Resources
Piano Stairs – Fun Theory
Nice video clip on how to get people to use the stairs rather than the escalator – making it more enjoyable!
Showering and Thinking
Nice article on the web discussing the power of having a shower when you are stuck on a problem. Check it out here.
Jill Bolte Taylor’s stroke of insight
Brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor describes her personal experiences of having a massive stroke and the impact on her brain and view on the world.
Creativity Talk by Sir Ken Robinson
Ted Talk in 2006 by Ken Robinson on why the importance of creativity in schools.
Talk by Tom Wujec on Prototyping and Play
Ted Talk by Tom Wujec in 2010 on the power of prototyping and play by describing findings from his Marshmallow Challenge.
Talk by Sir Ken Robinson in London
A talk by Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity and Learning in London, March 2011.
Talk by Dan Pink on what motivates us
Dan Pink talks about how ‘hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace’.
The Mind, Brain and Mindfulness
Below is a talk by Dan Siegel as part of the Google Personal Growth Series on the Mind, Brain and Mindfulness training and how mindfulness training has a direct affect on the front, middle area of the brain – and the implications on mental health and behaviour.