Work+T: Transformation Book Reviews

Welcome to Work + T!  A newsletter where we highlight the latest in inner transformation practices applicable to a workplace setting.  This months issue highlights a few recent books and programs on this topic for your review.  From a monastics perspective on changing oneself to a design program for 'transition.'  Enjoy! Regards, Birju

Can People Change?

'Happiest Man on Earth,' monk Matthieu Ricard, has recently released a new book focused on altruism. More specifically, what it is that creates new behavior patterns in people. His ideas can be practiced at the office, and this excerpt offers a few tidbits. Read Full Story »

The Brain that Changes Itself

Recent research has shown how the brain is always changing as a result of stimulus. Most of the time, we are unconscious of it. But what if we could actively direct how our brain evolved to grow towards specific values or traits? No sci-fi here, just directed attention, read more to find out. Read Full Story »

Time for Transition Design

As our physical environment catalyzes so much of our subconscious thought, more people are asking the question - how can design not just be sustainable, not just regenerative, but actually transformative to people? Read more about this innovative curriculum... Read Full Story »

How Emotions Shape Decisions

Leading neuroscientist Antonio Demasio's book on emotions, Decartes' Error, starts to concretely define emotions in the brain. Far from 'irrational,' they may actually be based on more information than our conscious mind can handle. Learn more about how to harness this understanding in the workplace here. Read Full Story »

Be the Change

Identify one habit pattern you see in yourself that you'd like to shift.  It should be small and specific (eg, not having a nightly gratitude ritual).  Use the tools you have been exposed to here to invite your own micro-transformation.  Or share a story of how you've done this previously!