I’m in a group chat with several of my favorite fellow educational leaders where we help each other work through issues stemming from a variety of topics. But one recent question posed to the group really got to the heart of so much of what is
Navigating the complexities of organizational change and personal growth can be challenging. Often we find ourselves stuck, unable to move forward because we haven't truly embraced the power of learning. But by fostering a culture of learning i
I want to share an exciting project that Modern Learners will be doing. We’ve been selected by the New York State Education Department to be the Technical Assistance Center for the PLAN Pilot work.This is a big deal.PLAN stands for Performanc
Documenting our processes and outcomes when we’re doing change work is vital.I recently encountered a philosophical concept that perfectly helps illustrate this, and today, as part of our ongoing series of explainers, I want to talk through th
Learning design and lesson planning might sound interchangeable, but they have distinct uses and purposes in education.So what’s the difference?In today’s episode, I’m responding to a listener question and parsing out these two concepts. I’ll
All change is linguistic.It’s something that I frequently remind people of, but what do I really mean when I say that? The words we use have meanings. Changes in our language reflect the deeper cultural shifts at play and help us dismantle ba
As part of our series on event planning and community, Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks joins me to talk about why People Magic is more than a set of tools, but a guiding philosophy of making valuable connections between peopl
In this installment of Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m sharing my unfiltered thoughts and perspectives on accessibility.A recent experience speaking at an event has accessibility and universal design for learning on my mind, and I want to
In this installment of Off the Cuff Rants on Learning, I’m diving into the deep end and offering my unfiltered thoughts, passion, and perspectives on a topic that keeps me up at night: Bullying.These rants aren’t about getting it right on the
Welcome back to our series on creating impactful events.In the last episode, Liz Lathan asked the question, “You know what would be really fun?” To which I said, “Inviting Liz’s business partner at The Community Factory to talk more about fun
When dreaming up memorable events, today’s guest’s favorite question to start with is, “You know what would be really fun?”In this episode, we talk about bringing a flair of fun and spontaneity to your events, how creating shared experiences a
At Modern Learners, we help people and organizations host meaningful events. We focus on designing high-quality learning events and leverage a variety of design techniques and tools to do that.In this new series, we’re digging into some of tho
In the final installment of this series on Just Culture, Julie Stephenson and I do a deep dive into the spectrum of behaviors within the Just Culture framework and how behaviors, actions, and outcomes are handled by the framework.Julie Stephen
Julie Stephenson returns to continue our special series on Just Culture.In our previous episodes, we’ve defined what Just Culture is, along with the common language used in implementing it. We’ve also learned how mission, vision, and values ar
I’m back with Julie Stephenson for our special series on Just Culture. We’re continuing to define how Just Culture emphasizes fairness, empathy, and shared accountability and how shifting to this system is transforming the hospital where Julie
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, shiftin
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 i
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 storytell
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 disc
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 effici
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 serv
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 to
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 to
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.A
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