Brainwork

Through engaging stories and studies, the author shows you how to leverage the most provocative neuroscience research to increase your productivity, expand your creative vision, and become a stronger leader. By dispelling brain myths and applying an understanding of how the brain perceives, plans, and influences behavior, you'll transform your leadership, organizational management, and impact.The neuroscience and leadership topics addressed in this book will help you:Deal with information overload and ignore irrelevant information to improve your decision-making processCultivate and develop creativity and solve problems by thinking differentlyIncrease your emotional intelligence to work and build relationships with colleagues effectivelyControl stress in the workplace and manage the emotions of a crisisNurture a healthy brain by understanding the impact of diet, exercise, and sleep on your mental wellnessContents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Curse of Too Much InformationChapter 2: The Myth of MultitaskingChapter 3: Respecting the Emotional BrainChapter 4: Improving Your ThinkingChapter 5: Leading by DissentChapter 6: Moral and Ethical LeadershipChapter 7: Taking Care of Your BrainNotesBibliographyIndexAbout the Author