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Paul Zak: What Measuring 50,000 Brains Taught Me About Building Highly Engaged Workplaces

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Jun 11, 2024
Neuroscientist Paul Zak discusses creating engaged workplaces through immersion, oxytocin, and neuromanagement. Topics include the impact of social interactions on behavior, the role of oxytocin in trust and advertising, and the benefits of having dogs at work. Paul also shares insights on work transformation, personal development, and knowing when to move on in the workplace.
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INSIGHT

Productivity Drives Happiness

  • Productive employees are happy, not the other way around.
  • Creating flourishing work environments benefits both organizations and individuals.
INSIGHT

Neuroscience of Immersion

  • Immersion requires presence and emotional resonance with the experience.
  • Measuring neurochemical changes allows tracking of immersive states in real time.
ADVICE

Measure Immersion with Wearables

  • Use smartwatches and wearables to measure immersion during real-world experiences.
  • Analyze specific moments to identify what aspects create or detract from immersion.
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