216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guid...

"It's been a paradigm shift for me to ask whether I can make my situation my ally rather than just try harder."Trying harder isn't always the answer. Sometimes, the key to making progress isn't changing yourself, but changing the people and environments around you. In this episod ...  Show more

“Rather than trying to eliminate your nerves entirely, build your own anxiety management plan so you're prepared when they inevitably creep in.”Around Halloween, few things feel scarier than being put on the spot to speak in front of others. Your heart races, your palms sweat, an ...  Show more

In today’s episode, we tackle attachment with Nicholas Epley. Nick is an expert on human behavior and decision making, a professor of behavioral science and faculty director for decision research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the author of the highly accl ...  Show more

Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you understand your colleagues’ thinking and win their respect—even in virtual work settings. Solheim is a forensic psychologist and a leadership coach who studies how people gain influence within organizations. ...  Show more

If you can get your audience to believe what you believe then there is a strong chance that they'll buy into your idea, product, service or movement. There is an art and a science to achieving this and a big part of this relates to the language you use with your audience. That's ...  Show more