Those of us who struggle with complex problems for a living don't have time to keep up with the enormous amount of cognitive science research that could help us become better thinkers, better problem solvers, and better decision makers.

Having devoted years to researching the fast-moving fields that almost daily reveal new information, Linda shares what she has uncovered—some of it surprising, some even counterintuitive. She summarizes the research and provides concrete tips for improving your individual, team, and organizational abilities.

Most of us sit all day, believing that concentrating without moving, in a room with no natural light, drinking too much caffeine, after our usual night of less than six hours of sleep is the way to get work done. Linda offers ways to incorporate movement, take a break, change focus, brighten our environments, think better, and be happier. Learn the latest tips for boosting your power to innovate and decide.

We know there are ways of measuring various kinds of individual intelligences. We also know that, yes, some groups seem "smarter" than others. Are there ways of measuring "group intelligence" and what does that really mean? Individual intelligence seems to be "fixed" but I, of course, believe in "growth"! What about group intelligence? Can it be improved, that is, can we make our teams "smarter"? Linda will outline the latest research with some counterintuitive suggestions, including hiring for diversity, establishing a more level conversational protocol and encouraging team members to read more fiction.