Why and how you need to disrupt your words

Why and how you need to disrupt your words

Want to thrive during disruptive times? Use disruptive language. That was one of the strong messages from the 2017 NeuroLeadership Summit held in New York City Oct. 11-12. As the NeuroLeadership Summit and Institute co-founder Dr. David Rock explained, disruptive...
How empathetic are you, really?

How empathetic are you, really?

When you follow the platinum rule, you make the effort to customize how you treat people in the manner they would most appreciate. That shows empathy. Read the full post, How empathetic are you, really?, published by Forbes.com on October 10, 2017.
Do you know how real leaders deal with disasters?

Do you know how real leaders deal with disasters?

Mindfulness. Self-awareness. Self-control. Leaders who practice these three skills are better equipped to deal with crises, particularly those that hurt people.   When you’re mindful, especially in a crisis, you have a keen sense of your surroundings, you’re aware of...
Why and how to reflect on your experiences

Why and how to reflect on your experiences

“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.”  ― John Dewey This quote sums up my response to powerful Hurricane Irma as she barreled toward the Southeastern United States earlier this month. Even when the computer weather models...