Decision making is a critical function in our personal and professional lives. None of us would be in positions of authority without demonstrated abilities to discern issues and make good choices. Our reputations and livelihoods depend on it. Each day, however, intelligent people make mistakes, … [Read more...] about The Brain Science of Bad Decisions
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Pattern Recognition: Super Brain Power… Sometimes
Pattern recognition is an amazingly helpful brain process that we take for granted. It consistently helps us make split second decisions in both large and small ways. On the tennis courts, it's obvious. The opponent takes his racquet back in preparation, and depending on how far he turns his … [Read more...] about Pattern Recognition: Super Brain Power… Sometimes
Relax, Don’t Worry: The Brain Science of Productivity
Everyone you meet these days is overworked and out of time. In our tech-enhanced world, we have more timesaving helpers and systems than ever before. So, why isn’t there enough time to juggle our work, home and health responsibilities? We have an enhanced quality of life, but we’re also adding to … [Read more...] about Relax, Don’t Worry: The Brain Science of Productivity
The Brain Science of Persuasion: 7 Automatic Triggers
People make two major mistakes when trying to persuade others: 1. Using the argument that would work best on themselves 2. Overestimating the power of logic and rationality The scientific study of persuasion has continued for more than half a century, yet executives across all fields make … [Read more...] about The Brain Science of Persuasion: 7 Automatic Triggers
Take Care: Ground Yourself
How do you take care and ground yourself? More than ever, it’s critical that we take care of our bodies and mind. After all, our success depends on being able to function in a healthy, productive manner. So when your flight, fight, freeze, or fawn response is triggered, how do you respond? How do … [Read more...] about Take Care: Ground Yourself
Finding a New Pace
How has the pandemic affected your pace? Even the best of the best have experienced challenges in finding their new pace at work. Focus and concentration have been more of a challenge for leaders, managers, and employees. And it’s no surprise: our sense of time has been distorted. Two factors … [Read more...] about Finding a New Pace
Visionary Vulnerabilities
We live in an age of remarkable products and services from inventive thinkers with lofty ideas. These visionary leaders, who don’t think or work like anyone else, have started businesses based on novel concepts, and those whose achievements greatly impact society are afforded special … [Read more...] about Visionary Vulnerabilities
The Need for Authentic Leadership
Companies can no longer be impersonal buildings where employees show up each day, carry out their duties and shut off their brains before going home each night. People aren’t satisfied with simply following procedures and checking boxes. They seek professional fulfillment through engagement, passion … [Read more...] about The Need for Authentic Leadership
3 Tricks to Creating Compelling Content
Successful business coaches and consultants understand the secrets of writing compelling content. They know that it doesn’t matter what industry they are targeting, they won’t get readers to take action by exposing them to reason and logic only, they connect with readers in emotional ways. They … [Read more...] about 3 Tricks to Creating Compelling Content
How Leadership Newsletters Add Value
As a successful business coach and consultant you’ve earned your stripes; you’ve honed your special skill-set through years of education, training and experience. But how do you share your qualifications with prospective clients in a way that makes you stand out? How do potential clients know that … [Read more...] about How Leadership Newsletters Add Value