Mary Brotherton

Neither book is new, by any means, but both bear a little attention, in my opinion.

The first is a book by H.V. Rhodes, called The Brain Dead Manager .

If you hate your job or think you work for an idiot, this book was written for you!

With humorous insights such as, “Establish a “Process Action Team” for every conceivable purpose, then ignore their recommendations” and “Any managerial whim or personal preference, regardless of how bizarre, eccentric, or perverse it may be, is always expressed for ‘Business Reasons,’” the author seems to have found a way to help the most hapless employee cope with the situation at hand.

Visit www.braindeadpress.com for details or to order your book.

The second is by John Medina, who calls himself, “a nice guy, but a grumpy scientist.” His book is Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School .

In it, you will find the 12 principles describing how our brains work best, which form the core of Dr. Medina’s book.

1. Exercise. Exercise boosts brain power.
2. Survival. The human brain evolved, too.
3. Wiring. Every brain is wired differently.
4. Attention. We don’t pay attention to boring things.
5. Short-term memory. Repeat to remember.
6. Long-term memory. Remember to repeat.
7. Sleep. Sleep well, think well.
8. Stress. Stressed brains don’t learn the same way.
9. Sensory integration. Stimulate more of the senses.
10. Vision. Vision trumps all other senses.
11. Gender. Male and female brains are different.
12. Exploration. We are powerful and natural explorers.

Check out the website at http://www.brainrules.net/the-rules