Best Arent Terrible Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #032-The Key To Change Any Terrible Situation 22:43

29d ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to the Ignite Your Fire podcast! I'm Erik Sorenson, your host, and today we're tackling a topic that might be uncomfortable but essential for your growth. Have you ever felt stuck in a situation for years, knowing the way out but fearing the short-term pain of change? I was there, too, and in this episode, I'm sharing my journey of finally …

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DEI Revisit with Ahli Moore 53:19

1M ago53:19

53:19

In this episode we brought Ahli Moore back to discuss the resurgence of DEI in the news. There have been numerous academic institutions and companies that are moving away from DEI initiatives, and we wanted to talk thought the reasoning behind this shift and discuss why DEI is still integral to running a successful business.…

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The Decision You Aren't Making To Unlock Hidden Opportunities 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode of "Ignite Your Fire Live," host Erik Sorenson delves into the profound impact of making one pivotal decision. Erik takes you on a journey through his own life, illustrating how a single choice unlocked a cascade of opportunities he never imagined possible. From investing in personal development to speaking on stage with legends lik…

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The Garnet Wager Episode 69 – We’re So Back (TDPS1E1)

2M ago

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God willing, this episode marks the end of an era. The era of these episodes taking FOREVER. We're planning to get on a more regular schedule- probably monthly, but no promises. Let's solve a mystery, gang. Let's watch a new show. Let's find out it's REALLY GOOD. We're so back. Our artwork is a commission from the amazing Bitmap Prager! Please enjo…

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Burnout with Lisa Desai 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

In this episode we discuss burnout, what it is and how we can be on the watch for it’s symptoms. Burnout goes beyond just being tired at work, so listen in and learn what to watch out for both in your teams and in yourself.By Lumious

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Episode 030: One Move That Will Change The Entire Course Of Your LIfe 22:05

3M ago22:05

22:05

In this inspiring episode of the "Ignite Your Fire" podcast, join host Erik Sorenson as he delves into a transformative strategy that changed his life and promises to alter yours too. Erik shares his journey through moments of profound darkness to achieving remarkable success and clarity. He explores the concept of making a pivotal move that can st…

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Audio and Learning with Ryan Duhon 52:27

3M ago52:27

52:27

In this episode we discuss the role that audio plays, pun intended, in learning and development. Whether you use voiceover or music to make your learning more entertaining you will find some good best practices and resources in this episode.By Lumious

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Why You Aren't Where You Why You Aren't Where You Want To Be In Life (And How To Get Out) 23:05

3M ago23:05

23:05

In the latest episode of the Ignite Your Fire podcast, host Erik Sorenson dives deep into the challenges and barriers that prevent us from achieving our fullest potential. With a blend of personal anecdotes, insightful reflections, and actionable advice, Erik explores the metaphorical "boxes" that confine us—whether imposed by ourselves, societal e…

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AI and L&D with Sharon Otto 51:34

3M ago51:34

51:34

In this episode we take a break from leadership topics to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how it is affecting the L&D environment. We have Sharon Otto, a new Lumious employee, joining us since she has used these tools, and we have a great discussion on the pros and cons of using Generative AI in learning and development.…

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Tough Conversations with Al Sullivan 55:38

4M ago55:38

55:38

In this episode we talk about how to have tough conversations with your team. These can be performance management conversations, or other HR conversations. This can be a sore spot for new and existing managers alike so come listen as we talk through some best practices for having these conversations with your team.…

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Managers and Mental Health 46:48

4M ago46:48

46:48

In this episode we discuss the effect that your manager can have on your mental health. Recent studies have shown that your manager can have a massive influence on your mental state, and that can affect your life in many ways. We will share some of our experiences and how that shaped our mental health and go over some of the studies and statistics …

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Episode 028: The One Word Controlling Your Entire Life 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

There is one word that you've been using since birth that controls your life—your emotions, decisions, happiness, and more. Yes, you're going to want to know what this word is and use it to your advantage!

