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  • #14 - Massimo Pigliucci on Stoicism for Learning, Performing, and Living Well

    #14 - Massimo Pigliucci on Stoicism for Learning, Performing, and Living Well
    2024/11/12
    In this episode of the L&P pod, I speak with Massimo Pigliucci, a philosopher, professor, author, and expert on Stoicism and practical philosophy. Massimo and I discuss why humans should study philosophy and how modern people can apply the ancient philosophy of Stoicism to improve our ability to learn, perform, and live well. The episode provides a toolbox of Stoic principles and practices for us all to navigate an increasingly complex, chaotic, and uncertain world. KEY TOPICS: In our conversation, Massimo and I hit on a number of topics relevant to learning and performance, including: What is philosophy and why it matters to the average person The two main branches of philosophy - theoretical and practical Stoicism as a philosophy of life The three main components of philosophies as ways of life The Origins of Stoicism The three aspects of human nature The four cardinal virtues Key Stoic figures like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca and what they can teach modern people Common myths and misconceptions about Stoicism and other ancient philosophiesThe difference between intentions and outcomesAnalytical and practical techniques devised by the Stoics to help us be wiser and flourishA whole lot more! ABOUT THE GUEST: Massimo is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. Massimo holds PhDs in evolutionary biology and philosophy. He conducts research and teaches classes on topics including philosophy, philosophy of science, and Stoicism. Massimo’s authored several articles and books that make ancient philosophy, especially Stoicism, more accessible and applicable to everyday life. He’s part of Modern Stoicism, a movement to help revive Stoicism that has equipped many with tools to handle life’s challenges more effectively. You can learn more about him from Wikipedia. CONNECT WITH MASSIMO: WebsiteUniversity PageSubstackYouTubeStoa NovaModern Stoicism MENTIONS, REFERENCES, AND RESOURCES: Internal vs. external standardsBiological, machine, and human learningDefinition of PhilosophyTwo branches of philosophy - theoretical vs. practicalEudaimonia - flourishing in lifePlatoStoicismThe three components of philosophies as a way of life - Meta-physics, ethics, practicesLiving in accordance with natureZeno of Citium - founder of StoicismThree aspects of human nature - biology, rationality, socialityThe four cardinal virtues - practical wisdom, courage, justice, temperanceMarcus AureliusStoic training/practiceHow to Be a Stoic by Massimo PigliucciThe Meditations of Marcus AureliusThe Discourses of EpictetusEpictetus's EnchiridionSeneca's LettersStoic definition of "passion"Stoic vs. stoicEpicurean vs. epicureanA Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory LopezContemplative exercise: Philosophical journalingThe myth of learning from experience aloneMusonius RufusPhysical exercise: Fasting, abstaining, intentional mild discomfortDichotomy of control exerciseA Guide to the Good Life by Bill IrvineIntentions vs. outcomesGalenSetting internal vs. external goalsAristotle and aristotelianismEpicureanismThe Philosophy of CBT by Don RobertsonThe Role Ethics of Epictetus by Brian JohnsonHic et nunc - "Here and now" tattoo
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    1 時間 14 分
  • #13 - Mike Christensen on Leveraging Thinking To Your Advantage

