Finding The Passion To Successfully Lead In The Imagination Age
by Silvia Damiano on 28 August 2018
The narrow-minded focus that was so prevalent in past generations regarding leadership has gradually given way, partially in thanks to neuroscience and a better understanding of the human psyche, to a new type of leadership. Passion helps drive and inspire people to create and innovat …
4 Methods To Support Innovation In the Workplace
by Silvia Damiano on 23 August 2018
Developing superior skills of innovation is crucial for today’s leaders, requiring imagination and creativity to piece together the big picture. New ideas are constantly needed to respond to the global business economy. To truly be innovative, the brain must be receptive to new though …
Are You Evolving With The Times?
by Silvia Damiano on 14 August 2018
Thirty years ago, a leader or manager might have walked into a room, clipboard and hard hat ready. This person, likely a male, would have outlined the tasks for the day, without much regard for the emotions that may have been present. In today’s Imagination Age, this type of leadershi …
5 Strategies To Master The Art Of Collaboration
by Silvia Damiano on 9 August 2018
Bringing people together from different cultures with varying languages, points of views, and experiences can be challenging for even the most skilled leaders. To succeed, leaders must master the art of collaboration, connecting people from all walks of life into networks working toge …
Your Heart Is Smarter Than A Dumb Pump
by Silvia Damiano on 7 August 2018
While the brain often gets all the glory, other organs are important from an intelligence and emotional standpoint. The human heart has long been misunderstand. Now science has shown that heart intelligence is a thing, and the heart is much more than a dumb pump.
4 Ways To Add Agility To Your Leadership Toolbox
by Silvia Damiano on 2 August 2018
Typical methods for project management are very sequential. Follow one step and then the next and so on. This model is linear and straightforward for people to understand, and it’s fine to use when the user requirements and scope are fixed and everyone is on the same page. The booming …
We Are Finally Applying Science To Make Feedback Work!
by Lettie Dalton on 26 July 2018
Over the last decade, I have taken an interest in the field of neuroscience and its development and findings. I completely agree that there is a lot that we know about the brain and about leadership that is not currently being used or put into practice, particularly in the workplace. …
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 …
Future - Fit Leadership: Neuroscience of Leading Change
by Ruth Donde on 12 July 2018
Change, revamp, adapt, transform, reorganise, restructure, refine, redeploy, diversify, offshore, transform, disrupt = change fatigue! Groan! Or not…it depends on our mindset. It is easier to get your head around change for improvement but what about when change needs to be different …
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.