In this episode of the Thursday Thought, we delve into the intricate balance between immediate survival and long-term growth, drawing parallels between the human body's stress response and corporate strategies. We explore the concept of temporal discounting, the impact of chronic stress on leadership, and the necessity of preparing for the future during times of calm. Featuring insights from Bruce Lipton, Art Markman, Henry Mintzberg, and Stan Deetz, along with quotes and research, this discussion highlights the importance of balancing short-term reactivity with long-term vision for sustained success.

00:00 Introduction to Thursday Thought

00:21 Bodies Under Stress: Balancing Immediate Survival and Long-Term Growth

01:26 The Stress Response: Short-Term Focus

02:22 Temporal Discounting and Leadership Compensation

05:16 The Long-Term Cost of Chronic Stress

06:15 Stress and Cognitive Shifts in Leadership

08:28 Balancing the Present with the Future

09:54 Conclusion and New Year Wishes

In the second part of our 'Energy Rising' series, host Aiden McCullen welcomes back Dr. Julia DiGangi, a renowned neuropsychologist and author of 'Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power'. Dr. DiGangi delves into her eight transformative codes designed to help us navigate challenges both in and out of the workplace. This episode focuses on the first two codes: transforming emotional pain into power, and building your power pattern by harnessing the brain's pattern recognition abilities. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to deal with emotional struggles, the impact of words and emotions on our brain, and strategies to create meaningful change in life and leadership. Don't miss out on the chance to win a copy of Dr. DiGangi's acclaimed book. Subscribe to the Innovation Show's Substack for your chance to win!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:41 The Eight Codes Overview

02:05 Code One: Transforming Emotional Pain into Power

04:03 The Importance of Emotional Energy

04:28 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Misunderstanding

08:05 The Role of Emotional Patterns

15:03 Code Two: Building Your Power Pattern

22:28 Identifying Patterns and Changing Them

23:36 The Brain's Primitive Interpretations

24:40 Personal Story: Overcoming Sports Challenges

27:47 The Power of Leadership and Creation Energy

30:02 The Meaning Making Machine: Trauma and Success

31:48 The Power of Words and Emotions

38:26 Becoming the Emotional Standard

44:08 Magnetic Leadership and Human Connection

45:27 Conclusion and Contact Information

Find Julia here:

https://drjuliadigangi.com

Win a copy by signing up to our Substack here:

https://thethursdaythought.substack.com

Hidden Messages of water and the power of sound:

https://youtu.be/Fn73Pgk8GGc?si=lnB4AiKS8F5WnsO1

Power of Words:

https://youtu.be/Ctoj0Vy5ICo?si=ipgueuFMd9ISl_LO

In this episode, we are joined by neuropsychologist and author Dr. Julia DiGangi, who discusses her book 'Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.' Dr. DiGangi reveals eight powerful codes to effectively navigate challenges and shares transformative stories from business leaders, parents, couples, and combat veterans. Learn about the concept of emotions as real neurological energy, how mastering emotional intelligence can change your leadership game, and the importance of embracing difficult emotions to achieve personal and professional growth. Don't miss the opportunity to grab a copy of Dr. DiGangi's book by signing up for our Innovation Show Substack. This conversation is a profound exploration of how our nervous system regulates our life experiences and practical steps to turn emotional pain into power.

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Energy

00:44 Meet Julia DiGangi

01:03 Understanding Emotions as Energy

02:21 The Power of Emotional Intelligence

06:19 Emotional Pain vs. Emotional Power

06:56 Navigating Uncertainty and High Emotions

18:47 The Concept of Self Division

28:56 Leadership and Emotional Energy

35:34 Exploring Ineffective Extrinsic Rewards

36:09 Addressing Leadership Engagement

37:01 Understanding Emotional Contagion

38:08 The Role of Leadership in Emotional Pain

39:43 The Power of Authentic Leadership

41:18 Navigating Uncertainty and Self-Trust

42:53 The Brain as a Pattern Detection Machine

49:15 The Impact of Overworking and Overgiving

53:44 The Importance of Clarity and Connection

01:05:21 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Find Julia here:

https://drjuliadigangi.com

Win a copy by signing up to our Substack here:

https://thethursdaythought.substack.com