Brain Mapping of Cognitive Empathy in Neuroleadership Using Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to employ quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) to map the brain of cognitive empathy in neuroleadership. The research method is predicated on the interpretation of two distinct phases of the brain map of participants from the community of managers who have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience leading groups and a maximum of 20-30 years of experience. In order to evaluate the capabilities of neuroleadership, the samples were analyzed and interpreted using the 2018 version of the NeuroGuide software. The disparities between the two phases in the participants were also analyzed. In the initial phase, only the waves were recorded. The second phase, which involved cognitive exercises and a four-month interval, was dedicated to the investigation of the empathy component, particularly in the brain cortex. This phase was conducted using the scarf model, clinical interview, two-stage interpretation at the University of Tehran counseling center, and cognitive verification. In 2022-2023, it was conducted on 12 participants as a statistical sample. Positive empathy predicted an increase in the activation of the left dorsal (frontal pole) (P<0.05). The activity of participants has been observed to alter in order to perform a pleasurable task, consistent with their positive emotions and empathy (both positive and negative). With transform (FFT) signal processing and analysis have been used to calculate Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) as well as its inverse fully known as Inverse Discrete Fourier Transform (IDFT). According to the interpretation of brain maps, the results of this study indicate a direct correlation between leadership, functions, and semantic processing in empathy.

Keywords

• brain mapping
• cognitive abilities
• cognitive empathy
• quantitative electroencephalogram
• neuroleadership