    #13 - Mike Christensen on Leveraging Thinking To Your Advantage
    2024/10/02
    In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Mike Christensen, a counselor, trainer, and expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), about how our thoughts and beliefs influence how we feel, what we do, and ultimately, our ability to learn and perform. Mike and I discuss a range of CBT tools and techniques that are not only valuable to therapists and their patients, but can be used in any situation in which people might need to rethink things or change beliefs in order to learn or perform better. We also discuss how to use "deliberate practice" to improve at providing therapy, coaching, and beyond. KEY TOPICS: In our conversation, Mike and I discuss a range of topics, including: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and how what we think determines how we feel The difference between CBT and positive thinking David Burns’ new “TEAM” model of providing therapy and coaching The importance of measuring outcomes Why empathy is a necessary but not sufficient condition for change Overcoming resistance to change A bunch of techniques to help you untwist your thinking The importance of deliberate practice and feedback in improving Positive reframing A whole lot more… ABOUT THE GUEST: Mike Christensen. MACP, RCC, ACS serves as the Director of Professional Development at the Feeling Good Institute. He is a Registered Clinical Counselor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. His diverse background in business, community organizations, and family support roles has provided Mike with a wide array of experience in leadership, administration, parenting training, and team building. He is a Certified Level 5 Master TEAM CBT Therapist and Trainer and is the Director of Feeling Good Institute Canada. He provides advanced level online training with the Feeling Good Institute for therapists around the world and is the co-author of “Deliberate Practice for TEAM CBT" with Dr. Maor Katz, Dr. Tony Roussmaniere and Dr. Alez Vaz. Mike lives in Canada with his wife and daughters. He is an avid cyclist and former swim coach. CONNECT WITH MIKE: Email: mike@feelinggoodinstitute.comWebsite: https://www.feelinggoodinstitute.com/find-cbt-therapist/mike-christensenLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michael-christensen-5555bb50 MENTIONS, REFERENCES, AND RESOURCES: The Feeling Good InstituteTEAM-CBTDavid BurnsHines Ward on talentCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Feeling Good: The New Mood TherapyThe Cognitive ModelCognitive appraisal: How we THINK determines how we FEELCognitive distortionsCognitive restructuring (thought challenging)The cognitive triad (The CBT triangle)Behavioral experimentsExposure therapyCBT vs. positive thinkingTwo approaches to combating negative thoughts - counterattack and acceptanceMatthew MayBrian Johnson - Win or LearnAaron BeckTesting (T)Empathy (E)Agenda-Setting/Assessment of Resistance (A)Outcome vs. process resistanceAddictions as failed solutionsMethods (M)"Examine the Evidence" technique50 Techniques to Change Your ThinkingTherapy methods - behavioral, motivational, relational, cognitive, compassion-based, truth-basedThe "Semantic" methodThe "Best Friend/Double Standard" techniqueTools Not Schools of TherapyThe Recovery CircleFGI Fast Track to Level 3 certification programDeliberate practiceThe Deliberate Practice of TEAM-CBTZone of proximal development (ZOPD)Offering an "invitation" to a clientSitting with "open hands""Multiple choice" empathyGrowth mindset - Why there's no such thing as "I can't do it."Importance of high expectationsFacebook Live session with David Burns in which Mike failedLearning from role models and anti-role modelsSimone Biles failureReframing obstacles as opportunities
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    1 時間 47 分
  • #12 - Connie Malamed on Designing Interesting and Impactful Online Learning

    #12 - Connie Malamed on Designing Interesting and Impactful Online Learning
    2024/08/22
    In this episode of The Learning + Performance Podcast, I speak with Connie Malamed, a learning experience designer, consultant, author, speaker, and mentor to L&Ders around the world, about how to create interesting and impactful online learning experiences to promote learning and performance. In our conversation, we discuss a number of topics related to enhancing learning and performance, including: Myths and misconceptions about eLearningWhy scenario-based e-learning can be so powerfulConnie’s key elements of effective e-learningSimple visual design principles that anyone can use to design more digestible learning experiencesCommon struggles instructional designers and developers faceThe importance of evaluation and empathizing with your learnersSeveral techniques for learning effectivelyAnd more! About the Guest: Known as the eLearning coach, Connie has spent over two decades studying and practicing the art and science of designing engaging e-learning and teaching others how to do it too. Her website, The eLearning Coach, shares actionable strategies, practical content, product reviews, and resources to help professionals design, develop, and understand learning, instructional design, and visual design. Connie's authored of two books on visual design, hosts a podcast on e-learning, has a free e-mail course on Breaking into Instructional Design, and runs a membership community, MasteringID, for people wanting to learn and build instructional design skills. Connie has a masters in Instructional Design and Technology from UT-Austin and a BA in Art Education from Penn State. She lives and works in the DC-Baltimore area and enjoys reading about all things learning, design, and the brain. Connect with Connie: Website: The eLearning CoachConsulting Site: www.ConnieMalamed.comLinkedInTwitter/X Topics, Mentions, References, and Resources: Connie's Books: https://theelearningcoach.com/my-book/ AND ⁠https://amzn.to/3EMQxDH⁠Connie's MasteringID CommunityConnie's newsletterConnie's podcastConnie's big List of ID programsAssimilation vs. accommodationLevels of knowledge and understanding: facts, concepts, processes, principles, theories, applicationsUser experience (UX) designMyths and misconceptions about eLearning - the brain is a recorder, eLearning needs to be boring, learning is a one-time eventScenario-based learning and the importance of leveraging imagination, stories, personalization, relevanceClark Quinn on the importance of having learners make decisionsImportance of empathizing with learnersKey principles of effective online learning - interactivity, discussion/social learning after, follow-up/reinforcement, evaluation and feedbackVisual design for e-learning - the importance of white space, visual hierarchyConnie on Why less is more in designing learningRichard Mayer's 12 principles of multimedia designID vs. UI/UX vs. LXDDifferences between ID, elearning development, and trainingLinkedIn group for freelance IDersStruggles IDers face - not having a seat at the table, leaders not knowing how people develop skills, not being an order takerConnie on What to do if you CAN'T speak with your audienceRoot cause analysisJulie Dirksen on the Importance of evaluating AI outputsUsing AI tools in ID - ChatGPT, Grammarly, FeedlyConnie on Agile ID and the importance of developing e-learning prototypesThe importance of incorporating the language of learnersConnie on Talent StackingTechniques for more effective learning - spacing learning, learning in short bursts/microlearning, reflection, studying things you care about, elaboration, discussionConnie on elaborationConnie's Breaking into ID site and email course: https://breakingintoid.com
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    1 時間 8 分
  • #11 - Heidi Kirby on Making L&D More Strategic

