About
Together with professor Fred Travis in USA, I have formulated a Unified Theory of Performance, which states that higher mind-brain development is the basis of higher performance in all professions and activities. The theory has four dimensions:
1) Three individual dimensions, which are brain integration, psychological development, and peak experiences (glimpses of higher consciousness).
2) One collective dimension, which is the level of mind-brain development of the social context where the performance takes place (organization and society).
Research on high-performing athletes, managers, and musicians support the theory.
Fields of study
Academic disciplines
Subject areas
Organizations Brain Educational excellence
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Harung, Harald S. ; Travis, Fred (2020). 4 ways to create a world-class brain. 10 p. Enjoy TM News. Vol. 173.000. https://enjoytmnews.org/4-ways-to-create-a-world-
Harung, Harald S.
; Travis, Fred
(2015).
Excellence through Mind-brain Development. The Secrets of World-Class Performers.
ISBN: 978-1-4724-6201-5.
208 p.
Routledge.
https://www.routledge.com/products/9781472462015
Boes, Ragnhild;
Harung, Harald S.
; Travis, Fred; Pensgaard, Anne Marte
(2014).
Mental and physical attributes defining world-class Norwegian athletes: Content analysis of interviews.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2012.01498.x
Harung, Harald S.
; Travis, Fred
(2012).
Higher mind-brain development in successful leaders: testing a unified theory of performance.
Cognitive Processing.
Vol. 13.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-011-0432-x
Harung, Harald S.
(2012).
Illustrations of Peak Experiences during Optimal Performance in World-class Performers: Integrating Eastern and Western Insights.
Journal of Human Values.
Vol. 18.
https://doi.org/10.1177/097168581101800104
Harung, Harald (2012). Research breakthrough: High brain integration | EurekAlert!. EurekAlert!.
Travis, Fred;
Harung, Harald S.
; Lagrosen, Yvonne
(2011).
Moral Development, Executive Functioning, Peak Experiences and Brain Patterns in Professional and Amateur Classical Musicians: Interpreted in Light of a Unified Theory of Performance.
Consciousness and Cognition.
Vol. 20.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2011.03.020
Harung, Harald
; Travis, Fred; Pensgaard, Anne Marte; Boes, Ragnhild; Cook-Greuter, Susanne; Daley, Ken
(2011).
Higher psycho-physiological refinement in world-class Norwegian athletes: brain measures of performance capacity.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
Vol. 21.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01007.x
Harung, Harald (2010). Stimulating Perspective and Reflection in a Course on Value-based Management: An Interdisciplinary Approach Bridging East and West. Journal of Human Values. Vol. 16. doi: 10.1177/097168581001600204
Harung, Harald
; Travis, Fred; Blank, Warren; Heaton, Dennis
(2009).
Higher development, brain integration, and excellence in leadership.
Management Decision.
Vol. 47.
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740910966631
