Podcasts about How We Think

Right now, outrage seems as rampant as complacency, and both are lost opportunities from the vantage point of of life force. Being a "constructive badass" is a path to growth, change, and leadership amidst high pressure situations. The more we develop the skill of constructive dissent and engage in the art of insubordination—how to speak up with courage and clarity—we create degrees of freedom for courage in the everyday.For this Sisu Lab episode, I had the joy of interviewing Professor Todd Kashdan, one of the world's most cited psychologists and a curious thought leader on courage, character, and all things psychological flexibility. This conversation rocked such a unique flow of exploring life, ideas, and the co-creative space possible between curious humans anywhere that it felt like a real highlight. The experience itself, to me, speaks of how can help each other rise to our best just by being genuinely excited about each other (like kids!) and viewing moments of interaction as opportunities to unearth something valuable together.Todd and I jammed about:How to dissent effectively without breaking connectionWhy good people may struggle to be brave when it matters mostThe difference between being a principled rebel vs. a reactive troublemakerWhy true change-makers often face delayed rewards—and how sisu can help us stay the courseBalancing activism with mental health, and what keeps us going through long fights for changeThe gift of witnessing each other fail—and grow and heal togetherWhat it means to be an “upstander” (with a nod to educator Jackson Katz)How everyday acts of courage and kindness shape the bigger environment we call our lifeTodd's insights come from decades of research—and deep skin in the game. He's the author of several brilliant books, including Curious, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and most relevantly: The Art of Insubordination.

I'm joined for a conversation by Monique Borst, an entrepreneur, advisor and performance coach with 15 years in senior leadership positions. Monique has said, "Our businesses and personal lives are a mirror reflection of where we are on our own self-development journey, and can only be as successful as we are aware and in control of our thoughts and emotions."Together, we'll unpack what it means to lead with strength and empathy, to balance resilience with grace, and to embrace vulnerability as a force for healing.When we do this work that can take a bit of sisu not just in the traditional way of doing something physically tough ... but the courage it takes to steal the gold from the night of subconscious to find the treasures we discover in our quiet, inner places can illuminate the everyday moments of business, leadership, and community.For this episode you can reflect if you like:

Years ago I read an article that describe how out thoughts, feelings, desires and tastes are influenced by factors completely out of our control. And usually by factors and environments of which we are completely ignorant.And I think it perfectly illustrates what the world does to us believers.A reading and commentary on this article: Are We Unconsciously Controlled?by Sam Williamson.And very special thanks to Keith Medley for his FANTASTIC 27 string guitar background song, Ancestors. You can find more of Keith's music at: http://www.keithmedleymusic.com/Support the show

The following interview is with distinguished neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty and it's a listen that is likely to make you feel a bit stronger and make you think more deeply about leadership, your daily habits, and the gift of life. I have been following Dr. Doty's work for about a decade and was deeply honored for this chance to learn from the master himself. He is a compassion researcher, NY Times bestselling author, and philanthropist. Dr. Doty is also a clinical professor of neurosurgery and Founder & Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University School of Medicine.He recently published a new book called Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything. We had a thrilling and heartwarming conversation - a warm recommendation to add this seminal book to your near-future reading list!You can find Mind Magic here: Mind Magic on Amazon (leave a review if you read the book and find it inspiring - this is always invaluable to authors

