Working Memory
By Silvia Damiano on 29 June 2011
Last week I met with a friend who now works for a company called COGMED. This company specializes in assisting people to improve their working memory. As we all need it for working and learning I thought it would be useful to my readers to learn about some of the important aspects of …
Technology, Mirror Neurons & Empathy
By Silvia Damiano on 9 May 2011
Technology has its pros and cons like everything else in life. In neuroscience research, however, the advances of imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) has made it possible to measure blood flow or energy consumption in the brain.
The Power of Storytelling
By Silvia Damiano on 6 April 2011
Much has been said about the need for senior leaders in organizations to learn to convert the vision and the strategy in a “story” as a way to engage people. In the personal realm, many parents know that children like to hear stories from their parents and being read books before goin …
2011 Brain Art Project Exhibition Highlights
By Silvia Damiano on 21 March 2011
In this edition, I would like to share some of the highlights and exciting moments from the Brain Art Exhibition which ended last Saturday 12th of March. We had a successful Launch Night with Dr. Evian Gordon, CEO of My Brain Solutions, who officially opened the Exhibition on Thursday …
What Does It Take To Focus
By Silvia Damiano on 28 February 2011
With only 5 days remaining before the Launch of an event like the Brain Art Exhibition, it is hard to think about anything else. Apart from reminding everyone to join us this coming Thursday March 3rd between 5 and 9 pm, today I want to talk about the importance of a having a focused …
Help Your Workers To Be Creative, Strategic And Effective
By The About my Brain Institute on 7 February 2011
- Originally Published in HR daily on February 2nd, 2011. - Employers that want their staff to be creative, strategic and effective must understand the thinking processes that lead to success, and be careful not to stifle them, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano.
Work Life Balance
By Shelley Wilkins on 24 January 2011
Meet Fred. We’ve hidden his face as Fred is a highly paid business executive. Fred arrived home from work late as usual, opened a bottle of red wine and sat down to reply to emails and plan tomorrows schedule.
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 …