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Self-confidence and self-esteem are critical factors in both good learning and good leadership. Are your learnings safe places where everyone can participate and grow? Do we utilize surveys to identify how your audience is feeling BEFORE the group or individual learning takes place? And as leaders are we fostering environments where our people can take risks, feel valued and truly grow themselves and the business?  These are the topics we tackle this week as the NERDS welcome Jeannie Moravits Smith, a human connection strategist and certified confidence, leadership, & mindset consultant. Jeannie shares her story of the overcoming obstacles and the importance of developing and maintaining high self-confidence and self-esteem in our work and educational environments. This is a topic that all of us can grow from, so be sure to check it out. If you would like to connect with Jeannie, you can do so here: SURE DO IT Application  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniemoravitssmith/ email - info@dynamismleadership.com website - https://www.dynamismleadership.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeanniesmith777/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DynamismLeadership books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09F6VC3W7  Own the Microphone and Success Codes: Secrets To Success You Weren't Taught in School     If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com     #selfconfidence #selfesteem #emotionalintelligence #leadwithlove #innovation #learninginnovation #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training  #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #effective  #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Our access to information is expanding exponentially, and along with it comes a very real problem. When you can get the information, you need at any time and anywhere, how does that effect our ability to think critically? Has the art of creative problem solving been replaced by a microwave learning culture? These are the questions the NERDS discuss with their guest Ezell Lundy. Ezell is a professor and mentor in higher education with more than two decades of experience with learning and development. Ezell shares his experiences in the today's digital classroom and what we as designers and facilitators can do to encourage critical thinking.   If you would like to connect with Ezell, you can do so here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezell-lundy-4209487/ Email - lundy3719@gmail.com   If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com     #stakeholderbuyin #behaviorchange #lastingimpact #contentengagement #hooks #calltoaction #upfrontlearning #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content # #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Let's face it, all skills aren't made equally. Some skills are more durable than others such as communication and leadership presence. That being said, what kinds of skills are we giving to our frontline employees? All too often our workers get the task-oriented, perishable skills while the leaders get the more durable ones. As learning professionals are we unintentionally reinforcing an unequal system through the way we develop skills and deciding who gets access to what kind of skills? This week the NERDS are proud to Mathew J Daniel, a talent development strategist and principle at Guild Education. Mathew shares his views of talent inequity in our industry and what we can do to help ensure that everyone has a path for growth no matter what role they have in an organization. This is a very powerful and impactful episode that you won't want to miss!  If you would like to connect with Mathew, you can do so here: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/matthewjdaniel email - matthew.daniel@guildeducation.com website - https://matthewjdaniel.com Guild's Career Opportunity Framework will come out next quarter: https://info.guildeducation.com/opportunity-outcomes-2/p/1   Additional Articles related to this week's episode: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2020/10/29/skills-arent-soft-or-hard-theyre-durable-or-perishable/  https://www.talentmgt.com/articles/2022/10/11/its-time-to-treat-internal-talent-like-campus-hires/   If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com   #equityintalent #learningopportunities #racialequityinlearning #advancement #durablelearning #perishablelearning #quietquitting #continuouslearning #buyin #stakeholderbuyin #behaviorchange #lastingimpact #contentengagement #hooks #calltoaction #upfrontlearning #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training  #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #effective  #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

How often do we put a learning experience together, send it out and then say to ourselves, “That should take care of all our problems?” Okay, so maybe one-and-done isn't the answer, but what is? This week the NERDS are proud to welcome Kellie Tinnin, a learning and development consultant who helps organizations make a measurable difference in performance. Kellie believes that learning is continuous and should contain ongoing measures to make impactful and long term behavior change. It's a great discussion about creating stakeholder buy and designing programs with real, long-term impact. If you would like to connect with Kellie, you can do so here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellie-tinnin-consulting-llc/ email - kellie@kellietinnin.com website - https://www.kellietinnin.com/ Instagram - @thekellietinnin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekellietinnin If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com #oneanddone #continuouslearning #buyin #stakeholderbuyin #behaviorchange #lastingimpact #contentengagement #hooks #calltoaction #upfrontlearning #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #feedback #post mortem #industry #process #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Did you know that YouTube is the second largest search engine next to Google? Each day millions of people are LEARNING from content on YouTube and other creative channels. And the creators in these platforms are delivering engaging content that makes a real impact. Why is this important and what can we learn from their success? This is the questions the NERDS pose this week. Their guest, Alex Valez is a content and social media expert who shares his journey through the creator economy and its impacts on audience engagement, learning and development and effective content creation. If you would like to connect with Alex, you can do so here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-velez-a03a2916a/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJsoOAIvQGkYpZho5Fxc8A Website - www.alexvelez.de If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com #tiktok #creatoreconomy #youtube #hits #viralability #contentengagement #hooks #calltoaction #upfrontlearning #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teaching #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

