adminComments Off on What Force do We Lack for a World We Crave?
Thoreau may have best described grace that triggers personal growth when he said: An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory. What actionable force creates calm beyond chaos, civility beyond conflict and inner peace far beyond persistent war and conflict? The most untraveled pathway into peace, joy, and… Read more »
adminComments Off on Replace Stress with Emotional Survival Skills
Rarely have we struggled against more anxiety and stress and without adult models, our youth are especially left abandoned in need. It’s the perfect time to respond with social strategies and emotional boosts that toss cheer and hope back into our day! It’s also time to hit pause periodically. Time… Read more »
adminComments Off on Namungos Predict Our Success!
Our brains hold remarkable tools to ensure we enjoy life to the fullest, in spite of traps that trip or snares that slow us down! Six often hidden and unused mental tools below will show new neural discoveries, represented in animated characters. They’re called namungos and each namungo video below… Read more »
adminComments Off on Encouragement Changes Our Brain’s Chemistry
Encouragement circles into serotonin celebrations and fuels the human brain for surprising outcomes. I received a poignant reminder of serotonin’s circular Christmas magic from Sue Dungey. A waitress at Brantford’s, Williams Fresh Cafe on Market St, Sue encourages many who stop by for a warm meal. She did even more for… Read more »
adminComments Off on Re-imagining learning communities that cultivate curiosity and foster fewer fears!
Does your community cultivate curiosity or foster fears that drown innovation? Brain based games work especially well to optimize learner brainpower and empower teacher transitional opportunities to help growth happen! No question, curiosity is central to learning. Problems arise though, when investigation and discovery fall too far from center at… Read more »
If motivation adds wings for achievement, and if performance drops to the ground when it’s cut off, what does your motivational airship look like today? Unless you know what motivation looks like, you’ll rarely ride its wonder, or fuse its mental energy into your day. To cross the interplay between… Read more »
adminComments Off on Ode to One Senator’s Brain Based Innovation!
As a registered “independent” and as MBA professor of leadership, I support men and women on either side of any isle who chase truth, facilitate benefits for all concerned, and lead innovation with the brain in mind. Jeff Flake led an innovative improvement this week. that exemplifies my master level… Read more »
adminComments Off on Serotonin Tools for Smart Skill Building
Serotonin is a bit like watching a miracle drug at work, since situations blow up and yet it helps us to create calm. At times called a molecule of happiness, serotonin is far more than that in any problem-solving situation when even one person engages its power. Serotonin gives you… Read more »
adminComments Off on Lively or Lopsided Confidence?
Confidence is a bit like an engine’s coolant system. It takes additives & chemicals to keep our mental engines at the right temperature for efficient confidence to drive well. A car can use water as coolant for a short time as an alternative, but it needs anti-freeze and corrosion inhibiting… Read more »
adminComments Off on What if meetings reflected the diverse mental equipment gathered?
Imagine a meeting of any kind that offers a life-changing opportunity to build a breakthrough innovation that benefits all concerned. OK, if that’s too big a step to visualize, simply imagine a meeting you loved to attend. You’ve likely seen it – that rare gathering where enthusiasm and curiosity emerge… Read more »
