GA 048 | The Hidden Brain with Mark Jaben

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Today’s guest is Mark Jaben, a longtime Emergency Physician with a particular interest in brain chemistry and functionality. Mark and I explore the idea of the “hidden brain,” specifically how our prefrontal cortex dictates the decision-making process and how we can harness these principles to become better problem solvers.

An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here.  

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Mark’s background and what he’s doing these days (4:38)
• The two quotations that inspire Mark (7:56)
• Why we should all care about brain science (8:43)
• How our brains work when it comes to improvement (9:42)
• Why and how our brains evolve as we get older (24:24)
• What we can do to become better problem solvers (27:47)
• The role diet and rest play in brain performance (35:40)
• Ways you can learn more about how the brain works (37:40)
• Mark’s unique take on “Respect for People” (39:35)
• The best advice Mark has ever received (45:30)
• Mark’s personal productivity habit (47:46)
• What Mark does to recharge and refocus (53:18)
• The skill Mark feels he needs to improve (55:29)

Podcast Resources

• Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3
• Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com
• How We Decide (Paperback)
• Lead With Respect: A Novel of Lean Practice
• Mark’s Email 
• Mark’s Second Email 

What Do You Think?

Do you believe brain performance affects continuous improvement practices? Why or why not?

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