Reality Awakens The Next Generation of Leaders
By The About my Brain Institute on 29 July 2014
As the gallery filled, a mixture of chatter, discussion and sporadic bursts of laughter enveloped the air. A glance around the room uncovered a truly colourful array of people from different industries, professions, backgrounds and ages who were sharing their knowledge, ideas and stor …
Houston, We Have A Leadership Problem
By Silvia Damiano on 24 July 2014
It seems the oxygen supply is as low in American companies for female and minority leadership as it was on the famous 1970 Apollo 13 spacecraft. Figures recently released by Google, Yahoo, and Facebook revealed that leadership positions were still mostly held by white men, and that fe …
The Verdict: Are Leaders Born Or Made?
By The About my Brain Institute on 19 July 2014
Many still believe that leadership is something that is unattainable and that the learning of certain traits, behaviours or attitudes cannot be done, however, this belief cannot be further from the truth, according to a neuro-leadership expert.
A Guide To A Good Night's Sleep
By Carmel Harrington on 10 July 2014
With the office buzzing as we prepare the final details for our Book Launch next Thursday, we thought it was important that the team embraces a healthy approach to their sleeping habits and try to get the recommended amount of hours per night - a feat that our web gurus and designers …
Ticking ‘Inspiration’ Off Your Bucket List
By Silvia Damiano on 3 July 2014
Do you want to feel inspired? Or perhaps you’d like to inspire others? Have you ever considered that ‘inspiration’ comes from within? No matter who you are or where you are from, inspiration starts with you.
What Is Intuition?
By Silvia Damiano on 26 June 2014
There always seems to be a lot of confusion around the concept of intuition and even though we use our intuition on a daily basis, people often tend to think of it as being something airy-fairy, mystical or even paranormal. However, people will say without any hesitation ... “I knew i …
Are Leaders Born Or Made?
By Silvia Damiano on 5 June 2014
When it comes to leadership, one of the questions that still gets tossed around is ‘Are leaders born or made?’ Many still believe that leadership is something unattainable and that the learning of certain traits, behaviours or attitudes cannot be done.
Leadership is Upside Down
By Silvia Damiano on 29 May 2014
When we think about entrepreneurs opening a new business, we know that in general they need a business plan, a strategy, a product, start-up funds and an audience to market to. But have you ever thought about what you need in order to be a leader, whether that is in a personal or prof …
Your Money And Your Brain
By Juan Carlos Cubeiro on 31 March 2014
I have been reading Your Money and Your Brain. Why we make bad decisions and how to avoid it according to neuroeconomics, by Pedro Bermejo (neurologist, doctor in neuroscience, and master in behavioral biology) and Ricardo Izquierdo (consultant, master in computer security).
Unforgettable Mandela
By Silvia Damiano on 7 December 2013
Son, father, prisoner, peacekeeper, leader and hero – Nelson Mandela. As I think about the many roles he has taken throughout his life, I think of what a truly amazing, gifted and humble spirit he was; and whilst it saddens me that we must now bid farewell to one of the most incredibl …
Total Loyalty
By Juan Carlos Cubeiro on 2 December 2013
I've been reading Total Loyalty, How LADY GAGA turns her followers into fans, and what lessons can be drawn from this by Jackie Huba. According to the author, one of the most striking artists of the twenty first century - gives us seven lessons for our Professional Brand.