Work With Your Brain, Not Against It | Dr. Sherry Yellin

Summary In this episode, Dr. Sherry Yellin breaks down how to lead and live with your brain instead of against it. She explains why “always on” multitasking tanks performance, how the brain’s default mode network fuels creativity, and practical ways leaders can reduce threat, increase trust, and build cultures where people actually thrive. Anthony and Dr. Yellin dig into conflict that sticks, habits that feel “familiar” (and why that’s not the same as effective), and the mindset shift from being the smartest in the room to being the most connected. You’ll leave with brain-based strategies to boost focus, lower drama, and get better results with less effort. Special Guest Dr. Sherry Yellin is a brain-based leadership expert and creator of the CRANIUM framework. After starting her career in education, she pivoted to neuroscience-informed performance coaching, helping executives and teams align culture, habits, and communication with how the brain actually receives and processes information. Her work centers on seven brain-based leadership strategies—clarity, trust, belonging, manageable workloads, emotional engagement, voice/choice, and purpose—to unlock sustainable high performance. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Sherry Yellin and Brain Functionality 03:30 - The Myth of Multitasking and Brain Productivity 07:15 - Understanding Brain's Resistance to Change 11:45 - Handling Conflict and Emotional Reactions 16:20 - The Brain's Need for Belonging and Connection 21:05 - Leadership and Creating Environments of Trust 26:40 - Personal Growth and Spiritual Connection 30:15 - Strategies for Minimizing Workplace Threats 35:50 - Building a High-Performance Culture 40:30 - Closing Remarks and Invitation to Leading Lab DR. YELLEN’S INFO: Website: https://yellingroup.com/ Email: Sherry@yellingroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sherry-yellin/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast