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A Just Culture is one where fairness, empathy and shared accountability are paramount.  In this special four-part series, returning guest Julie Stephenson and I will examine how this culture has transformed the hospital where she works, shifting from punitive responses to understanding and addressing root causes. We’ll also look at the challenges of implementing just […]

In the first of a new series, Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m ditching the script and speaking straight from the heart. In each of these rants, I’ll share my thoughts and experiences, unfiltered and unrestrained, about a variety of issues in education and learning. I’ll be tackling the topics that keep me up

Sharing and listening to life’s stories can have a profound impact on us and the people around us. Storytelling is an opportunity to learn, and when people learn, people change. Today, I’m talking with Graham Callis about the power of storytelling.  Graham Callis is a storyteller and life coach. He founded Your Story Life Coaching

AI, chatbots, and generative search are already changing the way that we find and take in content online, and their impacts will only continue to grow. I’m joined today by Alex Birkett to talk about the future of search and how people will discover and interact with content online. We discuss whether websites and traffic

My guest, Nancy J. Hess, brings her perspective on education and organizational change based on her deep work with state and local governments.  Her expertise is rooted in guiding leadership through change, developing strategies for more efficient and engaging HR structures, and fostering learning environments that address the many challenges of local government. Nancy and

Joining me for a conversation on volunteering and altruism  is Nicole Sdao, founder and CEO of Altruize. Nicole is a firm believer in the transformative power of volunteerism. She challenges conventional views of volunteering as strictly a service to others, and invites us to see it as an investment in ourselves and a path of

When Google first came on the scene, it forced teachers to change the way they taught learners and to ask “better questions”. The common adage was, if it could be Googled (by the student), it wasn’t a good question.  Now, with the rise of AI tools, we are again forced to look at our teaching

Today I have a conversation that delves into the intriguing concept of the Wellness Contagion with my guest, Katrina Johnson. A Wellness Contagion shifts the focus from illness to well-being and aims to spread awareness of protective factors. At the core of Katrina’s work is a program called Sources of Strength, which empowers students to

What happens in your organization when someone makes a mistake?  Is the process about blame and punishment? Or is it about shared accountability for systems and recognizing the humanity of those involved? Today, my guest, Julie Stephenson, and I are diving into the concept of building a Just Culture. A Just Culture radically shifts the

Education and professional development are undergoing a remarkable transformation, breaking free from the confines of traditional classrooms and textbooks. Instead, they’re thriving at the intersection of community, events, and content. But what does this mean for you as a learner?  In this episode, we explore the future of learning and the path to success for

In today’s world, personal growth and transformation are crucial for success and happiness. But often, we find ourselves struggling to make lasting changes. In Episode 01, we introduced the Modern Learners Lens, likening it to a kaleidoscope where beliefs, contexts, and practices come together to create a vibrant, harmonious learning culture. Today, we are going

Many people think they know what learning means, but often these beliefs go unexamined and can be oversimplified or even misleading. Our intentions are usually honorable when we think of learning. But when these good intentions result in total or partial failures, we are disappointed and puzzled. We direct blame to various factors. Rarely do

Change is hard. It’s hard enough when you’re trying to break a bad habit or work toward a new goal, but leading change in your organization? That can feel impossible. So why is change so difficult? What most people don’t see when they acknowledge that a change is necessary is the competing commitments that work