Robert S. Hartman, Ph.D., developed the first major breakthrough in the accurate measurement of the thought processes that influence human behavior. Using the formal, deductive science of Axiology, the science of how we think, Dr. Hartman’s revolutionary accomplishment has changed our capacity to understand and quantifiably measure critical thought processes – thought processes heretofore believed to be intangible. These measurements and their proprietary application in the 6 Advisors™ Assessment Reports provide a clear and concise view of the thoughts that can support or sabotage our efforts.

The word 'axiology', derived from two Greek roots 'axios' (worth or value) and 'logos' (logic or theory), means the theory of value. Axiology is the science of how humans value and make value judgments. To value is to think, to assign meaning and determine the richness of properties. These concepts are usually considered highly subjective and, therefore, having meaning and understanding only to the individual who holds those values.

The field of cognitive neuroscience concerns the study of the neural mechanisms underlying cognition. Cognitive neuroscience overlaps with cognitive psychology, and in fact has its roots largely in cognitive neuropsychology. But whereas cognitive psychologists seek to understand the mind, researchers in cognitive neuroscience are concerned with understanding how mental processes take place in the brain.

As stated in the article "Neuroscience of Leadership" by David Rock and Jeffery Schwartz... "During the last 20 years, scientists have gained a new, far more accurate view of human nature and behavior change because of the integration of psychology (the study of the human mind and human behavior) and neuroscience (the study of the anatomy and physiology of the brain). Imaging technologies such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), along with brain wave analysis technologies such as quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), have revealed hitherto unseen neural connections in the living human brain. Advanced computer analysis of these connections has helped researchers develop an increasing body of theoretical work linking the brain (the physical organ) with the mind (the human consciousness that thinks, feels, acts, and perceives)."

The implications of these new findings are particularly important for organizational leaders.