b'2023 CERC CONFERENCE"Positive things in and of themselves don\'t haveexplained. That\'s the benefit of investing in all the stuff I\'ve shared today. When you guys celebrate your success and genuinely the big permanent learnings like the negativeengage with one another in this open-minded and collaborative fashion, you will around us, but if we simply accumulate enoughget great results. positivity, we can overcome that negative bias" It was a morning for wise words and actionable insights, and Krismer, together - Paul Krismer, CERC Keynote with Elder Bob and other CERC dele-gates who took to the stage during the welcoming address, ensured the show got as a buildable foundation for success, andWhen the culture of our workplaces oroff to a positive, upbeat start. Following not the result of success. conferences like this are rightwhen youwere two days of engaging presentations Of course, as Krismer admitted, beingguys love each other and help each otherby some of the industrys leading experts. happy is not as simple as flicking a switch.then the things we want to see happen doFor more information on the presenta-Through more scientific findings andso much more automatically, Krismertions, please visit cerc.ca. examples, he demonstrated how the neuroplasticity of our brainsthat is, how our brains change in response to what we\'re paying attention todoes not often work in our favour. Often, he explained, the neuroplasticity creates a negativity bias fed by our consistent focus on the things in our lives and workplaces that threaten, frustrate, anger or sadden us. Our ancestors are partly to blame for this negativity bias. At one point in time, back when we all worked from caves instead of offices, it made sense that our brains were wired to focus on the threats in our environment and be attuned to anxieties over starvation, finding safe shelter, and keeping our cave children safe. Now, however, we live much more secure lives, even if our brains are still scanning for reasons to worry.SETTING THE STANDARD IN We have to overcome this big biasCANADIAN VEHICLE TRANSPORTtowards scanning our universe constantly for the things that have hurt us, said43 Years of transportation excellenceKrismer. But scientists eventually said, OK, there must be something that allows250 trucks augmented by rail service across Canadaus to overcome the negativity bias. And there is. They call it a positivity offset, andOur Move Management technology keeps you in the it\'s simply this idea that positive thingsdrivers seat throughout your vehicles journeyin and of themselves don\'t have the big permanent learnings like the negativeMature team of dedicated employees always ensures around us, but if we simply accumulateconsistent and dependable serviceenough positivity, we can overcome that negative bias. Hansens fleet of seasoned professional drivers treat your vehicle like their ownWith this premise in mind, Krismer finished his opening story and used itsFlexible pick-up and delivery options to suit your insights to explain how neuroplasticityevery move typeenables our brains to be reprogrammed in a way that empowers individuals to beLocal, regional, long-distance, and cross-border more productive, happy and successful inmoves performedtheir pursuits. By and large, he shared,it\'s about training our brains to automatic-ally focus on happiness by taking Online quotations at www.LHF.com or call mindful steps to celebrate achievements, 1-888-420-8888 for more informationreframe conflicts, practise positive reinforcements, and promote collaborative and supportive workplaces.Winter 2023PERSPECTIVES17'