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A little bit of reflection can lead to a lot of benefits for learning and performance.Giada Di Stefano joins to discuss the her work on the surprising benefits of reflection.Her work shows how valuable it can be to the learning process and that in some situations it’s more beneficial than additional practice.We work through her paper that outlines:– the best strategies for reflection– when reflection is most effective– how we can use these strategies as individuals and leadersThis is a great ...

We can all change. But we usually don't. The good news: we can fix thisKaty Milkman is one of the world's leading experts on change and human behavior. She shares specific tools to overcome:– Laziness– Forgetfulness– Procrastination– Getting Started– Impulsivity– Conformity– ConfidenceQuick Links:Katy MilkmanWatch on YouTubeEpisode PageThe Learner LabKaty Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a secondary appointment at Penn’s...

There's been some exciting advancements in the world of growth mindset. David Yeager joins to share some of his latest research.– A quick growth mindset overview– Addressing growth mindset controversies– The new era of growth mindset– David Yeager: A Synergistic Mindset Intervention– Tips for building a growth mindset Quick Links:David YeagerThe Learner LabFull Show NotesWatch on YouTubeStress Mindset EpisodeDr. Yeager is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas. He is interested in ...

The way we think about stress can change the way it affects us. Understanding the way our mindsets impact stress is essential for better learning and leadership.Kelly McGonigal explains how it all works.Quick Links:Watch on YouTubeKelly McGonigalThe Upside of StressThe Learner Lab PodcastStudies:Jeremy Jamieson GRE StudyAlia Crum 2013Alia Crum 2023Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. As a pionee...

Boomer, Gen X, Millennial - we use these labels all the time, but there's two problems:1. There's no scientific support for real generational differences2. Using the labels actually causes a bunch of problems, especially for learning & developmentTwo experts in the field, David Costanza & Cort Rudolph join us to to discuss:- the limits of traditional generational research- the problems that the perceived generational differences/ labels cause- a better way to think about group differe...

Hardiness is a strong predictor of our ability to deal with challenges and change. Decades of research shows it plays an important role in both learning and resilience. Yet, it doesn’t get enough attention – it’s time to change that.Quick Links:Watch on YouTubeHardiness by Paul BartoneThe Learner LabOne of the world’s leading experts in hardiness, Paul Bartone joins to talk about his research. We focus on why hardiness is an important topic for learning, and different strategies to build it.P...