This week's episode is incredibly unique. The NERDS got together to discuss some facilitation best practices, but after a few moments Dan and Abby felt it would be best to be human for an episode and share some of Scott's experiences and learnings surviving Hurricane Ian. Einstein once said, in every crisis there is great opportunity, opportunity for leadership, kindness and learning. We ask that you enjoy the genuine dialogue of three people who care about each other. Please share this episode with your friends and encourage helping Scott and the good people of SouthWest Florida. Places you can donate to support Ian survivors: Florida Disaster Fund - https://www.volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf/ GoFundme Scott Schuette - https://gofund.me/a2046e7c Give Blood - https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html Would you like to hang out with some groovy learning nerds and share your story? If so, consider being a guest on our show, it's easy, just send an email to nerds@thelearningnerds.comwith “Guest” in the subject line. Dan will surely return your email and get something set up. That is when he's finished watching Netflix. Seriously, we'd love to learn from you as well, so send your email to nerds@thelearningnerds.com today #hurricaneian #ian #kindness #opportunity #bekind #wellnedss #support #disasterrelief #bettertogether #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #change #engagement #changemanagement #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Friend-of-the-show Paul Hart is back and this episode he shares some insights on both the challenges of teaching through the pandemic, and his take on social and emotional learning with his students. Paul takes his passions of comics and pop culture and brings them into his classroom so his students can find relevancy in his topics and dare I say be taught lessons on being better citizens and people. His work was even noticed by a popular member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but you will have to listen to find out who it is! If you would like to connect with Garima you can do so here: email - teachersofthegalaxymrh@gmail.com Would you like to hang out with some groovy learning nerds and share your story? If so, consider being a guest on our show, it's easy, just send an email to nerds@thelearningnerds.comwith “Guest” in the subject line. Dan will surely return your email and get something set up. That is when he's finished watching Netflix. Seriously, we'd love to learn from you as well, so send your email to nerds@thelearningnerds.com today #innovation #creativity #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #change #soocialandemotionallearning #pandemiclearning #superherolearning #thor #themightythor #thorloveandthunder #engagement #changemanagement #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #k12eucation #K5eduation #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

This week the NERDS are honored to be joined by Garima Gupta, founder-CEO of Artha Learning Inc. Garima and her team creates exceptional learning experiences that are both engaging, effective and a delight to their audience. Artha Learning is the eLearning provider of choice for many organizations; winner of the 2022 Canadian Small Business of the Year, 2021 Stevie International Business Award Company of the Year, and many other honorable awards for their intense focus on quality eLearning and client centricity. Today Garima shares her secret sauce for success, and lucky for us it's very easy to remember, just add CARE. If you would like to connect with Garima you can do so here: Find on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garimako/ email - garima@arthalearning.com website: https://arthalearning.com/ Would you like to hang out with some groovy learning nerds and share your story? If so, consider being a guest on our show, it's easy, just send an email to nerds@thelearningnerds.com with “Guest” in the subject line. Dan will surley return your email and get something set up. That is when he's finished watching Netflix. Seriously, we'd love to learn from you as well, so send your email to nerds@thelearningnerds.com today #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #change #engagement #changemanagement #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #elearing #CARE #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Today the nerds welcome Kally Calton, a engagement specialist with a passion for people, personal growth and business impact. She shares her thoughts on the importance of employee engagement in our new working world and what WE can do to ensure we foster an environment of success for those we serve. It's a great show you will not want to miss. If you would like to connect with Kally you can do so here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kallycalton/ email- kallycalton@gmail.com Got ideas on engagement? Let us know by sending an email to: nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #change #engagement #changemanagement #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Today's guest was referred to us from friend of the show Cara North. A rock s tar with the Association for Talent Development, Adam White is an articulate and performance-driven professional with comprehensive experience in developing effective L&D initiatives that build a culture of excellence that contribute to a high-performing, inclusive environment. Today Adam shares with us his LND mix tape. Like most mix tapes, Adam chooses songs with deep relevance towards his personal learning journey and should resonate with all of you. It's a super fun episode you want to miss. If you would like to connect with Adam you can do so here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamswhite/ What's in your mix tape? Let us know by sending an email to: nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #change #changemanagement #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Have you ever wondered how to get into instructional design? Have you ever wondered if the opportunities you face in your space are unique? These questions and many more are answered by some friends of the show in our first Learning Roundtable. This week the NERDS are joined by John Lathbury, Joey Acklin and Lucas Berning as they discuss their own personal learning journeys and some great advice on stakeholder management. If you would like to connect with our guests, you can do so here: John Lathbury - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlathbury/ Joey Acklin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-acklin-3a636368/  If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at nerds@thelearningnerds.com Or visit our website www.thelearningnerds.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #innovation #learninginnovation #staeholdermanagement #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson 

