The Neurobiology of Imagination - Becoming an Innovative Leader

by Silvia Damiano on 21 March 2019

The Neurobiology of Imagination - Becoming an Innovative Leader

We live in a time when knowledge is literally at our fingertips. Even very young children know how to navigate Google or YouTube to find cartoons or information that interests them. In a world where nearly everyone can access an unlimited amount of information, how can we learn to sta …

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What Stops People From Collaborating?

by Silvia Damiano on 19 March 2019

What Stops People From Collaborating?

Collaboration involves working with a combined body of people to achieve a common goal. It requires open communication and having the courage to overcome conflict. It begins with the desire to inspire others to turn an idea into a concrete outcome. Unfortunately, in many modern busine …

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The Neurobiology of Inspiration - Becoming a Collaborative Leader

by Silvia Damiano on 14 March 2019

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The word ‘inspiration’ is almost like an odd colour or a shade that is difficult for people to describe. Many people say they are inspired, but determining what it really means to each of us can be challenging. We know how differently we behave when we are inspired compared to when we …

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Stress at Work - The True Killer of High Performing Teams

by Silvia Damiano on 12 March 2019

Stress at Work - The True Killer of High Performing Teams

While we may not worry about the same things we did a hundred or a thousand years ago, as humans we still face stress. Everything in our modern world seems to move so quickly. It almost feels as if we can blink and miss a business deal to the competition. Work demands, being a good pa …

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The Neurobiology of Integration - Becoming a High Performing Leader

by Silvia Damiano on 7 March 2019

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An orchestra perfectly in tune led by a competent conductor can create balanced, beautiful music. When our bodies are in tune, with a healthy brain at the helm, we also achieve balance. However, when our brain health is not optimised, our balance is thrown off and our minds and bodies …

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5 Strategies To Increase Your Awareness

by Silvia Damiano on 5 March 2019

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Awareness is the ability to perceive and become conscious of one’s inner world while still taking notice of external surroundings. Leaders who learn to pay attention, observe others, and understand their strengths and weaknesses can influence how they respond to others--and how others …

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Leading With Generosity To Create A Better World

by Silvia Damiano on 28 February 2019

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Everyone has periods when times are particularly tough. The loss of something or someone dear can make each day almost impossible to handle. Understanding that the people around us may also be experiencing sadness, grief, and loss can increase patience, generosity, and kindness.

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Aligning Brain, Heart & Gut to Foster Agility

by Silvia Damiano on 26 February 2019

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In an age where artificial intelligence is becoming the norm, it is important to focus on the qualities of human beings which allow us to personally transform and offer a broader spectrum for effective thinking. Leaders who are able to understand, perceive and process their emotions a …

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A Leadership Model that Offers a Holistic Approach to Human Potential

by Sally Wernham on 21 February 2019

A Leadership Model that Offers a Holistic Approach to Human Potential - About my Brain Institute

With a keen interest in leadership development, I was inspired to engage with the i4 Neuroleader Model & Methodology for a few reasons. As a neurobiology-based personal leadership and well-being model, it aligned with my interest in the growing body of neuroscientific research on …

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Learn to Love the Library Again

by Silvia Damiano on 14 February 2019

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A recent article in Forbes stated that local libraries should close and be replaced with Amazon. Written by an economics professor, the author suggested that libraries are obsolete because of technology. The piece has since been removed from Forbes’ website, but it’s heartening to see …

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Do Meditation & Mindfulness Really Work in the Office?

by Silvia Damiano on 12 February 2019

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Stress in the workplace contributes to poor physical and mental health, and the negativity associated with stress can affect your personal relationships, as well. Stress management techniques are helpful to avoid burnout and the health issues that stress causes. Meditation and mindful …

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A Life-Changing Film is Out There Somewhere

by Silvia Damiano on 7 February 2019

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Films, and in particular, documentaries have been around for nearly 100 years. The first official documentary is usually considered to be the work by Robert Flaherty. Made in 1922, Nanook of the North unveiled the difficult life of Canadian Inuits.1 These kinds of films have come a lo …

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