Lori's Learning Journey

What's the impact of handwritten thank you notes? Is there a difference in how people experience cards vs. emails? YES! Let's find out why.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#connection#positive#view#thankyou#handwritten#card#mail#wisdom#gratitude

How did autism lead to weighted blankets? Find out how an autistic professor of animal science uncover insights that benefit all of us.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#mentalhealth#positive#view#selfsoothing#wisdom#templegrandin#autism#spectrum#weightedblanket#innovation @templegrandin

What is the cost of saying "yes" when we want to say "no"? Wisdom from an executive and mother of five can be life-changing when it comes to finding that balance and find the bigger YES.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#mentalhealth#positive#view#transformation#positivity#happiness#love#wisdom#mom#boundaries

How can I see myself differently? Would you like to feel better about yourself? Less guilt? Less shame? Me too. Let's find some simple ways to turn that self-perception around.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#mentalhealth#positive#view#transformation#positivity#happiness

How can I see more good in the world? What's a quick brain trick to get you to see more good in the world? Let's find out!#insights#lifehacks#good#mentalhealth#positive#view#transformation#positivity#happiness

Why do we all have 500 things on our to-do list? And why do women, in particular, feel guilty for not being able to do all those things on one day? Find out what we learned about these questions from a study on cereal bars.#lifehacks#insights#500things#todolist#guilt#cereal#women#moms#selfcare#mentalhealth#research

How can a baby top prevent tantrums? Ever notice how infant tops have that weird V-flap on the shoulders? Let's find out why and how that feature can prevent tantrums.#lifehacks#insights#infant#clothing#baby#onesies#tantrum#momhacks#parenting#babies#happy

What's the difference between suspense and surprise? Why do we like one vs. the other? And how can you use this knowledge in your daily life?#lifehacks#insights#suspense#surprise#research#presentation#changemanagement#communication#storytelling

How did a local reporter studying car accidents create a story that changed the world? Learn how about how to telescope meaning to create more impact. Shout out to my brother Brad, investigative reporter, for this story.#lifehacks#cars#distracted#driving#investigative#reporting#telescope#impact#insights

Do affirmations really work? Let's explore the brain science behind affirmations.#lifehacks#affirmations#meditation#trauma#mentalhealth#healing#brain#science#elasticity

"Why did you do that?" is a question that doesn't work. Find out why and what to ask instead.#insights#lifehacks#research#questions#motivation#innovation#subconscious#kids#fun#story#humor

There's a myth that Steve Jobs never did research. Is it really true? Let's find out.#insights#lifehacks#research#stevejobs#apple#innovation#bonsai#ipod#innovation#value https://youtu.be/ADCmDQ27JPM

Why does allowing ourselves to NOT be perfect feel so good? Find out how our culture, history and need to mirror each other got stirred up in a good way by COVID#insights#lifehacks#perfectionism#perfect#imperfect#COVID#puritans#relief#permission#human#vulnerability#brenebrown#thegiftofimperfection#vagusnerve#mirroring

Young men are equally likely to feel pressured to be super emotionally open AND be a traditionally stoic man. Who can live up to that? How can we find compassion and guidance for men?#insights#men#masculinity#guidance#emotional#misogyny#toxic#pressure#cognitivedissonance#failure#success#unrealistic#stereotype

When you put mice in a cage and give them every kind of cheese, but punish them for eating a certain cheese, five generations of mice later will still avoid that cheese. Why? Epigenetics. Find out more in this episode.#insight#lifehacks#research#epigenetics#genes#heritage#trauma#evolution#mentalhealth#mice#chese#DNA#survival

What can we learn from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert? Let's unpack the mystery of inspiration, the responsibility and stewardship of having big ideas, and the abundance of opportunity for every one of us.#creative#bigmagic#elizabethgilbert#eatpraylove#inspiration#innovation#artist#writer#innovation#genius#lobster#generosity#community

What can we learn from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron? How about some key tips and tricks to reconnect with your creativity, your innovative spirit and even your inner child?#creative#artistsway#juliacameron#innovation#artist#writer#innovation#child#fun#recovery

What's the deal with women in the workplace? Is it really harder to be a working woman these days, or have things evened out? Let's talk about some of the issues women deal with daily and how to start to overcome them.#women#workplace#insights#gender#equality#dei#fairness#change#newthinking#genderequality#management#lifehacks#sexualharassment

How do I start (and keep) a new habit? Would you believe that the easy way actually works better than the hard way? Find out how in this episode.#change#changemanagement#habit#health#lifehacks#insights#plan#workout#funny#humor#realworld

Why do people in lower-income neighborhoods recycle less? Whatever answer you're thinking of, it's probably wrong. Find out how a 5-year old made our insights come to life and change the minds of executives at a major power company.#casestudy#recycling#power#energy#insights#realpeople#kidsmatter#community#green#climatechange#impact

When is innovation NOT helpful? Is innovation always a good thing? Not always. Find out in this case study about a window company with two very different approaches to innovation.#casestudy#innovation#value#insights#lifehacks#window#clients#experience#create#communicate

Would you work for someone like yourself? I once had a business coach point out how harsh I was being to myself. She then asked a question that stopped me in my tracks. "Would you allow someone to talk to you the way you talk to yourself?" #lifehack#feedback#selftalk#insight#supervisor#perfectionism#mentalhealth

How are the Puritans still impacting our lives today? The Puritans were an ultra conservative religious group who wanted to worship as they pleased in a new land. They also thought that people are basically bad, and anyone who doesn't follow the rules can damn the whole community. Sound familiar? Find out more about how The Puritans are still impacting our lives today.#puritans#plymouthrock#pilgri...

How did New Amsterdam create the American Dream? Back in the day, climbing up the social and economic ladder was pretty impossible. You were born poor, you died poor in most cases. But then Amsterdam came up with a new idea - could you change your fortune and life's path by trading with people from different countries and cultures? Find out how this change in the world led directly the the America...

Two banks, one merger, one GIANT fight over the word "documentation." What happens when two great "on paper" organizations with completely different cultures merge? This episode tells the story of a major conflict over a simple word. #casestudy#communication#merger#banking#conflict#lifehacks#miscommunication#wordsmatter#culture