Melissa Hughes, Ph.D.
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Dr. Melissa Hughes is a neuroscience geek, keynote speaker, and author. Her latest book, Happier Hour with Einstein: Another Round explores fascinating research about how the brain works and how to make it work better for greater happiness, well-being, and success. Having worked with learners from the classroom to the boardroom, she incorporates brain-based research, humor, and practical strategies to illuminate the powerful forces that influence how we think, learn, communicate and collaborate. Through a practical application of neuroscience in our everyday lives, Melissa shares productive ways to harness the skills, innovation and creativity within each of us in order to contribute the intellectual capital that empowers organizations to succeed with social, financial and cultural health.
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Psychological Safety Fuels Performance
"Psychological safety refers to the shared belief that one can express ideas, share feedback, take risks, and be vulnerable without fearing negative consequences, humiliation, or rejection. As Amy Edmondson puts it, “It’s felt permission for candor.” ...
The Power of Willpower
"Just like your muscles have to be trained in order to grow stronger, so does your willpower. Each day is a new opportunity to strengthen your brain." ...
Unless
"We are not just defined by what we do. We are also defined by what we fail to do." ...
Hedonic Adaptation: Why Money Won’t Buy Happiness
"If you want to know how to use the money you have to become happier, you need to understand just what it is that brings you happiness in the first place." ...
Not Enough Time? Try this!
"Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important." ...
FLORIDA TEACHER THREATENS TO SEND JEWISH STUDENT ‘BACK TO AUSCHWITZ’
"That which goes misunderstood and undiscussed today will rise to the surface down the road as ignorance and hate." ...
Is Your Mindset Sabotaging Your Success?
"Our mindset is a powerful factor in our willingness to learn as well as our ability to learn new things."...
History Holds the Badge
"History – whether we choose to learn from it or repeat it – holds the badge." ...
Success: What We Have or Who We Are?
"Instead of defining success as something you get, think of it as getting to do something you love, rewarding work that makes a positive impact on others, work that leaves the world a little better than you found it." ...
4 Ways to Grow Resilience and Bounce Back Stronger
"What makes some people fall apart, sink into depression, or even spiral out of control when faced with adversity while others can bounce back stronger than ever?" ...