YOUR BRAIN AT WORK  

Geil Browning is the founder of Emergenetics International, an organizational development firm with offices in the United States, Singapore, and the Netherlands. She also co-created the Emergenetics Profile, a psychometric thinking and behavioral workplace assessment. Geil received a Ph.D. in education from the University of Nebraska, and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard. @Emergenetics_


Set Goals for 2013 You Can Achieve

You have big goals next year. Make sure you set out to achieve them in a way that works for your brain.  Read story

Tell Stories & You'll Boost Sales (Because of How Human Brains Are Wired)

Storytelling appeals to how the brain processes information. Here's five ways to make that work for your business.  Read story

Excel at What Does Not Come Naturally: 7 Ways to Lead Better

It may seem counterintuitive, but you don't only want to lead with your strengths. Here's why and what you can do about it.  Read story

10 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Brain While You Work

Going to Africa--literally or figuratively--refreshes your brain, which helps you be alert and propels you forward.  Read story

8 Ways to Keep Your Brain Innovative

When I return from the Serengeti, my brain feels new. It's as if the hot African sun sears away mental fog. You can replicate this--closer to home.  Read story

Make Money & Make the World Better (& What It Has to Do With Your Brain)

When you do something altruistic, your brain releases a squirt of the neurotransmitter Dopamine, and you feel good.  Read story

What Your Brain Has to Do With Your Brand

Tell your employees and customers about how you think and behave, your innate genetic strengths and preferences, and you'll see your brand loyalty grow.  Read story

How to Thank Your Employees in Only 8 Words

Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking.  Read story

How to Lead Your Company Through Change

Different employees react differently to change. However each feels about a new situation, you can help all of them adjust.  Read story

10 Ways to Motivate Anyone

Understand the unique brain and personality types of your employees to keep them invested in work. You'll see amazing results.  Read story

Are You an Entrepreneur Imposter? I Don't Buy It

You got where you are being who you are. You'll go far by accepting and understanding your brain and personality attributes, and encouraging others to do so ...  Read story

Are You an Overbearing Boss?

Find out if you are a bossy boss--and, if so, what you can do about it.  Read story

Power of the Quiet Entrepreneur

Why you don't have to be loud to be a great leader.  Read story

How to Cultivate Collective Intelligence

Unleash your worker bees. The power of swarms and cooperation to attack business problems.  Read story

Your Prescription for Productivity

Here's how a mind-body approach can help you achieve peak performance--both personally, and company-wide.  Read story

How To Spot Innovative Hires

A brain researcher divulges six interview questions--and other clues--to help distinguish innovators from ordinary workers.  Read story

Spur Your Brain to Innovate

Tips to fuel creativity and invention--geared to your brain type.  Read story

Sales Pitch? Know How Your Buyer Thinks & Behaves

I use brain science to understand the play of personalities, and ace new-business presentations. Here's what I mean.  Read story

What's Going On In Your Customer's Head?

Use these nine techniques to account for how your customer's brain could be wired, and seal the deal.  Read story

Don't Like All Your Employees?

That might be a good thing. Here's why. (Hint: It has to do with your brain--and theirs.)  Read story

How To Make Your Meetings Count

Effective collaboration doesn't just happen. The key to a high-performance team is brain science.  Read story

Crowdsource Product Ideas from All Your Employees

It's not just for marketing. Crowdsourcing is an efficient way to take advantage of cognitive diversity.  Read story

You're Wired to Be a Leader

You were born with seven brain attributes for effective management. How much you turn the volume up or down depends on you--and what you want to accomplish.  Read story