Brain for Business

Innovation Failure

Memory

Double Diamond Model

Artificial Intelligence

Literary Futures

Organizational Culture

Creativity

Corporate Governance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Decision-Making

Innovation Management

Leadership Styles

Megatrends

Team Performance

Diversity

Callings

Cognition

Professional Misconduct

Autonomous Vehicles

Generations

The Brain for Business podcast takes the lessons from evidence-based academic research in the brain, behavioural and organisational sciences - neuroscience, psychology, behavioural economics and more - and brings them to life for a business and organisational audience. Over the series we will speak to a range of neuroscientists, psychologists, behavioural economists, researchers and organisational... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	125	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Social SciencesBusinessScienceManagement

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Series 3, Episode 26: How organisations select ideas, and how they might do it better, with Professor Dmitry Sharapov, Imperial College London

When it comes to innovation, decision making and other organisational processes, managing idea selection and maximising the outcomes in this selection process is critical, affecting both organisational performance and employee morale. So how do organ... more

25 Mar 2026 • 30 min

Series 3, Episode 25: How social class influences entrepreneurial performance with Professor Kristie Neff, Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University

A recent paper, co-authored by our guest today, Professor Kristie Neff, addresses the question of how social class origin influences entrepreneurial performance most particularly in terms of individual-level risk-taking, and under what social network... more

11 Mar 2026 • 29 min

Series 3, Episode 24: Why attitudes toward scientific consensus can be disastrous, with Professor Nick Light, University of Oregon

In a 2022 paper published in Science Advances, our guest today along with co-authors argued that “Public attitudes that are in opposition to scientific consensus can be disastrous and include rejection of vaccines and opposition to climate change mit... more

25 Feb 2026 • 31 min

Series 3, Episode 23: How can we establish optimal distinctiveness? With Professor Daphne Demetry, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

When people set up their own business or go it alone, it makes sense for to want to establish their own identity, yet sometimes that might come at a cost… what if your identity is so distinctive that potential customers or clients don’t understand wh... more

11 Feb 2026 • 25 min

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Nick Light

Professor at Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon

University of Oregon - Lundquist College of Business

Episode: Series 3, Episode 24: Why attitudes toward scientific consensus can be disastrous, with Professor Nick Light, University of Oregon

Daphne Demetry

Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

McGill University

Episode: Series 3, Episode 23: How can we establish optimal distinctiveness? With Professor Daphne Demetry, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

Catherine Deen

Senior lecturer in HR and organization behaviour, UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales Canberra

Episode: Series 3, Episode 22: Why would anyone be a micromanager? with Professor Catherine Deen, University of New South Wales Canberra

Geoff Mulgan

Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation at University College London

University College London

Episode: Series 3, Episode 21: Developing a theory of collective stupidity, with Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan, University College London

Ernest O'Boyle

Dale Coleman Chair of Management and Professor at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Indiana University

Episode: Season 3, Episode 20: Why we need to rethink stardom, with Professor Ernest O’Boyle, Indiana University, and Dr Martin Götz, University of Zurich

Martin Götz

Senior Teaching and Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology, University of Zurich

University of Zurich

Episode: Season 3, Episode 20: Why we need to rethink stardom, with Professor Ernest O’Boyle, Indiana University, and Dr Martin Götz, University of Zurich

Moran Anisman-Razin

Associate Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Kemmy Business School

Episode: Series 3, Episode 19: Why leadership development is failing us, with Professor Moran Anisman-Razin, University of Limerick

Stephen Courtright

Professor of Management and Flippen Susan Flippen Endowed Chair and founding director of the Flippen Leadership Institute, Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University; Flippen Leadership Institute

Episode: Series 3, Episode 18: Does the “beauty bias” impact leader emergence?, with Professor Stephen Courtright, Texas A&M University

Richard Currie

Assistant Professor of Leadership and Workplace Psychology, School of Hospitality Administration, Boston University

Boston University

Episode: Series 3, Episode 17: Is it ok to be nosy, or should I just mind my own business? with Professor Richard Currie, Boston University

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Lauren Snell

Host focusing on translating research into business practice

Lawrence Nell

Co-host with focus on research-informed business insights

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings

Where science meets business
The podcast does a fantastic of bridging research and practice. The episode with Grace Lordan on using behavioral science to improve workplace inclusion and decision-making was especially insightful. Each conversation makes complex ideas accessible and directly useful for business leaders. Highly recommend!
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High-quality guests and rigorous yet accessible discussions.

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Apple Podcasts	#215	Italy/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#132	Ireland/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#247	Finland/Business/Management

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Series 3, Episode 5: Are generations a useful concept? With Professor David Costanza, University of Virginia

Q: Are generations a useful concept?

Short answer: no. Generations are a social construct used to explain trends, but there is little evidence of immutable, universal characteristics tied to a birth period; differences are mainly due to age, career stage, and external events.

Series 3, Episode 6: The Creativity Choice, with Dr Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Yale University

Q: Is there an ideal balance between problem finding and problem solving, or does it depend on the situation?

There is no one-size-fits-all balance; research suggests investing time in understanding and reframing the problem before leaping to solutions, and the optimal mix depends on the task complexity and context.

Series 3, Episode 6: The Creativity Choice, with Dr Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Yale University

Q: To start with, maybe if we get to the point that is alluded to in the title of the book, why do you believe that creativity is a choice?

Creativity is a choice because it involves agency over ideas and their transformation into action; people are influenced by social and internal factors, but have the capacity to choose how they engage with creativity in different contexts.

Season 3 Episode 8: Why and how does founder age perception influence funding outcomes? With Dr Michael Matthews, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Q: What practical steps can investors take to avoid age-related biases?

Investors should blind or separate the evaluation of the business idea from the founder's age early in the process, seek multiple perspectives, and rely on objective metrics and structured pitches to reduce reliance on first impressions.

Season 3 Episode 8: Why and how does founder age perception influence funding outcomes? With Dr Michael Matthews, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Q: How was the study designed to test age effects in funding decisions?

The study used an online equity crowdfunding campaign with AI-generated founder images manipulated to vary age while keeping other visual factors constant, measuring perceptions of age, intelligence, creativity, and energy to model funding willingness.

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Across episodes, the show consistently translates evidence-based research from neuroscience, psychology, and organizational science into practical business insights. Conversations span leadership development, decision-making biases, team resilience, mentorship, and workplace dynamics such as micromanagement, curiosity, and nosiness, often connecting academic findings to real-world organizational impact. A notable through-line is the emphasis on rigorous evidence, clear implications for leaders and teams, and strategies to apply research thoughtfully rather than superficially. A distinguishing trait is the blend of cross-disciplinary academics with practitioner-focused discussions, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for busine... more

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