This episode is about the paradox of putting healing and performance in the same sentence. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Phil Maffetone, a visionary in endurance sports for over four decades, an author, musician, and coach. Known for his MAF Method, which emphasizes aerobic training and fat-burning, Phil's approach has helped athletes achieve world class level of performance. However this method applies to every-body out there to create more sovereignty, health and happiness.In today's episode, we delve into Phil's groundbreaking philosophies and practical tips for enhancing fitness, well-being, and body awareness. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, discover MAF to ultimately to become your own coach, make sustainable decisions, and cultivate resilience and self-leadership. Plus, we explore topics like nutrition, intuition, meditation, and making lifelong healthy choices. Tune in for a conversation around ideas that have deeply impacted my own journey over the past decade!Philip's homepages: The MAF Methodhttps://philmaffetone.com/The Music of Philip Maffetonehttps://maffetonemusic.com/The Maffetone Method Running Group on FB that I mention (9.7K members and it's a very active and friendly group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1452390158396719MAF Profile: Mission to heal: https://philmaffetone.com/maf-profile-mission-heal/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3dj0exmFNSb61qyTw8UnkPeCk1cskOg-_zGshXKLYo9mq5yJo_TPtAOuU_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcwPhil Maffetone speaks about the details of MAF, nutrition, running, recoveryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TPrenWWK9U"We are in this for fun and to bed happy" another great interview with Phil (Floris Gierman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyE2J5pcWcAPhils's Red and Yellow book of endurance and fitness that were mentioned in the show can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Philip-Maffetone/author/B001K88UYE?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueEnjoy the exploration!!Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it's also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.Thanks for tuning in! You can find out more about sisu, find links to research, and check out Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu at www.sisulab.com. Sisu is great, love is greatness.

In this enlightening episode of the MindHack Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of the unconscious mind with Dr. John Bargh, a leading expert and professor of psychology at Yale University. Why do we make the decisions we do? What influences our choices beyond our conscious awareness? Dr. Bargh takes us on a journey through the unseen forces that shape our everyday actions and decisions.From the subtle impacts of environmental cues to the profound effects of our internal instincts, this conversation explores how our gut feelings and unconscious processes guide us more than we might realize. Dr. Bargh shares insights from his groundbreaking research and his acclaimed book, "Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do," providing practical advice on how to harness the power of our subconscious for better decision-making and improved well-being.About this Guest:WebsiteACME Lab YaleBefore You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do by Dr. John BarghOther books herePeople & Other Mentions:Professor Michael S. GazzanigaRoger Sperry's Split Brain ExperimentsJoseph E. LeDouxAntonio DamasioDescartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain by Antonio DamasioWilliam JamesThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanAmos TverskyCognitive Reflection Test (CRT) | Shane FrederickDick ButkusNewsletters | Superhuman | Neuron | TLDR LLMs | ChatGPT | Claude AI | Llama AI ELIZA ChatbotThe Turing TestJeffrey GrayHannah ArendtThe Life of the Mind: The Groundbreaking Investigation on How We Think by Hannah ArendtTimothy WilsonAmbady and RosenthalLove is BlindUmax App

