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 …
The ‘Make Me A Leader’ Documentary: Developing The Human Behind The Leader
By Silvia Damiano on 1 August 2018
I am one of those people who has always chosen the road less traveled. I always wondered why because I know this type of road is not generally the easiest. I think I understand the answer now. By choosing the less traveled road, I came to realise that the obstacles I found along the w …
Sleep to Lead — Improving Cognitive Function And Performance
By Silvia Damiano on 31 July 2018
Sleep. For so many, it’s an elusive dream. With the constant demands for more and more coming from every direction, people may compensate by taking less time for sleep. But this sleep-deprived state isn’t good for anyone and likely contributes to short and long-term health risks.
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. …
Escaping From The Prison Of Fear To Create The Life You Deserve
By Silvia Damiano on 24 July 2018
Most people know all too well the feeling of paralyzing fear. The moment when the heart pounds, breathing is harsh and heavy, and the muscles seem frozen or poised to take flight. For some, this response can have a profound negative impact on daily life. But, there is hope, and it is …
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 …
Are Your Cogs Working Properly?
By Silvia Damiano on 17 July 2018
Physical health is often promoted and encouraged, from ads in social media to scientific articles that tout the many benefits. While physical fitness is essential, mental health is equally as important. A healthy brain is a machine with lots of parts, and all these parts are required …
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 …
Why You Should Be Listening To That Gut Feeling — Literally
By Silvia Damiano on 10 July 2018
The brain is often thought of as the end-all for controlling bodily functions. But, research is now showing that other body parts, such as the heart and gastrointestinal tract, profoundly affect the mind. The lifestyles of leaders can negatively impact the gut, leading to toxic brain …