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In the western world we often have this dualist approach to what it is to be a human being. We continually separate the body and the brain our genes from our upbringing and  depending on your world, many people talk about the mind and the brain as being two distinct things. Biology has largely rejected […]

Leadership is about constructive change and in a busy uncertain and chaotic world any potential change is not without risk. Most of us for one reason or another have a lot invested in the status quo and it does take energy to purposefully change. Carol Dweck a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University work on […]

Leadership skills are not something we are born with. Even when you begin learning leadership skills, it can take weeks, months, or even years to polish them. Becoming an outstanding leader requires many steps, including consistent upkeep and a desire to improve continually. This blog post will discuss the four habits of highly effective leaders. […]

Our mindset :how we make sense of the world and the thing that drives our decisions and choices isn’t always clear to us and if yo are a leader it needs to be!.

Employers are not catching on, but the data doesn’t lie. Being overworked can fundamentally impact your health, as sobering studies (like this research from Indiana University) show. 1. Take control Do you have any control over your work schedule, projects, or the number of tasks that you manage at a given time? Having little control over […]

1. Prioritize recovery time Everyone needs a break to recover. Employees pushing themselves to the limit at work are less productive and likely to be at risk of burnout. Encouraging downtime allows the opportunity to recharge. Action Steps for Leaders Create realistic expectations – encourage employees to take the time off available to them. Adjust […]