Send us a Text Message.Super excited to share this soul-nourishing interview with Elisabet Lahti, an author, activist and researcher of life force and everyday transformational leadership! Elisabet talks about the concept of sisu, a Finnish word for determination and inner fortitude in the face of extreme adversity, and how her own experience of inter-personal violence led her to not just study sisu, but to test the concept by undertaking a 50-day ultra-running challenge across New Zealand (wow!).One of Elisabet's biggest insights during the challenge was that often it's easier for us to be real harsh and judgemental towards ourselves rather than gentle and compassionate, and that the ability to honour ourselves isn't always a given...She also talks about cultivating and nurturing life force, clear-intentioned leadership, ability to show up in the world, and remaining supple in a world that offers so many opportunities to be harsh - and much, much more. "Fear less and love more."Elisabet's book; Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of SisuElisabet's website: https://www.sisulab.com/Support the Show.Thank you for listening! To hang out with me and the speakers, join us in our private Sacred Feminine Power FB group.Learn more about Emmi's work at Feminine Revered. And to book a complimentary Sacred Energy Activation session with Emmi, click here.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Misty Adoniou and Phil delve into the intricacies of evidence-based teaching, exploring its history and current challenges. Misty challenges the misconception that teachers simply need ready-made materials to alleviate their time constraints, asserting that teachers are time-poor due to administrative burdens, not lesson planning. She emphasises the importance of evidence-based teaching, which involves adapting instruction based on observable student needs, rather than blindly following pre-made lesson plans.Misty traces the evolution of educational theories over the past 80 years, from behaviourism to nativism to social interactionism, highlighting Australia's leadership in literacy education since the 1980s. She laments the decline of curriculum advisory expertise within education departments, advocating for a return to collaborative, evidence-based approaches among educators, universities, and policymakers.The conversation also touches on the detrimental impact of commercialisation in education and the unintended consequences of standardised testing like NAPLAN. Misty encourages teachers to maintain their scientific inquiry mindset, collect data on interventions, and demand evidence-based practices rather than succumbing to commercialised solutions.Finally, Misty celebrates teachers as scientists in their own right, urging them to trust their expertise and resist external pressures. She emphasises the need for autonomy and professional judgment in teaching, reinforcing the message that educators are integral to shaping effective, evidence-based practices in the classroom.NEW PODCASTEvidence Based Teaching, What Is It? – Part 1, Ep 107 with Misty AdoniouTEACHIFIC RESOURCESUnderstanding and Using the Science of Reading - Podcast TranscriptPODCASTSUnderstanding and Using the Science of Reading - Part 1,Part 2COURSESUnderstanding and Using the Science of Readingwith Diane Snowball and Keay CobbinToward Comprehensive, Research-Informed Literacy Instruction: Thinking With, Against, and Beyond the Science of Reading(Sponsored by the Ithaca College Department of Education, February 22, 2024BOOKSBruner, J., The Process of Education, Harvard University Press, 1977Dewey, J.D., How We Think, Dover Publications, Boston,1997Vygotsky, L., Thought and Language, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986JOIN TEACHIFIC NOW AND SAVE!If you join Teachific by June 1st you will lock in a $12 a month membership price. Join here today. Access thousands of resources and a growing number of 'anytime' courses within your membership.THANK YOUThank you to Misty for her dedication to education, and support for the teaching profession. FURTHER INFORMATIONTune in to "Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy," a free podcast where accomplished literacy educator Sharon Callen and her team share valuable insights and tips. With over 30 years of experience, they provide strategic learning solutions to empower teachers and leaders worldwide.  Subscribe on your favourite platform for exclusive literacy learning content.  Apple, Spotify,  Google, YouTubeRead our insightful blogs, which make valuable connections between resources, podcasts and courses.Visit our Cue Learning website and sign up for the Teacher's Toolkit Weekly newsletter to stay updated on resources, events and discover how Cue can support you and your school.Explore Teachific, our vast collection of PDF resources, to enhance your teaching toolkit. And get even more support from our growing number of 'anytime' online courses.Connect with the latest news and other educators by joining our Teacher's Toolkit Facebook groupExplore upcoming live or online webinar  eventsHave questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly at admin@cuelearning.com.au.

