The Learner Lab
Each episode we focus on one topic that can help you become a better leader and learner. We do our best to keep it short, useful, and engaging. Whenever possible we bring in the experts to share their research and work.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
The Surprising Power of Reflection with Giada Di Stefano
A little bit of reflection can lead to a lot of benefits for learning and performance.
Giada Di Stefano joins to discuss the her work on the surprising benefits of reflection.
Her work shows how valuab…
How to Change with Katy Milkman
We can all change. But we usually don't. The good news: we can fix this
Katy Milkman is one of the world's leading experts on change and human behavior. She shares specific tools to overcome:
– Lazines…
The New Era of Growth Mindset with David Yeager
There's been some exciting advancements in the world of growth mindset. David Yeager joins to share some of his latest research.
– A quick growth mindset overview
– Addressing growth mindset controvers…
Rethinking Stress: Why Stress Mindsets Matter with Kelly McGonigal
The way we think about stress can change the way it affects us. Understanding the way our mindsets impact stress is essential for better learning and leadership.
Kelly McGonigal explains how it all wo…
Rethinking Generational Labels with David Costanza and Cort Rudolph
Boomer, Gen X, Millennial - we use these labels all the time, but there's two problems:
1. There's no scientific support for real generational differences
2. Using the labels actually causes a bunch of…
A Deep Dive into Hardiness with Paul Bartone
Hardiness is a strong predictor of our ability to deal with challenges and change. Decades of research shows it plays an important role in both learning and resilience. Yet, it doesn’t get enough att…
Overcoming the Outcome Bias with Annie Duke and Övül Sezer
Outcome Bias Outcome Bias is a common trap we all fall into, when we judge a decision based on the results, instead of looking at the process itself. This impacts learning, leadership, and decision m…
The Curse of Expertise with Ting Zhang
Gaining experience and expertise is great for us – as individuals. However, research shows, this can hurt our capacity to connect with, lead, and advise others. This is called the curse of expertise …
Audiobook: Chapters 17-18 Taking Action
Learning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.
The be…
Audiobook: Chapters 13-16 Resilience
Learning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.
The be…
Audiobook: Chapters 9-12 Overcoming Fear
Learning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.
The be…
Audiobook: Chapters 5-8 Growth Mindset
Learning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.
The be…
Audiobook: Chapters 1-4 Jungle Tiger
Learning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.
The be…
Season 3 Trailer - Learner the Audiobook
We wrote a book. But instead of selling it to you, we're going to present the whole thing, right here, in an audiobook format, for free.
We'll drop a few chapters each week!
For contact information + m…
Emotions, Learning, and Resilience with Susan David & Marc Brackett
The way we traditionally look at emotions can hurt our capacity to grow. To become a better learner we need to change our perceptions of emotions, learn to feel them, understand them, and to work wit…
How to Improve the Learning Environment Through Modeling w/ Karch Kiraly & Ceci Craft
Our actions have more of an impact on the learning environment than we realize. If we understand the power of modeling, upgrade the way we think about it, and become more intentional about it - we ca…
Improving the Quality of Practice for Better Learning with Anders Ericsson
All practice is not created equally. To become a better learner we need to engage in more purposeful, deliberate practice. Anders Ericsson, one of the world's leading experts in learning, explains ho…
Designing Your Environment for More Action and Better Learning
To build a skill or make a lasting change we have to get on the path of taking and sustaining action. Understanding a few core principles from the field of behavioral economics can help us stay on th…
Using the Power of Stories for Better Communication with Matthew Dicks
Research shows that communicating with stories can lead to more retention, action, and connection - which are all essential elements of learning. Today we're going to present the research that shows …
Learning from Good and Bad Outcomes
Often times we judge our process and decisions by to the quality of the outcome. The research calls this outcome bias and the poker world calls it resulting. No matter what you call it, this can lead…