Why We Do What We Do Understanding Our Brain to Get the Best Out of Ourselves and Others

Practical tools and tips to lead a healthy and productive life

The brain is the basis of everything we do: how we behave, communicate, feel, remember, pay attention, create, influence and decide.

Why We Do What We Do combines scientific research with concrete examples and illustrative stories to clarify the complex mechanisms of the human brain. It offers valuable insights into how our brain works every day, at home and at work, and provides practical ideas and tips to help us lead happy, healthy and productive lives. 

•    Learn about how your brain functions

•    Find out how emotions can be overcome or last a lifetime

•    Access your brain’s natural ability to focus and concentrate

•    Think creatively

The thoughts you have and the words that you speak all have an effect on your neural architecture — and this book explains what that means in a way you can understand.

DR. HELENA BOSCHI is a psychologist focusing on applied neuroscience in the workplace. Her work with her clients all over the world involves designing new and creative learning initiatives, particularly in the areas of leadership and team development, intercultural communication and organisational change.

About the Author

Lansons’ story

Acknowledgements

Preface

Chapter 1: Our Brain

Chapter 2: Our Brain and Emotion

Chapter 3: Our Brain and Memory

Chapter 4: Our Brain and Attention

Chapter 5: Our Brain and Language

Chapter 6: Our Brain and Visual Perception

Chapter 7: Our Brain and Biases

Chapter 8: Our Brain and Creativity

Chapter 9: Our Brain and Change

Chapter 10: Our Brain and Stress

Chapter 11: Our Brain and Leadership

Chapter 12: Our Brain and Lifestyle and Finally

Note from Lansons

Index

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