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Leadership Hot Takes 47:01

5M ago47:01

47:01

In this episode we discuss some things that we as individual contributors view as controversial leadership opinions. We discuss why pizza parties are not good motivation and whether or not your title automatically means you should be respected more than your average worker. If you have ever wondered what your team really thinks about these topics, …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Leadership with Ahli Moore 50:09

5M ago50:09

50:09

In this episode we dive into the often-contentious topic of DEI training and how it affects training, leadership, and company culture. We discuss how the year 2020 changed the focus on DEI training, and if this change was a lasting change, or just a flash in the pan. We also go talk about what role leadership, even the C Suite leadership, should ha…

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The Garnet Wager Episode 68 – Where In the World (EE9CSD4)

6M ago

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Well, we were feeling a bit down on the show we'd chosen to watch last episode. But this time, we had a much better time! Turns out, a little time and a positive attitude is all you need! Meanwhile, in the tabletop game, Allen and Nick are closer than ever, but FEEL more lost than ever. How will our GM get them back on the trail?! Well I don't know…

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Leadership and Delegation Styles with Dr. Don Azevedo 53:57

6M ago53:57

53:57

We start this season off by talking about the different types of leadership delegation styles, and to help us out we have Dr. Don Azevedo. We will discuss leaders that delegate too much and affect their employees work life balance, and can ruin their team dynamics, and we also discuss leaders that do not delegate enough and ruin their OWN work life…

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Leadership Training 59:31

7M ago59:31

59:31

In this episode we discuss leadership training, what it is and what it should be. We talk about training existing leaders, new leaders, and even those of us that want to be leaders in the future. We also discuss the impact that COVID had on the workplace, and the interactions between generations in the workplace and how that effects people leaders.…

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Neurodivergent Individuals and Training with Whitney Sukonick 49:05

8M ago49:05

49:05

In this episode we have a guest speaker, Whitney Sukonick from the Autism Society of North Carolina. We will be discussing how we as learning professionals can help and support neurodivergent employees when designing and delivering training. We will also go over what type of support these individuals get through their early education, and how any o…

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Corporate Personality Tests with Dr. Emory Daniel 49:27

8M ago49:27

49:27

In this episode we have a guest speaker, associate professor Dr. Emory Daniel, and we discuss corporate personality tests. If you have been in corporate America for long enough you have taken one of these tests, they claim to provide you with a deep dive into your own working habits and personality, but do they really? Dr. Daniel has done some rese…

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Internal vs. External Project Management 59:37

9M ago59:37

59:37

Have you ever wondered what the difference was between working for a company and being an external employee contracted for a company? Well, that is what we will talk about on this episode. There are positives and negatives to both roles, so come along with us as we dive into project management from a different perspective.…

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Episode #027: How To Ignite Your Fire To Create a Purpose Driven Life 27:00

9M ago27:00

27:00

Maybe you've had the fire before but lost it. Maybe you've never felt a fire in your life but want to. Whatever the case, this podcast will give you the framework to ignite the fire inside of your life to lead you to an extraordinary life. Your life may be messy, but how to you turn that mess into a message that leads to your mission? Listen and fo…

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Reasons for Project Failure 58:57

9M ago58:57

58:57

Failure. That’s an ugly word, right? It’s a word that we do not like to talk about in business, much less Learning and Development. Failure can make or break projects and careers alike, and yet we still do not like to talk about it, it stays taboo. Well, not anymore. In this episode we talk about what can cause an L&D project to fail, and what you …

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The Garnet Wager Episode 67 – Nothing Happened (SG1E3)

10M ago

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On this episode of Society Game... well. Look above. You might get the picture. In wake of this, we resort to drastic measures to keep the episode discussion segment lively. But the mystery needs no such help. Our artwork is a commission from the amazing Bitmap Prager! Please enjoy seeing Scanline-chan as the Bandage Man, and consider checking out …

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L&D Communication 58:35

10M ago58:35

58:35

In episode 2 we talk about communication, and why it can sometimes suck. That’s right, we do not pull punches around here, communication can be a big reason that an L&D project, or any project really, can fail. We analyze how communication can get off track and some of the things that we have done, and that you can do, to get your projects back on …

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Reintroductions and Corporate Hot Takes 1:05:08

10M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Hello all and welcome back for season 2 of Lessons from Terrible Students! We are back for another season of our podcast, but we have made a few changes. This season we have changed the lineup, as always we will have our instructional designer host Jeremy, but a returning guest host from last season has become a permanent co-host; our PM extraordin…

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The Garnet Wager Episode 66 – The Terrible Salisbury Truth (SG1E2)