Let's face it, working with stakeholders and subject matter experts is a critical component to successful instructional design. Taking a learning program from conception to completion on time, under budget and with the time to review the process for learnings, yeah that's a challenge! Luckily the NERDS have someone who can help us out. Friend of the show Emily May works with businesses and organizations to design and develop engaging learning experiences at scale with an emphasis on consistency and efficiency. And today she shares her learnings on successful project management for instructional design. There is a ton of great information that you won't want to miss. If you would like to connect with Emily you can do so here. email:emily@emilymayconsulting.com website: https://emilymayconsulting.com Project Management and Stakeholder Communication course:  https://universitycollege.du.edu/courses/coursesdetail.cfm?degreecode=idt&coursenum=4150 If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at  learningnerdscast@gmail.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #relevantlearning #learningabroad #projectmanagement #PMP #stakeholders #reviews #courseobjectivces #training #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

As leaders we often work towards getting the best FROM our people: Setting expectations, managing deadlines, reviewing performance are all common strategies. But what if it goes far deeper than this? What if maximizing performance really meant developing our people into the BEST PEOPLE they could be, and this in turn would give us the BEST RESULTS? That's a whole new ballgame. This week's guest helps us understand this idea. Gregory Offneris one of the most in-demand experts on the topic of professional performance, and navigating disruption. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, and he is often asked to keynote at conferences where industry leaders and executives turn to him for new perspectives on how to elevate performance, eliminate disengagement, and make work suck less. He's also a former Dueling Piano player which makes our discussion even that more entertaining. You HAVE to check this episode out! If you would like to connect with Gregory you can do so here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoffnerjr/ Email – greg@gregoryoffner.com Website – www.gregoryoffner.com If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com#learninganddevelopment #work #development #email #people #leadership #podcast #instagram #humanresource #personaldevelopment #opportunity #business #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #leadershipculture #culture #culturetransformation #culturematters #peopledevelopment #peoplefirst #professionaldevelopment #leadershipandmanagement #partnership #partnershipsmatter #emotionalintelligence #leadershipcompentencies #perfromace #performanceagreement #duelingpianos #gergoryoffner #psychologicalsafety #leadership consulting #Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

How do we go about getting the most not only from our teams, but from ourselves as well? This is the question the NERDS ponder with this week's guest Bryan Gillette. Bryan is a former Silicon Valley human resource executive, founder of his own leadership consulting business, and amateur ultra-endurance athlete. Bryan knows how to connect with both the business leader or the amateur athlete to help them reach their peak and achieve the impossible. The skills and behavior are the same. So join us as we discuss reaching Your Peak and the key aspects to push oneself and one's team further. If you would like to connect with Bryan you can do so here: email - bryan@EPICperformances.com website www.EPICperformances.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillette/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bryan.gillette.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryangillette Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bryan.gillette/ book EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives & Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com#learninganddevelopment #work #development #email #people #leadership #podcast #instagram #humanresource #personaldevelopment #opportunity #business #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #leadershipculture #culture #culturetransformation #culturematters #peopledevelopment #peoplefirst #professionaldevelopment #leadershipandmanagement #partnership #partnershipsmatter #emotionalintelligence #leadershipcompentencies #EPICperformance #ultramarathon #athlete #competition #reachyourpeak #peakperformance Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

In today's brave new world, the leadership competencies that got the job done in the past are proving to be inadequate. Gone are the days when get the job done by focusing on shareholder value was the measurement of leadership success. Now leaders need to consider employee growth, retention and creating a work environment that fosters learning and growth. But where do these new competencies come from, and as learning leaders how do we begin to think about them and help our leaders grow so they can develop those who serve below them. This week the NERDS are joined by Mathew Taylor. Matt leads the Noble Story Group, a consulting firm that brings an emotional intelligence-based approach to leadership development in education and non-profit organizations. And he discusses how a change in mindset can equip leaders to be successful in today's climate. If you would like to connect with Matt you can do so: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttaylor9/ email - info@noblestorygroup.co website- www.noblestorygroup.com facebook/twitter - @NobleStoryGroup book – The Noble School Leader https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119762871/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_97PXNC2MRE0V4Y8MFW9P If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com#learninganddevelopment #work #development #email #people #leadership #podcast #instagram #humanresource #personaldevelopment #opportunity #business #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #leadershipculture #culture #culturetransformation #culturematters #peopledevelopment #peoplefirst #professionaldevelopment #leadershipandmanagement #partnership #partnershipsmatter #emotionalintelligence #leadershipcompentencies Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

