{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Lead When Your Brain Wants to Go Into Survival Mode? ft. Mitch Weisburgh","description":"Most leaders believe they are being rational. But when you only see two options, that is not a choice \u2014 it is a paradox.   And it is one of the clearest signs your survival brain has taken over.   In this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Mitch Weisburgh, author of MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success, to unpack why even experienced leaders keep getting stuck in reactive patterns \u2014 and what it actually takes to shift out of them.   We get into the neuroscience behind the five limbic mode reactions, how to recognise when your survival brain is running the show, and why your emotions are not obstacles to good leadership \u2014 they are data. We also talk through the rule of three as a practical decision-making framework for leaders operating under pressure.   And there is something I found genuinely useful in this conversation: using AI to rehearse difficult conversations before they happen, including how to instruct it to actually push back on you so the practice feels real.   If you have ever caught yourself reacting in a way you immediately regretted, this one is worth your time.   Before you go- What is one thing you are doing today to make your life a little better? I'm curious. Let me know!   Episode Timestamps 0:00 \u2014 Introduction 4:00 \u2014 The Truth About Work-Life Balance 7:04 \u2014 The Invisible Patterns Controlling Your Reactions 16:18 \u2014 The Rule of Three: A Better Way to Make Decisions Under Stress 19:37 \u2014 How to Exit Survival Mode 26:30 \u2014 How to Use AI to Rehearse Difficult Conversations 30:21 \u2014 Are You Leading From a Threat State? 35:42 \u2014 How to Get Comfortable With Discomfort 40:10 \u2014 Why Your Brain Can't Tell the Difference Between Fear and Excitement 44:15 \u2014 The 3 Gifts of Taking That First Step 48:26 \u2014 Why Your Emotions Are Data, Not Obstacles 55:11 \u2014 Ways to Connect With Mitchell Weisburgh 57:41 \u2014 The Business Value of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work 1:04:57 \u2014 Closing Thoughts     Prefer audio? Stream here: Apple- AppleUncommon Leadership   Spotify- SpotifyUncommon Leadership   This podcast is brought to you by Uncommon Teams: UncommonteamsHome - Uncommon Teams   Michael Hunter | Host Michael Hunter is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and the founder of Uncommon Teams. Drawing on his experience working with leaders at tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce, Michael helps founders and Heads of People align personal fulfillment with sustainable business success.   Work with Michael Hunter: LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com\/in\/humbugreality Website: UncommonteamsHome - Uncommon Teams Newsletter: UncommonteamsNewsletter Archive - Uncommon Teams Read the book: UncommonteamsThe Resilient Tech Leader Online Workbook Companion - Uncommon Teams Work with Michael Hunter: UncommonteamsWork with me - Uncommon Teams   Mitch Weisburgh| Guest Speaker Mitch Weisburgh is the founder of Academic Business Advisors, creator of the MindShifting Community, and author of the MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success (2024). With over four decades of experience in education technology, nonprofit leadership, and personal development, Mitch has dedicated his career to helping people build the resilience and resourcefulness they need to thrive today.   Connect with Mitch Weisburgh : Website: Mindshiftingwithmitchmindshiftingwithmitch.com   Newsletter: MindshiftingwithmitchMindShifting with Mitch Blog   LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com\/in\/mweisburgh   Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com\/weisburghm   X: X weisburghm   Continue exploring more on this topic: How the brain makes fast decisions Book: MindShifting, Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success: AAmazon.com   MindShifting Courses: HumanitixMitchell Weisburgh | Humanitix     \ud83c\udfb5 Music Credits: Title: Podcast Intro Author: cleanmindsound Source: Envato License Code: CGZHSVENJF ","author_name":"Uncommon Leadership","author_url":"https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/","html":"