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Neuroscience
CEO Thoughts, Leadership, Neuroscience
November 3, 2023
Resilient Agility: Handling Constant Challenges
The landscape of modern business is in a state of perpetual change and unpredictability, calling for leaders who are not only visionary but also possess a blend of psychological characteristics that enable them to steer their organizations through volatile and ambiguous times. The concept of resilience, particularly within the context...
CEO Thoughts, Leadership, Neuroscience
November 1, 2023
Prospective Imagination in Leadership
Among the various skills that come with human cognition, few abilities are as impactful and fundamentally valuable as prospective imagination. Often referred to simply as "prospection," this faculty enables us to “metabolize” (or take in and critically assess) experiences from our past and present and envision a wider array of...
Education, Inclusion, Leadership, Neuroscience
October 24, 2023
The Cultural Influence of Birth Order on Management Style
The concept of birth order has long been a hot subject for many different “-ological” researchers: psychological, sociological, and anthropological. Because of this, the impact of birth order on personality traits, career choices, and relationships has been rather well documented. However, an underexplored facet of this influence is its impact...
Arts and Creativity, Creativity, Education, Neuroscience
October 17, 2023
The Shift in Perceiving the Arts: From Human Behavior to Skill Measurement
The Paradigm Shift in Artistic Expression Over time the arts—be it singing, dancing, or visual art—have shifted from being viewed as natural human behaviors to skills that are assessed for their level of proficiency. Talent shows, social media metrics, and even the formal education system now evaluate artistic abilities through...
Activities, Education, How To, Neuroscience, Team Building, Teamwork
October 13, 2023
Bring Your Workplace Together: How to Dissolve In-Groups and Out-Groups
Bring Your Workplace Together How to Dissolve In-Groups and Out-Groups In the workplace, the formation of "in-groups" and "out-groups" can significantly affect team dynamics and overall productivity. An "in-group" consists of employees who share common cultural traits, beliefs, or interests and because of this, feel a sense of belonging and...
Arts and Creativity, Creative Culture, Creativity, Education, Intercultural Creativity, Neuroscience
October 5, 2023
Encouraging Employees to Explore the Arts
Encouraging Employees to Explore the Arts A Catalyst for Business Innovation and Productivity In today's fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to foster innovation and increase productivity. While many strategies focus on technical training and team-building exercises, an often-overlooked avenue is the encouragement of employees to explore the...
Arts and Creativity, Creativity, Education, Inclusion, Intercultural Creativity, Leadership, Neuroscience
August 11, 2022
AN INTEGRATED BRAIN IS AN INTEGRATED LIFE
When thinking of the word integration, what generally comes to mind? Do we even correlate integration with the mind? Oftentimes, we don’t. Integration doesn’t just happen within the classroom; it also happens within your brain. Dr. Daniel Siegal, a neuropsychiatrist and the Mindsight educator out of UCLA, is a thought...
Arts and Creativity, Creative Culture, Creativity, Education, Intercultural Creativity, Neuroscience
August 8, 2022
A SYMPHONY OF THE SENSES
Can you recall a joyful moment? Go ahead. Pick any joyful moment in the past. Within your imagination—your mind’s eye—look around and see where you are. Take in a deep breath and smell where you are. What does it smell like? What do you hear? What is next to you?...
Creativity, Education, Leadership, Neuroscience
August 1, 2022
LET’S MACGYVER IT! CREATIVE PERSPECTIVE-SHIFTING
Do you remember the 1980’s show MacGyver? This crime fighter could look at any random object and build whatever he needed to solve the case. If he only had a bubble gum wrapper, a paper clip, and a used piece of painter’s tape, he could build a bomb to blow...
Creative Culture, Creativity, Education, Inclusion, Intercultural Creativity, Leadership, Neuroscience
July 23, 2022
JOURNEY OF A SNOWFLAKE
Snowflakes. Many things come to mind when thinking about snowflakes. We think of cold weather, the winter season, snow. Sometimes we even associate it with those cute elementary school projects where snowflakes were made out of construction paper, but have you ever thought about snowflakes from the perspective of a...