    #11 - Heidi Kirby on Making L&D More Strategic
    2024/07/12
    In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Heidi Kirby, Ph.D., an L&D strategy consultant, instructional designer, writer, and podcaster, about how L&D teams and organizations can be more intentional and strategic in facilitating learning and performance. With a PhD in instructional design and technology and over a decade of industry experience, Heidi possesses a unique blend of theory and practice. Over the past decade, she has built and launched learning programs, consulted with award-winning L&D entrepreneurs, and helped countless instructional designers enhance their skills. Co-founder of Useful Stuff and host of the BLOC podcast, Heidi seeks to help L&D professionals and companies around the world make learning more engaging and useful. She lives and works in Cleveland, OH, with her family and has an infectious laugh. In our conversation, we touch on a range of topics relevant to L&D and talent professionals, including: - Why L&D teams need a big dose of strategic thinking - Ways to manage stakeholder expectations - Building strong, diverse L&D teams - Beginning L&D projects with evaluation in mind - And so much more... Topics, references, and other stuff mentioned in the conversation: Designing for NASA, working in governmentChallenging preconceived notions of trainingLoom: https://www.loom.com/Managing stakeholder expectationsBuilding and managing L&D teamsThe importance of wins - big and small, short and long-termLeveraging L&D talent and skillsHiring for the same values and different skillsAligning L&D strategy with business goalsJim Collins - getting the right people in the right seats: https://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/first-who.htmlTeam vision and values clarificationEvaluating learning from the start of a project Wistia: https://wistia.com/Borrowing resources from other departmentsKirkpatrick Framework for Learning Evaluation: https://www.kirkpatrickpartners.com/The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning: https://the6ds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Introduction-to-the-6Ds-3.0.pdfCathy Moore - Action Mapping: https://blog.cathy-moore.com/action-mapping-a-visual-approach-to-training-design/Immersing yourself in the client's cultureField of Dreams - Build It, and They Will Come? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOPTByHw5RAPivoting from reactive to proactive modeIntake process for training requestsEvaluating and choosing L&D toolsL&D toolkits>elearning authoring toolsCreating authentic learning experiencesRevising and improving learning experiencesPodcasts as learning and cultural toolsHeidi's dissertation on ID management and leadership skills: https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/stemps_etds/132/The Dichotomy of control and controlling the controllable: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/365-ways-to-be-more-stoic/202304/the-stoic-dichotomy-of-control-in-practiceSetting personal learning goalsLN Connect - 2024 Conference https://thelearning-network.org/event/connect-2024-be-the-disruption/ Connect with Heidi: Website: https://heidikirby.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirbyUseful Stuff: ⁠https://www.getusefulstuff.com/⁠The BLOC podcast: ⁠https://blocpod.buzzsprout.com/⁠
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    1 時間 28 分
  • #10 - Chris Deavin on Habit and Behavior Change

