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Melissa Hughes
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
4 Phrases Great Leaders Use Often
People don't leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Most bad bosses lack the vocabulary to keep people engaged and productive.
Melissa Hughes
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Science Behind the Smile
Countless studies demonstrate that a simple smile significantly influences the way we are perceived by others, and it changes the brain.
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Sticks and Stones may Break your Bones but Words will Change your Brain
"Words Matter" is more than a catchy tagline. The words we speak, hear, & read physically and chemically change the way the brain functions.
Melissa Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
Are We Hardwired for Fairness?
Thanks to neural imaging technology, we know that the brain is neurologically wired to reject injustice and expect fairness.
Melissa Hughes
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Secret to Rewire a Happier, Smarter Brain
Recognizing when and how negative thoughts steal your focus is the best way to rewire your brain for the positive thoughts that enable bette
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
How Cognitive Bias Tricks the Mind
We'd all like to think that we are rational thinkers and decision makers all the time. As amazing as the brain is, it's also very flawed.