Precious gems that leave staff feeling valued, also make work a fun a place to be. Few can afford priceless gifts for everybody at work, yet everybody can ring in holidays at work with lasting takeaways in bright packages. To create holiday extras that others will find festive—yet you can afford—consider the brainy benefits within […] Read more… Read More»
Yesterday a group of talented leaders froze when I asked an experimental question. Responses called for a few facts about cortisol toxins at work, taken from a required reading on brain-based business tactics.
Our atmosphere turned stoic, eyes dropped to the floor, and I felt a sudden chill sweep over robust bonds we’d built together in this vibrant leadership group. It was as if we all gained new insights into Einstein’s claim that imagination is far more important than knowledge alone.
For a comparison test, I then asked the same question in a two-footed way and facial expressions switched back to interest again as if somebody flipped on the light. The result? Unique insights began to emerge once again and people shared novel team-building tactics with renewed enthusiasm. The difference?… Read More»
Regulation can chase business owners to escape excessive controls by downsizing, or sending work abroad. Deregulation can create crony capitalism that destroys growth by too many self-serving choices. Can neuro discoveries spark a new conversation to balance both sides in favor of the people?… Read More»
The time is ripe for a new kind of leadership that respects brains and beliefs of all humans. A lifetime of studying brains, valuing differences where I work globally, and leading from a center of belief in God, convinces me that brains and beliefs offer lynchpins for a balanced leadership that includes all…. Read More»
Editor’s Note: This post is part of the series “Workplace Morale,” a weeklong effort co-hosted by Switch & Shift and the folks at SmartBrief’s SmartBlog on Leadership. Be sure to keep track of the series here and check out our daily e-mail newsletter. Don’t subscribe? Sign up. Few would disagree that low morale comes from a sense of feeling […] Read more… Read More»
Turn morning meetings into sparks for new talent development at work, and expect new flights for all! Check out brain based tools that build our international meetings, in this ASTD Video…. Read More»
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Conflicts and clashes are as common at most workplaces as black coffee on Monday morning. If you’re looking to axe communication completely though, try ramping up curmudgeonese and then watch its magic spin.
Bickering is usually where curmudgeons nail their hottest acts. Get to water coolers early to …… Read More»
Have you noticed how re-directed rules tend to unleash fresh opportunities? It’s much like the flight risks of a baby osprey I observed in PEI this summer. The young bird dipped and dived without hesitation, to simply keep pace with its mother’s lofty exploits. Rather than meet minimal flying standards, the bird soared above its entire […] Read more… Read More»
Poverty tanks far too many organizations. Yet individual leaders can outrun its wiles. After seeing too many workers caught in endless poverty, I’ve felt compelled to ask this question: How can we lead from a brain’s position within poverty? Workplace Oppression Look at oppression around you – and sometimes you see more bullies than brains. Yet, […] Read more… Read More»
It’s no secret that guys and gals lead differently. Less evident though is how to garner more female leader IQ. Research affirms that guy-gal brains differ even during rest. We also see how teams with more women offer higher IQ. So why does upper management often include men only? A better question perhaps, how […] Read more… Read More»
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