By Jena Skai Dec 2, 2024 Positive affirmations can be a powerful tool for many, but they may not yield the same results for everyone. This discrepancy can be particularly understood through the lens of somatic therapy, which emphasizes the connection between the mind and body. Here are several reasons why positive affirmations might not work for everyone, especially when the mind is preoccupied with overthinking: 1. Cognitive Dissonance When affirmations conflict with deep

Leaders today must understand and apply the knowledge of neuroscience to manage organizational change successfully. In the past, efforts at organizational change which have focused on the structural aspects of organizations have systematically failed because they have neglected the reality that change doesn’t happen without individual people changing their thinking, beliefs and behaviour. In the past, efforts at organizational change focused on the structural aspects of orga

Story by Wilson Luna Leadership is often thought of as a position or a skill, but the real difference between average and exceptional leaders starts with a subtle mindset change: willingness. True willingness is not just about being open-minded; it is about actively choosing to participate, grow and lead without letting ego get in the way. Willingness brings a special energy to leadership. It takes you from self-doubt to quiet confidence , from clinging to a title to leading

By David Rock The SCARF Model targets the top five social rewards and threats identified so far that are deeply important to the brain and these have relevance to leadership behaviors: The SCARF Model Explained: A Guide to Brain-Based Collaboration October 2, 2025 11:29 am Published by Paul Whit e The way we interact at work matters—a lot. From team meetings to quick check-ins, every interaction either builds trust or chips away at it. That’s why understanding the brain’s re

Written by: Jennifer Dublino, In most organizations, there comes a time when changes to the workplace’s culture, operations and performance are necessary. Circumstances such as a merger or new ownership may even force changes. Large-scale organizational change can be extremely challenging for company leaders and team members alike. After all, businesses are composed of many different individuals, many of whom have been performing tasks and running operations in the same way f

by Jennifer Mattison January is a time when many people reflect on their goals for the year ahead—a new job, a promotion, hitting the gym, or overall better health—but research from Baylor College of Medicine and psychologist Richard Wiseman shows 88% of people actually fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. But according to the experts we asked, you should forget resolutions—and do these things instead. Rewire your brain “Repetition, not intention, rewires behavior

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