Monthly Archives: April 2019

Neuroscientists recently made a correlation between an increase of alpha brain waves—either through electrical stimulation or mindfulness and meditation—and the ability to reduce depressive symptoms and increase creative thinking. Our various states of consciousness are directly connected to the ever-changing electrical, chemical, and architectural environment of the brain. Daily habits of behavior and thought processes have...

Mindset more than inborn talent is the best predictor of success, science shows. And yes, you can change yours. Here's how. What sets those who accomplish great things apart from those who fail to realize their ambitions? You might guess intelligence, appetite for risk, or even creativity. Those are all sensible-sounding suggestions, but that's not what science has found. According to work by pioneering Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck and others...

You've probably heard about how outcomes — or at least attitudes — can change based on having a positive mindset versus a negative one. But what about adopting a growth mindset? Doing so means believing that you can develop strengths. In contrast, adhering to a fixed mindset means thinking talents are inborn gifts. Let's take a look at why a growth mindset is such an advantageous trait for business leaders. Along the way, we'll go over actionable...