Posts by Emergenetics International
Changing Habits- 4 Steps to the New You
Changing habits is a difficult process. And we can thank our brains for making habits hard to break. It goes back to neural circuitry. As Emergenetics International Founder Dr. Geil Browning writes in Emergenetics: Tap Into the New Science of Success, “As the brain matures and becomes more specialized, neurons are recruited and reinforced through…
Read More5 Personal Development Lessons Every Professional Should Know
I’ll never forget this piece of advice I was given very early in my career – we are responsible for our own personal development; no one else can do it for you. Other people might contribute to the process, but it is up to you to ensure that you are growing, learning, and becoming better…
Read MoreA 4 Step Neuroscience Based Process for Change
Happy New Year! Everything feels fresh, new and possible in January, and this tends to be when many ponder their expectations for the upcoming year. Yet it’s well established that once we get back to our regular lives after the holiday indulgences, we forget what we wanted to achieve. The gym membership sits idle; the…
Read MoreStart 2015 Focused on Your Company Culture
As a new year kicks off, search business articles and leadership talks, and the most prevalent topics that come up will be leadership and goal setting (I tried it). This makes sense—individuals are needing to augment their skills in taking their organizations, teams or themselves to higher levels of performance. Companies either want to grow,…
Read MoreYear-End Reflection: The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility
As the calendar winds down, you are, like myself, probably doing some reflection. It makes sense- we’re wrapping up another holiday season, a time when we focus on giving to others, reflecting on all of the great things that have happened this year and how thankful we are for what we have. You might also…
Read MoreA Year-End Reflection: Culture, Collaboration and Communication
It’s coming to an end of yet another insightful year. As we await our appraisal review with our bosses to discuss about how we have fared for the year, we each take time to reflect upon our contributions and performance within the team. Personally, I find it important to reflect on who you are now…
Read MoreDiscovering Your Leadership Values
“When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” – Roy E. Disney Leaders: What do you stand for? What do you live by? What are your values? Having a confident leadership “voice” is your key to being a successful leader. You make decisions based on what you value. From the clients you…
Read MoreThe Aha Moment and the Neuroscience of Creativity
You know that feeling when you just can’t solve a problem? When I was younger, I’d force myself to focus on it until I came to a conclusion, which naturally led to a creative block and unnecessary frustration. Today I like to think I’ve wised up enough to step away from the problem and allow…
Read MoreThe Role of Trust in Team Communication
Everyone defines trust from his or her own perspectives; we have our own personal story that shapes how we define trust. Personally, I believe it is important to share common goals, commitment and understanding of what needs to be done, at a personal and team level. We establish trust and cultivate trust through actions and…
Read MoreEmbrace Your Holiday Gift Giving Style
Tis the season for gift giving! We can all appreciate that one gift that comes to mind whether it was an item, a keepsake, or a memory when thinking about the upcoming holidays. Believe it or not, our Profiles have a lot to do with the gift giving and receiving process. Take a moment to…
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