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The Brain Instruction Manual for Leaders
- Author
- Bruna De Palo
- Narrator
- Bruna De Palo, Stephanie Racine
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Publish Date
- 18 June 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 34 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
You know what good leadership looks like. You've learned the models, tools, and techniques. And yet, under pressure, everything slips: conversations derail, tension builds, people resist. You fall back into old patterns, even when you know better. Why?
Because most leadership advice focuses on behaviour, without explaining what's actually driving it.
This book gives you that missing piece.
First, you'll understand how the brain works, cutting through the myths. Then, how to use it to solve real leadership challenges.
It translates modern neuroscience into clear, practical insight you can use immediately. Instead of remembering techniques, you understand what's happening and know how to respond.
You will learn to:
· Shape the conditions where people perform at their best
· Master your energy, not just your time
· Bridge generational and cultural gaps, turning friction into advantage
· Handle difficult conversations without the emotional hangover
· Apply small, practical shifts that work in real life, at work and at home
Through real stories, brain-based insights, and pressure-tested tools, you'll understand what's driving behaviour.
Then use it. That's the advantage nobody told you about.
Critics Review
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"Bruna De Palo brings a powerful and highly practical way to understand human behaviour at work. If you lead people, this book will change how you think, communicate and perform."
Federico Pastorelli, Head of Ferrari North Europe, Ferrari
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"Bruna has a knack for navigating the complexity of human behaviour and a clear-eyed way of shaping the conditions for team success. She captures this beautifully in the manual. Inspiring and eye-opening, this is a vital resource for the modern C-suite."
Holger Seim, Co-founder and CEO, Blinkist
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"In a world of leadership theories, Bruna De Palo provides something far more valuable: a practical, neuroscience-backed roadmap for real change. This book is a vital resource for any leader who wants to understand the 'why' behind human behavior and achieve sustainable growth."
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
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"Bruna's blend of neuroscience, business experience, and genuine passion is unlike anything I've encountered. Her toolkit didn't just make me a better leader, it made me a better father, partner, and professional. It deepened my self-awareness, helped me navigate grief, and reconnected me to my authentic self. Transformative, practical, and lasting."
David Power Former Head of Agency & Specialist Sales, Google
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"Bruna helped me navigate a period of extreme uncertainty. This book brilliantly turns the science of how our brains predict responses into a practical manual for building psychological safety and resilience."
Paul Smith, Vice President, Transformation, Mobility & Convenience Europe, BP
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Details
- Author
- Bruna De Palo
- Narrator
- Bruna De Palo, Stephanie Racine
- Duration
- 9 hours 34 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781399837484
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Genre
- Management: leadership and motivation, Cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, International business
Synopsis
Why do you need a brain instruction manual?You know what good leadership looks like. You've learned the models, tools, and techniques. And yet, under pressure, everything slips: conversations derail, tension builds, people resist. You fall back into old patterns, even when you know better. Why?Because most leadership advice focuses on behaviour, without explaining what's actually driving it.This book gives you that missing piece.First, you'll understand how the brain works, cutting through the myths. Then, how to use it to solve real leadership challenges.It translates modern neuroscience into clear, practical insight you can use immediately. Instead of remembering techniques, you understand what's happening and know how to respond.You will learn to:· Shape the conditions where people perform at their best· Master your energy, not just your time· Bridge generational and cultural gaps, turning friction into advantage· Handle difficult conversations without the emotional hangover· Apply small, practical shifts that work in real life, at work and at homeThrough real stories, brain-based insights, and pressure-tested tools, you'll understand what's driving behaviour.Then use it. That's the advantage nobody told you about.
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