Is Your Brain Running on Autopilot? (Harvard Business Review, Daniel Goleman, Ellen Langer, Susan David, Christina Congleton)

What if the most dangerous threat to your business isn't a market crash, but a mechanism in your own brain? Today, Ryan and Emily tackle "Mindfulness"—not the incense-burning kind, but the tactical manual from the Harvard Business Review. We explore Ellen Langer’s shocking nursing home study where "autopilot" was literally lethal, and reveal why "agency" is the ultimate performance drug.Enjoyed this briefing? In the full Premium episode, we break down the neuroscience of the "Default Mode Network," the SAP case study that linked mindfulness to a €60M profit boost, and the "Two-Minute Audit" to separate data from drama. Click here to upgrade.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!