Best Lauren Hodges Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 191: Campus Wars: Then & Now w/ Lauren Lassabe Shepherd 58:49

2h ago58:49

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Philip welcomes Lauren Lassabe Shepherd to the show to discuss her book Resistance from the Right: Conservatives & The Campus Wars in Modern America. In their conversation, they look at how the current campus uprising and the university and media response takes its cues from the conservative reaction to progressive movements from the 60s to current…

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S6 E13: Overcoming Creative Slumps 31:29

9d ago31:29

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The three of us discuss our techniques to increase creativity during our many lulls and slumps. We discuss what we feel like during these times, techniques we use, and how we deal with ambiguity. Bob also shares his favorite creative story involving an eureka moment when he was a kid at camp – which we are now referring to as the “tighty-whities” m…

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Episode 190: Combee, Harriet Tubman & Black Freedom w/ Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black 1:04:35

14d ago1:04:35

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Philip welcomes Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black to discuss her new book , COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. In their conversation they explore the historical impact of enslaved Blacks on the wealth creation of the South and the legacy of Harriet Tubman in the fight against slavery and the Confederacy.…

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Episode 189: The AI Dilemna w/ Juliette Powell & Sean Gayle 1:32:45

27d ago1:32:45

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Philip welcomes long time friends and deep thinkers Juliette Powell & Sean Gayle to the show. In our conversation we discuss Juliette’s book The AI Dilemna: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology. Collectively we engage to parse and dissect the way AI and Big Tech are moving in the world of culture and society. The Drop – The segment of the show w…

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Episode 188: Cultural Intelligence for Marketers w/ Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel 53:44

1M ago53:44

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Philip welcomes 2x guest Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel back to The Deep Dive to discuss the release of her first book: Cultural Intelligence for Marketers. In their conversation they discuss cultural fluency, the multiplicity of identity, and whether marketers are ready to embrace cultural intelligence. The Drop – The segment of the show where Phi…

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Episode 187: Everest Inc & Climbing Culture w/ Will Cockrell 53:55

28d ago53:55

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Philip welcomes Will Cockrell climber/author to The Deep Dive to discuss how book Everest Inc. In their conversation, they explore the sometimes harsh realities behind the growing climbing industry and how Mt. Everest in particular has become the epicenter of the global climbing rush. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest sh…

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Episode 186: When the World Is A Bezzle w/ Cory Doctorow 1:20:40

25d ago1:20:40

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Philip welcomes prolific writer and thinker Cory Doctrow to the show where they discuss two of Cory’s latest books, The Bezzle and The InternetCon as well as the general “enshittification” of our institutions. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Dr…

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S6 E12: How to be a Trusted Learning Advisor (with Dr. Keith Keating) 35:14

2M ago35:14

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In this episode, Dr. Keith Keating, CLO and author, joins the show to discuss his book “The Trusted Learning Advisor” and shares what it means to be one, practical examples, and tips on how to be one regardless of your role. We also discuss how L&D can create the table vs finding a seat, and the difference from taking the order and order taking. MO…

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Episode 185: Hodge Podge, Gaps & Cracks w/ Dan Hill 1:22:08

1M ago1:22:08

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Philip welcomes Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design to the show and they take a rambling journey through the worlds of architecture, design, music and all the gaps and cracks they can manage. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Sho…

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S6 E11: Three Unresolved Problems Facing L&D and CLO's 32:00

2M ago32:00

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We are joined by Noah Rabinowitz, CLO at Commonwealth Fusion Systems and contributor in CLO Lift. Noah shares three unresolved problems facing the learning and development industry over multiple decades, despite meaningful activity and investment to solve them. Noah and group of about 40 CLO’s (CLO Lift from the Learning Forum) are partnering toget…

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Episode 184: They Called It Peace w/ Lauren Benton 58:10

2M ago58:10

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Philip welcomes historian and author Lauren Benton to the show to discuss her latest book They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence. In their conversation, they explore how empire, small wars and plunder are key elements of how we think about peace. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intelle…

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Episode 183: Resisting Racial Capitalism w/ Ida Danewid 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Philip welcomes lecturer and author Ida Danewid to the show to discuss her work Resisting Racial Capitalism. In their conversation, they explore Ida’s scholarship and how it confronts the way we think of racial capitalism and challenge our current governing structures and organizations. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest …

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S6 E10: Data-Driven Immersive Learning for Soft Skill Verification 34:52

3M ago34:52

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Declan Dagger (PhD), Co-founder of ETU, joins the show to share insights from his applied research in the field of educational psychology, soft skills verification, development, and experiential learning (simulations, practice). Declan shares what it takes to design data-driven immersive learning, including how to break down skills and codify them …

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Episode 182: Design Social Change w/ Lesley-Ann Noel 53:02

2M ago53:02

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Philip welcomes design scholar Lesley-Ann Noel back to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book Design Social Change. In their conversation they discuss how design intentionally done can be a catalyst for driving social change. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative mu…

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Episode 181: Disneyland on the Mountain w/ Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer 54:25

2M ago54:25

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Philip welcomes authors Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer to discuss their book Disneyland on the Mountain. Their conversation examines Disney at a remarkable time in its history and how its ambition helped launch the modern environmental movement. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness…

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Episode 180: After One Hundred Winters w/ Margaret D. Jacobs 58:18

2M ago58:18

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Philip welcomes historian Margaret D. Jacobs author of One Hundred Winters: In Search of Reconciliation on America’s Stolen Lands. In their conversation, they discuss the history of stolen lands in the foundation of America and the possibility of reconciliation against the colonial settler legacy. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and…

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S6 E9: The Emotion of Awe and its Connection with Learning 36:11

3M ago36:11

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Dr. Megan Cuzzolino from Harvard University's "The Next Level Lab", joins the show to discuss her research on the emotion of awe and how it can make learning happen. Megan explains what awe is, elicitors of awe, how it helps with meaning at work, and how awe impacts learning and motivation. We also share our personal stories of awe in innovation an…

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Episode 179: Blood in the Machine w/ Brian Merchant 1:15:37

4M ago1:15:37

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Philip welcomes columnist/writer Brian Merchant to the show to discuss his latest book, Blood in the Machine. In their conversation they trace the history of the Luddite movement and how it connects to the current pushback against Silicon Valley and tech titans. Special Guest: Brian Merchant.By Philip McKenzie

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Episode 178: New Bones Abolition w/ Joy James 56:27

4M ago56:27

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Philip welcomes back Joy James to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal and the (after)life of Erica Garner. In their conversation, they discuss the power and scope of the abolition movement, the dismissal of Harvard President Claudine Gay and more. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his gue…

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S6 E8: Learning Accelerators with Dr. Lauren Hodges 36:14

4M ago36:14

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We are joined by a good friend of the show, Dr. Lauren Hodges, well-being, human performance, and learning expert. We discuss the latest research into how nutrition, exercise/movement, sleep, and stress management can optimize and accelerate your learning throughout your day. MORE FROM LAUREN https://www.performance-on-purpose.com/ CONNECT WITH US …

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Episode 177: We Are Not Users w/ Eswaran Subrahmanian & Yoram Reich 1:16:31

3M ago1:16:31

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Philip spends time with the authors of We Are Not Users exploring the importance of our being human against the disembodied narrative of people merely as “users” of technology and services. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: High on the Hog …

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Episode 176: Back to the Future w/ Indy Johar 1:12:22

3M ago1:12:22

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Philip spends time with long time friend and collaborator Indy Johar. This kickoff conversation to 2024 highlights the possibilities of an emergent future and the creation of abundance and boundless possibilities. Special Guest: Indy Johar.By Philip McKenzie

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S6 E7: Curiosity meets AI: Conor Grennan’s Learning story with GenAI 33:05

4M ago33:05

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In late 2022, Conor Grennan never knew of GenAI. Now – he’s teaching companies and thousands of his followers on how to use it. This all started because he was completely fascinated by the potential. In this episode, Conor Grennan – NYU Stern Dean of Students, NY Times bestselling author, LinkedIn teacher – shares his personal learning narrative, h…

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Episode 175: The Reality of Feminist Design w/ Alison Place 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

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Philip spends time with Alison Place, scholar and editor of Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design. In their conversation they discuss the myriad ways in which the values and ideas of feminist design influence and shape the design world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of int…

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Holiday Special: Traditions and a season of learning 31:34

6M ago31:34

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Lisa Christensen, Director of the Learning Design COE at McKinsey, joins us as guest co-host to assist a jet-lagged Bob who recently returned from France. We get together and share our favorite learning moments and traditions from the holidays and what we learned. Stories such as Bob learning French, Dana studying at the holiday dinner table, Lisa …

