What’s the impact of remote working on productivity?
Where are you most productive? At home or in the office? There are many surveys that study this question, but as a neuroscientist I know...
Confessions of a book addict
I have a confession to make. I’m an addict. A book addict. When I was in elementary school, I went to our local library every...
How to beat smartphone addiction
Are you addicted to your phone? Here is how to get out of it. Willpower is limited Imagine that you are participating in a scientific...
Do you really want a shrinking brain?
“I don’t have time anymore to read.” Have you ever heard someone say this? I get it. People are stressed out and busy. But let’s...
Do we really need more digital learning?
Would you rather send your kids to a school where he or she learns the basics of handling a computer or to memorize poems by...
Surprise – the under leveraged resource in the business world
When was the last time someone surprised you with a gift or a nice gesture? I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers yesterday from a...
Do you limit screen time for your kids? You should do the same for your brain
I spoke to one of my senior clients last week. He said: “On a good day, I have about 10 video calls. On a bad day, it’s...
Free your body and your brain will follow
Do you suffer from “corona brain”? Do you feel that your mind is foggy and that anxiety, worries, or constant distractions decrease your productivity and...
Fun, Fear, and Focus
Most of us recognize that heady feeling when we’re performing at our very best. Time becomes irrelevant, doubt and self-consciousness evaporate, and you find yourself...
Take a look inside my book The Leading Brain
Why do people behave the way they do? And how can you use that knowledge to take your performance to the next level? Neuroscience has...