--- title: Your Brain At Work description: Neuroleadership institute blog which covers all topic related to neuroleadership and brain-based coaching. --- [![NLI-LOGO-WHITE](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NLI-LOGO-WHITE.png?width=254&height=45&name=NLI-LOGO-WHITE.png "NLI-LOGO-WHITE")](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/) - [Solutions](https://neuroleadershipinstitute.org/solutions-for-organisations/product-services/) - [Research](https://neuroleadershipinstitute.org/research-impact/scientific-research/) - [Our Story](https://neuroleadershipinstitute.org/about-us/our-story/) ![bars-light-1](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/bars-light-1.png) - [Solutions](https://neuroleadershipinstitute.org/solutions-for-organisations/product-services/) - [Research](https://neuroleadershipinstitute.org/research-impact/scientific-research/) - [Our Story](https://neuroleadershipinstitute.org/about-us/our-story/) # Check out our latest news ## [3 Psychological Habits to Deliver What Matters During a Crisis](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/07/3-psychological-habits-to-deliver-what-matters-during-a-crisis) Posted by [Jonathan Grinstein](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/jonathan-grinstein) on May 7, 2020 11:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![3 Psychological Habits to Deliver What Matters During a Crisis](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%2011.11.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/07/3-psychological-habits-to-deliver-what-matters-during-a-crisis) During a crisis, we need to take care of ourselves and then support each other. But it’s hard to be completely cognitively effective when there’s so much information coming at you, fewer resources are available, and you’re stuck at home teleworking or have an essential frontline job. [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/07/3-psychological-habits-to-deliver-what-matters-during-a-crisis) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/07/3-psychological-habits-to-deliver-what-matters-during-a-crisis#comments-listing) Topics: [Culture & Leadership](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/culture-leadership) ## [Mind the (Six-Foot) Gap, and Then Bridge It](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/05/mind-the-six-foot-gap-and-then-bridge-it) Posted by [Mika Liss](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/mika-liss) on May 5, 2020 11:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Mind the (Six-Foot) Gap, and Then Bridge It](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/BLOG%202.2.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/05/mind-the-six-foot-gap-and-then-bridge-it) Why is solitary confinement considered [among the worst](https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/4/17/18305109/solitary-confinement-prison-criminal-justice-reform) punishments for people? Because our social fabric [significantly contributes to mental health](https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/05/solitary); taking it away jeopardises our individual and collective stability. [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/05/mind-the-six-foot-gap-and-then-bridge-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/05/05/mind-the-six-foot-gap-and-then-bridge-it#comments-listing) Topics: [Performance](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/performance) ## [Research Diary: Lessons From a Global HR Transformation Effort](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/30/research-diary-lessons-from-a-global-hr-transformation-effort) Posted by [Andrea Derler](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/andrea-derler) on Apr 30, 2020 2:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Research Diary: Lessons From a Global HR Transformation Effort](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%208.1.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/30/research-diary-lessons-from-a-global-hr-transformation-effort) *Welcome to Research Diary, a regular peek inside NLI’s latest industry research project. Since March 2020, our Industry Research team has been interviewing HR professionals about the way they’ve experienced change and transformation efforts in their organisations.* [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/30/research-diary-lessons-from-a-global-hr-transformation-effort) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/30/research-diary-lessons-from-a-global-hr-transformation-effort#comments-listing) Topics: [Performance](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/performance) ## [The Brain-Friendly Brilliance of ‘Stay Home, Stop the Spread, Save Lives’](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/28/the-brain-friendly-brilliance-of-stay-home-stop-the-spread-save-lives) Posted by [Jack Graylin](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/jack-graylin) on Apr 28, 2020 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Brain-Friendly Brilliance of ‘Stay Home, Stop the Spread, Save Lives’](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%203.3.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/28/the-brain-friendly-brilliance-of-stay-home-stop-the-spread-save-lives) During times of crisis, organisations are subjected to unprecedented levels of uncertainty. As people begin to settle into the new reality of working from home, difficult questions about the future spring to mind: *How long will this crisis last? When will we return to “normal”? Is my job secure?* [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/28/the-brain-friendly-brilliance-of-stay-home-stop-the-spread-save-lives) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/28/the-brain-friendly-brilliance-of-stay-home-stop-the-spread-save-lives#comments-listing) Topics: [Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/diversity-inclusion) ## [How to Be Optimistic and Realistic During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/24/how-to-be-optimistic-and-realistic-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) Posted by [Jonathan Grinstein](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/jonathan-grinstein) on Apr 24, 2020 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Be Optimistic and Realistic During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%2016.16.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/24/how-to-be-optimistic-and-realistic-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) To lead our teams to success, we all need to strike the right adaptive mindset and not over- or under-react. We need to find a way to balance realism with optimism. [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/24/how-to-be-optimistic-and-realistic-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/24/how-to-be-optimistic-and-realistic-during-the-covid-19-pandemic#comments-listing) Topics: [Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/diversity-inclusion) ## [Want to Thrive Through Crisis? Focus on Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/23/want-to-thrive-through-crisis-focus-on-diversity-inclusion) Posted by [Paulette Gerkovich](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/paulette-gerkovich) on Apr 23, 2020 3:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Want to Thrive Through Crisis? Focus on Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%204.4.