    #10 - Chris Deavin on Habit and Behavior Change
    2024/06/19
    In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Chris Deavin, health coach, personal trainer, and business owner, about key principles of behavior change and how to form healthy habits. With over two decades of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their health and well-being, Chris is an expert at helping people build durable and repeatable habits and lifestyles. Chris has degrees in exercise science and certificates in nutrition, personal training, and related areas. He owns multiple health and fitness-related businesses, including MyHealthCoach, All-in-1 Health and Fitness, PT Development, and Reigate Health and Fitness. Chris lives in Reigate, UK, with his partner. He loves to travel and challenge himself by competing in all sorts of physical endurance events. In our conversation, we touch on a range of topics relevant to anyone seeking to develop habits to promote their health, performance, and well-being, including: The difference between knowledge and applicationWhy motivation is a mythThe power of consistencyWhy it's so crucial to get the fundamentals rightCore values -their benefits and costsWhy mindset trumps planningDesigning your environment to reduce frictionAnd so much more... Mentioned in or based on our conversation : Knowledge vs. Wisdom - https://betterhumans.pub/the-difference-between-knowledge-and-wisdom-3ff97605287a3 Different types of knowledge - conceptual, process/procedural, contextual - https://ice.ua.es/es/jornadas-redes-2013/documentos/2013-posters/334641.pdfDefinition of performanceMotivation vs. passion/desireDefinition of learningThe fundamentals - Sleeping, eating, exercising - https://eatmovesleep.org/The power of values - https://www.mindtools.com/a5eygum/what-are-your-valuesSimon Sinek - Start with Why - https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/Core values - https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/The downside of core valuesReadiness to change model - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transtheoretical_modelDavid Goggins - https://davidgoggins.com/The motivation myth - https://www.amazon.com/Motivation-Myth-Achievers-Really-Themselves/dp/0399563768Eliminating environmental friction - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/well/mind/healthy-habits.html AND https://www.bobsutton.net/book/the-friction-project/James Clear - Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits"Crowding out" bad habitsProcess vs. ResultsMindset before planThe "C word" - consistencyAction planningExperiential learning from failureKeystone or fundamental habits - https://jamesclear.com/keystone-habitsFailure vs. feedbackEmbrace the Suck - https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Suck-Navy-SEAL-Extraordinary/dp/0306846330BJ Fogg - Tiny Habits - ⁠https://tinyhabits.com/⁠ Connect with Chris: Coach.Me - https://www.coach.me/chrisdeavinOver 50 and strong YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@over50andstrongTwitter/X - https://www.twitter.com/myHealthCoach3Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/myhealthcoachukEmail - myhealthcoachuk@gmail.comMyHealthCoach - https://www.myhealthcoach.online/your-coach
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    1 時間 25 分
  • #9 - Amy Edmondson on Team Learning and Performance

    #9 - Amy Edmondson on Team Learning and Performance
    2024/04/25
    In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Amy C. Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management at the Harvard Business School (HBS), about team learning and performance. Thinkers50 #1 Management Thinker in the world, Amy is most well-known for her pioneering work on psychological safety and its key role in promoting team learning, collaboration, and innovation. She's the author of countless journal articles, books, case studies, and other content on leadership, teaming, and learning. Amy most recently published The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well (2023), a book about how we can all leverage failure to our advantage. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband George and is the proud parent of two terrific young men. In our conversation, we touch on a range of topics relevant to managers, leaders, and other professionals seeking to enhance the learning and performance of teams and organizations, including: Psychological safety and its role in team learning and performanceMyths about psychological safetyPsychological safety vs. accountabilityCan there be too much psych safety?The three different types of failuresThe 4 elements of "intelligent" failuresThe role of leaders in making it safe to speak up and failA whole lot more! Mention in the conversation: Psychological safetyHumans as unconscious calculatorsThe critical role of psychological safety in facilitating learningThe 4 stages of learningThe variability of psych safety on teams in the same organizationMyths about psych safetyPsych safety vs. safe spacesChris Argyris on learning-oriented conversationsCan there be too much psych safety? https://hbr.org/2024/01/can-workplaces-have-too-much-psychological-safety AND https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/the-downside-of-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace/Psych safety vs. accountabilityThree types of failureThe 4 criteria of intelligent failuresAir Florida Flight 90 - A basic avoidable failureThe Checklist ManifestoLearning from mistakesDeliberate practiceThe challenges of creating psych safety on remote teams: https://psychsafety.co.uk/psychological-safety-in-remote-teams/ AND https://hbr.org/2020/08/how-to-foster-psychological-safety-in-virtual-meetingsThe importance for leaders to frame workFramingResearch on employee experience as it relates to connection to purpose and meaning, culture and community, learning and development, and material well-being, and how they relateEd Catmull on crappy first draftsGrowth mindsetBuckminster Fuller on naivety Connect with Amy: HBS pageLinkedInTwitter/XInstagram
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    1 時間 11 分
  • #8 - Todd Gerspach on Enhancing Executive Performance

