A Little Appreciation Can Go A Long Way
by The About my Brain Institute on 5 December 2016
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Many of us have heard or even used this old English proverb. But have you ever considered what it means? Too often, we find the flaws with individuals in our personal and professional lives.
Inspire The Music In You
by The About my Brain Institute on 13 October 2016
We all likely have to admit to singing in the shower, or to giving a masterful solo performance in the car. We physically interact with music, tapping our feet, nodding our heads, and singing and dancing along. All cultures invariably express themselves with music. It links us as huma …
Enhance Collaboration Through An Inspiring Self
by Silvia Damiano on 15 August 2016
Inspiration is a word that is used by many, but very few understand that inspiration is at the core of creating a collaborative environment. Various strategies can be used to ignite that spark in our minds and in the minds of others. But you may be wondering why becoming inspirational …
Generosity - Why It Is Good For Your Bottom Line
by Mark Hodgson on 15 July 2016
When people learn to think beyond themselves and are able to develop a generous approach towards those around them, a sense of collective energy is generated. This translates into the willingness to contribute to the ‘cause’, whatever this might be.
The Age Of Affect: Learning To Speak The Language Of Our Human Essence
by Silvia Damiano on 31 March 2016
When Matt Jackson joined me in co-authoring “The Poetry of Leadership” book last year, my ‘scientific mind’ questioned itself very rapidly. Why would a well-articulated and experienced poet such as Matt, want to be involved with someone who has never written any poetry? Would I be abl …
Re-thinking What Winning Looks Like By Mastering Collaboration
by Mark Hodgson on 11 March 2016
Collaboration is one of those bingo buzz-words that gets tossed around organisations like confetti. It implies ‘teamwork’ and that ‘we’re all in it together’... Which of course is how it should be – it is just rarely true.
The Four Pillars You Need To Build A Collaborative Enterprise
by Silvia Damiano on 8 December 2015
Collaboration is something we all strive for because it is essential to better business outcomes. An aligned team that is working in harmony is always going to produce better work than what one person can achieve alone. So if we know collaboration works, surely it should be intrinsic …
Live In Your Potential
by The About my Brain Institute on 5 August 2015
Recently we hosted a Google hangout with the wonderful Katharine McLennan, who called in all the way from North Carolina, USA to discuss with us the challenges, triumphs and opportunities facing the world of leadership today, and ultimately the relevance she finds in the accessibility …
A Review Of i4 Tales At The Vivid Ideas Festival Of 2015
by The About my Brain Institute on 11 June 2015
On a brisk Saturday morning marking the last weekend of autumn, a dedicated team were already hard at work behind-the-scenes setting up at Billy Blue College of Design Ultimo campus, for what was to be an inspiring, thought-provoking afternoon.
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.
New Leadership Model Vital For The 'Imagination Age'
by The About my Brain Institute on 3 September 2014
A rapidly changing global environment has necessitated the development of a new wave of "neuroleaders" who optimise their brain's potential, according to neuroleadership specialist, Silvia Damiano.
Reality Awakens The Next Generation of Leaders
by The About my Brain Institute on 29 July 2014
As the gallery filled, a mixture of chatter, discussion and sporadic bursts of laughter enveloped the air. A glance around the room uncovered a truly colourful array of people from different industries, professions, backgrounds and ages who were sharing their knowledge, ideas and stor …