Sleep to Lead — Improving Cognitive Function And Performance
By Silvia Damiano on 31 July 2018
Sleep. For so many, it’s an elusive dream. With the constant demands for more and more coming from every direction, people may compensate by taking less time for sleep. But this sleep-deprived state isn’t good for anyone and likely contributes to short and long-term health risks.
Escaping From The Prison Of Fear To Create The Life You Deserve
By Silvia Damiano on 24 July 2018
Most people know all too well the feeling of paralyzing fear. The moment when the heart pounds, breathing is harsh and heavy, and the muscles seem frozen or poised to take flight. For some, this response can have a profound negative impact on daily life. But, there is hope, and it is …
4 Tips To Improve Performance In Your Personal & Professional Life
By Silvia Damiano on 19 July 2018
The very notion of performance can have multiple meanings. Performing in the corporate sense is certainly important, but flourishing mentally and physically allows for optimal leadership while also increasing general wellbeing. The daily grind is called a grind for a reason, and even …
Move Fast, Stay Upright
By Kim Ellis on 5 July 2018
Motorcycle riding is a passion for me. The passion and challenge of the weekend rides keep me focused and agile during the week. So why link motorcycle riding to agility? Riding a motorcycle uses all of your senses. You feel the elements, you shift your body to steer, your eyes scan t …
Leading The Charge To Clean Up Our Planet
By Silvia Damiano on 28 June 2018
This tiny blue globe is covered in water, but it’s increasingly becoming covered with something else - plastic. A recent National Geographic cover featured a poignant picture of what seemed to be an iceberg at first glance, but the object was actually a plastic bag. Leaders must take …
Engaging The Brains Of Others
By Silvia Damiano on 26 June 2018
Technology has advanced tremendously in the past decades, which has helped to unlock neuroscience and the secrets of the brain. While routine check-ups are a normal occurrence for other parts of the body, regular brain check-ups are now also becoming possible. In the near future, doct …
Finding Your Courage At The Dinner Table To Improve Collaboration
By Silvia Damiano on 21 June 2018
Today’s business environment is more global than ever. Leaders must be able to collaborate with people from many different walks of life, and sitting down to dinner is a great way to share ideas and cultures. However, the concept of what is delicious can vary from person to person, an …
Saying It Like It Is - When Love And Trust Matter
By Silvia Damiano on 19 June 2018
Bad leadership can bring even the mightiest organisation to its knees. A company can go from successful and thriving to floundering and failing virtually overnight if people without the right leadership attributes assume the helm. Leaders must realise that love and trust are an integr …
Finding Your Drive When Catastrophe Strikes
By Silvia Damiano on 14 June 2018
Most people are unprepared when a true catastrophe strikes. Whether Mother Nature or humankind is to blame, people often have to try to pick up the pieces and forge ahead. Leaders should step into the limelight during these situations and assist others in any way possible.
Understanding The Value Of A Leadership Journey
By Silvia Damiano on 12 June 2018
Play hard and work hard. This is the view that many people feel is relevant to their lives, but this kind of attitude brings up a false sense of the challenges they face in the world. Instead of frantically rushing from one point to another, effective leaders should slow down, watch, …
Rejuvenate Your Leadership Skills With An Enriched Vocabulary
By Silvia Damiano on 7 June 2018
Falling into the routine of daily life is easy. Same route to the office, same milk in the coffee, same chair in the morning meeting. Routine can negatively impact writing style, speaking style, and vocabulary. Working on new vocabulary words can increase agility and ensure a healthy, …
Life Is Richer When We Embrace The Leader Within
By Silvia Damiano on 5 June 2018
If I think about my leadership journey as a sequence of events to experience, I rarely envision a straight line. Rather, I picture a flowing river that travels down a mountain, bending and adapting to the surface of a rugged terrain. Maybe you prefer to think about yours as a hand-dra …