This Brain-Based Toolkit was created by Cat Kemmerling, Jessica Sharp, and Kristen Toohill—doctoral students in the William James College Leadership Psychology program. Their goal is to offer a neuroscience-informed resource to help leaders support themselves and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of immense disruption, providing stability, empathy, and compassion is critical to read more…
How can you assess the business value of having fun in the workplace? Research shows that games boost soft skills, so here are some tips to measure the impact of playing games at work! ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** Convince Your Boss that Games Matter I hope I’ve convinced you in the read more…
Did you know you can use games to boost employee engagement, soft skills, and success? Discover how to choose a fun game to play with colleagues–and why it’s good to play at work! ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** It’s Worth Making Time for Games I hope I convinced you in my last read more…
What does it mean to “future-proof” your career? Find out how you can develop the essential “4 C’s” at work—while enjoying the benefits of playing games with colleagues! ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** You May Find This Surprising, But… You should play some games at work. “WHAT?!” I can almost hear you read more…
Do you know your true strengths? Unlock your full potential by discovering the difference between strength vs. talent in the workplace. (Hint: if you know what you’re skilled at, you’re only halfway there…) ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** The Secret to Knowing Your Strengths Strengths are talent plus energy. And the distinction read more…
Want to thank someone at work in a way that’s memorable & meaningful? Try these tips for showing gratitude at work—and discover how to make people feel truly appreciated! ***Watch the video or continue reading below.*** A Recipe for Gratitude Greatness Most people know that gratitude boosts happiness—but there’s a difference between knowing it read more…