Like many, chief executives are tossing and turning at night, worried about the issues we identified earlier this year in our annual 
Robyn GreenspanPosted by Debra Feldman, JobWhiz, Executive Talent Agent
12/18 @ 04:24 PM
12/18 @ 04:24 PM
One of the best ways for an individual to differentiate themselves from the competition and to improve their credibility, is to not only share what they do, but to also provide insights into why they chose a specific tactic. This shows hiring managers that a prospective employee not only has used certain skills in the past, but also based on their thought process, they have the capacity to think through and solve similar challenges in the future.
It's like saying, if you know how to drive a sedan because you understand how the mechanical and computerized parts function, then it is likely that you can also adapt to driving another type of motor vehicle (bus, truck, SUV, hybrid,station wagon, etc.) in the same or similar driving conditions. Wouldn't you rather turn over the keys to someone who can fix a car than someone who only knows how to put a key in the ignition? Put the CEOs fear to rest; demonstrate that you are trustworthy because you have the understanding and know-how behind the tasks.
It's like saying, if you know how to drive a sedan because you understand how the mechanical and computerized parts function, then it is likely that you can also adapt to driving another type of motor vehicle (bus, truck, SUV, hybrid,station wagon, etc.) in the same or similar driving conditions. Wouldn't you rather turn over the keys to someone who can fix a car than someone who only knows how to put a key in the ignition? Put the CEOs fear to rest; demonstrate that you are trustworthy because you have the understanding and know-how behind the tasks.
Posted by Dr. Ellen Weber
12/17 @ 12:32 PM
12/17 @ 12:32 PM
Great post and fine snapshot of what holds many of us back! Thanks! There are wonderful neuro-related tactics CEOs may want to investigate as concrete ways to solve their critical issues as they get a good nights sleep. For instance, there are tactics that calm the brain and come without side effects of medicine.
Research shows 51% of the American workforce feels exhausted at work. Sleep disorders hurt business. Organizations pay more than $100 billion in lost productivity we are told. People pay in personal problems such as depression, anxiety, or human failure.
Does sleep work well for you? If so, you likely benefit from all three 30 minute cycles, as they play out and replay several times throughout a good night’s rest. Think of ideal sleep in 90 minute segments, that replay consistently for about 7 to 8 hours. When it functions well, the process rewires your brain’s dendrite brain cells in unique ways.
In the first 30 minutes you’ll sleep rather lightly, which is why 20 minute power naps work especially well during the day.
In the second 30 minute segment, REM takes over and allows your brain to restore levels of oxygen to the cornea, while you dream. Avoid waking in REM, unless you’re prepared to feel like a Mack truck rammed into you, and then left you groggy for much of the day.
In the third 30 minute phase, your brain shifts backs into lighter sleep, and if awakened in this phase, you’ll like feel frisky and ready to take on a new day.
There are amazing (and practical) ways that people can use their awake hours to reboot their brains for better rewiring solutions while they sleep. Just a thought you may wish to explore and enjoy. Thanks for sharing this interesting view of where we are currently.
In an MBA Leadership course I’ll be teaching in Jan (Lead Innovation with the Brain in Mind) we’ll be addressing this issue with solutions in mind, so perhaps I will refer the discussion to your ideas here. Best, Ellen Weber (Director - MITA International Brain Center)
Research shows 51% of the American workforce feels exhausted at work. Sleep disorders hurt business. Organizations pay more than $100 billion in lost productivity we are told. People pay in personal problems such as depression, anxiety, or human failure.
Does sleep work well for you? If so, you likely benefit from all three 30 minute cycles, as they play out and replay several times throughout a good night’s rest. Think of ideal sleep in 90 minute segments, that replay consistently for about 7 to 8 hours. When it functions well, the process rewires your brain’s dendrite brain cells in unique ways.
In the first 30 minutes you’ll sleep rather lightly, which is why 20 minute power naps work especially well during the day.
In the second 30 minute segment, REM takes over and allows your brain to restore levels of oxygen to the cornea, while you dream. Avoid waking in REM, unless you’re prepared to feel like a Mack truck rammed into you, and then left you groggy for much of the day.
In the third 30 minute phase, your brain shifts backs into lighter sleep, and if awakened in this phase, you’ll like feel frisky and ready to take on a new day.
There are amazing (and practical) ways that people can use their awake hours to reboot their brains for better rewiring solutions while they sleep. Just a thought you may wish to explore and enjoy. Thanks for sharing this interesting view of where we are currently.
In an MBA Leadership course I’ll be teaching in Jan (Lead Innovation with the Brain in Mind) we’ll be addressing this issue with solutions in mind, so perhaps I will refer the discussion to your ideas here. Best, Ellen Weber (Director - MITA International Brain Center)
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