Advice And Feedback And Counsel! Oh My!
By Tony Pottle on 23 January 2011
Advice. Feedback. Performance Review. Words that send cold shivers up most people’s spines. We should be eager to accept feedback from others, and know that we can really improve by incorporating other people’s points of view. But our brains get in the way.
When Something Goes Wrong – A True Story
By Silvia Damiano on 9 January 2011
Six months ago, while running a workshop in Brisbane, one of the participants from the program, a brave husband and father of two and also a talented writer, told me a story about the illness of his wife Tania. She was just recovering from brain surgery.
An Understanding Of (ADT) The Attention Deficit Trait
By Katharine McLennan on 9 January 2011
In January 2005, the Harvard Business Review published an article called “Overloaded Circuits: Why Smart People Underperform.” Its description of the executive being bombarded by emails, Blackberry beeps, voicemails, constant interruptions, back-to-back meetings and deadlines that nev …
New Year’s Resolution
By Silvia Damiano on 30 December 2010
As the end of the year approaches, and our brains (in most cases) are taking a break, it is a good time to reflect on the years’ highlights; on our successes, our learning and insights.
Game On! The Neuroscience Behind The Popularity Of Games
By Marigo Raftopoulos on 30 December 2010
Games are one of the oldest past times known to humanity. Over the centuries games have been used to teach problem solving and survival skills, socialize community members and of course - to entertain and have fun! However recent developments in gaming technology, interactive media, d …
Propensity Prevails
By Gail Eaton-Briggs on 13 December 2010
How does a most self conscious girl in Grade 6 manoeuvre through the ups and downs of life to arrive at a place where her leadership skills are noticed? How does the 22 year old with a new born baby and a critically ill husband with an acquired brain injury work through the turmoil of …
Working Across Cultures
By Silvia Damiano on 13 December 2010
While working these past two weeks in Spain running workshops and presenting seminars on how we can use the knowledge of the brain in organizations - we came across a very talented glass blower who has been sculpting for 30 years. His studio is in a very pretty area called “Spanish Vi …
Neuroscience And Marketing – New Frontiers?
By The About my Brain Institute on 29 November 2010
Much of modern Western thinking about human behaviour has been premised on the idea that human behaviour is essentially a product of reason and rationality, albeit containing emotional aspects.
The Strategizing Brain
By Maurizio Floris on 29 November 2010
The concept of ‘strategy’ is a funny one in organisations. It has a connotation of importance, forward thinking, and even a dash of glamour. If you can get the word ‘strategy’ in your title, it is likely to come with a good pay rise and a great deal of extra status, e.g. Strategic HR …
Reduce Resistance To Change, Know Thyself!
By The About my Brain Institute on 10 November 2010
Nothing is permanent except change. Attributed to Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535BC - 475BC). The interesting perspective on the above quote is the era in which it was made. This was a period when change moved at a pace considerably slower than it does today. Change in technology, commu …
The Brain In Relationships
By Tao de Haas on 31 October 2010
The human brain is extremely complex and this complexity mirrors itself in the nature of human relationships, especially when it comes to love. Ultimately what drives all living organisms is biology and we human beings are no exception.
Mission Beach
By Silvia Damiano on 31 October 2010
While taking a few days rest south of Cairns – Mission Beach to be exact – I met artist Sal Badcock, who was born in Tasmania. A trained nurse until 1988, she moved to this area 9 years ago and is fully dedicated to making the world a more beautiful place. Her colourful pieces are ins …