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The Neuroscience of Human Relationships – Part I: The Power of Fear
with David Rock
Modern life pushes our brains in ways they were never built to handle. In this episode, Dr. David Rock, neuroscientist, bestselling author, and the creator of the SCARF™ model*, joins host Matt Levinger to reveal why fear, uncertainty, and social threats so often hijack our thinking. Together, they unpack the hidden neural patterns that shape how we collaborate, lead, and respond to conflict, and explore practical tools for keeping calm in a world full of noise. This fast, insightful conversation sets the stage for a powerful two‑part series on fear, love, and how understanding the brain can help us work together more effectively.
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*SCARF is an acronym of the words "Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, & Fairness."​
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Dr. David Rock is the Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute, which has partnered with more than 2/3 of the Fortune 100 corporations. With operations in 24 countries, the institute brings neuroscientists and leadership experts together to make organizations better for humans through science. David has written for and been quoted in hundreds of articles about leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the brain. He is the author of three books: Your Brain at Work, Coaching with the Brain in Mind, and Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work. Originally from Australia, David has been based in the United States since 2010.
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About the NeuroLeadership Institute: https://neuroleadership.com/about-us/background/our-story
Disclaimer: The America's Why podcast seeks to encourage open and respectful dialogue with speakers expressing a wide range of perspectives. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those held by the America's Why Project team or the George Washington University.