It's that ime of the year where we celebrate the accomplishments of young adults as they transition from High School to their selected adult path in life. For many of them this means going off to college and diving into the high education, But what does it take to be a successful learner in College? What are some techniques that can help you study better and how should you approach time with your professor? For many of us, we simply figured this out on our own, or we dropped out for something else. Well today we have a special gift for all the graduates out there. This week the Nerds welcome friends of the show Jay and Julia Phelan as they discuss Jay's new book “The Secret Syllabus.” It's a guide for new higher education students to help them prepare for success in their college career. This is a show you'll want to share with your graduates, so let's get started! If you would like to connect with Jay and Julia Phelan you can find them, here: Julia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacphelan/ juliaphelan@to11solutions.com  https://www.to11solutions.com Jay: Jay@ucla.com  https://www.facebook.com/The-Secret-Syllabus-107442731972333  Book: The Secret Syllabus; forthcoming from Princeton University Press https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Syllabus-Unwritten-College-Scholars/dp/0691224420/ref=sr_1_3?crid=353HH7GTHP6CF&keywords=the+secret+syllabus&qid=1642537141&sprefix=the+secret+syllabus%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-3 If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com#learninganddevelopment #work #development #email #people #leadership #podcast #instagram #humanresource #personaldevelopment #opportunity #business #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #leadershipculture #culture #culturetransformation #culturematters #peopledevelopment #peoplefirst #professionaldevelopment #leadershipandmanagement #partnership #partnershipsmatter Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson Book Topics: 1. The Big Picture: Every Culture Has Rules and Norms. Some Are Written, But Many Are Not. 2. Not Having a Career Plan on Day 1 Usually Is Better than Having One 3. Planning Your Schedule This Term, This Year, and Through Graduation 4. Planning Semester and Life Goals 5. Planning Daily and Weekly Goals Achieving Goals: How to Interact Effectively and Get Stuff That You Need 6. In Choosing Your Courses Seek Great Teachers 7. Office Hours: How to Get the Most from Your Instructors When You Control the Agenda 8. Classroom Behavior: How to Master Content and Make a Positive Impression on Your Instructor 9. Nurturing Your Relationships with Instructors: The Path to Recommendations, a Mentor, Jobs, and More The Nuts and Bolts of Learning and Performing 10. How to Study: (The Lessons You Need but Never Got) 11. Exams: How to Perform 12. Papers and Other Writing Assignments: Say It Better 13. How to Study a Language Overcoming Barriers to Success 14. Resilience: Everyone Falls, Only Some Get Back Up 15. Exam Postmortem: How to Learn from the Experience Career Planning 16. Getting into the Graduate School of Your Choice: The Process (and the Secret) 17. What Makes You an Appealing Job Candidate? It's Not What You Think 18. The Big Picture, Revisited: If You Remember Just One Lesson Five Years from Now, It's This …

The great thing about learning is that it never really ends, we all have the opportunity to learn and grow with every experience we have in life. To help us better understand this, the week the NERDs are speaking with Joe Matz, a lifelong learner and teacher. Joe shares some amazing stories of how he had to adapt to new environments and cultures while setting business ventures overseas, and how his learnings from those experiences has helped him shape business opportunities in the US. There are lots of nuggets to digest about learning relevancy and application in this episode, or you can just enjoy these incredible stores! If you would like to connect with and sign up for his online class you can do so here: joe.matz@apex-able.com www.apex-able.com Course https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcourses.apex-able.com%2Fcourses%2Fattract-clients-dont-chase-clients%2F&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-NWMwMzYzMGMtZjRjYS00OTQ5LWE2MmEtN2I3YTUyZjhhMDY5XzAxMg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BQvOrwktQS%2FCK1XTxSxxOyw%3D%3D Free Course Code - GG100 If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #relevantlearning #learningabroad #learninglanguages #teachingesl #climbingmountains #whatsyoursuperpower #communication #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Are you a Wild Bore, or do you happen to know or work with one? Truth is wild bores are everywhere as so many people try and give as much information as possible, in as short a time as possible and wind up putting everyone to sleep. Luckily the NERDS are joined by friend-of-the-showLeesa Wallaceas she provi des simple tips to avoid the pitfalls of sharing to much and losing your audience. Leesa shows how the PARE strategy can help keep you on track, focused and how it can be used in any part of your presentation. As always Leesa does an incredible job bringing the knowledge to YOU our audience; so don't skip this one! If you would like to connect with Leesa and pick up her book you can do so here: (43) Leesa Wallace (she/her/hers) | LinkedIn performancearchitech@comcast.net https://performance-architect.com/ Sharpen Your Point  https://www.amazon.com/Sharpening-Your-Point-Communication-Efficiency/dp/1947480723/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1648646682&sr=8-1 If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #wildbore #communication #PAREstrategy #focusedcommunication #effective communication #leadership #sharpenyourpoint #openers #closers #effective #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Is Instructional Design Useless? Are the conventions of what so many have been taught irrelevant or just part of some learning and development myth? These are interesting questions posed by Nick Shakelton-Jones in his article on aconventional.com and they got our attention. This week the NERDS discuss the validity, ramifications and solid thinking behind asking these questions in hopes that they challenge us to get better. This episode has some great ideas within, and an extra helping of Dan Coonrod for you fans out there. Enjoy! If you would like to read the article behind the discussion you can find it here: http://www.aconventional.com/ If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #learningmyths; #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

