Business Woman Media: Letting go of perfectionism to increase your effectiveness
By Press Room on 10 November 2018
In leadership, perfection can sometimes be both positive and negative. Reaping the benefits of your labor and feeling that warm glow of success is exhilarating. But, when perfection requires an exactness that is often not possible in business, it becomes an anchor, pulling down the sk …
Learning To Not Be A ‘Yes’ Person
By Silvia Damiano on 6 November 2018
When someone asks to pass the salt, it’s common courtesy to pass the salt. But what if someone asks you to type a report (that isn’t your responsibility), or to walk their dog (on your break), or to stay a little late to finish up (when you are salary & not hourly)? Do you automat …
It’s Not About Time Management, It’s About Mind Management
By Silvia Damiano on 30 October 2018
The expression “work smarter, not harder” has been around since it was first used by Allen F. Morgenstern in the 1930s.1 As technology and automation have increased, so has productivity. Workers are continuously expected to do more and more, at the expense of their personal lives and …
4 Ways To Showcase Your Imagination
By Silvia Damiano on 25 October 2018
Everyone imagines during the day, and it’s possible to use this imagination to problem solve and come up with new innovations and strategies. The same neural pathways are activated when the real event is experienced or when it is imagined. Learning to harness this enormous power will …
Why Speaking Up Can Be So Difficult Sometimes
By Silvia Damiano on 23 October 2018
While films often show confident, assertive leaders, real life does not always emulate art. Depending on social customs and beliefs, many people and even those in leadership positions may find it difficult to assert themselves. There are strategies, however, that can help people overc …
The Remarkable History Of Human Adaptability
By Silvia Damiano on 18 October 2018
Anthropology is the study of human cultures and societies. It looks at all the factors that make us human. The beginnings of our story stretch back millions of years in time, and anthropology seeks to unravel the long-hidden mysteries of human existence in an attempt to explain the pa …
Helping Leaders Overcome Biases That Block True Connections
By Silvia Damiano on 9 October 2018
A global economy requires strong collaborative skills from every effective leader. However, neuroscience has revealed that unconscious bias, now detectable using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is a reality, and understanding how to manage it in leaders is fundamental.
Yahoo Lifestyle: What Losing Just ONE Hour Of Sleep Can Do To Your Body
By Press Room on 7 October 2018
If you’re feeling a little sluggish this morning you’re probably not alone. Thanks to daylight savings we all lost an hour of sleep this weekend as the clocks jumped forward.
3 Ways To Integrate Your Body And Mind
By Silvia Damiano on 4 October 2018
Focusing on physical health is easier for many because it yields tangible results. You can look at the scale, look in the mirror, or check your mile log on your step counter. Mental & emotional health are more difficult to outwardly see, which is one reason why these areas can be …
A Fresh Agenda: Take A Shower To Spark Creativity
By Press Room on 26 September 2018
Silvia Damiano speaks to Cristina Mendonsa from A Fresh Agenda about the of leadership, the About my Brain Institute and her new documentary, “ ”. They discuss creativity and how to train our brains to be more innovative.
The Way Women Lead
By Silvia Damiano on 25 September 2018
Neuroscience has shown that there are fundamental differences between male and female brains. Male brains tend to have higher surface areas, while female brains have higher cortical thickness, or a thicker cerebral cortex. But do these inherent physical differences affect how persons …
The Pink Elephant In The Room - Differences Between Male And Female Leaders
By Silvia Damiano on 20 September 2018
Men and women think differently, which means they also lead differently. Women are typically underrepresented in top political and business positions, but this is rapidly changing. Understanding how the brain works will strengthen and shape the leaders of the future, and embracing the …