Brain Basics

Brain Basics

by | Mar 28, 2018 | Brain, Leadership

You have a brain for a reason – lots of reasons, actually. But understanding what it is and what it wants is at the guts of effective leadership. One of the real concerns in business (especially when it comes to change initiatives) is that “conventional...
Netflix not a Sleepfix?

Netflix not a Sleepfix?

by | Feb 15, 2018 | Brain, Health, Sleep

Apparently I’m not alone in my delight at the prospect of settling down at the end of an evening with my favorite Netflix show. It’s addictive and delicious – partly because no thinking is required – and I’m guaranteed, to fall asleep easily. Perfect...
Your Social Brain

Your Social Brain

by | Feb 22, 2015 | Brain, Safety, Teams

Love using social media? There’s a scientific reason we want to connect with others. Research by scientist Matthew Lieberman shows that in moments of rest, our brains are preparing us for social connection – making Facebook and other social media platforms a...