by Franklin Wordsmith | Oct 10, 2017 | Neuroscience
I remember the first time I heard about oxytocin.A personal development expert explained it was called “the love hormone.” This neurotransmitter, released by the pituitary gland, is responsible for behaviors associated with relationships and bonding.Hug or kiss...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Sep 27, 2017 | Neuroscience
When we were kids, my older brother Mark used to tease me. If an adult would compliment me on being able to remember things, he’d say, “Her memory is so good that she remembers things that never happened!”I’d always bristle at that insult. It turns out he probably was...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Sep 12, 2017 | Culture, Neuroscience
Last Halloween, my husband Larry and I were looking forward to carving a pumpkin with our then two-year-old grandson, Wyatt. While we were preparing everything on the kitchen table, our daughter Lauren gave Wyatt an iPad, so he could watch his favorite kitty video...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 22, 2017 | Culture, Neuroscience
For years, I’ve laughed and noted, “Did, ‘Because I said so!’ ever work?” when spoken by our parents?It turns out, I was wrong!You’ll find plenty of research on the language of leadership. One stands above all others when you are making a request.Which one may...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jul 19, 2017 | Neuroscience
We try to hide it, don’t we?We stumble through conversations with people we met before — but can’t remember their names (and hope no one we know asks to be introduced to them).We put something down, can’t remember where, and rush around,...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jun 20, 2017 | Neuroscience
What’s that one thing that you’d like to get someone — anyone! — to do for you at the office? The one that keeps getting moved to next week’s “to do” list?For me, it’s often picking up the phone to get speaking gigs...