12M ago

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Well, see... NOW it's a season of The Garnet Wager. I (Six) may not be any hotter on the show we're covering than last time, but the plot threads are being woven. We're solving a murder. We're talking to (fictitious) government officials. And who could forget the semi-headless chicken. Our artwork is a commission from the amazing Bitmap Prager! Ple…

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Compliance Training - Is it really that bad? 59:26

12M ago59:26

59:26

In this episode we discuss compliance training, what we all love to hate. But why do we hate it, and can it be better? We attempt to define what compliance training is, and how we can improve its reputation with learners and L&D practitioners alike. It’s not that bad, really!By Lumious

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Onboarding - Where We All Start 59:30

12M ago59:30

59:30

In this episode we discuss what every L&D team has talked about at some point, onboarding. This is a crucial part of any organization, and L&D plays a huge role in how a new employee begins their new role. More and more we see that if onboarding is not done correctly, you will lose your most talented workers and you will lose the money you invest i…

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The Tools We Use: Software and Hardware 1:04:45

1y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

In this episode we discuss the different software and hardware that we use to create training. From the Microsoft suite to the monitor on our desk, we discuss how we use the tools to create different learning, and even give some cheaper alternatives to those that cannot afford the pricier software packages.…

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Episode #26: Ignite Your Fire Is Back! 24:57

1y ago24:57

24:57

Yes, we're back! In today's episode I explain why I 100% abandoned the podcast to make room for larger commitments and why we are back bigger, stronger, and better than ever. Today we talk about the journey of the past few months and the lesson learned that you can apply to your life. Get your free copy of Commit First at www.CommitFirstBook.com…

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More Learning Theory 55:25

1y ago55:25

55:25

In this episode we talk about more specific learning theory, and we go into detail about Blooms Taxonomy, The Kirkpatrick model, and self-directed learning. These models help us to create better training, define our learning objectives better, and evaluate not only if our learners enjoyed the training, but did it make an improvement in their work p…

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The Garnet Wager Episode 65 – One Communal Shampoo (SG1E1)

1y ago

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The Garnet Wager returns to extend its reach beyond the confines of the Genius for another season of Korean TV, meta-narratives, and garbage. This season, we're watching Society Game, a product of the same mind that brought us The Genius. It's a slow start for this show, but perhaps this one can win us over. If not, well... I have some ideas, let's…

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Storytelling: The Lost Art of L&D 54:23

1y ago54:23

54:23

In this episode we talk about using storytelling and humor to enhance your training. These elements can take your training programs to the next level if they are utilized in the right way. We discuss how to convince your stakeholders to use humor and storytelling, as well as give you some ideas on how to create characters and use pop culture refere…

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Adult Learning Theory 55:21

1y ago55:21

55:21

In this episode we talk about the theory behind our jobs. We discuss the hierarchy of needs and Maxwell’s theory. This is the foundation of how we design and develop training for adult learners, and how it affects the courses and interactions that you have taken in your past courses. We also sidetrack and talk about social media, but who doesn’t no…

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QC: The Unsung Heroes of L&D 56:01

1y ago56:01

56:01

In our fifth episode we discuss a topic that I am particularly passionate about, Quality Control or QC. These are the unsung heroes of our projects, as they inspect and review our work for grammatical and spelling changes, as well as functionality and accessibility. Take a listen to see why we think this is a vital part of any L&D project.…

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Herding Cats: The life of a PM 58:26

1y ago58:26

58:26

In our fourth episode we welcome guest star, Sarah Meyer! Sarah is one of our fantastic Project Managers, or PMs, and she shares what it is like to try to keep IDs, SMEs, Stakeholders, and even other PMs aligned while a project develops. This is the fourth and final position deep dive, going into how the role of the learning PM is essential for the…

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All About Production: The life of a SME 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

In our third episode we deep dive into what life is like as a SME, both customer-facing and corporate. Jeremy and Tara both came from a SME background, so they share what their day-to-day life was like in their previous roles, and how that affects their view on training. They also end the episode with our first iterations of “Tales from the Field,”…

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Let Us Show You the Money: The Life of an ID 1:09:32

