Want To Be Great?

We live in an age when more scientific research about the human brain and human behavior is being conducted than at any time in history. It’s true. We have learned more about our brains in the past five years than in the previous five thousand!” Will Marre, American Dream Project

Hi all: Jean here, the “J” in the JEK Speak blog. As many of you know I am fascinated, if not obsessed with the fields of cognitive and social neuroscience. What most interests me is applying the research findings to learning, creative thinking, and leadership development. I recently came across hot off the press research from neuroscientist Carol Dweck of Stanford University. Dr. Dweck is a respected teacher and prolific researcher in the field.

No sooner did I learn about her work than one of my favorite blogs arrived in my email. Coincidentally, it was devoted to Dweck’s research findings and how they relate to leadership and success at work. It seems like it was meant to be passed on to you, those committed to using talents to make a difference in our world. I think you will find the short blog engaging and applicable in your VISTA Leader role. It may provide you some ideas for member training and development. Link on…
http://www.americandreamproject.org/dream/want-to-be-great/