Neuroscience, Leadership and Human Performance
Over the last year, we have had a great many challenges to address, both personal and work related. What we don't want to discuss is just how unprepared we were and are for great change and turbulence coming at us.
Business moves today like the fastest race car compared to the Model-T. In this comparison, the brain is like that Model-T...it has yet to catch-up to the pace & complexity of life, evolutionarily. The brain continues to operate based on an old model with a very simple premise:
Business moves today like the fastest race car compared to the Model-T. In this comparison, the brain is like that Model-T...it has yet to catch-up to the pace & complexity of life, evolutionarily. The brain continues to operate based on an old model with a very simple premise:
- Establish brain patterns that protect us from threats
- Make these patterns automatic
- Live the rest of your life inside of these same patterns.
The difficulty is that, as human beings, we get very attached to these patterns (or beliefs, assumptions, even truths) as if they are right and true, especially in organizations. People are mostly unaware that forming silo's, gossiping, and other forms of social in-group/out-group behavior stem from the brain's protective mindset. When left unaware, people have no choice - it's automatic and will certainly undermine the team and the organization's commitment to extra-ordinary performance. Once aware, people can create new habits that reinforce & empower a productive mindset.
The brain requires critical phenomena for learning and sustainable habits to become part of the DNA. This is why neuroscience applications have become so crucial to enabling successful initiatives & projects in business, today!
The brain requires critical phenomena for learning and sustainable habits to become part of the DNA. This is why neuroscience applications have become so crucial to enabling successful initiatives & projects in business, today!
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Bringing a flexible and adaptable mindset to a rapidly changing environment. This requires both an ability to focus AND an ability to let go of what you are certain is true. Being resilient is about turning off your "stress switch", not merely dealing with the ramifications afterwards. It's also about developing a brain reserve so that have you have room to breathe. |
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Leading in today's era of accelerating change requires the courage to deal with reality, the willingness to step outside one's comfort zone and be comfortable in a world of uncertainty and authenticity. The brain will ALWAYS chose to avoid fear and loss, first! Being fearless crosses many boundaries - we all have our limitations to shatter! |
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Human Energy is about what energizes and engages one's spirit, mind, heart and body. To be competitive requires the ability to spark innovative thinking and excellence in execution. We can thank neuroscience for new discoveries in productivity & performance. It's a combination of human focus & attention and rest & recover for learning and integration. Most of this arena is still new for many people. |