In episode 107 of the podcast "Evidence Based Teaching," literacy expert Misty Adoniou joins host Phil to delve into the essence of evidence-based teaching. Misty, an Associate Professor in Language Literacy and TESOL, brings extensive experience and insights to the discussion. She emphasises the importance of evidence-based teaching, highlighting its role in fostering observable, positive learning outcomes for students.Misty explains that evidence-based teaching is deeply rooted in the scientific method, tracing back to the late 1800s with educators like Dewey advocating for rigorous experimentation in education. She elucidates how educational research undergoes scrutiny through peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences, ensuring the validity and reliability of findings. Misty underscores the complexity of applying scientific principles in the classroom due to diverse contextual variables, challenging the notion of one-size-fits-all programs.Moreover, Misty demystifies the teacher's role as a scientist, highlighting the intricate process of lesson planning as a micro-application of the scientific method. She emphasises the teacher's expertise in gathering evidence, assessing outcomes, and iteratively refining instructional practices. Misty critiques the trend of commercialised "evidence-based" programs, asserting that genuine evidence-based teaching is intrinsic to the teaching profession and rooted in ongoing scientific inquiry.Ultimately, Misty's insights underscore the profound scientific nature of teaching and the necessity for educators to embrace evidence-based practices tailored to their unique classroom contexts. The podcast provides a thought-provoking exploration of evidence-based teaching, challenging misconceptions and empowering educators with a deeper understanding of their craft.NEW PODCASTEvidence Based Teaching, What Is It? – Part 1, Ep 107 with Misty AdoniouTEACHIFIC RESOURCESUnderstanding and Using the Science of Reading - Podcast TranscriptPODCASTSUnderstanding and Using the Science of Reading - Part 1,Part 2COURSESUnderstanding and Using the Science of Readingwith Diane Snowball and Keay CobbinToward Comprehensive, Research-Informed Literacy Instruction: Thinking With, Against, and Beyond the Science of Reading(Sponsored by the Ithaca College Department of Education, February 22, 2024BOOKSBruner, J., The Process of Education, Harvard University Press, 1977Dewey, J.D., How We Think, Dover Publications, Boston,1997Vygotsky, L., Thought and Language, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986JOIN TEACHIFIC NOW AND SAVE!If you join Teachific by June 1st you will lock in a $12 a month membership price. Join here today. Access thousands of resources and a growing number of 'anytime' courses within your membership.THANK YOUThank you to Misty for her dedication to education, and support for the teaching profession. FURTHER INFORMATIONTune in to "Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy," a free podcast where accomplished literacy educator Sharon Callen and her team share valuable insights and tips. With over 30 years of experience, they provide strategic learning solutions to empower teachers and leaders worldwide.  Subscribe on your favourite platform for exclusive literacy learning content.  Apple, Spotify,  Google, YouTubeRead our insightful blogs, which make valuable connections between resources, podcasts and courses.Visit our Cue Learning website and sign up for the Teacher's Toolkit Weekly newsletter to stay updated on resources, events and discover how Cue can support you and your school.Explore Teachific, our vast collection of PDF resources, to enhance your teaching toolkit. And get even more support from our growing number of 'anytime' online courses.Connect with the latest news and other educators by joining our Teacher's Toolkit Facebook groupExplore upcoming live or online webinar  eventsHave questions or feedback? Reach out to us directly at admin@cuelearning.com.au.

Welcome to a new season of the Sisu Lab podcast! In this episode, I got heart to heart with emotional intelligence and wellbeing expert, Dr. Emma Seppälä. We dove into the mortal mortar life, took a dip the river of life force and finally, circled into the gentle powers we all possess within to elevate our humans condition: We talked about sovereignty.Big word.It will change and challenge your world.Sovereignty is also the primary topic (and name) of Emma's book that comes out next week. Pre-order Emma's new book by April 18th and join her (and me as her discussion host!) for an online fireside chat as a pre-order gift. Find the books'a beautiful landing page at www.iamsov.comSisu is a reserve of inner strength but it's also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.Thanks for tuning in! You can find out more about sisu, find links to research, and check out Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu at www.sisulab.com. Sisu is great, love is greatness.

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https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles welcomes Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti, author of "Gentle Power – A Revolution in How We Think, Lead and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of SISU." Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/emilia-elisabet-lahti-on-the-finnish-art-of-sisu/  Sponsors This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!  --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ John R. Miles Talks to Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti About The Revolution of Gentle Power The episode focuses on redefining the concept of power through the lens of Sisu, a Finnish philosophy that blends grit with compassion. Dr. Lahti challenges traditional views of power associated with force and domination, advocating for a paradigm that balances personal achievement with collective well-being. All things Emilia Elisabet Lahti: https://www.sisulab.com/  Watch my interview with Dr. Jud Brewer On Breaking Anxiety Shackles And Rewiring Habits: https://passionstruck.com/dr-jud-brewer-on-breaking-anxiety-shackles/ Take a look at my solo episode on What Is Sisu? Harnessing The Finnish Art Of Courage For Life: https://passionstruck.com/what-is-sisu-finlands-powerhouse-of-resilience/ Watch my interview with Katy Milkman On Creating Lasting Behavior Change For Good: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/ Catch my interview with Scott Barry Kaufman And Jordyn Feingold On Choose Growth, Transcending Trauma, Fear, And Self-Doubt: https://passionstruck.com/jordyn-feingold-scott-barry-kaufman-chose-growth/ Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! How to Connect with John Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Subscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips Want to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class on five simple steps to achieving it. Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ 

