How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals -- including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're…
Josh Kaufman shares his technique of how to learn a new skill, simply by working towards mastering this skill for 45 minutes a day for a month! Sometimes learning a new skill can be daunting, however Josh changes the viewers perspective by sharing four simple steps on how to not get discouraged while trying to…
Do you have a big project to work on, but are struggling to get it done? Motivation and dealing with stress can be a struggle. In this presentation we will discuss the Pomodoro Technique that can be used to achieve those project and productivity goals. The Pomodoro Technique is made up of 5 stages that…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
We are starting a new academic year and want to encourage everyone at WesternU to focus more on being grateful!! In June we last discussed the neuroscience that supports the impact on gratitude and our lives and now want to continue our discussions on gratitude and all of its wonderful impacts, come join CETL and…
"Virginia Tech professor of psychology Scott Geller discusses the logic behind boundaries -- and how to break them -- in his informative talk. By breaking down the reasons and thought processes behind our ability to self-motivate, Geller allows us to figure out what works and what doesn't. He implores the audience to keep in mind…
In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with "Objectives and Key Results," or OKRs -- a goal-setting system that's been employed by the likes of Google, Intel and Bono to set and execute on audacious goals. Learn more about how setting the right goals can mean the difference…
Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don't know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength and physical health, but much less time on mental strength and mental health. We can choose to perform exercises that will help us learn to regulate our thoughts, manage our emotions,…
Come join us for some lunch and some fascinating discussion about the brain, its myths, its potential and its mysteries, as we watch two engaging TED talks about this most fascinating organ. Facilitated by: Tim Wood What We?ll Learn About The Brain in the Next Century Sam Rodriques In this imaginative talk, neuroengineer Sam Rodriques takes…
Come join us for some lunch and some fascinating discussion about the brain, its myths, its potential and its mysteries, as we watch two engaging TED talks about this most fascinating organ. Facilitated by: Tim Wood What Happens in Your Brain When You Pay Attention? ? Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar Attention isn't just about what we focus on…