What you'll learn

  • Discover how core neuroscience principles shape high-performance leadership.

  • Understand the real impact of stress and burnout and how to protect resilience and engagement.

  • Design and implement impactful action plans by incorporating evidence-based techniques proven to enhance personal and others' well-being​.

  • Learn how emotional intelligence builds trust, connection, and stronger teams.

  • Analyze evidence-based research on wellness, happiness, and longevity to develop frameworks for overall well-being.

  • Cultivate supportive relationships and successfully navigate major life transitions.

Course description

Discover how neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and personal wellness shape effective leadership. The Science of Well-Being and Mindful Leadership program from Harvard Medical School Executive Education combines two expert-led online programs: The Science of Leadership: The Brain, Resilience, and Mindfulness and Building a Life of Wellness: The Science of Fostering Happiness and Health Span.

This learning journey equips you to understand how your brain responds under pressure, what genuinely drives long-term fulfillment, and how to sustain your effectiveness as a leader without sacrificing your well-being in the process.

A Research-Led Foundation for Leadership and Wellness

In a world where professionals are constantly navigating change and burnout risk, this program provides a research-led foundation in leadership and wellness through self-paced learning, applied reflections, and instruction from Harvard Medical School faculty and leading specialists.

You will gain evidence-based frameworks to:

  • Manage stress
  • Strengthen the relationships that matter most
  • Build habits that support both your performance and physical health over the long term

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