The Power Of Positivity
by Silvia Damiano on 5 October 2015
Sue Langley is a recognised thought leader on the practical applications of neuroscience, emotional intelligence and positive psychology.
Strategic Thinking & The i4 Neuroleader Model
by Silvia Damiano on 21 September 2015
Most organisations would agree that a hurdle many leaders have to overcome at some point in their careers is navigating the transition from being operational to working more strategically. Waiting for that moment to arrive without preparation can limit a person’s potential and generat …
The Art Of Retreating
by Silvia Damiano on 14 September 2015
When I think of the word “retreat”, I can’t help but going back to the history classes earlier in my life and remember what teachers would tell us about the greatest retreats in history, such as “The Ten Thousand” retreat, the one of Sir John Moore to Corunna in the Peninsula Way in t …
i4 Tales 2015: Creating Brain Friendly Cultures
by Silvia Damiano on 4 May 2015
When we think of collaboration, we know it involves the coming together of two or more people to do work, undertake a project or achieve a common goal, but often we overlook that it is also where an exchange of energy, words and thoughts start.
i4 Live 2015: Time To Rekindle & Nurture New Abilities
by Silvia Damiano on 10 March 2015
People have different preferences, ways of viewing the world and aspirations, amongst other things. However when you mix talent, fun and great content with amazing food and a spectacular location, the results are beyond what anyone can expect.
Imagination, The Precursor Of Creative Thinking
by Silvia Damiano on 12 February 2015
Who would have imagined that one day, knowing how to tap into people’s ideas would not only be valuable for the economy but also important in the development of leaders?
5 Reasons To Expand Your Knowledge of Neuroleadership
by Silvia Damiano on 2 February 2015
You’ve been reading about the latest neuroscience findings applied to leadership and you’re now getting yourself ready to create a brain-friendly workplace.
The Poetry Of Leadership
by Silvia Damiano on 29 January 2015
No matter what corner of the globe we live; when we hear songs such as “No woman, No cry” by Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley or the acclaimed song by U2 "Beautiful day", our brains seem to experience some kind of bliss and we feel content.
Does The Leader Of Today Need To Think Like A Designer?
by Silvia Damiano on 20 January 2015
In the past few years, design thinking has percolated throughout the world and embraced by many professionals who want to improve the way they think and solve problems.
Challenge Your Unconscious Bias
by Silvia Damiano on 10 January 2015
I was standing across Mission Street, admiring the magnificent San Francisco Chronicle Building, founded in 1856 here in California, and my mind started to go through all the thousands of hours of client engagements, workshops and coaching sessions that took me to that moment. I was h …
Three Simple Strategies To Create Personal Change
by Silvia Damiano on 30 November 2014
As the end of the year approaches, it is a great time to review what has happened to us throughout this period and how we have changed or evolved. Even when we are oblivious to it, our brains continuously change in response to every situation we encounter in our lives, so it is likely …
An Idea Worth Spreading At The Web Summit 2014
by Silvia Damiano on 18 November 2014
Attending Web Summit in Dublin, Europe's largest technology conference, was a great experience, not only because it helped to stay on top of what the tech world is doing, but also because it was reinvigorating to see a crowd exuding something very intangible and precious: the ‘possibi …