According to Gallop, setting clear expectations is the number one factor to establishing an engaged workforce. It's also super important when setting the tone for your classes and online modules. But what does good expectation setting look like, and where do I start when I begin to lay them out. Today the NERDS welcome Ron Reich, a learning professional with over 28 years of training design, development and facilitation and President of RLB Training and Development. Ron's discusses the importance of setting good expectations for your team and audience members, and the serious impact that occurs when you do not. There are great examples and solid suggestions in this episode, so be sure to check it out! If you would like to connect with Ron you can find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-reich-7809829/ r.reich2006@gmail.com  Books Referenced: How did That Happen? Leadership Langauge  If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com  #learning #strategy #opportunities #innovation #content #futureofwork #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #traininganddevelopment #trainingdelivery #mobilelearning #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #learningdesigner #podcasting #podcasts #podcastlife #trainingsolutions #trainings #education Daniel Coonrod Abby Dawson

Let's be honest, there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. No matter how qualified or how much experience your new hire may have, there may be a selective skill that they will need to be fully competent in the position. And the importance of getting our people to be fully productive as quickly as possible has never been more important. This week the NERDS welcome Brandon Gore, a talent acquisition specialist who explains this opportunity and how Learning and Development can partner with talent to ensure our people a fully equipped for success. If you would like to connect with Brandon you can find him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gore-a7105716/ If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com#learninganddevelopment #work #development #email #people #leadership #podcast #instagram #humanresource #personaldevelopment #opportunity #business #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigners #leadershipculture #culture #culturetransformation #culturematters #peopledevelopment #peoplefirst #professionaldevelopment #leadershipandmanagement #partnership #partnershipsmatter

Today's episode is truly special and fun, because this week the NERDS welcome Danny Whitson, a renowned comic magician to the show. Hold on, what does Magic have to do with learning? Well who better to learn how to read an audience, capture their attention and keep them engaged than someone who performs tricks for people who are simply walking down the street! Danny shares a lot of fun and amazing stories of the shows he's performed and the tricks he uses to keep people involved. We had a blast talking with Danny and Trust me, there is a LOT of great stuff you can learn in this episode.

News Flash; your onboarding program is essential for employee morale, productivity and retention. But what are some things that set good onboarding apart from great onboarding? We had that question too so today the NERDS welcome Curt Tuefert, a Sales Development VP who focuses is on using various tools to aid in the onboarding process and training. Curt has been pioneering outside-the-box onboarding experiences for his employees and he's here to share some amazing best practices and stories. We all took notes on this episode, I am sure you will learn a thing or two as well. Let's get started! If you would like to connect with Curt you can find him at: tueffert@aol.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/curttueffert/ www.ineedyourmailbox.com/grow2020 If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

One of the great things about this podcast is the opportunity it has given us to meet with and share ideas with great people. Today's guest is no exception. Not only Craig Lloyd is a successful executive coach and Leadership and Development expert, but he also participates in ultra-marathons; races longer than 26 miles with very little in water or support breaks. Craig shares what he has learned about the value of the Human Resource and Learning and Development partnership and how these two functions can work together to improve personal development and provide greater impact to the business. We found our time with Craig to be not only knowledgeable, but inspirational as well. Check out the show, it's a must-listen episode. If you would like to connect with Craig you can do so here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-lloyd-ab622330/ craigl.loyd32@instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-lloyd-ab622330/#experience If you would like to join in on the discussion, you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

It's 2022 and many of us have been pondering what's next? How can I take my career to the next level? How can I do more and make a greater impact. With those questions comes even more questions? How can I prepare for that next step in my career? Do I need a portfolio? And how can I best prep for interviewing in the Learning and Development space? The great news is our guest today can help you sort through those questions, so you are better prepared to transition to the right opportunity to do more of what you love. Cara North is a Learning and Development expert who has done extensive research on these subjects and shares how the Learning and Development roles have evolved and what you can do to ensure you are successful in this space. Cara brings more than a handful of awesome findings, so you may want to take notes on this one! If you would like to learn more from Cara North, you can find her here: http://www.caranorth.net  https://www.youtube.com/c/UnfilteredID  Other resources mentioned in this episode http://www.godesignsomething.co Mapit book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999174509/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ACZYJM5Y6BS7WZT9NCPA If you would like to connect with the NERDS you can reach us at: learningnerdscast@gmail.com 

Guest of the show Kristy Louden joins us this week as the NERDS dive into the email bag to answer an interesting question. Thomas Radenhausen wrote in asking how do people learn and what makes for good learning? From here the NERDS debunk the theory of learning styles and focus on solid design elements, structure and the importance of narrative. They also pull from an article from John Elkingon on the learning process that is informative and directional. This is a great discussion that we encourage you to participate in. If you would like to add your thoughts, you can send an email to learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Here's a great question. How can you improve performance through learning in ways that are beneficial to both the business and the employees? That is at the crux of some of the shifting that is occurring on learning and business today. The dichotomy of being able to help others grow AND create impact for the organization. Will Wilberscheid is a Process Improvement expert and on today's episode the NERDS will discover some best practices and amazing insights on how you improve both people and business performance outcomes through learning. Follow Will on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wwilberscheid/ If you would like to connect with the Nerds you can send an email to: Learningnerdscast@gmail.com

It's a new year full of new opportunities to learn and help others grow. Of course the new year brings new resolutions, losing weight, starting a new career. Or Maybe some of you are thinking about re-focusing on education for your kids and are considering Homeschool as an option. If that's you then you are in luck. Today the NERDS welcome Kristy Houle, a former teacher, principal, Outreach coordinator and host of the Classroom Matters podcast. Kristy successfully transitioned from teaching in a classroom to providing rich learning opportunities for her kids at home and she's here to share her story and de-bunk some Homeschool myths so we all can make the right decision for our families. You can learn more about Kristy and her podcast at her website: https://www.educate.today/edvideos/classroom-matters-with-kristy-houle If you have a question or would like to contribute to the discussion you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com 

Questions... What does a Human Propulsion Engineer do? What does STEM stand for and why is it important when it comes to our kids and our future? And finally, how can we be more purposeful when it comes to preparing ourselves and those we love for success in today's world? If you struggled with any of those questions you are in luck, because our guest on this episode brings the knowledge on all of these things and more. Author and TED speaker, Nathaniel A. Turner is the author of several book's including his soon to be released first children's book, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Superman.” Nate inspires his audience to live outside the box so that the world might be able to experience US at our very best. And he is a zealous advocate that every person has an opportunity to maximize their human potential. This episode in incredibly powerful and inspiring, and one you won't want to miss. So let's get started! Website: nathanielaturner.com Instagram: @Supamans_Dad Twitter: @Supamans_Dad The Amazing World of Stem - Amazon

Today the NERDS welcome Iggy Perillo to give her spin on the importance of emotional intelligence. Iggy Perillo is a Leadership educator who cultivates leaders who are building the habit of emotionally intelligent leadership to shift culture and make the world a better place. She discusses the VALUE of emotional intelligence both in the work place, and in our personal lives and shares how we can all use it to create deeper, more impactful relationships and results. You can find additional information and connect with Iggy here:  Website: WSLLeadership.com LinkedIn: IggyPerillo Instagram: @WSLLeadership Facebook: @WSLLeadership  Pinterest: WLSLEADERSHIP Newsletter: subscribepage.com/wsl

I think everyone can agree on the importance of good communication, for ourselves and for our audience. That being said, a lot of the skills that are necessary for effective communication in the workplace aren't taught in schools, so how can we possibly get better? Luckily today's guest Mark Herschberg is here to help. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. Mark shares imparts master communication strategies that will make you better both in your career and personal life.  If you would like to get in touch with Mark you can reach him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/  https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com  https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk @CareerToolkitBk  https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook @TheCareerToolkitBook  https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/ @thecareertoolkit   If you would like to connect and continue the conversation, you can email the NERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

The current state of the world we live in has caused many of us to re-evaluate what's important. Some of us have begun exploring this idea of creating something for themselves and working freelance. But how does one actually go about doing this? And what sorts of things should we keep in mind as we make plans to venture off on our own. Well today the NERDS welcome Mary Nunaley, the Founde r and Chief Learning Experience Designer at Lavender Dragon Team and she has some amazing insights on how to Plan on going Freelance and things you can do to make it a successful experience. This is a truly valuable episode that you won't want to miss! If you would like to connect with Mary, you can visit her website https://lavenderdragonteam.com/  Useful websites mentioned in this episode include: www.upwork.com  www.thinkific.com  If you would like to join in the conversation, you can reach the NERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com 

We all have a story or two where things didn't go the way we planned. Shaing these stories demonstrates our humility and ability to grow and get better within the learning and development space. So this week the NERDS have invited friends of the show Jill Seely and Glenn Brumley to share some of their own personal, scary experiences with the intent of having fun, and discussing what we've learned. It's a good time, with suprisingly good insight. Stick around after the close for a special Halloween movie segment that may make you chuckle just a bit.  If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com 

I think a lot of us design our learnings around an event, a moment in time when our audience will engage with us and absorb the content, we have for them. However, if we really think about how we learn, it's NOT event based, but rather a continual journey of discovery and growth. So how can we think differently about this process and what tools can we implore to give our learners what they need, when they need it? Luckily our guest today discusses that very topic and has some great wisdom to share. Jethro Jonesis an educational consultant and host of the Transformative Principal podcast and he has some amazing wisdom around just-in-time learning thinking, modalities and the need for good mentorship for everyone. This is a powerful episode folks, one you NEED to listen to. Let's get started! If you would like to get more information you can connect with Jethro on LinkedIn or visit his website www.transformativeprincipal.com  If you would like to join in on the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Like it or not, virtual learning is here to stay! And while I am sure all of us have had some experience presenting virtually, I know at least for me there is plenty of room to improve the learner experience withing a virtual environment. But where do I start? How can I get better? What are some things to consider before I even start a virtual learning engagement? Luckily our guest this week can provide some answers. Kassy LaBoire is a virtual learning expert and consultant, and she is here to discuss some great best practices we should all consider when we engage with our audiences virtually. Kassy brings more than a bucket full of great information so get ready to learn a ton! You can get more information about Kassy, her classes and coaching opportunities at her website: kassyconsulting.com Or pick up a copy of her books: Engage and Interact   Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars  If you would like to engage in the discussion, email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

