Scott Halford, CSP, CPAE is an Emmy Award winning writer and producer, an engaging presenter and a long-time consultant to Fortune 500 executive teams. His expansive knowledge in the areas of achievement psychology, which includes brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and the principles of influence add richness and depth to his programs. His workshops and keynotes are filled with humor, wit and depth.

In this episode, Rory digs into behavioral neuroscience with expert achievement psychologist and award-winning writer Scott Halford. They delve into questions surrounding the brain, how much its composition dictates the direction of our lives, and what we can do to shape our brain to operate in a way that creates success.

Interview Highlights

• When we understand our biology, we are able to understand what drives our body. -@BeAShortcut

• The era of “do more with less” is gone. Doing fewer things better is what works in congruency with the makeup of the brain. -@BeAShortcut

• When you apply what you’ve learned your memory strengthens and your life becomes different. -@BeAShortcut

• We remember what we hold to be important. -@BeAShortcut

• Our brains are glad to do what we want them to do as long as we intentionally attend to the things we find important. -@BeAShortcut

• There are three parts to the brain: 1) Reptilian brain 2) Mammal brain 3) Human brain. -@BeAShortcut

• The human part of the brain this is the part of the brain that we can discipline to act in such a way to create success. -@BeAShortcut

• We must sleep well and eat well to successfully discipline our brain and achieve success. -@BeAShortcut

• We must be purposeful in our brain activity and give our brain down time throughout the day. -@BeAShortcut

• Cardiovascular activity and trying new things will keep our brain actively growing as we grow older. -@BeAShortcut

• It is important that we understand how to properly treat our brain in order to maintain a healthy flow of such chemicals. -@BeAShortcut

Look for Scott Halford’s new book: Activate Your Brain: Understanding Your Brain Can Improve Your Work and Your Life online or at your local bookstore. Make sure to check out Scott’s blog at http://completeintelligence.com/ in order to keep up with him!

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