Can the Brain Change?

Can the Brain Change?

Business transformations and change initiatives are ultimately focused on “doing things differently.” There is a different result or approach the business needs in order to survive, and so things are changed: The strategy, organization charts, team members, leaders,...
Netflix not a Sleepfix?

Netflix not a Sleepfix?

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...
Learning & Development budgets:  MIA!

Learning & Development budgets: MIA!

The economic downturn in Calgary means many organizations’ learning budgets have gone missing in action.  And just when leaders need more, not less, support and learning.  We recently took part in the making of a video about how productivity is impacted by the...
Your Social Brain

Your Social Brain

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...