Best LifeLabs Learning Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 115: Government 57:53

21d ago57:53

57:53

Government influences almost every aspect of our lives, from the laws we follow to the institutions that shape our society. Some government is a necessity, but what is its ideal role? Where's the line between the government promoting safety vs giving powerful interests control? What's to be said of efficiency with our money? Join us as we discuss G…

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Episode 114: Excellence 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Striving for excellence means pushing beyond the ordinary to achieve something remarkable. Whether in academics, sports, art, or personal growth, the pursuit of excellence drives us to improve, innovate, and surpass our limits. What motivates individuals to seek excellence? How do different cultures and societies define and celebrate it? Join us as…

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Episode 113: Entertainment 54:13

10M ago54:13

54:13

Stories, plays, books, movies, games, sports, toys, hobbies... the list goes on. There are many things we seek provide us amusement. Is there a difference between passive and interactive forms? Are we seeking escape, inspiration, or something else? Join us as we discuss entertainment.

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Episode 112: Luxury 59:48

12M ago59:48

59:48

In this episode, we take a journey takes us through the “finer things” and their historical evolution and its varied meanings across cultures. We probe the allure of luxury, examining how it can symbolize success and artistry, but it can also aggrandize consumption. Join us as we dissect the layers of luxury, challenging ourselves to understand its…

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Episode 111: Kids 1:07:43

12M ago1:07:43

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What does it feel like to see the world through the eyes of a child? To have a sense of wonder, and pure joy in newly experiencing the simplest of things? In this episode, we take a nostalgic journey back to our own childhoods, exploring the memories and experiences that shaped us. We reflect on how we get the unique opportunity to revisit this wor…

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Episode 110: Intimacy 53:15

1y ago53:15

53:15

What does it mean to truly connect with another person on a deeper level? How does deep connection manifest in our relationships, and how can it lead us towards a path of self-discovery and mutual understanding? In what ways does exploring this connection enrich our lives and the bonds we share with others? Join us as we discuss intimacy.…

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Episode 109: Extraterrestrial Life 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

47:51

Is there life beyond our planet? When we gaze up at the vast expanse of the universe, the question lingers in our minds: Are we alone? The concept of extraterrestrial life has fascinated humans for centuries, igniting our imaginations and driving scientific inquiries. It's like a cosmic puzzle, waiting for the pieces to fall into place. Dive deep w…

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Episode 108: Presence 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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Right now as you sit reading this, are you fully giving your attention to reading it? Where are you? Who are you with? Is there something else taking part of your attention? Another task? Something else you’re watching or listening to? A thought about something you did, or something you have yet to do? Join us as we discuss presence.…

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Episode 107: News 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

58:36

It's everywhere. Coming at you from your computer. From TVs everywhere. The radio. Have you heard about it? Do you believe it? I can't believe what they said about it. What is your opinion of it? Join us as we discuss the news.

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Episode 106: Resistance Revisited 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

59:42

Why do we procrastinate? If we know we should do something, why not just do it? Sometimes it’s because there’s a feeling. A negative feeling when we think of the thing that needs doing. It works like the force between two magnets with the same pole facing each other to push us away. Where does that force come from? Join us as we discuss resistance.…

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Episode 105: History 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

Many consider history to bee unimportant. Maybe it would be if it were just memorization of dates and events. But humans love stories and story-telling, and the best stories are at least rooted in the truth. “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” - George Santayana “History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes.” - Mar…

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Episode 104: Tribalism 57:03

2y ago57:03

57:03

We believe humans long ago lived in groups, or tribes. Tribes still exist, but today they’re much different. They’re groups where you get your identities, beliefs, and emotions. You have loyalty to your groups, and hold them higher than the others you’re not a part of. Today we can be part of many tribes. We can belong to sports tribes, political t…

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Episode 103: Danger 59:07

2y ago59:07

59:07

When you have anxiety your heart rate will increase, tension builds in your muscles, and you may even hold your breath. Mainstream sociologists have said we live in one of the safest times in known history, so why are anti-anxiety medication sales at all time highs? Join us as we discuss Danger.

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Episode 102: Personal Responsibility 52:26

2y ago52:26

52:26

One of the great lessons of life as told by Spider Man is that with great power comes great responsibility. If that’s true, then how does it apply to all of our lives and the power we hold over ourselves? Join us as we discuss personal responsibility.

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Grow Kind: The Leader Level Wrap Up 23:50

2y ago23:50

23:50

When we look at change in the workplace, it can often be challenging to navigate. As a leader, there are ways to guide your team in an empowering and empathetic way. Join us for this special panel-style conversation on Grow Kind Leadership in times of uncertainty. Want training for your team? Get in touch with us to find out which learning experien…

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Grow Kind: Easy Focus 11:54

2y ago11:54

11:54

In this week’s episode of The LeaderLab, we continue our discussion about how leaders can play an active role in helping their teams and people through periods of growth in the kindest way possible. We invite Annie-Rose London, a Facilitator at LifeLabs Learning, to explain how leaders can harness the power of easy focus to quickly create space for…

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Episode 101: Narrative 43:28

