This is a great book for anyone who wants to get a basic and clear understanding of how our brains work and what that means for us.
Written by Dr Helena Boschi, a psychologist specialising in applied neuroscience in a business context, it’s a very accessible way of exploring the different aspects of the brain, from emotion to bias to change.
Read MoreI’m a big fan of 1980s music and have several favourite tracks. One of those favourites is ‘‘It ain’t what you do…’ from the Funboy Three and Bananarama. Taking the time to listen to this pop song makes me think about the ‘how’ of leading through change. Here are my top three lessons from this tune.
Read MoreOften when leaders communicate change, they forget to think about who’s on the receiving end of their messages - they’ve been immersed in it for months or even years. They often can’t understand why people don’t ‘get’ the change or feel as engaged in it as they are. This is what I call the ‘I’m here. Where are you?’ question that leaders really need to avoid. Here are some ideas that could help.
Read MoreAs we head into the summer, it’s time for many of us to take some time to catch up on reading. Here are seven reads that I’ve either read and reviewed or have on the list for the summer break. I’d love to hear what’s on your list.
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