Good Insights

In this episode of The Good Insights Podcast, we explore the fascinating world of youth purpose through the lens of cutting-edge research and practical application. Claremont Graduate University’s Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk shares her insights on how purpose is defined and why it matters for young people navigating questions of identity, career, and contribution. We delve into findings from a cross-...

In this episode of the Good Insights podcast, Danny Mucinskas interviews Nick Haisman-Smith, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning. Nick discusses his journey from teaching to co-founding the Institute and highlights the importance of proactive and systemic approaches to social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools. The conversation covers SEL c...

In this episode of The Good Insights Podcast, researcher Kirsten McHugh speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nakamura, a professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University and Director of the Quality of Life Research Center. Kirsten and Dr. Nakamura discuss the early years of The Good Project including Dr. Nakamura’s development of the popular Value Sort tool. The...

In this episode of the Good Insights podcast, Danny Mucinskas speaks with Sam Jeong, Quang Le, and Chau Doan about their work with the Education for Good organization in Vietnam. They discuss their efforts inspired by the United World College (UWC) movement and incorporating ideas from The Good Project about excellence, ethics, engagement, and reflection. Education for Good aims to nurture purpose...

In this episode, Alison speaks with Amy Neugebauer, Founder and Executive Director of The Giving Square. Amy discusses The Giving Square’s innovative approach to transforming children's civic roles through inclusive philanthropy, partnering with over 75 schools. The Giving Square focuses on building empathy and community engagement to empower children to develop a philanthropic disposition through...

In this episode, Alison speaks with Dr. Sabena Jameel, a clinical academic dedicated to teaching and using practical wisdom (phronesis) in medical education and practice. The conversation delves into the implications of practical wisdom (phronesis) in clinical settings, how to prepare medical students to handle difficult ethical dilemmas, and reflections on the Laughter and Medicine Conference, wh...

In this episode Alison speaks with Meenakshi Iyer, an accomplished administrator at the Podar Education Network Schools and a dedicated participant in The Good Project's study. Meenakshi shares her inspiring journey from software programming to education, emphasizing her passion for making systems better. She discusses her diverse roles within the Podar network, from being a primary teacher to joi...

In this episode Alison interviews Kailah McGee Adefolalu, a PhD student at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. Kailah shares her research on how privileged white students reason about justice and explains the challenges of teaching about race, power, and inequality in racially mixed classrooms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this episode Alison speaks with guest Thijs Jansen, director of the Professional Honor Foundation. They discuss his extensive work in establishing and promoting professional ethics among civil servants in the Netherlands. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodproject.substack.com

In this episode, host Alison sits down with Danny Mucinskas, the Senior Project Manager of The Good Project, to delve into the essential concept of values and their role in our personal and professional lives. Danny also introduces the popular “Value Sort” activity and its application as a tool for educators and individuals to explore their values. This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

In this episode Alison introduces the history of The Good Project, its research, and previews what listeners can expect in future episodes of The Good Insights podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodproject.substack.com