Leadership; is it innate or is it something you can learn?
Every day, I train and coach managers, professionals and management teams to become efficient leaders. This implies that leadership is something you can learn. Many people believe that leadership is innate, that it cannot be learned. In this article, I will explain why and how scientifically sound leadership can be learned. Nature and nurture We…
Read MoreWe leave too much brainpower unused
Did you know that 20% of your bodily energy is used by the brain? The average brain weighs approximately 1.4 kilograms. If you weigh 70 kilos, this means that 2% is brains. So 2% of your weight uses 20% of your energy. Your brain is of the utmost importance to your body, your survival and…
Read MoreThe evil effects of chronic stress on the brain
Last week, I was invited to give a lecture at a symposium on poverty reduction. I spoke of the effects of poverty on the brain. Poverty can be a significant stressor and there is a lot of information available on adverse effects of chronic stress on the brain. The following day, during a workshop on…
Read MoreThe evil side of power
Power can have a significant impact on the brain, both in a negative and a positive way. It can make you smarter, more motivated, less depressed; it increases you tactical thinking. These characteristics can make you grow towards a management position. However, if power is not bound and controlled, it can also have dark and…
Read MorePoor leadership, a cause of absenteeism
Workplace absenteeism is often seen a clear indicator of how a company treats its staff. A part of workplace absenteeism is directly or indirectly caused by the leadership style of the manager. When managers neglect aspects like security, and they increase work related stress, this can encourage workplace absenteeism. In the following, I will demonstrate…
Read MoreHow to change your mind-set?
Why is it that we don’t live healthily while we know perfectly well what a healthy lifestyle is? Why do we let disappointment guide us, when we know it’s better to let this emotion settle down first? Why don’t we do what we know is right? Why is it so difficult to stick to good…
Read MoreWhy all managers MUST know how the brain works
Many interventions that managers apply to inspire or set people in motion just don’t work. These managers don’t approach things from the right perspective because they lack knowledge of the functioning of the brain. If they had this knowledge, without any doubt, they would know what to do. In this blog, I’d like to tell…
Read MoreThe power of visualisation in neuro leadership
In personal development, the shaping of new behaviour occurs in two steps. First, it is planned in your head and then it is (physically) shaped. This concept is crucial in neuro leadership. With neuro leadership, you can develop new behaviour through visualisation. In this weeks’ blog, I will present you with the building blocks. The…
Read MoreBeing a leader without pulling rank
How can you influence people without having to, or being able to pull rank? Especially when you don’t have the possibility of a formal assessment interview, or the chance of giving someone a promotion? You may be in an executive position, the coordinator of a team or the right hand person of someone in charge?…
Read MoreThe ground-breaking view of neurosciences on leadership and trust
Our world needs leaders who are experts in developing and nurturing trust. Nowadays, we are much more aware of how important the concept of trust in the workplace is. We need to work and live in an environment where we feel secure. Although through the years, a great many books have been written about leadership…
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