MIND FOR BUSINESS

Andy Gibson is the Founder of Mindapples, the popular UK social enterprise that encourages everyone to understand and take better care of their minds. Andy's background is in business and education, having previously co-founded the 'education 2.0' start-up School of Everything. He writes and blogs extensively about social change, technology and mental health.

Using the most effective insights from psychology and neuroscience you can be more effective, more resourceful and develop the sharpest of business brains.

1. FEED YOUR MIND Your mind is your greatest asset, so how can you take care of it and keep it performing at its best? Learn how to nourish your mind and stay mentally healthy and productive at work. 2 MASTER YOUR MOODS Our thoughts, judgements and decisions are shaped by our moods. Learn to manage your mood and emotions to remain calm, focussed and energetic throughout the working day. 3 GET MOTIVATED The best businesses engage their staff and get maximum effort from their people. Find out what really drives us to succeed and spot better ways to motivate yourself and others. 4 HANDLE PRESSURE Pressure is a reality of modern business, but stress can harm our health and productivity. Understand the psychology of pressure and learn practical tools to reduce stress at work. 5 KNOW YOURSELF We're all different. By understanding the characteristics that make each of us unique, we can play to our strengths, manage our weaknesses and work better together. 6 TRAIN YOUR MIND Is it possible to increase your intelligence or change your habits? Explore how our minds acquire knowledge and learn new skills and find out what it really means to train your mind. 7 MAKE SMARTER DECISIONS Businesses depend on people making the right decisions at the right times. Understand our decision-making processes and how to support informed, rational decisions at work. 8 INFLUENCE PEOPLE We influence each other all the time, positively and negatively, often without realising it. Learn to manage your influence, build better relationships, and inspire others. 9 WORK COLLABORATIVELY When we work together we can work smarter and get more done. Learn how to share ideas clearly with others and explore better ways to communicate and collaborate. 10 THINK CREATIVELY Organisations that fail to innovate are increasingly being left behind. Explore how to nurture creativity, find ingenious solutions and become more innovative at work. THE 10 HABITS OF A MIND FOR BUSINESS CONCLUSION: A BUSINESS FOR MINDS FURTHER READING INDEX