9/17/2017. The Brain and Neuroplasticity. Why is this any of this important? Have you ever had an angry outburst at work?

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1 The Brain and Neuroplasticity Finding Space to Live and Work Better Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 1 Why is this any of this important? 1. I feel stressed at work most days 2. I find myself reacting when there is office conflict 3. When I do things, my mind wanders off 4. I don t pay attention to what I am doing because I worry about other things 5. I rush through my work on autopilot Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 2 Have you ever had an angry outburst at work? You ve got to be kidding me, they aren t going to have our servers installed until next month?! What are they doing over there, going out to the movies every afternoon? This was supposed to be done last month! They are useless! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 3 1

2 The Brain makes all this happen! And the human brain is unique! The smell of a flower - The memory of a walk in the park - The pain of stepping on a nail. These experiences are made possible by the 3 pounds of tissue in our heads...the BRAIN!! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 4 To understand how outbursts happen we need to examine the human brain! How many brains does a human being have? Options are 1, 2, 3, or >3? Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 5 Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 6 2

3 My T hree Brains Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 7 Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 8 What did I have for dinner last night? Where did I file that document? Did I stop at red lights on my way into work this morning? Where did I put my keys? Poll: do you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing on 9/11? Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 9 3

4 Me and My Three Brains! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 10 And now I am back at work with all my overwhelm! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 11 Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 12 4

5 Turn off the stress response by using metacognition. Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 13 Is it really that easy? Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 14 Arrive at work with new intention and new software Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 15 5

6 What if Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 16 So ya want to be more productive? Stop remembering dumb stuff! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 17 Summary You have the ability to change! You can change your stress, your reactions, your wandering mind, and your worry Our brains can be rewired for different outcomes Stop remembering the reactions and start responding differently which will in turn make new networks and synaptic connections Let s explore how to develop our emotional intelligence to put all this brain power to work! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 18 6

7 Awareness Inventory - Agree or Disagree? 1. Emotional intelligence is how we understand and express feelings. 2. People are born with certain emotional intelligence competencies such as optimism, self control, and inspirational leadership. 3. Emotional intelligence is having intuition Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 19 Simple Definition Ability to manage emotions in one s self and in others in order to reach desired outcomes. Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 20 Remember my angry outburst at work? You ve got to be kidding me, they aren t going to have our servers installed until next month?! What are they doing over there, going out to the movies every afternoon? This was supposed to be done last month! They are useless! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 21 7

8 The "New Yardstick" On how we handle ourselves and each other Goes beyond intellectual ability and technical skills Focuses on personal qualities such as initiative, empathy, adaptability, persuasiveness Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 22 Emotional Intelligence Seen as the fundamental key to success and leadership - and it can be learned! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 23 h_query= big+bang+theory+ alg orithm+for+making+friends Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 24 8

9 The Two Sides of Emotional Intelligence Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 25 The more complex the job, the more EQ (EI) matters!! Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 26 Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive emotions; to access and generate emotions so as to assist thought; to understand emotions and emotional knowledge; and to reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote emotional and intellectual growth. Daniel Goleman Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant

10 Train the Brain? watch?v=0bhqq0luaok Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 28 Goleman s Competencies Model Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 29 Self Management Competencies 10

11 Social Awareness Competencies 31 Relationship Management Competencies Using what s under the surface! Develop your Best Self Identify Understand Manage Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 33 11

12 Identify emotions Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 34 Understand Emotions Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 35 Manage Emotions Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 36 12

13 Summary You have the ability to change! Our brains can be rewired for different outcomes Stop remembering the reactions and start responding differently which will in turn make new networks and synaptic connections Developing EI means changing the brain to be less triggered by old stuff, more aware of ourselves sooner and have the ability to regulate our responses With practice we can also impact our environment for more positive work atmosphere! Let s explore the power of focus, attention and stress reduction Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 37 Connections Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 38 Angry, Frustrated, Limited, Discouraged, or Disappointed Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 39 13

14 Buzzing Smartphones Multitasking Gossip Anxiety Worry Clutter Social media Hunger Decision fatigue Co-workers dropping by Over scheduled meetings Noisy co-workers Smoke breaks/snack breaks Sitting in a cubicle What are you distractors? Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 40 Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 41 It s paradoxical that some of the things we think are good for our brain, the brain science is showing are almost like tobacco for the brain, Sondra Bond Chapman says. (University of Texas) Multitasking, information overload, and constant interruptions are impairing the way our brains work, she says. Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 42 14

15 Stop Multitasking!!!!! There are so many demands surrounding you right now texts, instant messages, media alerts, social media updates, meeting reminders, all chiming in from multiple devices. But that's normal, right? As a professional, you're expected to know the answers and pay attention to all of it in a way that communicates you are the master of your universe. Except it's not working. It's making you less effective, unfocused, and less productive. All the distractions are stressing you out. And then there's that nagging inner voice, reminding you of all the ways things aren't going the way you'd like them to. Jill McDermott, program director, Center for Professional and Executive Development at the Wisconsin School of Business. Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 43 Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 44 The Bigger Picture Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 45 15

16 The Extraordinary Power of Personal Focus Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 46 Intention and Attention Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 47 The Power of Tuning In Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 48 16

17 What if we could Improve strategic thinking Stay attentive to the present, not the past or future Minimize auto-pilot Respond with clarity under pressure Listen to ourselves and others Hold ambiguity until a better time to make a decision Prioritize work Manage stress Learn to stay focused on a project from beginning to end Engage/Reengage employees Have difficult conversations Eliminate unneeded tasks Hold effective meetings Reduce errors Create the space for innovation Increase employee well-being and satisfaction Benefits of Mindfulness Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 49 Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 50 Cultivate Well Being Individual and Social Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 51 17

18 Focus, Emotional Intelligence and the Brain We have come full circle! We are what we think; as we desire so do we become by our thoughts, emotions, and habits. All that we are is the result of what we have thought. Buddha Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 52 Thank You Trainnovations, Moving from Better to Brilliant 53 18