5 ways a happiness researcher influenced my life

5 ways a happiness researcher influenced my life

The New York Times headline Happiness Won’t Save You grabbed my attention as soon as I spotted it on my phone late last month. Before I even read the subtitle “Philip Brickman was an expert in the psychology of happiness, but he couldn’t make his own pain go away,” I...
How to overcome being blinded by the obvious

How to overcome being blinded by the obvious

Even when you think you’re being alert, you can become blinded to the obvious. That’s what happened to me. I had inadvertently compartmentalized two aspects of my professional life. As a result, I didn’t see the bridge between them until a couple of...
How to be a better leader by replacing these 3 behaviors

How to be a better leader by replacing these 3 behaviors

“Unprecedented times offer unprecedented opportunities for those willing to take unprecedented courage.” That message was my key takeaway from the recently concluded 2020 virtual NeuroLeadership Summit. Granted, we’re also living in an era of paradoxes. Change fatigue...
How to improve your performance with nerdy brain tricks

How to improve your performance with nerdy brain tricks

What’s one of the biggest winners of 2020? Videogames. Already a popular form of entertainment, videogame playing has been surging since March. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, spending on videogames and equipment has been hitting all-time monthly...
How to speak like you drive

How to speak like you drive

How intentional are you these days with your speaking and your signaling? I’m not referring to virtue signaling, which means showing your good character or moral position on a particular issue. Instead, this is about basic communication: signaling instructions...