[Video] Contagion: How Fear, Ego & Stress block learning culture

 

Every organisation likes to brag about dynamic culture. But all too often the reality is a culture dictated by fear, stress and ego. Now the latest science suggests these negative factors can be physically contagious, and are blocking meaningful change.

Featuring:
Matthew Syed – Broadcaster, Author & Former International Table Tennis Champion
Dr. Tara Swart – Neurologist, Leadership Coach & Medical Doctor
Prof. Elaine Fox – Director of the Oxford Centre for Emotions & Affective Neuroscience

[Video] Psycho: What fearless (good) psychopaths can teach us about business?

 

If we believe the movies, psychopath = evil killer. However, in these videos Dr. Kevin Dutton explains that psychopathic traits are not always sinister. Kevin uses his own father, a fearless trader, as positive example of a psychopath we can learn from.

Featuring:
Dr. Kevin Dutton – Research Psychologist at Oxford University

[Video] Need to get ahead? Keep a clear head

 

Having the right mindset can make an enormous difference when navigating a rapidly changing world. Your brain, like a muscle, can be trained and strengthened. Understanding how your mind works, looking after it, and knowing when you need to adapt your thinking will help you face competition, seize opportunity, and cope with pressure just as elite performers do.

Featuring:
Matthew Syed – Journalist, Author & Former International Table Tennis Champion
Dr. Tara Swart – Neurologist, Leadership Coach & Medical Doctor
Dr. Kevin Dutton – Research Psychologist at Oxford University
Dr. Phil Hopley – Consultant Psychiatrist
Professor Elaine Fox – Director of the Oxford Centre for Emotions & Affective Neuroscience

[Video] Reflecting on 12 months of Brilliant Minds

As a digital Christmas gift to you, here are our Top 10 favourites – a mixture of thoughts from sportspeople, celebrities, fascinating specialists and even a futurist. Enjoy!

 

Dr Phil Hopley on why proportionality is the key to reducing pressure

 

Graeme Codrington on living with constant change

 

Sir Clive Woodward on Windows and Mirrors

 

Will Greenwood on marginal gains in sport and business

 

Frank Dick on life as a three lane highway

 

James Cracknell on why you shouldn’t let anyone set limits for you

 

Jason Bradbury on how the pace of changing technology is accelerating

 

Michel Roux Jr on success and adversity at Le Gavroche

 

Sahar Hashemi on how large organisations can lose touch with their customers

 

Mark Gallagher on engaged teams giving a competitive edge

 

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