Working Neurosmart

About the book

In the modern, tech-driven workplace, we’re all expected to do our best under the same conditions—as if we’re each built for open-plan spaces, endless video meetings, and rapid-fire messaging. The truth is, work isn’t one-size-fits-all: Our brains are wired differently, and what fuels one person can exhaust another. But what if you could work the way you’re wired?

That’s what it means to work neurosmart. Social scientist Alexandra Samuel, PhD, draws on decades of research, writing for The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review, and advising leaders and top organizations. She shows the power of tapping neurovariety: the natural differences in our thinking, perception, and communication.

Working Neurosmart helps you embrace neurovariety with a practical framework for amplifying your strengths and overcoming challenges—so you can stop feeling drained by the time you log off. She introduces the Neurosmart Reflector, which gives you a clear picture of your unique traits across five dimensions. That profile is your keyto choosing the science-backed tactics you need to thrive, from boosting focus with “sensory snacks” to improving memory with spaced recall.

Packed with accessible strategies and stories from real-world professionals, Working Neurosmart empowers you to stop fighting your mind and start feeling accomplished, energized, and fulfilled every day.