Focus. It’s the key that unlocks both productivity and well-being. Most leaders know this, so why do so many of them struggle to stay focused?  Focus isn’t easy to achieve, especially in today's fast-paced and complex world. There are so many demands, opportunities, and challenges pulling us in different directions, it’s easy to lose sightContinue reading "The best leaders focus on what matters most – here’s how"

Are you making the most of your three brains? Neuroscientists believe that as well as the brain in your head – the cephalic brain – you have two more: the gut brain (enteric) and the heart brain (cardiac). Each ‘brain’ has sensory neurons, motor neurons, ganglia, and neurotransmitters. They’re all true brains!   All three canContinue reading "How to be a better leader using three brains"

Most breakthrough discoveries and inventions – from making a fire to ChatGPT – are the result of curiosity. Leaders that value curiosity help their organizations adapt to uncertain market conditions and both internal and external pressures. Curiosity helps to boost employee performance and wellbeing. The curiosity effect Ted – CEO of a nonprofit – hadContinue reading "3 ways effective leaders cultivate curiosity"

“I want to feel joy at work and feel like myself again,” says Barbara – a technology company CEO. She’s not alone. Leaders across different industries, locations, and roles are feeling less joy at work. Research by American psychologist, educator, and author Martin Seligman has shown that feeling joy and happiness affects your wellbeing andContinue reading "3 ways to bring back joy to work"

Most of us presume that success leads to happiness. However, Martin Seligman, author of the book ‘Authentic Happiness’ puts it the other way around — happiness leads to success. How can this be? Experience shows that happy leaders are more productive, more creative, and better at problem-solving than their unhappy peers. And happiness is contagious.Continue reading "How The Best Leaders Create A Positive And Productive Mindset"