The Learner Lab

Understanding some simple principles of behavioral economics can help us make better decisions in the short run to achieve our long term goals. This can help us take and sustain action on any learning pursuit. Full Show Notes Quick Links: Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely Payoff by Dan Ariely Alex's Behavioral Econ Videos TrainUgly.com The Leading Learners Toolkit Help your team learn, ada...

Limiting beliefs get in the way of learning. We can all work to overcome these by building a true growth mindset (the belief that we can grow our skills). The most effective way to build a growth mindset is to dig into the research of neuroplasticity and really work to understand how our brain learns. Featuring: Dr. Michael Merzenich Neuroscientist at The University of California, San Francisco. K...

When the performance matters we're going to feel some pressure, nerves, and stress. Whether it's a big presentation, a test, or even a date - most people think the most effective way to prepare for these situations is to try and calm down. In this episode, we dig into research that shows why this is a poor approach and the look at how we can do better. We learn how Ceci Clark, Mental Per...

Action is the most important step of the learning process. It can also be one of the most difficult. In order to grow we have to take and sustain action - today we unpack two frameworks that will help provide the fuel. Full Show Notes Quick Links Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull The Culture Code by Dan Coyle WorkLife Podcast by Adam Grant The Leading Learners Toolkit Help your team learn, adapt, and g...

The tech world is constantly pushing the limits of innovation, problem solving, and product development. This week we brought in the CEO of Bebo, Shaan Puri, to explain some of these systems and how we can all use them to become more effective learners. Question Hotline: 805-635-8459 Full Show Notes Quick Links: The Learn Startup Overview The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Shaan Puri Intrinsic Motivati...

There's a huge gap between what the science says about how we should study, practice, and learn vs how we actually do it. We met with learning experts and UCLA Psychologists Dr. Elizabeth Bjork and Dr. Robert Bjork to figure out how to close that gap. Full show notes Quick Links: Made to Stick Elizabeth Bjork Robert Bjork Bjork Learning and Forgetting Lab The Leading Learners Toolkit Help you...

Our expectations can have a huge impact on the performance and development of our people. Trev and Alex sit down with one of the most influential psychologists in the world, Robert Rosenthal, to learn more. Full show notes Quick Links: Pygmalion in the Classroom by Robert Rosenthal Pygmalion in the Classroom Pygmalion in Prison Classrooms Pygmalion in Management Israel Defense Forces TrainUgly.com...

Each week we'll cover a topic that will help us become better learners. We're going to keep it short, sweet, and to the point. There will be a 15 minute Q&A sesh at the end of each episode. Call 805-635-8459 (UGLY) to leave a question.  The Leading Learners Toolkit Help your team learn, adapt, and get results Everything you need to help your team become better learners: video lessons...