2y ago43:28

43:28

Stories are a powerful, uniquely human way of communicating. They bring order and meaning to our chaotic and nonsensical world. We're always looking for patterns and relationships to compare what we've experienced to what we have not, and stories give us that for new events and situations. It's curious how much we want others to hear our stories, t…

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Grow Kind: Data Dive 11:29

2y ago11:29

11:29

In this week’s episode of The LeaderLab, we continue our discussion about how leaders can play an active role in helping their teams and people through periods of growth in the kindest way possible. We invite Rachel Glick, Director of Consulting & Team Enablement at LifeLabs Learning, to explain how leaders can take a look beneath the surface of th…

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Episode 100: Freedom 1:10:04

2y ago1:10:04

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We all want freedom for ourselves and others, right? Perhaps not unbounded freedom. If not unbounded then with what constraints? Who chooses those constraints? How are they enforced? Do you want everyone to have more or less ability to act, speak, or think without constraint? Join us as we discuss freedom.…

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Grow Kind: Vision Statements 10:57

2+ y ago10:57

10:57

In this week’s episode of The LeaderLab, we continue our discussion about how leaders can play an active role in helping their teams and people through periods of growth in the kindest way possible. We invite Massella Dukuly, Director of Team Enablement at LifeLabs Learning, to explain why using vision statements is one of the best ways to get peop…

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Grow Kind: Reasoning Questions 9:20

2+ y ago9:20

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Now that we’ve learned what it takes to grow kind from a systems level, it’s time to get a little more granular. In this series, we'll discuss how leaders can play an active role in helping their teams and people through periods of growth in the kindest way possible. In this episode of The LeaderLab, we invite Victoria Chen, Facilitation Lead and L…

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Grow Kind: A Quick Update from the LeaderLab 0:52

2+ y ago0:52

0:52

We're taking a tiny break to Grow Kind and bring you new and exciting content on August 1st!By LifeLabs Learning

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Episode 99: Wisdom 51:56

2+ y ago51:56

51:56

Aware of it or not, we all benefit when we can find "a moderate course between extremes, a dynamic between knowledge and doubt, a sufficient detachment from the problem at hand". How can we find those things when our emotions and thoughts are anything but? Join us as we discuss wisdom.

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Grow Kind: Systems Level Wrap Up 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

24:59

When we look at growth from a systems level, it’s essential that we intentionally consider the people that growth will impact the most. In this special episode of The LeaderLab, we welcome back a few incredible guests from our systems-level Grow Kind series to discuss how the ‘grow kind’ mission came to be at LifeLabs Learning, what we’ve learned a…

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Episode 98: Vitality 47:36

2+ y ago47:36

47:36

Do you know anyone who seems to always be full of energy? Full of physical strength and mental vigor? Are you envious of them, or do you have it too? What feeds that drive? Join us as we discuss Vitality.

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Episode 97: Hope 47:42

2+ y ago47:42

47:42

Do you have optimistic or pessimistic expectations? Do you have expectations and desires for a good future, or not? Do your expectations serve as a fuel for action or an excuse for inaction? Join us as we discuss hope.

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Grow Kind: Reinforcing Organizational Ethos 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

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As your company grows, how do you maintain its purpose, mission, and values across teams at scale? Joie Lim, LifeLabs Learning’s Impact Lead, joins The LeaderLab this week to talk about how leaders can protect an org’s ethos by reinforcing the behaviors that align with the company’s ideal identity. Want to help your organization grow kind? Get in t…

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Episode 96: Fairness 50:42

2+ y ago50:42

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"The world isn't fair.", said just about every parent ever, including ours to us. Why do unfair outcomes so seldom favor us? Certainly our viewpoint and biases don't impinge on our judgement of what's fair? Join us as we discuss fairness.

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Episode 95: Altruism 58:31

2+ y ago58:31

58:31

Are people are inherently good or bad? Even when doing good, are people selfish, and only doing it to make themselves feel good? Or, is that a feature of humanity (Feeling good helping others) and proof that people are good? Join us as we discuss Altruism.

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Grow Kind: The FAIR Framework for Inclusive Growth 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

11:11

How can you ensure the systems and practices that are scaling alongside your business stay as inclusive and anti-biased as possible? This week, Vanessa is joined by Ashley Schwedt, LifeLabs Learning’s Director of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-bias), to discuss one of her favorite tools: a DEI checklist for systems that we refer to as…

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Episode 94: Awe 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

When was the last time you were struck with a feeling of wonder? When did you last experience something that left you feeling blown away? How great was it? How indescribable? Join us as we discuss awe.

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Grow Kind: The 4D Model of Knowledge Management 11:20

2+ y ago11:20

11:20

How does your company convert information into knowledge that’s accessible org-wide? The LeaderLab invites Brian Dann, certified Knowledge Manager, and Katya Davydova, author and leadership facilitator, to share the 4D Model of Knowledge Management. Brian, Katya, and Vanessa discuss how this tool helps companies organize, socialize, and deepen thei…

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Episode 93: Integrity 54:05

2+ y ago54:05

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Perhaps one of the most important questions someone should ask themselves regularly is: How well are you living according to your principles and values? Regardless of your words, your choices, big and small, tell both the world and yourself what you actually value. Join us as we discuss Integrity.

