Britt Andreatta – Our Failures Remind Us That We Are Learning Beings

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittandreatta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dr. Britt Andreatta</strong></a> is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today’s challenges. As CEO of<a href="https://7thmindinc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 7th Mind, Inc</a>., Britt Andreatta draws on her unique leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and learning background to unlock the best in people and organizations. Her series of books,<a href="https://www.brittandreatta.com/books/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <em>The WIRED TO™ Series: Books on the brain science of success</em></a>, focuses on how we are wired to grow, resist, and connect.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>“Failure is information, and it helps us get better as long as you know what to do better.”</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center">Dr. Britt Andreatta</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In today’s episode, rather than focus on Dr. Britt’s story, we will focus on what she has learned about failure as a brain science researcher, author, speaker, and consultant. Leaders can apply these lessons to bring out the best from their teams.</p><h2><strong>Lessons learned</strong></h2><ul><li>Biologically, we are constantly sensing our environment, trying different actions, and trying to maximize our positive results. We are wired to learn through trial and error.</li><li>Having goals and setting a standard, and achieving that standard is essential. But, it is also important to celebrate progress and effort.</li><li>Leaders should refrain from focusing on their team members’ faults and instead focus more on their accomplishments. If a leader is all about the numbers, they will have a disengaged workplace.</li><li>Care about how people feel, their sense of satisfaction, their sense of purpose, and their sense of feeling respected. These are the real performance indicators.</li><li>When conducting performance reviews, have two scores: individual contributor