A neuroscientist’s guide to better leadership | Fatma Deniz | TEDxBerlin Women

Описание: In a world defined by constant disruption, leaders are expected to transform while navigating uncertainty and overload. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and her own experience guiding transformation, this talk shows how the human brain itself offers a powerful guide for leading change. By exploring how our minds integrate diverse perspectives, collaborate through shared alignment, and evolve through small, repeated steps, Fatma reframes leadership as the art of creating the right conditions for adaptation. The brain becomes a blueprint for building resilient teams, innovative institutions, and lasting momentum in times of change.

Fatma Deniz is a neuroscientist and computer scientist shaped by a life across countries, disciplines, and communities. She is Vice President for Digitalization and Sustainability at TU Berlin and President-elect, set to assume office in April 2026. From 2026 to 2029, she is also an appointed member of the German Council for Sustainable Development.

Bridging brain science and leadership, she brings the logic of the adaptive brain into everyday practice: listening deeply, building trust, and shaping environments where people can learn and thrive. Her work spans brain imaging, AI models, open science, and sustainable infrastructure. She believes that real change begins with people who stay curious, stay connected, and take one step at a time.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx