Professor of Strategic Management Dr. Corrie Block Block, PhD, DBA

With over 25 years of experience working across 150+ organizations in 30+ countries, Corrie has spent his career at the intersection of strategy, psychology, and human potential. He is a Tier-1 Executive Coach trusted by senior leaders navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decisions. A best-selling author and Professor of Strategic Management, Corrie blends academic rigor with real-world relevance. His work is grounded in deep scholarship including Master’s degrees in Business and Leadership, a UK PhD, a Swiss DBA, and advanced certification in Artificial Intelligence from MIT - yet delivered in a way that is deeply human and immediately practical. Dr. Corrie is a Certified Executive Coach, Wellness Coach, NLP Level-2 Business Practitioner, Advanced Financial Statement Analyst, and Board-Certified Master Neuroplastician. But what truly sets him apart is not the breadth of his credentials - it’s his ability to translate complexity into clarity. As a natural storyteller and impact-driven instructor, Corrie doesn’t overwhelm leaders with frameworks. He equips them with insight, confidence, and direction helping them lead with purpose, think strategically, and create meaningful, lasting impact in the world.

The Spartan CEO Series Pillar 4: Connecting

This course is intended for existing or aspiring managers, and leaders looking to get an edge in business and stand out from their peers. In this Pillar we will look at evolutionary psychology and the neurochemistry of oxytocin. You'll learn how to better connect with people in order to improve mutual performance and organizational outcomes.

  • Learn the neurochemistry of trust and influence.

  • Learn how performance management is an HR myth, and what you should be replacing it with.

  • Master the strategic advantage of gender balance in organizational leadership.

  • Leverage the evolutionary psychology of business formation.

  • Improve your profit margin through science-based leadership.

  • Earn an accredited 9 CPD points when you complete all 6 Pillars

Course curriculum

    1. 2.1 Introduction to the Workout

    2. 2.2 Did you do it?

    3. 2.3 Pillar 4 Connecting: Trello Board

    1. 3.1 Tough Mudder Part 1

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 3.2 Tough Mudder Part 2

    3. 3.3 Leonidis was a Tough Mudder

    4. 3.4 How We All Became Teams

    1. 4.1 All We Need is LOVE (and OXYTOCIN)

    2. 4.2 Neurology of Trust and Distrust

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. 4.3 Producing Oxytocin in Yourself and Others

    4. 4.4 Conversational Intelligence Part 1

    5. 4.5 Conversational Intelligence Part 2

    6. 4.5 Connecting with Others (Quiz)

    7. 4.6 Improving Your Leadership

    1. 5.1 Performance Without Management

    2. 5.2 The Profitability of Oxytocin

    3. 5.3 Gender Balance in Leadership

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. 5.4 Connected Organizations Quiz

    1. 6.1 Spartan Core Finisher

    2. 6.2 Defining Moments

    3. 6.3 Questions for Consideration

    4. 6.4 Conclusion: The Next Pillar

    5. 6.5 Pillar 4 Feedback Survey

About this course

  • $147.00
  • 23 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

THE SPARTAN CEO STORY

After years building companies and advising hundreds more

I realised top leadership knowledge was only helping a few. My programs boosted leadership, communication, and empowerment - ROI 788% - but millions were left behind. I decided to change that. This masterclass shares the strategies, stories, and science that top executives use so anyone ready to lead can gain the edge and transform their impact.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book definitely has earned a top 5 in my library and will be revisited multiple times in the years to come.” - Joey

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You’ll just be itching to go to work after reading this book by Dr Block. Well worded, filled with brilliant ideas. A must read!” - Magdolna


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I’ve been teaching this material to closed boardrooms and invitation-only executive retreats for years. This is your chance to get the edge that they have!!

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