1+ y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

In our second episode we start our conversation about each of the roles that we identified in our first episode. We go into detail about Jeremy’s current role, the Instructional Designer. We share how IDs work with clients and how IDs utilize research-based development processes throughout the project lifecycle to make effective learning. What IDs …

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Introductions and Chasing Waterfalls 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

58:07

Meet our hosts, hear a shout-out to author Cammy Bean about her book “The Accidental Instructional Designer,” and get some insight into the roles and responsibilities of the array of professionals involved in developing and building training initiatives in the workplace. It is not unusual for subject matter experts (SMEs) to be asked to assist in t…

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Episode #025- Most of what you know about goals is wrong 53:50

2y ago53:50

53:50

Why do 93% of Americans break their new year's resolutions by week 3? Why do most people set goals and don't accomplish them? It isn't because they don't have good intentions but there is a key ingredient that almost all are missing and you're probably missing too. Today's podcast is one of the most powerful and emotional podcasts I've done in a wh…

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Episode #024-The dream the lead me in a new direction 16:23

2y ago16:23

16:23

If you're like me then you don't put a lot of stock into a dream. Most of my dreams are meaningless and a little bit on the crazy side. They seem to have no rhyme or reason...that is until last night. It was an incredible reminder of something most of us forget and it is directly tied to our overall sense of purpose and happiness. It's so powerful,…

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Episode #023-Ship First 20:53

2y ago20:53

20:53

Have you ever created a program or product only to never finish it? Yep, me too. This episode teaches the principle of ship first. It will solve the problem of procrastination and help you take uncomfortable and imperfect action.

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Oops All Anime Episode 274 – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Endless Eight

2y ago

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There are a lot of elements of Haruhi that loom large over culture. The characters. The dance. The nonlinear storytelling- well, of the anime, since the light novel doesn't do that. But there is one that is spoken of in dark tones: the Endless Eight. What if you essentially made the same episode of anime eight times, but with like... startling prod…

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Episode #022-The key to change your present situation right now! 28:51

2y ago28:51

28:51

So many are stuck in their present situation and don't quite know how to get out. Today's episode discusses some of the science of transformation and will help move you from your present reality to your dream outcome.

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Oops All Anime Episode 272 – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Endless Eight

2y ago

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There are a lot of elements of Haruhi that loom large over culture. The characters. The dance. The nonlinear storytelling- well, of the anime, since the light novel doesn't do that. But there is one that is spoken of in dark tones: the Endless Eight. What if you essentially made the same episode of anime eight times, but with like... startling prod…

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Oops All Anime Episode 269 – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Endless Eight

2y ago

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There are a lot of elements of Haruhi that loom large over culture. The characters. The dance. The nonlinear storytelling- well, of the anime, since the light novel doesn't do that. But there is one that is spoken of in dark tones: the Endless Eight. What if you essentially made the same episode of anime eight times, but with like... startling prod…

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Oops All Anime Episode 267 – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Endless Eight

2y ago

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There are a lot of elements of Haruhi that loom large over culture. The characters. The dance. The nonlinear storytelling- well, of the anime, since the light novel doesn't do that. But there is one that is spoken of in dark tones: the Endless Eight. What if you essentially made the same episode of anime eight times, but with like... startling prod…

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Oops All Anime Episode 265 – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Endless Eight

2y ago

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There are a lot of elements of Haruhi that loom large over culture. The characters. The dance. The nonlinear storytelling- well, of the anime, since the light novel doesn't do that. But there is one that is spoken of in dark tones: the Endless Eight. What if you essentially made the same episode of anime eight times, but with like... startling prod…

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Episode #021: Fear is about to engulf the nation, will you survive or thrive? 19:18

2y ago19:18

19:18

Despite the scary title, this is an uplifting podcast to open your eyes to opportunity even in the midst of troubling times. You can choose to live in scarcity or live in abundance. Abundance can be yours if you know how to go after it and IGNITE YOUR FIRE! If you want to dive deeper, join me for the IGNITE YOUR FIRE free Challenge happening June 2…

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Oops All Anime Episode 262 – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Endless Eight

2y ago

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There are a lot of elements of Haruhi that loom large over culture. The characters. The dance. The nonlinear storytelling- well, of the anime, since the light novel doesn't do that. But there is one that is spoken of in dark tones: the Endless Eight. What if you essentially made the same episode of anime eight times, but with like... startling prod…

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