Brain Science
Lean manufacturing, ERP, strategic planning, supply chain management, as well as a host of other concepts, have reflected the best thinking and ideas to maximize business results. None of these has provided a clear, sustainable advantage in the marketplace that is replicable across organizations. It is clear that the time... Read More
We are not sleep experts. We do find recent research in this area fascinating, however. Flying in the face of our belief that “super-” men and women really don’t need much sleep, it turns out that those who are not getting sufficient sleep are suffering... Read More
Great question, and the answer is that we probably don’t actually know if they do or not. Not all Wellness Programs are created equal, and it would probably take a large population over a long period of time to assess the actual impact of these... Read More
If you are just starting to learn about how brain science can impact us at work, here is an article that provides a bit of brain science and a perspective about how understanding it can make a difference in your work environment. Read More
Ever heard of “scalar stress?” It’s stress and tension that increases as more people are added to a group. Here’s some science behind scalar stress that sheds light on America as she enters 2012. In primitive societies, leaders were “big men” whose power was persuasive,... Read More
We talk about stress and its impact on us personally. We see stress in our friends, family and co-workers and can often gauge how a stressful time is impacting their health. We know to eat well, work out and get plenty of sleep. But are... Read More
You multitask all the time, right? Drive and talk on the phone. Talk with someone and answer your email. Participate on a conference call and catch up on email. So how can it be a myth? Our brains automate everything possible, absorbing and integrating our... Read More
Our ability and desire to create coherent stories to explain the behavior of ourselves and others is seemingly boundless. In leadership situations, it is critical to understand that our stories exist only in our own heads. Our understanding of the thinking and, more important, the... Read More
Human Resources “programs” – compensation structures, performance appraisal processes, focus on teamwork or morale or culture – all invite us to form beliefs about humans in the workplace. But what if those beliefs – and the theories and tools we develop as a result of... Read More
As humans, we have a natural inclination to attribute our behavior and that of others to specific explanations. Unfortunately, it is often wrong and typically gets in the way of success. Part of what makes learning difficult is our storytelling mechanism. We are storytelling machines;... Read More
