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Brain Rules for Work

the science of thinking smarter in the office and at home
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Brain Rules for Work by John Medina explores the intersection of neuroscience and workplace dynamics, focusing on how the brain affects our professional lives. The book offers insights and practical advice on enhancing productivity, creativity, and leadership by applying brain science principles. Medina combines scientific research with real-world applications to help readers understand and improve their work environments.
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If you're interested in understanding how neuroscience can enhance productivity and workplace happiness, this book offers engaging insights. It explores how brain science can transform the way you work, make decisions, and collaborate with colleagues. Ideal for those curious about how cutting-edge research translates into practical strategies for success in business and entrepreneurship.

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Bestselling author Dr John Medina turns his expertise to the professional world, guiding the reader through what brain science and evolutionary biology have to say about topics ranging from office space and work-life balance to power dynamics and work interactions.

Medina discusses vital questions related to the workplace in the time of COVID-19, such as how to keep people interested in a presentation, how to keep oneself engaged in work and the office, and how to be productiveβ€”all based on scientific peer-reviewed research. He also covers topics such as why taking breaks in nature during the workday improves productivity; how planning a meeting beforehand makes it more effective; why an open-office plan isn't a good office plan; how a more diverse team is a more potent team; why talking to co-workers online is so exhausting; why allowing for failure is vital to a company's success; and much, much more.

As ever, Medina's charming descriptions and hilarious anecdotes break the science down to practical applications that every reader can understand and benefit from.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922585240

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Dr John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has had a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organises information. He is the author of the internationally bestselling works Brain Rules, Brain Rules for Baby, and Brain Rules for Ageing Well. Medina is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

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