Right brain v. Left brain leadership: Which is better?

2016-01-17T21:18:54-05:00

Agree? Disagree? Left brain or right brain leadership — is there only one right way to motivate? Do leaders have to strike a balance somewhere in between? Please comment.

We know through research that the left side of the brain is the area which is concerned with analytical and logical thought while the right side of the brain is concerned with creativity and interpersonal skills.

If one is left handed then the right hemisphere is more dominate and vice versa, giving us an indication of how they will react, what their strengths and weakness' are.

Someone who is ambidextrous is likely to be left hemisphere dominate.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Jan 17 at 2016 9:19 PM

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A combination of both

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Jan 17 at 2016 9:23 PM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member - There are things in which a right-brained leader excel in and a left-brained leader excel in. I think it shows that we are created or "dialed in" the way we are for a reason. The key is self-awareness and finding a niche that you can fill. one can learn how to function in any setting but it's frustrating when you are not where you should be.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jan 17 at 2016 9:32 PM

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Right brain. A leader must be able to get people to want to accomplish the goals - this is primarily an emotional commitment.

"Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jan 17 at 2016 9:37 PM

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Neither, Both. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

As an example, we are currently using a primarily written form of communication (Web Forum). This is going to heavily favor one side over the other. If however, we swapped to a multi-media format or presentation style which included voice, music, and art it would swap.

Specific audiences, of different demographics respond differently to different techniques.

It creates a very subjective response, especially when you are dealing with audiences of variable size. How you lead 1 person is heck of a lot different than how you lead 1000.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 9:52 PM

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One isn't necessarily better than the other, as long as you realize what your strengths and weaknesses are and use them to the benefit of the organization and motivate others around you to do the same

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 10:44 PM

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It isn't the dominant side of the brain that matters, it is the leaders ability to adjust and manage their weakness. Knowing your strengths and weakness is critical for leaders. Each side brings an important dimension to the leader. Know yourself and develop your leadership style accordingly and work to improve upon your weakness.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Jan 17 at 2016 11:55 PM

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My brain. :)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2016 12:05 AM

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The best leaders use both sides. As with most things too much one side or the other can be detrimental

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jan 18 at 2016 12:12 AM

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Right down the middle. Some situations require right brain answers and some require left brain answers. A good leader knows when to use the correct side.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2016 12:21 AM

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Ma'am, it is a combination, with some tasks requiring more left brain functions, and vise versa.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jan 18 at 2016 1:20 AM

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I'd say a mixture of both. I believe many, including me (engineer), started out more left and the school of hard knocks helped push us to develop more of the right. I think that's where the "perspective" piece fits better. All sorts of combinations work for some and fail in others. So my challenge to you is to see where you fit in and work on developing the other side.

Response by Sgt Lee Ajaye made Jan 18 at 2016 3:40 AM

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I would think that the only logical answer to this question is that, it depends. It depends on the situation. It depends on the people involved. It even depends on how many people are involved (1 on 1, 1 to a group, etc). Realistically, it should be a fluid mix of knowing when to give varying amounts of either that the situation calls for. Asking for one or the other to be the complete and only answer is like asking if everyone is ambidextrous. The answer is no. But almost everyone can learn to be, with the right amount of time and patience.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jan 18 at 2016 5:51 AM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member a great question. I personally believe to be effective on must be balanced between
the two. Also, one must have an understanding of their individual strengths and weaknesses as well as a leader.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2016 4:16 PM

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It's a very shallow analysis that reduces personalities into two categories most people have arrives from both sides. Leadership isn't about you it's about communication and respecting the others around you, listening and motivating.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 18 at 2016 4:54 PM

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In my opinion, good leaders use both sides of the brain with the caveat one will be more pronounced than others.

Response by SGT Mary G. made Jan 24 at 2022 2:11 PM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member The cute little Facebook clickbait test says my l/r is balanced, lol.
Have been working for decades, anyway, at balancing l/r thinking by considering both approaches in decision making, etc., and communicating. Some folks seem to have a low tolerance for one or the other. I think many folks work at balancing l/r emphasis depending upon what works best in the environment within which they are functioning at any given time and place.
No doubt many know it is often said that left brain is male thinking and right brain is female thinking. Ah, yes: The Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine natural inclinations that are part of who everyone is. We are encouraged to heal both these wounded parts of who we are, by integrating them within ourselves for whole health.

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