About this item
Inside your brain are many keys to what make you and others tick. Imagine peering into the minds of your clients, friends, and loved-ones. Now you can! Award-winning UCLA professor and author Dario Nardi brings to life a feast of useful insights drawn from his brain research lab. He will lead you on a journey of self-discovery, chapter by chapter, that is grounded in first-hand scientific knowledge of the brain. This is a practical guide. Learn how to target "in flow" and "low-threshold" activities that engage people creatively and improve their work-flow and learning. Identify people's struggles and stress areas, including "high-threshold" activities for which a person may avoid or do poorly. You will also enjoy a bird's eye view that summarizes many key aspects of the brain all in one place, in everyday language with case studies, work spaces, and visual maps.
About the Author
Dario Nardi, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, and instructor in diverse areas. He taught computing and anthropology at University of California (Los Angeles) from 1998-2012. While there, he won UCLA's Copenhaver Award for Innovative Use of Technology in 2005 and UCLA's Distinguished Teacher of the year in 2011. His books focus on personality, neuroscience, and practices for well-being. He is also the creator of the Personality Types app for iPhone and several game books. Since 2007, Dario has conducted hands-on brain research, utilizing insights of real-time EEG technology. He regularly keynotes international conferences and facilitates workshops teaching professionals the art and science of the brain.
