When was the last time you thought about your thinking? How much of your thinking is positive? Negative? That 'well-known neurologist' Willie Nelson said, "Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." It turns out that this is true where your brain health is concerned. Is negative thinking bad for your brain? Scientists seem to think that it is. Researchers at King's College London found that repetitive negative thinking may increase your risk for Alzheimer's disease. Remember, at this time there is no cure for Alzheimer's, so this deserves your attention. 

When I ask leaders if they are having regular conversations with employees, they inevitably say, “Of course! I talk with my staff all the time.” While there is no doubt that multiple communications happen on a daily basis, the real question becomes: are leaders having the right kinds of conversations that lead to performance excellence?

The responsibilities that come with being a leader can be overwhelming, and that overwhelm can lead to a great deal of stress. But the difference between an overwhelmed leader and a thriving executive, is the ability to meet big demands without burning yourself out.