Our brains have the ability to reorganize themselves by forming new neural connections throughout our lives. This ability is called neuroplasticity. — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
The key to transforming mental models is to interrupt the automatic responses that are driven by the old model and respond differently based on the new model. Each time you are able to do this, you are actually loosening the… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share Image
We perceive through our senses a person, a situation or an event, and in an instant, we project our mental models - our fears,… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
The truth is many of us have been socialized to think that if we are not the very best, if we are not at… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
Our brains have the ability to reorganize themselves by forming new neural connections throughout our lives. This ability is called neuroplasticity. — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
To be an effective leader and make sound decisions, you must be able to gather data by seeking out diverse perspectives and be willing… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
We are not a victim of our emotions or thoughts. We can understand our triggers and use them as tools to help us respond… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
When we can see things as they are, without projecting our mental models and fears, we are being objective. When we can understand and… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
The key to creating the mental space before responding is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of being present: paying attention to and accepting what… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
Objective leaders identify their unproductive mental models and tweak them for greater effectiveness. — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
The key to transforming mental models is to interrupt the automatic responses that are driven by the old model and respond differently based on… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
Sometimes our childhood experiences are emotionally intense, which can create strong mental models. These experiences and our assumptions about them are then reinforced in… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
There are times when we are just not very kind to ourselves. The problem with our negative thoughts is that the latest science has… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
We all have mental models: the lens through which we see the world that drive our responses to everything we experience. Being aware of… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
To be an objective leader means aligning your models with the needs of the organization. There is no question anymore that collaboration, seeking out… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
New Year's Resolutions come and go. Some we keep, some we don't. In order to make lasting changes in our lives, we must first… — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
One of the most powerful transformational catalysts is knowledge, new information, or logic that defies old mental models and ways of thinking. — Elizabeth Thornton Copy Share
