Awareness – The Key To Knowing What’s Really Going On?
by Mark Hodgson on 4 July 2017
In a world of open-plan workspaces, headphones and café meetings where everyone is ‘heads down’ in their device, it’s easy for our awareness levels to drop. Learning to pay attention, observe and understand the impact of our reactions, strengths and weaknesses, can significantly influ …
How Are You Really Doing?
by Silvia Damiano on 29 June 2017
As a leader, you probably give feedback to your employees all day long. But how often do YOU get to hear how you are doing? Sure, your own boss may offer feedback periodically, but when do you get to hear from those you actually work with every day? Even if it’s not in a formal settin …
Attitude Means Retraining Your Brain To Look For Positives
by Silvia Damiano on 27 June 2017
When you think of the word 'attitude', you might think of different things. If you've ever had a teenaged child, you probably think of an eye roll and a long, self-suffering sigh. If you've had a cat you might think of that aloof, love-me-when-I-wish-and-only-then manner. But what doe …
Silence Can Really Be Golden After All
by Silvia Damiano on 22 June 2017
Do you have conversations with yourself? Not necessarily in a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde way, but more of an inner monologue? Maybe you imagine yourself speaking at an engagement, and you practise your speech in your head. Or maybe you have a meeting with your own boss, and you try to cr …
Imagination – The Key To Unlocking Our Future Leaders Success And Happiness
by Mark Hodgson on 20 June 2017
We now live in the ‘Imagination Age’. In response to this, our leaders must evolve. They must become ‘neuroleaders’. These are people who complement conventional leadership capabilities by leading also with the brain in mind.
A Little Hugging Can Go A Long Way
by Silvia Damiano on 15 June 2017
When you think of hugging, what images pop into your head? Does the idea of a hug make you think of a child running into your arms, or a little puppy jumping into your lap? Maybe you think of your significant other or a very dear friend. Whatever the case, hugging is good for you! Sci …
The Sky's The Limit When You Have Courage
by Silvia Damiano on 13 June 2017
Courage can mean so many different things. It can mean asking a date out to a movie, or speaking up at a staff meeting, or boarding a rocket for the moon. Courage is essential in our personal and professional lives to ensure that we continue to grow, develop and reach our true potenti …
Learning From The Curve Balls In Life
by Silvia Damiano on 6 June 2017
While once touted as 'America's Pastime', baseball is now a sport with fans around the world. The recent World Series win for the Chicago Cubs is a lesson in perseverance. Long-time fans were overjoyed to see their team finally win big. You probably do not face the same types of obsta …
Integration Means Syncing Your Body And Mind For Success
by Silvia Damiano on 1 June 2017
Only 33% of people in business surveyed by the About my Brain Institute reported taking the time to relax and completely disconnect. Think about this: if only 1 in 3 workers are allowing their bodies and minds time to reset and rest, what's going on with the other 67%? You need to all …
Skipping On Sleep? Think Again
by Carmel Harrington on 30 May 2017
There is substantial research indicating that the best, most effective leaders are resilient. They bounce back quicker from setbacks or adversity, and keep the team moving in the right direction. Many perceive resilience as an individual trait, basic to one's personality type.
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
by Silvia Damiano on 25 May 2017
It seems that most of us find lots of comfort in our routine. We do things at home or work a particular way, and we want it to be that way. If you've ever had or cared for young children, you know how important routines can be, for the children's wellbeing and your sanity.
Life Awaits Beyond The Void
by Lisa Gorman on 23 May 2017
Death is not a pretty thing, right? There’s the physical side of death that can be really distressing; for both the person dying and the ones watching over them.