We've often heard that our role in Learning and Development is to make learning easy. But what if that isn't the case? What if the opposite was true, and that good learning should be hard… Well today the NERDS have invited Julia Phelan, a learning engineer who has done a fair amount of research on this very subject. She discusses the challenges of learning, creating safe spaces for people to make mistakes and how we can better partner with leadership to ensure that we provide the right kind of support for learning in the workplace. To learn more about Julia and her organization you can visit her website: www.to11solutions.com If you'd like to join in on the discussion you can email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Hey do you want to play a game? Better yet, would you like to design a game that helps your audience learn and retain information better? I am sure that we ALL would love to do just that and deliver awesome results that are interactive and FUN. However, where do you begin when it comes to game design? What should you be considering when it comes to goals, facilitation, and mindset? Well today the NERDS hope to answer these questions and MORE as we're joined by Mohsin Memon, an expert in game design for both individual and multi-player ecosystems and he's got great stuff to share with us when it come to thinking about and designing effective games for your learning endeavors. It's a fascinating episode that I am sure you will enjoy! If you want to learn more about Mohsin and the games his team creates, please visit his website https://www.gamitar.com/ If you have questions or would like to join in on the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Like it or not, the age of video communication is here to stay. From meetings, to presentations and workshops almost all of us find ourselves on camera for some portion of our week. But how many of us understand the importance of looking good on video? More importantly, what do I need to consider in order to best represent myself and my brand on camera? Well today the NERDS are joined by Suzanne Glover, a television actress, author and video speaking consultant and she shares her insights on How to be effective on video. It's a fantastic and very relevant discussion that I am sure you will get a lot out of. If you would like a FREE video strategy call with Suzanne, please visit the link below: https://suzanneglover.com/nerds You can also get additional information by visiting her website https://suzanneglover.com/ If you would like to join on the discussion, you can contact the NERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

So you've all heard the term emotional intelligence by now. It's one of the hottest topics in leadership, learning & business. Well, what's it all about? And more importantly, what should we be considering when it comes to learning facilitation, presentation, etc. Well, today the NERDS are joined by Tony Skinner, a learning development expert who's been thinking exactly that. He shares his best practices and thoughts around emotional intelligence for learning. What should you be thinking about for deeper impact for learning design, facilitation techniques and audience engagement? It's a fabulous discussion on an important topic for today and the learning world of tomorrow. If you would like to join in the discussion, please contact us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Well it was bound to happen, a podcast about podcasting. In this episode the NERDS are joined by Kara Mcleland, an instructional designer who developed a very successful podcast to increase awareness of good selling techniques to her internal audience. Kara discusses her journey with the podcast, reasons why podcasts are a relevant form of learning, and all the groovy things she learned along the way. So for those of you who might be inspired by the messages we deliver weekly, this podcast is definetely for you! If you would like to join in on the discussion you can email the NERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com Or follow us on our Facebook page (20) Fabulous Learning Nerds | Facebook

We all put a lot of time and effort into our learnings and we want our audience to have an amazing and impactful experience. That's why it's so important that we consider all the aspects of our project, including how it is presented vocally. This week the NERDS speak with Monique Danielle, a professional voiceover artist as she describes the VALUE that good voice over can bring to your learnings. Where can you find quality voice over artists? How to pitch the value to your boss, and what you can do to sound better if YOU have to produce the audio yourself. Monique not only brings her knowledge and expertise, but she also brought a few of her friends that come out in her creative work as well. So, get ready for a ton of information and a ton of fun. If you would like to contact Monique, please visit her websitemoniquedaniellevo.com or follow her on Instagram at monique4reals moIf you would like to join in on the discussion, please contactus at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Group dynamics and creative problem solving are importantthings for everyone to understand because we all must navigate within them. Butcan those dynamics be taught in a creative way? And how about to our kids in apoint in time when they're probably the most? Well, that's the question posed to us by destination imagination. In this episode the nerds are going to be talking with Rick Wimberly. He's a memb er of destination machination in Nashville, and he's going to tell us amazing stories about how kids can learn, imagine, and come up with great, great solutions to everyday problems. It's an amazing show that you're not going to want to miss! If you'd like to learn more about Destination Imagination,you can learn more at their website https://www.destinationimagination.org/ If you'd like to join in the discussion, you can email theNERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

When things in your organization don't go the way you expected them to what should you do? Develop a formal training for it of course! Maybe… We have all been asked to develop learnings to help solve almost every problem imaginable. But is this always the BEST solution? This week the NERDS are joined by Joey Acklin once again as they discuss a Training Industry article that highlights the differences between training solutions and performance management solutions. When does a learning solution make sense? What are some cost and ROI considerations we should consider before we develop a learning solution? And what are some real-world examples where a formal learning is NOT the best solution. It's a fantastic discussion that you won't want to miss! If you want to join in on the discussion you can email the NERDSat learningnerdscast@gmail.com If you would like to explore Angela Wilson's TrainingIndustry article you can find it here: https://tinyurl.com/y22ux8fg

Question of the day, how did you learn how to facilitate learning? Did you take a class? Did you get a certification? Or did you learn by makingmistakes? Today the NERDS take a look at look at learning to facilitate by discussing some best practices in classroom management. How can you use the room to generate engagement? What is the value of name cards? How many breaks should you have? And what really are the flavors of those scented markers? It's a great starting point for improving effectiveness in the room. If you have some best practices and would like to join in on the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LearningNerds

Today we start something VERY special, it's our first FLN After show! This is a time when the NERDS get together and just chat NERDY STUFF, you know be human and stuff. Tonight, special guest Kristy Louden joins the gang as they chat about her new drop, guilty pleasure television shows, and they debate the merits of Qui-Gon Jin actually being a SITH LORD. However, one cannot escape the scintillating discussion about the awesomeness that may be found in that fabulous 90s television series... The Power Rangers! It's a ton of fun you won't want to miss! If you would like to join in on the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

As our world begins to settle down and things begin to shift, what are your plans for getting back to work? Are you planning on going back into the office? Are you planning on working from home? Are you going to try some hybrid version of remote and office work? And what can you do to ensure that your return to work is as successful as possible; not just for you, but for everyone you work with? Friend of the show Kristy Louden joins the Nerds as they discuss these topics and many other considerations as they pertain to our return to work. If you would like to join in the discussion, please email us at learning nerdscast@gmail.com

Is in-person, Instructor-Led Training dead? That's the question the NERDS discuss this week, as they speak with Master EnterTrainer John Quattrucci. John has been designing and facilitating live training events for close to 30 years, and is well known for his fun and energetic approach to learning. John shares his learning journey and several tips on the importance of finding your own voice and leveraging it for greater impact in the classroom. If you would like to learn more, you can contact John at: Website John F Quattrucci (qtrainingsolutions.com) YouTube (871) Q Training Solutions - YouTube Facebook: (4) Q Training Solutions | Facebook If you would like to join in the discussion, you can email the NERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

When you think of relevancy in learning, it's not just about having the right content, but also having it in the place where the learner expects to find it. You could have the best learning out there, but if your audience can't find it or access it, it doesn't exist. Today the NERDS talk with Zach Boswell, a learning expert who utilized Mobile Learning solutions to deliver content to a remote, mobile audience. He shares his strategy with mobile learning solutions, some creative ideas that came from the approach and some very real opportunities we should keep in mind when developing these solutions. If you've ever wondered what it would take to bring your learning solutions to a phone, this episode is for YOU! If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Ever wonder what it would take to make a transition from teaching kids, to teaching adults? Well our guest this week successfully did just that and she has some great insights to share. This week the NERDS speak with Kristy Louden, a former K-12 teacher who now designs adult learning programs. It's a fascinating and inspiring journey that you won't want to miss. You can access all the links that Kristy shares below. Hatch Capital (former student's company): https://www.hatch-capital.com Ali Parrish's courses: https://courses.teachertransition.com eLearning Launch (courses with Alex Salas): https://www.elearninglaunch.com FB Groups: Instructional Designers in Education | Facebook Instructional Design (ID) Career Academy | Facebook Life After Teaching with Brittany and Zachary Long | Facebook

Getting you and your audience excited about the topic you are instructing on can be a very real and challenging thing. Well today, the NERDs explore this topic with someone who took this head on and had remarkable results. DaKim Duncan is an educator who created a course that taught life lessons to his students through comic books. The results of his efforts and the effect that they had on himself and his students is truly inspirational. Be sure to check out his journey, it's an amazing story. If you would like to join in on the discussion, or have a learning journey you would like to share, please contact us at learningnerdscast@gmail.com

Often referred to as "measurements of the mind," psychometric tests measure the predictive behavior of people and are often used in both recruitment and leadership development. But what are the real benefits of psychometric tests? How can we apply what we learn from them in both productivity and development? And how should we apply these measurements in our learnings? This week the NERDS explore these topics with returning guest Jill Seeley who brings her extensive knowledge of the Predictive Index to the show. If you'd like to better understand the history of psychometrics, their use and practical applications then you will LOVE this episode. Both Dan and Scott took the Predictive Index before recording and the results may be a surprise. If you would like to learn more about Predictive Index, you can contact Jill at JillSeeley@icloud.com If you would like to join in on the discussion, please email the NERDS at learningnerdscast@gmail.com