Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Paul Zak, the author of The Trust Factor , has shown that “when someone is tangibly trusted by a stranger, the brain synthesizes the signaling chemical oxytocin” and “ the more trust one is shown, the more the brain produces oxytocin.” High levels of stress and testosterone inhibit the release of oxytocin. T RUST BEGETS TRUST.

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CoachStation

MAY 13, 2020

In recent years whilst coaching , I have developed a concept regarding the effectiveness of communication. Unfortunately, many managers do not develop this skill to the level required. Our goal is to develop the skill and capability to flex to level 3 and 4, where relevant. The goal is to be heard and understood.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The brain craves certainty, and when you feel uncertain, the almond shaped structure in the brain called the amygdala releases chemicals into the blood stream that you experience as fear, anxiety and doubt. Yet another reason for negativity is due to our natural and biological response to change.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 12, 2018

Testosterone, the hormone that helps regulate dominance, confidence, aggression concentration, mood and energy plays a role here as does cortisol, the hormone released in response to stress. This suggests that endocrinal functions that regulate the autonomic central system are actually regulated by the conscious control of stress levels.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 9, 2019

If your answer is yes to one or more of these questions, you may have or be developing an addiction that’s tied to dopamine, a type of neurotransmitter in your brain. To put it simply, neurotransmitters are molecules that behave as chemical messengers in the brain. So, what is dopamine and what role does it play in how we act?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2016

Health assessments typically involve asking employees questions about modifiable risks, such as smoking behavior, physical inactivity, poor diet, and high stress levels. A company like Dow Chemical is a success story in this way. Administering health risk assessments only. This, of course, takes time and support.

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