic influence and lead from within.
1 minute triggering video about reframing core beliefs0:54
Watch a brief one-minute video that triggers reframing of core beliefs. This approach supports authentic influence and leading from within.
1 minute triggering video about ego stripping0:37
Explore how ego stripping unlocks authentic influence and strengthens leadership from within. Lead from within with practical insights delivered in a concise one-minute video.
Case Study: How core values don't have to change but can be reframed1:11
Explanation of the assignment "explore the layers of your personality"3:17
Explore the different layers of your personality!

Introduction on formulating business ambitions, the A of the New Leadership ABCs3:20
Explore how personality layers and emotional drivers shape authentic ambition, then apply the Hedgehog principle—passion, economic engine, and being the best in the world—to craft a shared, actionable vision.
Article: How to formulate a business ambition3:13
1 minute triggering video about Ambition0:32
1 minute triggering video about: how real is your ambition?0:56
Case study: How authentic, shocking facts can change the energy in the room!1:19
Explanation of the assignment "Formulate an ambition"1:22
Formulate your Ambition

Introduction on the importance and formulation of steering boundaries3:50
Article: The importance of Boundaries and how to formulate them2:41
1 minute triggering video about Boundaries0:35
Explore how boundaries shape authentic influence and leading from within through a concise one-minute video. Apply practical strategies for setting and honoring boundaries to lead with authenticity.
1 minute triggering video about why boundaries are so important0:35
1 minute triggering video about what happens when you don't define Boundaries0:56
Explore the impact of not defining boundaries in a short 1-minute video, and how boundaries shape authentic influence, guiding you to lead from within.
1 minute triggering video about the relation between boundaries and creativity0:46
Case study: An oil refinery in distress because of lack of Boundaries1:29
Explanation of the assignment "define your boundaries"2:17
Define your Boundaries

Introduction on the importance of culture and how to shape it4:11
Shape culture by focusing on six tangible elements: stories, rituals, symbols, structure, power, and control systems, and be the spark responsible for guiding change.
Article: The importance of team and company culture2:40
1 minute triggering video about Culture, the first C of the New Leadership ABCs0:57
1 minute triggering video about the Monkey trap, when culture turns bad0:50
Case study: How culture needs to and can shift1:53
Explanation of the assignment on culture1:44
Defining your desired culture and related action plan

Introduction on Coaching: 4 conditions people need to grow2:38
Article: 4 conditions for growth3:46
1 minute triggering video about the 4 elements needed for personal growth0:58
Explore a concise, one-minute triggering video that outlines the four elements needed for personal growth. Learn how authentic influence and leading from within support steady personal development and effective leadership.
Explanation of the assignment on what your people need to develop1:20
Have a look at your employees and/or colleagues, what do they need to grow?

Requirements

Openness to Self-Reflection: Must be willing to critically evaluate and improve your own behaviors and practices.
Commitment to Active Learning: The course requires engaging with practical exercises and in-depth reflective assignments.

Description

Welcome to Neuroleadership: Brain-Based Leadership & the SCARF Model. Most leadership advice tells you what to do. This course explains why it works, or why it doesn't, by starting with the three parts of the brain that decide whether anyone will hear you at all.

Discover the art of motivating and engaging people under the guidance of Marc, an international executive coach and psychologist with over three decades of experience. Having worked with renowned global corporations like Danone, IKEA, and Philips, Marc brings a wealth of real-world insights to this comprehensive course.

This program is born from the principles laid out in Marc's influential book, "Mind Growing Leadership". Unlike typical leadership courses that focus on surface-level skills, this course delves deep, linking your inner beliefs, values, and emotions to the outward expressions and impacts of your leadership. Here, you embark on an in-depth exploration of self that promises not just growth but profound transformation.

Throughout this course, Marc will guide you through a series of reflective assignments and engaging materials designed to challenge your perceptions and enhance your leadership capabilities. You will learn to craft an engaging vision that truly resonates with your team and aligns with your deepest values. Moreover, Marc's expertise in neuroleadership will help you navigate the complex challenges of modern leadership, focusing your efforts where they can make the most significant impact.

Ideal for those seeking to strengthen their leadership skills in any sphere of life or work, this course requires a commitment to self-work and openness to change. By its conclusion, you will be equipped to not only envision but actualize a leadership style that is both effective and authentically yours.

Join Marc in this transformative experience and redefine what it means to lead with passion and purpose. Enroll today and start shaping your future as a leader who inspires and achieves.

Who this course is for:

Aspiring and Current Leaders: Ideal for anyone aiming to improve their leadership skills, whether they are stepping into a leadership role for the first time or seeking to enhance their current abilities.
Professionals Across Fields: Suitable for individuals in any sector who are committed to leading with authenticity and ready to deepen their impact on others.

Neuroleadership: Brain-Based Leadership & SCARF Model

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Course content

Introduction and overview of the course4 lectures • 10min

The context; why is new Leadership and personal growth so important?8 lectures • 11min

The New Leadership ABCs in a nutshell6 lectures • 10min

Neuroleadership, the working of our brain and its importance for leadership6 lectures • 13min

A tool for brain based leadership SCARF6 lectures • 15min

Exploring your personality, the make-up of your internal world8 lectures • 23min

Ambition, the A of the New Leadership ABCs6 lectures • 11min

Boundaries, the B of the New Leadership ABCs8 lectures • 13min

Culture, the first C of the New Leadership ABCs6 lectures • 12min

Coaching, the second C of the New Leadership ABCs - PART I: what do people need?4 lectures • 9min

Requirements

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