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/23/want-to-thrive-through-crisis-focus-on-diversity-inclusion) Since the first study showing a link between diversity and financial performance, about 200 other studies have come to the same conclusion: Diverse and inclusive workplaces are more creative, more durable, and yield better financial results. Additionally, [diverse teams](https://hbr.org/2016/11/why-diverse-teams-are-smarter) are more innovative, arrive at less-biased decisions, and produce more solutions to problems than non-diverse teams. [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/23/want-to-thrive-through-crisis-focus-on-diversity-inclusion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/23/want-to-thrive-through-crisis-focus-on-diversity-inclusion#comments-listing) Topics: [Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/diversity-inclusion) ## [8 Essential Habits for Leading Inclusive Virtual Meetings](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/22/8-essential-habits-for-leading-inclusive-virtual-meetings) Posted by [Trish Ward](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/trish-ward) on Apr 22, 2020 1:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![8 Essential Habits for Leading Inclusive Virtual Meetings](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%2012.12.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/22/8-essential-habits-for-leading-inclusive-virtual-meetings) In our new remote-work reality, almost everyone is having to [adapt their habits to maintain a sense of normalcy](https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrock/2020/03/27/we-all-need-to-stay-connected-to-one-another-heres-how-science-says-to-do-it/#7609145f1665). But given what we know about the science of exclusion, is it possible that inclusion could be taking a backseat to execution? [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/22/8-essential-habits-for-leading-inclusive-virtual-meetings) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/22/8-essential-habits-for-leading-inclusive-virtual-meetings#comments-listing) Topics: [Performance](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/performance) ## [You Know the Physical Habits to Stay Healthy—Here Are the Psychological Habits to Stay Focused](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/20/you-know-the-physical-habits-to-stay-healthy-here-are-the-psychological-habits-to-stay-focused) Posted by [Cliff David](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/cliff-david) on Apr 20, 2020 12:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![You Know the Physical Habits to Stay Healthy—Here Are the Psychological Habits to Stay Focused](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%201.1.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/20/you-know-the-physical-habits-to-stay-healthy-here-are-the-psychological-habits-to-stay-focused) When was the last time you heard any one of the following: “Wash your hands,” “Maintain social distancing,” or “Limit travel and interactions”? [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/20/you-know-the-physical-habits-to-stay-healthy-here-are-the-psychological-habits-to-stay-focused) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/20/you-know-the-physical-habits-to-stay-healthy-here-are-the-psychological-habits-to-stay-focused#comments-listing) Topics: [Performance](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/performance) ## [‘Befriend the Pandemic’: A Different Perspective on Current Events](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/15/befriend-the-pandemic-a-different-perspective-on-current-events) Posted by [Mika Liss](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/mika-liss) on Apr 15, 2020 1:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![‘Befriend the Pandemic’: A Different Perspective on Current Events](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%2017.17.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/15/befriend-the-pandemic-a-different-perspective-on-current-events) Here, at NLI, we talk a lot about defying conventional wisdom, and instead heeding what research tells us. Core to that choice is embracing the importance of challenging the norm. [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/15/befriend-the-pandemic-a-different-perspective-on-current-events) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/15/befriend-the-pandemic-a-different-perspective-on-current-events#comments-listing) Topics: [Culture & Leadership](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/culture-leadership) ## [Research Diary: Lessons from Performance Management Redesign](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/14/research-diary-lessons-from-performance-management-redesign) Posted by [Andrea Derler](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/author/andrea-derler) on Apr 14, 2020 1:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Research Diary: Lessons from Performance Management Redesign](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/blog%2019.19.png)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/14/research-diary-lessons-from-performance-management-redesign) *Welcome to “Research Diary,” a regular peek inside NLI’s latest industry research project. Since March 2020, our Industry Research team has been interviewing HR professionals about the way they’ve experienced change and transformation efforts in their organizations.* [Read More](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/14/research-diary-lessons-from-performance-management-redesign) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/2020/04/14/research-diary-lessons-from-performance-management-redesign#comments-listing) Topics: [Performance](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/performance) [All posts](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/all) [Next](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/page/2) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Performance (9)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/performance) - [Culture & Leadership (5)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/culture-leadership) - [Diversity & Inclusion (5)](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/tag/diversity-inclusion) ![brain-icon](https://blog.neuroleadershipinstitute.org/hubfs/brain-icon.png) ### Quick Links Solutions for Organisations Research & Impact Learning Events About Us Blog Contact Us ### Events Coming soon. ### Get in touch Johannesburg +27 (0)11 063 4880 Cape Town +27 (0)11 268 0579 info@neuroleadershipinstitute.org © 2020 NeuroLeadership Institute South Africa. 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