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Brain Friendly(ness) as a way of life?

By Paul | Published: March 12, 2010
In his book "Blink" Malcom Gladwell makes several references to the work of  Dr. John Gottman. Gottman is well respected for his research on relationship stability by using scientific direct observations published in peer reviewed literature. This makes him a man worth listening to. While most of his work has been around predicting whether couples are likely [...]
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Learners smell your fear

By Ally | Published: July 11, 2009
New Scientist magazine recently reported a study that concluded that: ... anxiety prompts the release of a chemical that bypasses conscious experience, automatically triggering similar feelings in anyone who sniffs it. This may allow fear to spread quickly and speed our ability to flee danger. What does this mean in the training room? Managing your own state is [...]
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