Back To The Future Of Learning In The Organisational World In 2021
By Katharine McLennan on 19 October 2021
Organisational learning today still resembles the organisational learning required to operate a factory back in the 1800’s. There have been advances with the technology of the platform on which we learn, but we have lost our way in how and what humans learn to be the leaders and innov …
What Happens When the Brain is Too Tired to Perform?
By Silvia Damiano on 13 October 2021
When we sleep, our brains are essentially flushed with cerebral spinal fluids, which may help clear out toxins that accumulate in the brain.1 Tired leaders may feel as if they are effective, but in reality, tiredness results in more mistakes and a decreased work pace. Our leadership a …
A Neuroleader Understands What People Need To Thrive
By Silvia Damiano on 6 October 2021
We often tend to see the same people. This circle of companionship likely varies depending on whether we are at work or home, but we probably see most of the same people each day. The lack of variety in our social and professional bubbles may reduce the empathy we have for others beca …
What is Brain-Friendly Leadership?
By Relmi Damiano on 22 September 2021
As many neuroscientists have said before, the human brain is undoubtedly one of the most complicated structures in the universe. Our brain is the most powerful organ of creation, capable of making us heroes or villains and capable of literally destroying us.
Virtual Leadership - Is It Enough?
By Silvia Damiano on 16 September 2021
Workforces worldwide pivoted nearly overnight from most people working in the office to almost everyone working remotely. That period was challenging for many companies and organisations, but how has the workplace permanently changed as we move forward? How can leaders still be effect …
Navigating Staff Mental Health In A Pandemic
By Silvia Damiano on 14 September 2021
It is no secret that many people are stressed out due to the Covid pandemic. However, part of the problem is that our mental health was not stellar before the pandemic hit, so now many workers find themselves needing mental health care more than ever. But what are leaders doing to hel …
A Crisis Impacts Organisational Culture - Why ‘Brain-Friendly Leadership’ Is Paramount!
By Silvia Damiano on 9 September 2021
As the world is still reeling from the Coronavirus, it has become clear that a crisis affects organisational culture. Workplaces around the world have changed drastically in the past 18 months or so. What have we learned? One thing that is certain, being ‘brain-friendly’ is more impor …
Mirror, Mirror - Who is the Smartest and Strongest of All?
By Silvia Damiano on 9 September 2021
Knowing our strengths and limitations allows us to foster trust and team spirit. When we are ignorant about these personal traits, we can engage in behaviours that push people away. Leadership is about influencing others, and if we do not understand what attracts people and what repel …
Brain-Friendly Leadership: A Wellness Guide That Takes You Back to Basics
By Silvia Damiano on 1 September 2021
As we were preparing to launch ‘Brain-Friendly Leadership’ in Spain back in March 2020, COVID-19 hit. Although this event put a considerable delay on our book release date due to months of uncertainty, the content of this publication became even more relevant.
Our 2021 Relaunch
By Silvia Damiano on 1 August 2021
The Pandemic! What a disrupting way to start thinking differently about one’s life... COVID-19 has undoubtedly shaken us to the core and for each person around the globe, it has certainly meant different things. For me, it translated into a long sabbatical in 2020 which continued in 2 …
Running the i4 Neuroleader Program for Executives Virtually
By Silvia Damiano on 23 April 2021
From the moment the COVID-19 pandemic hit us all, I suspected we would no longer be able to do things as we had before. This virus has definitely changed us forever, creating new insights into how we work and live.
Developing Talent with the i4 Neuroleader™ Methodology
By Silvia Damiano on 1 December 2020
Better brains create better leaders and workplaces.