Neuroscientist: Smarter Thinking In The Modern Workplace

Guests:Andries van der Leij

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In today's episode, Lucie speaks with with our Co-Founder Andries Van Der Leij about the power of cognitive diversity and how understanding different thinking styles can revolutionize your workplace! We explore the two main types of thinkers—thorough and intuitive—and discuss practical tips for optimizing thinking and managing cognitive load in a high-pressure work environment. Key themes include understanding cognitive diversity, managing biases, optimizing performance, promoting psychological safety, and balancing thinking styles for stronger team dynamics.

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calendarSeptember 12, 2024
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In today's episode, Lucie speaks with with our Co-Founder Andries Van Der Leij about the power of cognitive diversity and how understanding different thinking styles can revolutionize your workplace! We explore the two main types of thinkers—thorough and intuitive—and discuss practical tips for optimizing thinking and managing cognitive load in a high-pressure work environment. Key themes include understanding cognitive diversity, managing biases, optimizing performance, promoting psychological safety, and balancing thinking styles for stronger team dynamics.

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calendarOctober 2, 2024
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In this episode, Lucie tackles the hidden costs of overthinking and why it’s draining your brainpower. We’re exploring how non-stop workloads and the pressure to stay ‘productive’ can actually harm creativity and cognitive performance. Lucie also shares insights on the importance of letting your mind wander, why sleep deprivation is a silent productivity killer, and offer practical, neuroscience-based tips to sharpen your learning and memory skills. Tune in to discover how to get your brain working with you, not against you!

Key Themes:

  • Overthinking and cognitive drain in the workplace
  • Importance of mind-wandering for creativity and problem-solving
  • Societal sleep deprivation and its impact on thinking
  • Practical tips to enhance learning and memory
  • Leadership advice to manage cognitive load