On this episode of The Artists of Data Science, we get a chance to hear from Gilbert Eijkelenboom, an author and behavioral economist that is passionate about b

On this episode of The Artists of Data Science, we get a chance to hear from Gilbert Eijkelenboom, an author and behavioral economist that is passionate about bridging the gap between analytical thinkers and emotional intelligence. Gilbert talks about his background as a poker player, and how human behavior impacts the success that is possible in data science and beyond. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [12:14] How your brain works and influences daily decisions [44:21] The three step process to change your algorithms [46:58] Gilbert’s take on intrapreneurship QUOTES [21:38] “...to become a really good data scientist, you need to understand the business problem...and without emotional intelligence, it's going to be very difficult.” [24:53] “...if you don't try it yourself and fail and learn and experiment, then you're never going to be good…” FIND GILBERT ONLINE: Website: https://www.mindspeaking.com/ https://www.mindspeaking.com/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Gilbert-Eijkelenboom https://www.quora.com/profile/Gilbert-Eijkelenboom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eijkelenboom/ SHOW NOTES [00:06:09] The difference between good and great data scientists [00:06:55] Data science and behavioral economics [00:08:44] How we can see our brain as a set of algorithms with an input process and output? [00:12:01] The two systems in the brain [00:15:40] How to cope with rejection in our job search [00:18:36] The importance of saying no [00:21:03] What is emotional intelligence [00:28:16] How to ask for feedback [00:35:43] Emotional intelligence in the virtual world. [00:37:14] How we can identify our "bright spots" [00:39:00] How to cultivate better self-awareness [00:41:15] How can we create a better awareness of the algorithms in our head [00:44:02] A three-step process for changing the negative algorithms in our heads [00:46:34] What it means to be an intrapreneur [00:51:57] The Lightning Round