Do you want to learn how to maximize your brain for greater effectiveness, success and fulfilment? Today’s guest, Scott Halford from Complete Intelligence, is a neuroscience expert in the areas of achievement psychology, including brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and the principles of influence. According to Scott, hope doesn’t change the future; it changes how you feel about it, it can never be false, and you either have it or you don’t. He also says there are two ways to slow down ageing, by frequently engaging in completely new experiences and by interacting with people who lift you up. Tune in to hear Dr. Matthew and Scott discuss many of these topics from the brain/biology perspective on today’s show.
Key Takeaways:
[1:30] Who is Scott Halford?
[3:01] Why does Scott say the most effective individuals & leaders of the 21st century will be those who understand their biology?
[4:33] What critical role do emotions play in our ability to make decisions? What is emotional intelligence?
[6:21] Scott talks about the concept of NeuroLeadership.
[8:07] Scott explains how being in business today can be very harmful to our brain.
[12:19] Dr. Mathew talks on how his work has focused on trying to restore physiological balance.
[13:15] What does Scott mean by ‘Activate Your Brain’, in his new book?
[14:48] How can you ‘dose’ yourself with neurotransmitter benefits by doing things that lead to a great sense of well-being?
[16:55] “Start small but start now” is the key to activating the circuitry in the brain that gets you to keep on going and to create momentum.
[18:18] What are some helpful success strategies that we can leverage for greater effectiveness and success? What is the 50/10 rule?
[21:48] Scott shares a story about the benefits of staring out the window!
[24:48] Is will power something you either have or you don’t, or can it be trained or developed? Scott discusses the latest research on will power and decision making.
[27:34] Dr. Mathew talks on how positive habit formation allows us to rely less on will power.
[28:59] Brain builds neural pathways off of what you want to do not what you don’t want to do.
[30:41] Which two brain circuitries are critical for motivation? The why keeps you in the game and the how keeps you repeating the game.
[32:39] How can you contact Scott?
[33:32] Mindfluence Success Challenge of the week: Write down your definition of success.
[34:21] One more insight from Scott on “how your brain listens to you.”
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Be A Shortcut: The Secret Fast Track to Business Success, Book by Scott G. Halford
Activate Your Brain: How Understanding Your Brain Can Improve Your Work - and Your Life, Book by Scott G. Halford