The Biggest Buzzword in Business is “Innovation”
By Silvia Damiano on 26 March 2019
Innovation should be at the heart of what we do as leaders. While the notion of innovation is a popular buzzword, in reality, the marketplace is constantly changing, and we need to think about how we can help workers adapt and overcome habits and fear. Understanding how our brain func …
The Neurobiology of Imagination - Becoming an Innovative Leader
By Silvia Damiano on 21 March 2019
We live in a time when knowledge is literally at our fingertips. Even very young children know how to navigate Google or YouTube to find cartoons or information that interests them. In a world where nearly everyone can access an unlimited amount of information, how can we learn to sta …
Learn to Love the Library Again
By Silvia Damiano on 14 February 2019
A recent article in Forbes stated that local libraries should close and be replaced with Amazon. Written by an economics professor, the author suggested that libraries are obsolete because of technology. The piece has since been removed from Forbes’ website, but it’s heartening to see …
A Life-Changing Film is Out There Somewhere
By Silvia Damiano on 7 February 2019
Films, and in particular, documentaries have been around for nearly 100 years. The first official documentary is usually considered to be the work by Robert Flaherty. Made in 1922, Nanook of the North unveiled the difficult life of Canadian Inuits.1 These kinds of films have come a lo …
4 Ways To Stimulate Your Curiosity
By Silvia Damiano on 15 January 2019
Humans are inquisitive by nature. Most of us cannot resist a quick peek at whatever commotion is going on around us, or we sneak a glance at our phone if it pings quietly during a meeting. Nurturing this curiosity will create the conditions for innovation and help us handle the uncert …
4 Ways To Showcase Your Imagination
By Silvia Damiano on 25 October 2018
Everyone imagines during the day, and it’s possible to use this imagination to problem solve and come up with new innovations and strategies. The same neural pathways are activated when the real event is experienced or when it is imagined. Learning to harness this enormous power will …
A Fresh Agenda: Take A Shower To Spark Creativity
By Press Room on 26 September 2018
Silvia Damiano speaks to Cristina Mendonsa from A Fresh Agenda about the of leadership, the About my Brain Institute and her new documentary, “ ”. They discuss creativity and how to train our brains to be more innovative.
Swing Into A New Mindset For Better Leadership
By Silvia Damiano on 13 September 2018
Focusing only on work means that other obligations are neglected. And, just as importantly, it means personal growth and time to dream are limited or nonexistent. Finding time to let your mind wander is important for a good mindset and improved mental and physical health.
Creating An Environment That Stokes The Fires Of Creativity And Innovation
By Silvia Damiano on 11 September 2018
The leadership paradigms of the past did not leave much room for new ideas. Many workers were advised to keep their heads down and simply continue to endure. Fortunately, this kind of thinking is quickly becoming obsolete. People have so much more to offer in an environment where crea …
Finding The Passion To Successfully Lead In The Imagination Age
By Silvia Damiano on 28 August 2018
The narrow-minded focus that was so prevalent in past generations regarding leadership has gradually given way, partially in thanks to neuroscience and a better understanding of the human psyche, to a new type of leadership. Passion helps drive and inspire people to create and innovat …
4 Methods To Support Innovation In the Workplace
By Silvia Damiano on 23 August 2018
Developing superior skills of innovation is crucial for today’s leaders, requiring imagination and creativity to piece together the big picture. New ideas are constantly needed to respond to the global business economy. To truly be innovative, the brain must be receptive to new though …
Finding Your Drive When Catastrophe Strikes
By Silvia Damiano on 14 June 2018
Most people are unprepared when a true catastrophe strikes. Whether Mother Nature or humankind is to blame, people often have to try to pick up the pieces and forge ahead. Leaders should step into the limelight during these situations and assist others in any way possible.