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What Happens in a Story…Happens in Your Brain

Kapp Notes

Well, it turns out that there is empirical evidence to suggest that we actually do “act out” the story at some level in our brains or, at least, in the regions of the brain associated with aspects such as processing goal-directed human activity, navigating spatial environments, and manually manipulating objects in the real world.

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Tips from TED: Presenting ideas to engage your teams

Degreed

What is that X factor that makes someone else’s words stick to your brain and alter the way you think? How can you present ideas in ways that really truly engage your teams? Example Topic: “Could you give us a presentation on the future of work?” So what is that? Why are they taking time out of their busy days to listen to me?”

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Eight Predictions for 2017!

Learningtogo

In January, 2017, a joint venture founded by “Brain Lady” Margie Meacham and Learning Strategist Michael Abrams opened for business. Essentials of Brain-Based Learning with ATD and Learningtogo, Inc. The simple coloring book activates multiple areas of the brain , counteracts stress and yields many other benefits.

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Friday Finds — Persuasive Storytelling, Power of Words, Objectives

Mike Taylor

The key takeaways from his Learning 2023 session are aimed at presentations but are equally applicable to learning materials. To summarize, the study suggests that using the present tense is more effective in persuasion than using the past tense. Take away: To be more persuasive, use present tense verbs instead of past tense verbs.

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Procrastination and Creativity

Mitch Moldofsky

Enter the Creativity Research Journal, whose 2010 study by J.R. They tease out this conundrum (see a, b, above) using a linear regression analysis which shows that reflective rumination significantly predicts creativity only if high levels of indecision are also present. Creativity Re- search Journal, 22, 68–73.

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Why I’m Getting Tired of All These Stories

Learningtogo

It is nearly impossible to miss his influence at professional conferences and YouTube sales videos, where almost every speaker begins the presentation with a story that is meant to draw us to their topic and create a deep connection with the audience. Stories have a powerful effect on the brain.

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30 Day Brainstorm Challenge: In Sickness and in Health!

Learning Rebels

Part of my brain said, can we start this challenge tomorrow? Well, you can see which side of my brain won the battle today. So I have a couple of additional A-Ha’s for a this Monday morning when the brain cells aren’t quite working. Here we are. Day 1 of the 30 Day Brainstorm Challenge. . And, I’m sick.

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