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Episode 174: Essential Work, Disposable Workers w/ Mostafa Henaway 58:21

6M ago58:21

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Philip spends time with activist/community organizer and author Mostafa Henaway. They discuss his book Essential Work, Disposable Workers and how the precarity of late stage capitalism effects labor and the future of work. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings…

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S6 E6: What we learned in 2023 and what’s next? 35:05

6M ago35:05

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We continue our yearly tradition to recap things we learned in 2023. This year, we open up and share some of the struggles and fears we experienced while learning. We also discuss major changes that forced us to learn new things. Dana also shares major news! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect wi…

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Episode 173: Handbook of Tyranny w/ Theo Deutinger 1:06:31

6M ago1:06:31

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Philip spends time with architect and author Theo Deutinger as they break down his thought provoking and visually stunning book The Handbook of Tyranny. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Happy Valley (S3) – AMC+ Theo’s Drop: Constant’s New …

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Episode 172: Constraints, Complexity & Context (Oh My!) w/ Alicia Juarrero 57:59

6M ago57:59

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Philip spends time with educator/writer/philosopher Alicia Juarrero discussing her latest book Context Changes Everything: How Constraints Create Coherence. In their conversation, they cover how complexity has become a widely used but largely misunderstood term, the significance of context and different ways of knowing. The Drop – The segment of th…

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S6 E5: Insights from a CLO: Breaking down silos 32:12

6M ago32:12

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Heather Stefanski, CLO from McKinsey, joins the show to discuss why we need more People, Talent, and L&D professionals working together to achieve business outcomes. Heather shares new skills we will need, how her teams are evolving, and how other CHRO’s and CLO’s are responding. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the co…

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Episode 171: Of Black Study w/ Joshua Myers 1:01:07

6M ago1:01:07

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Philip spends time with Howard University professor, scholar and author Joshua Myers. Their conversation focused on Joshua’s latest book, On Black Study a deeply engaging look at the history and meaning of Black scholarship, Black studies and its place within and beyond academia. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share t…

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Episode 170: Patagonia at 50: Reflections and Forward w/ Vincent Stanley 58:00

7M ago58:00

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Philip spends time with Vincent Stanley, Chief Philosophy Officer, Patagonia. In their conversation they discuss his new book, co-authored with Patagonia’s CEO The Future of the Responsible Company. At the 50 year mark they take a look back at Patagonia’s journey but most importantly look forward to the challenges ahead. The Drop – The segment of t…

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S6 E4: Real guidance from simulated people 32:45

7M ago32:45

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Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision, joins the show to share how she is scaling employee support and personalized learning through simulated, friendly, human conversations. Amanda shares the tech to make this work, her history in this domain, and how AI will help in making things more accessible and personal. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback…

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Episode 169: The Birth of Computer Vision w/ James E. Dobson 52:18

7M ago52:18

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Philip spends time with James E. Dobson and discusses his latest work The Birth of Computer Vision. In their conversation, they trace the origins of computer vision as a concept and technology and how it effects the technological, economic and social structures of society The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty mor…

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S6 E3: Games we play, things we learn 34:11

7M ago34:11

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We love games. They’re enjoyable, sometimes difficult, but there’s a lot we learn from them. The three of us share the games we played, how they taught us life lessons, and how they taught us to be better designers. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywoo…

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Episode 168: Thinking Through Design Research w/ Joyce Yee & Paul A. Rodgers 57:24

6M ago57:24

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Philip spends time with scholars and co-editors Joyce Yee & Paul A. Rodgers discussing the 2nd edition of The Routledge Companion to Design Research. In their conversation, they highlight why they felt a 2nd edition was needed, how they identified new voices and the current state of the field of design research. The Drop – The segment of the show w…

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Episode 167: Feminist Futures of Work w/ Usha Raman & Payal Arora 1:08:03

8M ago1:08:03

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Philip spends time with scholars/thinkers/activist Usha Raman & Payal Arora. They are two of the co-editors of Feminist Futures of Work: Reimagining Labour in the Digital Economy. In this conversation, they cover the meaning of work (and leisure) and how it intersects with feminist futures across different backgrounds and circumstances. The Drop – …

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S6 E2: Social Dimensions of Learning Transfer 31:09