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Episode 92: Leadership 1:07:17

2+ y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Garnering cooperation and support from those around you is critical in achieving your goals. Are your goals shared by those around you? What is behind the charisma that makes some people actually enjoy following another whether those values are shared or not? Join us as we discuss Leadership.

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Grow Kind: Prioritizing Purposefully 11:52

2+ y ago11:52

11:52

Is your company intentionally and accurately prioritizing the needs of the business? The LeaderLab invites Robyn Long, LifeLabs Learning’s Chief of Staff and Business Operations Strategist, to share one of her favorite calibration tools with our listeners: the Business Priority Score (BPS) system. Robyn and Vanessa discuss how this tool helps compa…

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Episode 91: Authenticity 54:50

2+ y ago54:50

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It's important to align your actions with your core values. But do you even know what your core values are? When was the last time you scrutinized those values and where they came from? Are you acting as your true self? Join us as we discuss Authenticity.

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Grow Kind: A Conversation with LifeLabs Learning CEO Priscila Bala 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

25:51

The LeaderLab Podcast is BACK for a brand new season! To kick things off, The LeaderLab invites listeners into an intimate conversation with LifeLabs Learning’s new CEO, Priscila Bala. Vanessa and Priscila’s conversation spans both the personal and organizational as the two discuss the journey of change leadership and the vision we’ve identified to…

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Episode 90: Authority 1:03:21

2+ y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

The Tears For Fears song says everybody wants to rule the world. If not the world, we all want control over something, right? Who should have control, and what should their circle of control encompass? Join us as we discuss Authority.

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Episode 89: Music 54:59

2+ y ago54:59

54:59

What is is about vibrations that travel through the air that make us feel something? They can make us remember, make us happy, and make us dance. We aren't the only ones, as you can tell hearing the songs of other species as you walk through nature. Join us as we discuss music.

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Episode 88: Abnormal Psychology 56:59

2+ y ago56:59

56:59

If something is unusual, does that make it bad? What if it's describing the way you think? Have we piqued your interest, yet? Join us as we discuss abnormal psychology.

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Episode 87: Expectations 4:00

2+ y ago4:00

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How do you envision things in the future? What do you desire your life to look like? What if it ends up even better than that? What is if ends up worse? Better or worse, how does what you imagine impact how you feel in the future? Join us as we discuss expectations.

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Episode 86: Truth 25:49

2+ y ago25:49

25:49

Is that a fact? According to who? Did they experience it first hand, or hear about it from someone they trust? Was it measured? If so, what was the scale and how was it sampled? There's one thing we can all agree about - a lot of people disagree about the truth.

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Episode 85: Family and Friends 1:09:06

2+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

While Maslow's hierarchy of needs is useful... it's wrong - for humans, at least. We all sat as a human newborn, and our number one need as such a helpless being is social support. This support system is critical in developing your view of the world and learning about yourself. Join us as we talk about friends and family.…

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Episode 84: Economy 1:01:21

3y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Do you ever stop to think about the transactions you make on a daily basis and their broader impact on the world? What are the consequences - intended or unintended - of your choices around production (work) and consumption? Is wealth all about money? What about goods and services? What about values? Join us as we discuss the economy.…

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Episode 83: Cults 59:02

3y ago59:02

59:02

Of course, it's enticing to be someone who's in the know. It's seductive to think that you might know a truth or truths that the majority do not. Those in the minority group that share those truths have a tight bond as they work together to turn those beliefs into action, often under a strong leader. Join us as we discuss cults.…

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Episode 82: Patience 1:08:02

3y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

It's not easy when you want something badly, and you want it now. Conversely, you can suffer enduring something that you wish was over as quickly as possible. Stoicism stresses aligning to our inner flow to the external flow of life. They say that this ability is a virtue. Join us as we discuss patience.…

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Episode 81: Consumption and Production 3:08

3y ago3:08

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Do you produce more or consume more? Does it matter? The supply chain links manufacturers and producers with consumers who use their products, and "Supply chain disruptions" are a hot (and controversial) topic right now. Have you thought about your role on both sides of this equation? Join us as we discuss production and consumption.…

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Episode 80: Education Part 2 58:53

3y ago58:53

58:53

What makes a subject interesting to you? Do you like to share knowledge? What's the relationship between schooling and education to learning? Do you remember when you learned how to learn? Just us as we discuss education... again.

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Learning at LifeLabs: A Conversation with our Co-Founders 22:56

3y ago22:56

22:56

Our mission at LifeLabs Learning is to help people master life’s most useful skills — and since we spend half of our lives at work, we like to think of the workplace as a practice lab for these skills. In this season's final episode, LifeLabs Learning Co-CEOs LeeAnn Renninger and Tania Luna share LifeLabs' origin story, and how we’ve navigated the …

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Episode 79: Spirituality 58:30

3y ago58:30

58:30

Do you think this is it, or do you think there's something more? Do you look to others for guidance or do you find your own way? How often do you think about the metaphysical (outside of material reality)? Join us as we discuss Spirituality.

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