What Monkeys Can Teach Us About Leadership with Michael Platt - Bonus Episode

<p>In this bonus episode of A Podcast About Leadership, AIIR CEO Dr. Jonathan Kirschner sits down with Dr. Michael Platt — professor across three schools at the University of Pennsylvania, founder of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, and author of <em>The Leader&#39;s Brain</em> — to explore the science of social connection and what it means for leadership. </p><p>From a landmark monkey study on a Puerto Rico island to the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Dr. Platt shares surprising findings about resilience, friendship, and the brain&#39;s capacity to adapt under pressure. The conversation spans genetics, grooming, empire-building, and why the most connected employees help companies outperform the S&amp;P 500.</p><p>If you lead teams, communicate under pressure, or want to understand the hidden biology driving human performance, this episode offers a rare and fascinating look at what is really happening beneath the surface of every great team, every great conversation, and every great leader.</p><p>To learn more about how AIIR Consulting helps leaders build resilient, high-performing teams, visit ⁠aiirconsulting.com⁠.</p>