Executive functioning is a set of cognitive skills that help us manage time, plan, prioritize, initiate and complete tasks, regulate emotions, and resist distractions. These skills impact how we perform at work and in life – it’s the foundation of self-management.
This is the second of two episodes on executive functioning skills. This episode reviews str ... Show More
Apr 14
403: How To Escape The Either/Or Trap And Make Better Decisions
You’re stuck between two options, going back and forth, trying to figure out the “right” choice. Should you hire or not? Change systems or stay the same? Restructure or keep things as they are? The more you think about it, the more stuck you feel.It’s easy to assume the answer is ... Show More
5m 27s
Apr 7
402: The Missing Link Between Communication and Connection with Nidhi Tewari
We often think our reactions at work are about what’s happening in the moment: a frustrating colleague, a difficult conversation, or a stressful situation.But what if those reactions are actually coming from somewhere else?For many managers, moments of irritation, defensiveness, ... Show More
33m 15s
Mar 31
401: How to Use Nature to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Focus, Creativity, and Energy with Dr. John La Puma
We spend most of our time indoors moving from screens to meetings to more screens without realizing the toll it’s taking on our focus, energy, and overall well-being.For many managers, burnout and fatigue feel like a personal failing or just “part of the job.” But what if the rea ... Show More
34m 19s
Jan 2023
309: Dr. Wendy Suzuki, How to improve your performance, the right way
<p>For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we interview an amazing neuroscientist, Dr. Wendy Suzuki.<br /> <br /> Wendy and Michael discuss how much many of us compromise our cognition and what can be done to improve our performance. You may be able to bra ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2024
Adult ADHD and Executive Functions 101
<p class="MsoNormal">If you haven't figured it out yet, executive functions pretty much rule our life. From remembering to brush our teeth, working memory, planning our day, switching from one thing to the next, understanding time etc.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If those of us with ... Show More
38m 15s