8M ago31:09

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Tessa Forshaw, co-founder of Harvard University’s Next Level Lab, rejoins the show to discuss the various social dimensions of learning transfer. Tessa shares key insights from an apprenticeship study including socially enabled priming to facilitate the transfer of learning, how to best learn from 'experienced others' through apprenticeship, and th…

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Episode 166: The World of Experience Design w/ Abraham Burickson 55:39

8M ago55:39

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Philip spends time with Abraham Burickson, designer, teacher, and consultant. He is the author of the new book, Experience Design: A Participatory Manifesto. In their conversation, they discuss the nature of experiences and how design plays an essential role in elevating what we know of experience(s) The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip …

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Episode 165: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy w/ Robert P. Jones 1:01:21

8M ago1:01:21

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Philip spends time with Robert P. Jones, President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute. In their conversation, they discuss his latest book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and how tracing the historical legacy of white supremacy is essential to moving forward as a society. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his gu…

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Episode 164: Design for Identity w/ Jessica Bantom 55:40

8M ago55:40

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Philip spends time with author, speaker and consultant Jessica Bantom. In their conversation, they explore Jessica’s new book, Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World. What does it mean to deeply consider identity when designing spaces? What opportunities are revealed when taking a collaborative approach to design and i…

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Season 6 Premiere: What Makes a Strong Learning Culture? 33:50

8M ago33:50

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Dana kicks off the season by sharing his team’s latest research on what makes a strong learning culture. The research identified five areas and we discuss each and their value. We also discuss some of the barriers that prevent a learning culture. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via Li…

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Episode 163: The Rise of The New Designer w/ Manuel Lima 47:53

9M ago47:53

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Philip spends time with designer and author Manuel Lima. In their conversation they discuss his latest book, The New Designer: Rejecting Myths, Embracing Culture. In this rich discussion they cover how design needs to adjust in order to maintain relevance in how we build and create around us. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his …

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Geeks Rewind: Can You Unlearn What You’ve Learned? 29:12

9M ago29:12

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Originally recorded on September 2021 Was Master Yoda wrong this entire time? Can you really unlearn what you have learned? We discuss this very question with special guest Clare Norman, Professional Certified Coach. We discuss the science of unlearning, why it’s something you can’t do, how you recognize that the old way of thinking is no longer us…

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Episode 162: Colorblind Tools & Global Technologies w/ Marzia Milazzo 1:09:18

9M ago1:09:18

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Philip spends time with professor/author Marzia Milazzo. In their conversation, they discuss her new book Colorblind Tools: Global Technologies of Racial Power and how the colorblind ideology effects how we think about race and systems of power The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodnes…

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Geeks Rewind: The Mindset of an Essentialist 30:17

10M ago30:17

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Originally recorded on September 2019. After reading ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown, Dana found a direct application to our Learning world. As the author states, “our society has been consumed by the undisciplined pursuit of more…” So in this episode, the Geeks unpack the core principles of Essentialism and discuss why adopting a mindset on an Esse…

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Episode 161: Class War w/Mark Steven 1:05:42

10M ago1:05:42

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Philip spends time with Mark Steven, author of Class War: A Literary History. In their conversation, they discuss how class warfare traces itself through literature, how the notion of “warfare” plays out in class politics and what literature signals for anti-capitalist movements. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share t…

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Episode 160: Closing the Loop w/ Sheryl Cababa 1:02:43

10M ago1:02:43

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Philip spends time with designer and author Sheryl Cababa. Over the course of the episode they spend time discussing her book Closing The Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers and why systems thinking provides a richer context for designers to work their craft. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of inte…

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Geeks Rewind: Why Intentional Learning is a Fundamental Skill 32:32

10M ago32:32

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Originally published on November 2020. Learning is a skill and considered the most fundamental skills of our time. In this episode, Lisa Christensen (Director of Learning and Development CoE at McKinsey & Company) and Matt Smith (former CLO at McKinsey & Company) join the show to discuss their research on Intentional Learning. The crew discusses th…

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Episode 159: Reflections on Transformational Change w/ Lina Srivastava 1:05:15

10M ago1:05:15

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Philip spends time with Lina Srivastava, Founder of the Center for Transformational Change, a women of color-led global impact platform. In their conversation, Philip engages with three time guest Lina on her long and ground breaking career as an activist, how to work to create change among under-resourced communities, and insightful reflections on…

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