Give them a reason to remember. The science behind storytelling. Need your team to remember something? Here’s a hint: don’t simply give them a list. Give them a reason to remember. Tell a story. It’s not just more relatable, it helps your people to remember better. Today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day explains the neuroscience behind memory. It’s also a great tip for you if you’re trying to…
Can you see the 500,000 pound gorilla pacing your floor? Inattentive blindness can be a hindrance to you in the workplace because it causes us not to see the larger context when we are super focused on what is in front of us. Today’s #NSCJournalPrompt asks a probing question that will help you to be intentional when attempting to navigate the monkey business that happens in every workplace.…
Sometimes, what’s obvious isn’t what’s causing the problem. I remember once when there seemed to be a colleague hell-bent on my undoing. It was odd to me because until a certain point, I thought that we were good. In fact, it was so disturbing because this colleague seemed to be going to great lengths to undermine me, but I would learn eventually that what was obvious wasn’t the…
How do you handle a toxic boss? One tactic that many of them use is to keep you reacting, mainly to their requests. When you are reacting, you are not in control, and it is a great way to lose your focus which is paramount to your excellent performance. One of the primary complaints I get from clients about toxic bosses is that they fill their day with…
Ready to take back your time? ⏲️ Let’s get focused. 👓 That means you need a plan. You can begin to be intentional about retraining your brain from distracted to more productive with today’s #NSCJournalPrompt. Break out your journals and start with your first step. Take back your time, Sis! You’re doing the most. Working smarter will render your work even more excellent, and you won’t lose your…