Damon Brown
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Toledo, OH, United States
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Past articles by Damon:
Could Our Coping Strategies During the Pandemic Prep Us for a Future on Mars?
Sheltering in place has psychological parallels, but the similarities end there → Read More
The Fight Against Air Pollution Gets Personal With Sleek New Masks
Will private clean air become the next status symbol? → Read More
Edible Silverware Is the Next Big Thing in Sustainable Eating
Air New Zealand just added the new edible coffee cup Twiice into their in-flight service. Made from vanilla, wheat flower, sugar, egg and vanilla essence, the Twiice cups will be standard issue for the international airline. On the ground, the new, award-winning startup IncrEDIBLESpoon has shipped more than a quarter million edible scoopers. The spoons are all-natural, vegan, and made from… → Read More
Turning Algae Into Environmentally Friendly Fuel Just Got Faster and Smarter
Ironically, a hotter climate could mean more algae is available → Read More
Goodnight, Moon. Goodnight, Sky Advertisement.
A Russian startup’s out-of-this-world plans are raising big questions → Read More
The Grim Reaper Can Now Compost Your Body
Ecological Concerns Are Driving a Push for a Greener Death → Read More
Get smart: 5 dominant learning styles
Improving yourself isn’t just about taking the time to learn more, but understanding how you learn the best. There are dozens of theories on how we get information, how we retain it and, most importantly, how we actually apply it. Nearly all of them put each person into one of five categories. Check out the … → Read More
4 listening secrets for work
Good listening is recognized as one of the most important skills you need as a business leader. How do you define good listening, though? Without a strong definition, you won’t know how to use listening to improve your relationships, your ideas and your career. While listening requirements may differ based on your profession, there are … → Read More
How to use body language to communicate
Only a fraction of our communication is verbal. Most of the messages we give and receive are from body language. Studies say more than half of communication is based on the motion of our arms, our eyes and other movements. One key is using a well-timed, appropriate touch. A thoughtful handshake or shoulder touch can … → Read More
Build on your time management skills
Productivity often has little to do with the time on hand, but how the time available is spent. It’s why you have certain days that are extremely fruitful, and others that are duds, despite them having the same amount of hours. Your focus, then, should be on maximizing what you’ve got rather than dreaming about … → Read More
Powerful techniques for setting goals
Few things can improve your effectiveness as a performer and as a leader than reaching goals. The key, though, often isn’t just persisting toward your goals, but setting the right ones before your pursuit. It’s wiser to spend more time strategizing so you can spend less time recalculating once you start. A good first step … → Read More
How to create new learning habits
Habits can be a great tool for everyday life. We don’t have to burn brain cells or spend energy deciding how to get to work, the best way to brush our teeth or which pant leg to put on first. We’ve already created a habit out of all these actions and can safely go on … → Read More
How to be supportive of your introvert employee or colleague
For years, American businesses emphasized extrovert-friendly workplaces: Cubicles, open spaces and team brainstorming all push more social time among colleagues. More recently, however, companies are recognizing their strongest employees may be some of the quietest. TED speaker Susan Cain galvanized this conversation with her book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t … → Read More
Why EQ matters as much as IQ
Intelligence quotient, or IQ, was the standard way we measured a person’s job capability for more than a century. The resume, the number of academic degrees and other metrics came into play, too. It all began with the IQ test, brought to America in 1910 by psychologist Henry H. Goddard. But the term “IQ” became … → Read More
The 4 best ways to stop multitasking
It’s not your imagination: It’s much more difficult to focus today than it has been for previous generations. Technology is, of course, part of the discussion: Social media, apps and mobile devices are engineered to keep your attention (and, depending on your perspective, keep you distracted). We also have more information available than ever before, … → Read More
Boost productivity with shorter to-do lists
“Think big” may be the mantra of our time, but focusing small will get more stuff done. In fact, your best bet for a productive day is to cut your to-do list in half — and then cut it in half again. First, the greater your needs for the day, the less likely you’ll get … → Read More
7 ways to keep your mind sharp at work
When you’re in school or starting a new job, you’re constantly learning. But a few years in the same position can lead your brain to perform on autopilot — not good for your personal growth or your career. The good news is there are many ways to keep your mind sharp and continually broaden your … → Read More
Be more productive by taking a break
Working harder is usually not the answer to getting more done. In fact, pushing past your limits can lead to burnout, stress and sloppiness — all of which will halt your progress, if not undo what you’ve already accomplished. As odd as it seems, science proves that naps, breaks and vacations are the key to … → Read More
Spot the differences between productivity and busyness
Productivity and busyness are often used interchangeably. This is a mistake. When you think about it, you can be busy and still get nothing really done. Productivity is efficiently using time to change something, whether it be improving a project or taking care of an errand. Efficiency is the key word here, as no one … → Read More
The least (and most) productive days of the week
There is no concrete method towards being productive every day, but there are days in the work week that are usually better for certain tasks. It’s much smarter to go with the natural flow of the week rather than lose productivity going against the grain. Monday has a bad reputation, and for good reason: After … → Read More