‘True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.’ – Socrates We should never profess that we know it all. When we do, we are shutting down the learning centre of our brain. However, we can be honest with ourselves and admit that we don’t know everything. Just from there we are opening up our Read More
To be an effective leader in times of constant change, it’s critical to understand the difference between ‘change’ and ‘transition’. Change is an external event or situation where a shift takes place or when something ends … and then there is a new beginning. Change can occur quickly and sometimes it’s imposed, like the closing Read More
Absolutely love this proverb … he who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever. So … what makes a good question? All questions are good – they are the sign of a curious, seeking mind. So, it’s important to ask the right questions to Read More
To read the first piece of this two-part blog series on breaking down the complexity of emotions and the human brain, click here. Let’s now look at the seat of our unconscious mind – the reptilian brain. Here is where the mind and body work together. It’s automatic, it’s a habit, it’s a memory and Read More
Emotions. We all have them, and we all react and respond with them. The question is … for how long? If you hang on to your emotions for a long period of time, they become your identity. Yes, your identity. Something that you give yourself. A lot of it has to do with your values, Read More