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Social Rejection
Most people will experience at some point in their lives what scientists call “social pain” : being excluded or ignored from a group by friends or colleagues.
The Value Of Being Grateful
Research studies have also shown that those people who have been taught to be more grateful can provide better emotional support to others in need.
Are You A Control Freak?
Even though it is natural for the brain to seek certainty, a certain dose of fear can be useful to keep us alive.
The Chemistry Of Love
If we notice what we are feeling, we can manage the emotion more effectively without letting it affect the other person.
A Good Laugh Fosters Creative Thinking
Encouraging people to tap into their creative thinking develops energy and willingness that leads to high engagement in the workplace.
What’s The Point? The Magic Of Purpose
Purpose is magical in mobilising us. Having purpose and realistic goals helps us to acquire focus in what we are doing.
Multi-tasking
Over the last two days I had the pleasure of presenting a keynote speech on the ‘Biology of Engagement’ for a telecommunications company in Sydney.
Why An Effective Leader Needs To Provide Certainty
When there is certainty the brain releases dopamine which gives us a sense of reward and satisfaction.
Engage Me - Inspirational Insights For Leaders Who Want To Engage
The book 'Engage Me' is inspirational, instructive and easy to read. Join in the wisdom of our 25 faces of engagement.
Prejudice And Empathy
Is “being human” a function of how our brain responds to certain types of people?
Decisions And Attention
The prefrontal cortex has a limited capacity, being able to hold only 4 concepts at any one time and it is very susceptible to the neuro-chemical environment.
Key Trends That Will Shape The Way We Learn
These types of technologies are making collaboration easier which is another emerging trend in terms of teaching and learning.
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