Business leaders today face unprecedented challenges-and it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number and complexity of nonstop decision-making. To further complicate matters, you may believe that some decisions require rational (brain) decisionmaking, while others call for you to "go with your gut." Using their combined expertise in both business and medicine, Dr. Randy Brazie and Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal frame the latest scientific understanding of the human nervous system to show how the brain and the gut make decisions together. Helping to put an end to the tension caused by "either-or," they show how using "both-and" works better in every situation. The Steadfast Leader explains how to: Make optimal decisions without the negativity of past stress and trauma influencing decisions, Become a more successful manager using tools you can adapt to your team, Improve the physical workspace for happier, more focused employees, Stand up and stand out: Take your career from the margins to center stage, Make wiser financial decisions in good times and bad, Make better recruitment decisions and manage interpersonal challenges, Master focus, productivity, and connection with yourself and others You'll discover that integrating the two-brain and gut-will help you become the calm, unshakeable, powerful leader you want to be. Packed with eye-opening research, case studies, and relatable examples from the business world, The Steadfast Leader provides practical, cutting-edge neuroscientific concepts to help you stay focused and make better decisions-for yourself, your team, and your organization.