The Business Brain

Are you tired of spending excessive time on cooking and food preparation? Have you attempted meal prepping before, only to be disappointed with the results? I've got you! Everything we do requires us to use our 28 thinking skills - including meal planning. As we discuss an easy way to meal plan, you'll see we need to use the thinking skills of having a need to make a plan and categorizatio...

Are you tired of struggling to come up with innovative ideas when you need them the most! Do you envy those individuals who effortlessly generate creative and out-of-the-box solutions? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, we delve into the secrets of becoming one of those ingenious thinkers. Hypothetical thinking, the very skill you acquired during your school days, holds the key to unlockin...

So, what exactly are raving fans? They are your brand's biggest enthusiasts, the ones who go above and beyond. Raving fans not only use your products or services, but they share their experiences on social media, spreading the word with genuine excitement. To cultivate such fans, you must go beyond mere transactional interactions. Exceptional customer service is a must, but it doesn't stop...

You’ve got waaaay to much to do everyday, but how do you decide what to focus on? And one you decide, how do you make sure to follow it through? I'll need to use the cognitive functions of having a need to make a plan, compare options and exercise self-control. Making a plan is crucial, and it starts with recognizing the need to do so. We'll dive into practical examples, such as prioritizi...

Are you tired of watching your hard-earned moolah vanish into thin air? It's time to stop the "reinvesting in the business" merry-go-round and start pocketing more dough today! No more daydreaming about a future windfall - let's make it rain right now! In this episode we cover A LOT. We discuss the emotional blockages, cognitive blockages and my absolute favorite way to deal with money - Profit fi...

Discover the ultimate solution to motivating your employees and conquering those dreaded, boring tasks in your business! Say goodbye to eye-rolling and procrastination with our foolproof strategies. Get ready to transform your workplace and unleash your team's hidden potential - because they've got more then you know! (Psst! This is a great way to build intrinsic motivation in yourself too...

Join us on a thrilling ride through the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, where resilience is the ultimate key to success! 🎢 Do you sometimes wish the ride wouldn't go so slow? Or maybe it's a real challenge pushing back up the track? I've got you! In this episode we delve into the secrets of harnessing your inner strength and overcoming obstacles on your entrepreneurial journey...

5 Reasons you'll want to improve your ability to think abstractly: Connect with Everyone: Imagine understanding and learning from others, even when they don't use visuals. No more missing out on valuable insights. Gain an edge by effortlessly grasping diverse perspectives. Save Precious Time: Picture this—your colleague needs constant diagrams to comprehend ideas. By boosting your abstract...

Yup, even to use ChatGPT you need cognitive functions. In one corner, we have Labels – the ultimate power to give objects, ideas, concepts, places, and even emotions their rightful names. No more vague references like "this" or "that"! It's time to up your game and call it like it is. Embrace the art of precise naming, and watch the world unravel before your very eyes. Prec...

In today's episode, we're discussing three thinking skills that will turn you into the boundary-setting champion you were always meant to be. Prepare to dive into the thrilling world of labeling, where you'll learn how to slap the perfect labels on your boundaries. From taming client calls during office hours to reserving conference rooms with style, you'll become a labeling maestr...

Have you ever been so focused on a task that you forgot about the outside world? That's called being in the flow state! It's when you're completely immersed in what you're doing and feel super energized. But getting into the flow state isn't just about removing distractions. So, how can you easily enter this amazing state of mind? Forget what Google says about doing something y...

Uh-oh! Is one of your employees constantly messing up and costing you money? No worries, we've got your back! In this episode, we'll tackle a real-life problem where an employee goofed up on a big project, making the client super mad and thinking of canceling the deal. Yikes! But hey, here's the thing: most people don't mean to mess up—they're usually trying their best. We'...

