Our Brain, the Social Butterfly

Our Brain, the Social Butterfly

by | Jul 9, 2019 | Brain, Productivity, Safety

For most of us, the word “brain” conjures up thoughts of science, thinking and intelligence, but how about socializing? As is turns out, the brain loves being social. In fact, scientists refer to the brain as a social organ, meaning its number one priority is to keep...
Change Fails in the Face of Danger

Change Fails in the Face of Danger

by | Mar 12, 2019 | Brain, Change, Safety

The human brain is a funny thing. Despite its vast intricacies, processing power and complex structure, its default setting is no better than a reptile’s. Sure, most reptiles know how to sun themselves on the right rock and are pretty good at surviving in harsh...
Safety has Become a Strategic Advantage

Safety has Become a Strategic Advantage

by | Mar 5, 2019 | Brain, Change, Safety

Have you ever looked across the hall at another team and wondered why they’re rocking it but your team is faltering, unravelling, even resisting? Or maybe you’ve wondered why that other company – you know, your competition – has the edge year after year even though it...
Psychological Safety versus NeuroSafety

Psychological Safety versus NeuroSafety

by | Feb 26, 2019 | Brain, Safety

A culture of fear isn’t the way to get the best out of your employees. That seems obvious, but there’s more to it than you might think. In fact, it’s the opposite – fostering a safe environment – that allows them to optimize performance, even in the face of change....