Why is it so difficult to start something new and stick with it? How do we gain and maintain momentum? And why do we tire of what we're doing?
In this week's episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross D and Ross G explore these questions with Smart Growth author and disruption theorist Whitney Johnson.
We discuss:
Find out more about Whitney at: whitneyjohnson.com
The Disrupt Yourself wth Whitney Johnson podcast is on Spotify at: open.spotify.com/show/7cn2cgc34znzwPkkwH58sQ
The Grieg piece that Ross G mentioned was 'Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op 16': youtube.com/watch?v=I1Yoyz6_Los
In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross G discussed 'What Can TV Teach L&D? - Star Wars', by friend-of-the-show Tom Hickmore: youtube.com/watch?v=42aDTxlmklY
Whitney discussed Emma Seppälä's insight that happiness impacts three degrees of separation away from the happy person. You can see her TEDx talk at: youtube.com/watch?v=WZvUppaDfNs
And Ross D asked 'are gimmicky airline safety videos putting passengers in danger?': wired.co.uk/article/korean-air-k-pop-safety-video-superm
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358 — Hot take: Most employees aren't actually that interested in L&D
357 — L&D governance (the ultimate juggling act)
356 — Embracing scenario-based learning
355 — Who knew that online schools existed?
354 — A simple guide to delivering better presentations
353 — L&D insights from 20 years of data
352 — Supporting neuroinclusion at work
351 — Coaching for everyone! But how?
350 — How do you inspire others?
349 — Introducing ‘Skill Bites’, a nudge-based approach to course design
348 — What makes the ideal client?
347 — Can L&D make others more resilient?
346 — Book Club: The Voltage Effect
345 — Boosting engagement with creative campaigns
344 — The 20-year evolution of L&D
343 — Mapping employee networks to retain talent
342 — Adult Learning Theory (and how to build a bridge)
341 — How to compete in the robot wars
340 — Takeover Special! We answer your questions!
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