Can the characteristics of leadership be defined and mapped in the brain? Can we change our own brains to resemble those of outstanding leaders?  Are there training programs for more "leader-like' brains?Is there such a thing as "executive intelligence"?

When we stimulate our brain by actively thinking, we are sculpting our own neural architecture," says Jordan Grafman, Ph.D., Chief of the Cognitive Neuroscience Section in the NINDS.  How mental activity improves cognition (and reduces dementia risk in later life by setting up a cognitive reserve in the brain) is a central area of his research;  denser synaptic connections equals more flexibility , adaptability  and neuroprotection.  When you put your brain to work, you  make the science of cognitive fitness work for you.Putting it all together means enriching your brain… and your life… and increasing your chances of maintaining your mental edge and functional independence.Cognitive fitness is the next big thing; use it or lose it!