First in a three-part series on the power of prompts

Second in our series on outsmarting your own brain

Final installment in our series on behavior-hacking your way to success

It was only my first day at work, but I could already tell that my boss wasn’t happy to see me. 

I had been hired by an organization to help improve their leadership development (LD) programs. On my first day, I was asked to meet with a senior executive who would oversee my work. 

Unlock Your Mental Potential This National Train Your Brain Day 

We've all heard "use it or lose it" when it comes to physical fitness, but did you know your brain follows the same principle? Just as you train your muscles, you can train your brain.

When was the last time your team left a meeting feeling genuinely inspired?  

If you're struggling to remember, you're not alone. In a world of endless emails and back-to-back video calls, truly effective leadership communication has become a rare skill. It's not about how many words you say, but how deeply they resonate. It's about turning strategy into action, and hesitation into momentum. 

What does organizational change have to do with spaghetti? 

You remember the old spaghetti test. Throw a strand at the wall and if it sticks, it's done. Unfortunately, some leaders approach organizational change with the same haphazard method. 

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of giving an invited talk at the Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Network Conference in Houston, TX. I knew it would be a great opportunity to engage with OBM professionals and researchers on a challenge that everyone shares right now: facing the inevitability of change, particularly career change.

EX is the sum total of all interactions employees have with people, processes, technologies, and their physical working environment.

Done properly, a mature and effective EX can boost engagement and productivity, as well as cut down on costly attrition. 

It was an honor to explore the story of Nainoa Thompson here, and we’re thrilled you’re following our series on what today’s leaders and workers can learn from AA and NHPI people whose work demonstrates a profound commitment to behaviors with a lasting positive impact.