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Why Narcissism Creates Unjust Cultures

By: Michael J. O'Brien Published on: 18/09/2025

Today’s focus is Fairness. When we have a set of clear values and expectations that we hold all members of our team to, we can Nurture Growth and develop a truly fair and just environment.

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Why Narcissism Creates Unjust Cultures

Creating Psychological Safety by Enhancing Relatedness

By: Michael J. O'Brien Published on: 05/09/2025

This is the final of five blogs covering the potential workplace triggers that make up the SCARF model (NeuroLeadership Institute).

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Creating Psychological Safety by Enhancing Relatedness

Increase Accountability through Providing Autonomy

By: Michael J. O'Brien Published on: 21/08/2025

This is the third of five blogs covering the potential workplace triggers that make up the SCARF model (NeuroLeadership Institute). SCARF stands for Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness and Fairness.

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SCARF and the Growth Mindset

By: Michael J. O'Brien Published on: 14/08/2025

David Rock’s SCARF model (NeuroLeadership Institute) provides a simple way of understanding the five most common amygdala hijack triggers in the workplace.

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SCARF and the Growth Mindset