Business Brains
Business brain brings you articles and reviews on all things the brain and behaviour in business:
Personal Leadership / Team Leadership / Senior Leadership / Organisational Leadership / Decision-Making
Role of Dopamine in Speed and Accuracy of Decisions
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Diversity in Startup Teams Increases Survival In Changing Environments
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
All Work And No Play, Really Does Make Jack A Dull (and Ineffective) Boy
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Do Conservatives and Liberals Have Moral Brains?
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
“Forgetting is Learning” and More Interesting Research on Memory, Learning, and Social Media Algorithms
Reading time: about 8 minutes For this weekend review I’d like to look into various aspects of memory and learning - the one that has...
The Secrets Discovered to Keeping an Audience’s Attention
New studies shed more light on some contradictions and drivers of selfishness and collaboration Reading time: about 6 minutes We...
New Drivers of Selfishness and Collaboration Discovered
New studies shed more light on some contradictions and drivers of selfishness and collaboration Reading time: about 6 minutes ...
Work in the Presence of Others Lowers Stress
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Everyday Pleasures Improve Brain Performance
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Brain Scans Show How to Coach and Inspire More Effectively
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
You’re Less Productive in the Afternoon – Especially on Fridays
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
The Motivational Paradox
We may think that high motivation is a good thing, and it is. But there are a number of paradoxes such as how motivation can lower ability, increase stress, and lose broad focus, and be difficult to manage.
How To Save (Or Waste) Money
We may think we make good decisions but research over the years and decades has shown there are many ways in which our brains trick us into making suboptimal decisions – particularly in financial scenarios.
You’re an Imposter!
How Imposter Syndrome Plagues Successful People Reading time: about 8 minutesThere has been a resurgence of research into imposter...
How Gratitude between Co-Workers Lowers Stress and Increases Performance
Quick HitsDaily brief research updates from the cognitive sciences ratitude is a nice thing to have, I think we all...
SCOAP In Business
A comprehensive theory of human motivation, behaviour, and well-being SCOAP in Business and Leadership There are many models and...
SCOAP An Introduction
A comprehensive theory of human motivation, behaviour, and well-being What is SCOAP? SCOAP is a complete model of human motivation,...
Team Conflict
Managing conflict is an essential skill – but is having conflict essential? There is a lot to be said about having a good argument. You...
The Power of Positivity
Why being positive might energise your organisation! Positivity is positive, right? Indeed, the research does paint a rosy picture but...
Love Your Company
How employee relationships with organisations impacts performance Organisations want to hire people who can be loyal and dedicated to...
Care for Your Team
Why caring can boost performance There is a lot to be said about caring for your team – the research paints a clear picture – so why is it...
Business Brains 2021 Review
I have reported on plenty of topics in business – there were many from decision-making to diversity issues, to leadership, to change....
Psychological Safety
Why this factor may be the most important factor in team performance A term first used in 1999 has become a popular trend – because the...
Fearful Organisations
And why this is problematic Many leaders and organisations seem to not be able to avoid using fear as a tactic to “motivate” and engage...