TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract The chapter examines to what extent research from social cognitive neuroscience can inform ethical leadership. We evaluate the contribution of brain research to the understanding of ethical leaders as moral persons as well the understanding of their role as moral managers. The areas of social cognitive neuroscience that mirror these two aspects of ethical leadership comprise research relating to understanding oneself, understanding others, and the relationship between the self and others. Within these, we deem it relevant for ethical leadership to incorporate research findings about self-reflection, self-regulation, theory of mind, empathy, trust, and fairness. The chapter highlights social cognitive neuroscience research in these areas and discusses its actual and potential contributions to ethical leadership. The chapter thereby engages also with the broader discussion on the neuroscience of leadership. We suggest new avenues for future research in the field of leadership ethics and responsibility.
VL  - 3
SN  - 978-1-78973-684-7, 978-1-78973-683-0/2514-1759
DO  - 10.1108/S2514-175920190000003010
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S2514-175920190000003010
AU  - Voegtlin Christian
AU  - Walthert Ina Maria
AU  - Robertson Diana C.
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Neuroscience Research and Ethical Leadership: Insights from a Neurological Micro-foundation
T2  - Business Ethics
T3  - Business and Society 360
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 261
EP  - 293
Y2  - 2024/09/18
ER  -