    #8 - Todd Gerspach on Enhancing Executive Performance
    2024/02/28
    In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Todd Gerspach, former C-level executive and founder of Fortitude Executive Coaching, about how executives can enhance their performance while maintaining some semblance of balance. In our conversation, we touch on a range of topics relevant to current and aspiring managers and leaders, including: Definitions of professional and personal successLearning from experienceLeadership vs. managementCoachingChange managementPersonal mission statements and value hierarchiesMental models of management and leadershipAnd a whole lot more! Mentioned in the conversation: 8:35:00 - John Wooden on success - https://www.thewoodeneffect.com/pyramid-of-success/ 12:19:00- Learning from experience - https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Experiential_learning13:08:00 - Definition of Management - https://monday.com/blog/project-management/four-functions-of-management/15:02:00 - CCT Trifecta - https://www.fortitudeexec.com/approach29:07:00 - Growth mindsethttps://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/29:54:00 - Management vs. Leadership - https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/leadership-vs-management30:32:00 - Servant, transformational, and authentic leadership - https://www.fortitudeexec.com/leadership-philosophys33:00:00 - John Kotter - https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=649535:14:00 - The learning/performance dip - https://medium.com/@simply_stef/stages-of-learning-when-are-people-most-likely-to-give-up-on-a-new-skill-6131866e4e2140:00:00 - Internal/intrinsic vs. external/extrinsic motivationhttps://www.verywellmind.com/differences-between-extrinsic-and-intrinsic-motivation-279538440:40:00 - Personal values hierarchy - https://www.mindtools.com/a5eygum/what-are-your-values44:44:00 - Alan Mulally's family mission statement - https://www.inc.com/ayse-birsel/3-lessons-i-learned-from-ford-ceo-alan-mulally-about-being-a-better-parent.html44:49:00 - Stephen Covey on family missions - https://www.thebump.com/a/family-mission-statement45:33:00 - DISC - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DISC_assessment45:34:00 - EQ - https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-emotional-intelligence-eq50:41:00 - ModelNetics - https://www.maineventmanagement.com/model-netics/51:46:00 - Delegation triangle - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-elements-delegation-victor-roosen/53:18:00 - The Seven Ports of Life - https://www.leedunnesoccer.com/post/the-7-ports-of-life54:00:00 - KASH Model - https://thepeakperformancecenter.com/educational-learning/learning/process/obtaining/obtaining-information/knowledge-skills-attitudes/kash/1:01:48 - Executive 360 Model - https://www.fortitudeexec.com/executive-coaching1:02:48 - Opportunity Wedge - https://liveyourwage.com/the-opportunity-wedge/1:08:07 - Job-crafting - https://hbr.org/2010/06/managing-yourself-turn-the-job-you-have-into-the-job-you-want Connect with Todd: LinkedInWebsiteYouTube
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    1 時間 19 分
  • #4 - Dr. Jenny Woo on Learning to Be More Emotionally Intelligent

    #4 - Dr. Jenny Woo on Learning to Be More Emotionally Intelligent
    2024/01/18

    In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Dr. Jenny Woo, a Harvard-trained educator, cognitive science researcher, entrepreneur, executive coach, and mom of three. Jenny is the founder and CEO of Mind Brain Emotion, an organization dedicated to helping parents, teachers, and other adults apply research from psychology and neuroscience to build essential life skills in our kids. Jenny conducts research in social-emotional learning, emotion regulation, and resilience. She is the creator of a series of award-winning life skills games used by parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists in 50+ countries.


    In our conversation, Jenny and I discuss:

    • Social and emotional learning (SEL)
    • Emotional intelligence (EQ)
    • The value of essential skills in the age of AI
    • The importance of relationships in human development
    • The application of neuroscience to education
    • The use of games to build skills
    • And several others...


    Mentioned in the conversation:

    • Psychological Safety
    • Harvard Study of Adult Development
    • The Loneliness Epidemic
    • Emotional Agility


    Learn more about Jenny and check out her games:

    • LinkedIn; Instagram
    • Mind Brain Emotion Website
    • Essential Human Skills Card Games on Amazon
    • 52 Essential Coping Skills
    • 52 Essential Relationship Skills
    • 52 Essential Critical Thinking Skills
    • 52 Essential Interview Skills
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    1 時間 10 分