4 Methods to Increase Your Influence with Others
by Silvia Damiano on 2 May 2019
One single person cannot successfully run a large organisation. Delegating responsibility, influencing others and managing time and resources wisely are required to be an agile, effective leader. The art of influencing others can be extremely nuanced and personal, and leaders who stri …
The Modern Epidemic: Why Are Leaders Burning Out?
by Silvia Damiano on 30 April 2019
Positions of power often seem to be burdened by an unwanted force–stress. Is stress a necessary evil for people in the upper echelons of leadership, or for those who wield power in an organisation? Leaders are burning out at alarming rates, and perhaps we are turning a blind eye to a …
Bon Appétit! Cook For Your Friends To Relax Your Brain
by Silvia Damiano on 25 April 2019
After a long day’s work, spending an evening with friends is an excellent way to unwind, relax, and let your brain have a respite. Pleasant conversation, tasty food, and a nice beverage allow the mind to stop worrying about work or other problems and instead focus on the present. What …
4 Tips To Bring Back Your Balance
by Silvia Damiano on 23 April 2019
For many, balance means the tightrope tricks needed to properly invest time into work and personal endeavours. However, the idea of balance extends to how we prepare our minds and bodies to perform at their best, not only at work but also with our friends and family. The ideal balance …
4 Tips to Revamp Your Attitude for Success
by Silvia Damiano on 18 April 2019
The prevailing attitude in the workplace can create the conditions needed for innovative growth, or it can lead to a toxic environment where new ideas are unwelcome. The willingness to embrace doing things in a new way and adopting a positive mindset in regards to experimentation are …
Positive People Help You Increase Your Performance
by Silvia Damiano on 16 April 2019
Life has a funny way of connecting human beings. It could be chance encounters at a coffee shop, camaraderie in a computer game, or an interaction at a convention. We meet all types of people in our daily lives, but some people aren’t good people to spend time with. How can we mingle …
3 Ways To Become A More Adaptable Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 11 April 2019
Humans tend to be creatures of habit. Repetition means there are no surprises or dangers lurking in the shadows. Certain parts of the brain, including the basal ganglia, are responsible for repetitive behaviours. Breaking free of the daily routine is necessary, however, to be a more a …
How Can Human Innovation Thrive in the Era of AI?
by Silvia Damiano on 9 April 2019
Human innovation is what sets us apart from other species on the Earth. This ingenuity has allowed us to progress from living in caves to living in cities sprawled across the world, and even to a presence in space. The notion that artificial intelligence will supplant human innovation …
5 Ways to Become More Courageous
by Silvia Damiano on 4 April 2019
The idea of courage can mean different things to different people. For some, it means leaving a relationship that isn’t working out. For others, it means quitting a job to follow a dream. While courage can mean many things, one central theme unites us all--being courageous sets us fre …
Afraid Of Change? How To Maintain An Agile and Mindful Workforce
by Silvia Damiano on 2 April 2019
When we think of special forces teams in the military, we often think of agile teams ready to quickly address issues to ensure a successful mission. However, these highly trained units typically include cross-functional experts and no officers. These teams make on-the-ground decisions …
The Neurobiology of Intuition - Becoming an Agile Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 28 March 2019
The idea of ‘intuition’ is often overlooked or even deemed taboo in the business world, yet we’ve all experienced intuitive insights and acted on them. We can sharpen these intuitive abilities to rapidly adjust to a world in constant change and turmoil. However, our intuitive skills s …
The Biggest Buzzword in Business is “Innovation”
by Silvia Damiano on 26 March 2019
Innovation should be at the heart of what we do as leaders. While the notion of innovation is a popular buzzword, in reality, the marketplace is constantly changing, and we need to think about how we can help workers adapt and overcome habits and fear. Understanding how our brain func …