For today’s special we’ve got many guests answering our BIG question. Here’s the catch - it has to be in under 30 seconds 🤯 Thank you so much for tuning in each week. This podcast wouldn’t be here without you, the listeners.  Connect with the guest: Alu Apolo LinkedIn: Alu Apolo Ang Barnard Instagram @angbarnard Avi Friedman LinkedIn: Managed Minds Avrohom Leffler Instagram @leffleravrohom Belle...

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we will be discussing why your plans might not be working out. As with most of the challenges we discuss on this podcast, this situation requires us to engage a range of cognitive functions and thinking skills related to why our plans are not working out. Thinking is made up of 28 cognitive functions, 28 thinking skills that affect most of our daily...

Today, we're not talking about cognitive functions, but instead, we'll be discussing how to give negative feedback effectively without telling someone what to do. People generally don't like being told what to do, especially when they're doing something wrong, and you're coming along to tell them it's time to do something else. So, how can we give negative feedback without sounding too critical? T...

Get ready to explore ways to reduce impulsivity and make better decisions. If you're someone who is quick to say things you wish you hadn't or make decisions that you later regret, then this episode is for you. First, let's start with understanding what impulsivity is. Impulsivity is a cognitive deficiency that causes a person to act without thinking or considering the consequences of their action...

In this podcast episode, we learn that the parietal lobe is the part of the brain responsible for choosing to focus. In order to improve our focusing abilities, we need to develop this area of our brain and create more neuron connections there. We need to make it a fully developed area with smooth roads instead of rocky paths. The parietal lobe is also responsible for our sense of touch. By improv...

Mediation is the process of asking someone questions to help them come to the conclusion themselves. But did you know you can mediate yourself? For a list of all the mediational questions: www.lifepixuniversity.com/podcast/395 Grab a copy of your essential guide to cognitive functions: www.lifepixuniversity.com/guide If you’re want to your cognitive functions to go up a notch so you become more pr...

Improving cognitive functions aren’t easy. They take a while. Why should you take the time to improve them? Today we’re discussing why it helps you to solve a core issue and the 3 levels of benefit you get from it. Want a super easy to understand, super easy to implement resource on cognitive functions? I’ve got you! Grab a copy of Your Essential Guide to Cognitive Functions at: www.lifepixunivers...

If cognitive functions are the skills behind all skills, and one of the your cognitive functions are weak, how do you learn new skills? Screenshot this episode and share it on IG stories. Don’t forget to tag me at @lifepixuniversity so that I can thank you personally! Learn more: www.lifepixuniversity.com

What do you call that item?  What label have you given it? Does it make a difference? And how do you get better at the cognitive functions of labels? Which one is your strongest cognitive function? Which cognitive function is really weak? Find out by taking the cognitive functions assessment at: www.lifepixuniversity.com/cf

When your done a challenging task or even a simple one that has “taught you a lesson” you are not done, until you bridge. What’s bridging? Why is it important? And how do you apply it to your life? You’ve heard of IQ, and EQ, but have you heard of RQ? Relational intelligence is just as important as emotional intelligence, yet for some reason, most people haven’t heard about it. So I’ve teamed up w...

Are you organizing your home for practical purposes? You might be thinking “I never thought about that” Or you might be thinking “I don’t know how to even organize, I’m not an organized person.” Either way I’ve got you, as we discuss the right way to organize. If you’re want to your cognitive functions to go up a notch so you become more productive and life becomes easier head over to:   Life...

What are mental operations? How do they affect you? And how are they related to cognitive functions? All that and more in this episode! Which one is your strongest cognitive function? Which cognitive function is really weak? Find out by taking the cognitive functions assessment at: www.lifepixuniversity.com/cf

Do you like pushing things off?  Or maybe you don’t like too but it happens. Today we’re discussing 11 reasons why you procrastinate. Want a super easy to understand, super easy to implement resource on cognitive functions? I’ve got you! Grab a copy of Your Essential Guide to Cognitive Functions at: www.lifepixuniversity.com/guide