John Medina has the rare gift of making brain science fun and accessible to business leaders. He is an extraordinary speaker -- perhaps one of the most energetic and engaging speakers you will ever encounter. And he has a message that every leader needs to survive and thrive at work.

In a keynote presentation or dynamic one-day workshop, Medina guides you through his 12 Brain Rules, things you should know about how the brain works. With fascinating stories and his characteristic sense of humor, he'll explain:

• why multi-tasking is a myth—and what happens when you try to type an e-mail and talk on the phone at the same time
• that every employee and every customers’ brain is wired differently
• how exercise, sleep, and stress affect the brain at work
• just what makes PowerPoint presentations so very boring
• that we have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. Really.
• and much more!

Medina tailors each presentation to the needs of his audience. For example, you can select one rule for an in-depth discussion, or he can cover up to 12.

Credentials

• Director, Brain Center for Applied Learning Research, Seattle Pacific University
• Faculty, Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington School of Medicine
• Founding director, Talaris Research Institute
• Affiliate scholar, National Academy of Sciences
• National Teacher of the Year, Continuing Medical Education
• Author of 7 books and hundreds of reviews, columns and refereed papers
• Ph.D. in eukaryotic molecular biology, Washington State University
• Husband and father of two boys under the age of 10