Mind Reading 101 for Leaders: 1 - Deal with Reality
This series is about how to elicit the thoughts and ideas of others and share yours in a way that promotes understanding and collaboration. Let’s look today at how to deal with reality.
August 2009
Back to School: How to help your child have a positive experience
Leaders have children too! Does the idea of the school year bring a smile or a frown? (a combination. . .?) I'm sure you want to help them succeed in school and in life. After all, they are tomorrow's leaders! Attached is an article I wrote about this issue. I hope you find it helpful as the new school year starts. I like to collaborate for your success and the success of those you love! Have a great school year!
Mind Reading 101 for Leaders: Introduction
Mind Reading. Photo by Ern via Flickr
Have you ever thought that your job as a leader could be easier if you could read people’s minds? And as a husband, wife, or parent? How many times have you say something like: “I can not read your mind” wishing you could do just that? Seems you are not alone.
Some researchers, and some new businesses, are banking on a brain imaging technique known as functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) to reveal hidden thoughts, such as lies, truths or deep desires. (http://tr.im/uD5n)
I can just imagine how useful this could be! You are talking to a prospective big foreign buyer and he is telling you he will certainly consider your offer favorably, and get back to you soon. Unbeknown to him, he is sitting where the fMRI machine can scan his brain and just by looking at your computer you can tell if what he is telling you is true, or just a polite way to say “no.”