– Brains don’t fully form until we turn 25, so people from younger generations may have different ways of responding and behaving than older generations 2:42 – The main function of the brain is regulating energy 3:15 – Given a choice, your brain will focus on tasks that don’t expend a ton of energy 5:00 – To better help people understand and remember what you say, start with the big picture first, then move onto the details 6:17 – Your brain loves water, so stay hydrated! 6:56 – Later in the day, be mindful of the fact that people’s brains are trying to maintain their energy 9:15 – Help people understand the “why” behind your statements 10:40 – When assigning tasks to someone, try not to give them too many things at once 10:57 – If someone has a lot of tasks, they will probably focus on the easiest ones first 12:28 – Rewards and rest are important 13:51 – The brain is unique because it’s the only organ that can rewire itself 17:16 – Tell people which tasks you want them to focus on first, and what order you want them to accomplish the tasks in to help them prioritize 20:00 – Avoid “by the way” tasks thrown in with the others 21:02 – Set others by for success 24:00 – Brains are very predictive 27:00 – Culture often separates the head and the heart Contact John: Email