Monthly Archives: April 2009

Their Way or the Brain’s Way?

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Have you survived “Their Way” when it excluded your brain’s way. Einstein was kicked out of school for failing math in secondary school, and you too may be failing because you think or work differently from the status quo. When you question or disagree with  “Their Way.” Blue Blue’s lyrics… Read more »

Rev Brainpower in Reverse

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Surprisingly, human brains tend to outperform themselves in reverse, rather than in forward motion.  Comfortable  traditions or routines can cause your brain to default to ruts, that only reverse brainpower can surpass. How so?   Let’s say you wake up out of sorts – discouraged about a hectic schedule or a… Read more »

Brains Offer Olive Branch to Enemies

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Have you every compared the differences between brains honed to disagree well, and those who generate cynicism when they differ. Contrast the difference between an olive branch offered to enemies, and a weapon poised for war? Cynicis criticized President Obama’s reach of peace to Chavez, while peacemakers saw an olive… Read more »

New Run at Old Runways: Space for Renewal

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In Rochester, New York, where I work – we’re ripe for a new run at old runways, the kind that Captain Sully grew ready for before a crisis changed his flight. Been there? That touchdown where carriers cruise into place,  brimming over in lessons learned from former mistakes  – and… Read more »

Steven Wiltshire’s Spatial Intelligence and Yours

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Incredible news comes daily about the power of a human brain – fully engaged. Check out Steven Wiltshire’s spatial intelligence to see what a savant’s brainpower can add to your own abilities. In spite of Stephen’s autism, and the fact that his brain wires differently, he inspires the world by… Read more »

Call for Simplicity that Adds Intelligence

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When entire systems such as finances, health care or higher education, break down, corrupt and confound intelligent people, it’s time to power up the brain and reboot ethical practices to simplify. How so? Let’s fact it – taxes today tax your brain! Beyond the clutter of financial policies, written to… Read more »

Universities in Crisis

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College rankings continue to nudge their way up, while excellence plummets at alarming rates. How so? If James Cote and Anton Allahar got it right in Ivory Tower Blues, the university really is in crisis, and other leaders say its bubble is about to burst. What a great opportunity awaits… Read more »

Marks of Brainpowered Workspaces

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Ever shifted locations, or added a valued addition such as a comfy chair to your workspace, and noticed new solutions popping up as solutions to old  problems as a result?  Or have new ethical insights added zest to a project after a redesigned workspace? If so, you’ll be interested in… Read more »

Brainpower Beyond Sea of Cynicism

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Queen Rania told NPR that the world cannot afford to be cynical. Do you agree? Listen here to the Queen’s conversation with NPR to encourage opposing views to learn from different perspectives. People often ask as one commenter questioned here How can a person survive cynics’ toxins at work, and… Read more »