13 Episodes
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80 Minutes
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English
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Self-Paced
Micro-Learning
Target Audience
About This Season
In this season, you will discover the transformative power of optimism and its impact on leadership, relationships, and personal well-being. Through a brain-aware approach, you will learn how optimism supports learning, improves problem-solving, and fosters trust and appreciation among teams. We’ll explore the science behind optimism, including its benefits for physical and mental health, and how it enhances longevity and life satisfaction. You’ll gain insights into the brain’s role in shaping optimism, understand the importance of neuroplasticity, and acquire practical techniques to cultivate a more optimistic outlook. By the end of this season, you’ll be equipped with mindsets, skillsets, and practices to elevate your leadership and life through the power of optimism.
What You'll Learn
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The science behind optimism and its impact on the brain.
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Techniques to cultivate a sustainable optimistic mindset.
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Roles of the Prefrontal Cortex and Limbic System.
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Balancing optimism with realism to avoid toxic positivity.
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Practical exercises to harness neuroplasticity.
Templates
Methods
Dive deeper into the science and practice of optimism. Learn actionable techniques to cultivate a positive mindset, enhance your leadership skills, and improve your overall well-being. Start your journey now and experience the transformative power of sustainable optimism.
Episodes
Episode 1: The Quest for Optimism
Explore the definition and origins of optimism.
Understand why optimism is admired and sought after.
Learn why optimism is a crucial leadership skill.
Discover the science behind how optimism changes the brain.
Introduction to the concept of active, sustainable optimism.
Episode 2: Optimism: Here’s Why
Impact of optimism on leadership and relationships.
Case study on the benefits of optimistic mindsets.
Learn about the Game Theory of Positivity.
Explore the role of optimism in overcoming adversity.
Introduction to practical optimism practices.
Episode 3: A Look Inside
Introduction to the brain’s structure and function.
Explore the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) and its role in optimism.
Understand the brain’s fast and slow modes.
Introduction to neuroplasticity and its impact on mindset.
Practical exercises to activate the PFC.
Episode 4: The Limbic System and Emotions
Explore the Limbic System’s role in emotional control.
Understand how emotions influence perception and behavior.
Learn about the Amygdala Hijack and its effects.
Introduction to techniques for influencing emotional responses.
Practical exercises for emotional regulation.
Episode 5: Neuroplasticity and Change
Introduction to the concept of neuroplasticity.
Understand how the brain updates its maps and behaviors.
Learn the three steps of change: Mindsets, Skillsets, Brainsets.
Explore practical exercises to harness neuroplasticity.
Introduction to daily practices for sustained optimism.
Episode 6: Active Optimism
Explore the impact of optimism on long-term success.
Understand the benefits of optimism in health and longevity.
Learn about the correlation between optimism and resilience.
Introduction to new scientific studies on optimism.
Practical exercises for cultivating a resilient mindset.
Episode 7: Too Much of a Good Thing
Explore the concept of toxic positivity.
Understand the balance between optimism and realism.
Learn about the dangers of ignoring problems.
Case study on the impact of excessive positivity in organizations.
Practical exercises for maintaining realistic optimism.
Episode 8: Exemplars of Optimism
Stories of individuals who exemplify optimism.
Learn from Helen Keller’s resilience.
Understand Malala Yousafzai’s commitment to education and peace.
Discover Steve Jobs’ journey of innovation and overcoming setbacks.
Explore how these examples can inspire your own optimism practice.
Episode 9: Mindsets, Skillsets, Brainsets
Framework for implementing change through optimism.
Explore the role of mindsets in guiding behavior.
Learn about skillsets to practice optimism daily.
Understand how brainsets develop through repetition.
Practical exercises for each component of change.
Episode 10: The Power of Intention
Introduction to Growth Mindset.
Learn how to activate the Prefrontal Cortex with intention.
Explore the role of hippocampi in shaping future states.
Practice techniques to maintain emotional balance.
Understand the connection between intention and optimism.
Episode 11: Active Practices
Explore new thinking patterns to rescript emotional habits.
Learn practices to reinforce optimism in daily life.
Understand the challenges and how to overcome them.
Practical exercises to integrate new thought patterns.
Recommendation to revisit this episode for reinforcement.
Episode 12: On-Demand Optimism
Techniques to summon optimism in challenging moments.
Understand the role of breath in managing stress.
Learn about the impact of conscious breathing on the brain.
Practical exercises for in-the-moment optimism.
Tips for integrating these practices into daily life.
Episode 13: Activating Optimism
Ways to encourage others to embrace optimism.
Techniques for guiding teams and individuals toward positivity.
Understand the importance of mindfulness and curiosity.
Practical exercises for ongoing growth.
Summary and reflection on the journey of cultivating optimism.
About the Speaker
Bestselling author, neuroscience educator, innovation expert, and organizational guide: Ellen Petry Leanse has been pushing the edges of what's possible in human potential for four decades. A Silicon Valley veteran and Stanford University instructor and alum of early Apple, Google, entrepreneurship and strategic work with dozens of tech founders and household-name companies, Ellen stepped into the forefront of innovation in 1985 as a digital pioneer and the founder of Apple's first online communities. Since then she has mastered a unique understanding of neuroscience and its role in building both business success and life satisfaction. An award winning technology leader, teacher, coach, and author of The Happiness Hack – a bestselling guide to the neuroscience of mindfulness – Ellen is committed to new ways of thinking about work and its role in an evolving future. Her credentials include success in the C-Suite of a leading AI innovator, Board and Advisory roles at non-profits and public benefit companies, and collaborations with global companies committed to acheiving outlier success.