In the spirit of the season, here's a true gift from Aalto University in Finland in the form of an introduction to a framework called systems intelligence (SI). While the name might feel a even a bit cerebral, this work has deeply changed my personal overlook on life and relationships some ten years ago. It's also the practice to which I root my sisu to raise it from only a quality of surviving hardship to an expression of leadership with a hope of creating something of higher good around us.SI was originally developed by professor Raimo Hämäläinen and professor emeritus Esa Saarinen at Aalto University. They highlight that SI is a key competence we all possess as humans. It begins with "thinking about our thinking," as Saarinen puts it, to understand what actually drives our habits, patterns and actions. SI is about better thinking - not only about thinking or thinking more (that's why it is an update to systems thinking). Thinking about our thinking takes us to 'the source' of our action to illuminate a path toward better actions and when we place this understanding within a system, it becomes a dynamic inquiry towards excellence with regards to everything we connect with - within and outside.Below are four points from Hämäläinen ja Saarinen (2007, p. 59-60) that I mention in the episode (I've added a question to each point to use for self-reflection) & further reading.With this... thank you for your support in 2023 and may we both have a steady, strong year of sisu of the heart and love deep in the bones ahead!***1.     Acknowledging that one's action and behaviour is the result of one's thinking. (“What constitutes my mental models, beliefs, assumptions, and interpretations?”)2.     Acknowledging that one's thinking is likely to be one-sided and a far cry from an accurate grasp of the bigger picture; the holistic system around self is likely to be reflected in one's thinking only partially and possibly in a distorted form. (“How well do I know what I don't know?”)3.     To act more intelligently in systemic environments, one must engage in meta-level thinking regarding their thinking. (“How do I use my thinking?”)4.     One's framing of the environment and its interconnected systems is likely to reflect their subjective assumptions. Reflection on how I frame and look at things is an intelligent path to life in systems. (“How do my beliefs guide my thinking?”)Further material: Systems Intelligence Research Group, Aalto Universityhttp://systemsintelligence.aalto.fi/Systems intelligence: A key competence in human action and organizational life. Hämäläinen, R. P. & Saarinen, E. (2007). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/240789681_Systems_Intelligence_A_Key_Competence_in_Human_Action_and_Organizational_LifePerceived systems intelligence and performance in organizations, J. Törmänen, R.P. Hämäläinen and E. Saarinen (2021), https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/TLO-04-2021-0045/full/htmlBeing Better Better - Living with Systems Intelligence (2014) https://sal.aalto.fi/publications/pdf-files/being_better_better_living_with_systems_intelligence.pdfSisu as Guts, Grace, and Gentleness - A Way of Life, Growth, and Being in Times of Adversity (2022). https://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/items/7f407bf0-5a8b-4d38-8ae3-4b70336885e0***Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

By now researchers have made wonderful strides in mapping the mental and physiological side of human capacity. We understand how muscles grow and endure, how fatigue plays into our vitality, and we also have a plethora of concepts (such as resilience, perseverance, mental toughness, grit and so on) to help us describe the curious landscape of what makes humans endure. What we know less about is the life energy behind this enduring and persevering that becomes visible usually only when we are about to run out of it.... join me for an episode of sisu lab in which I share some words and concepts around the elusive topic of human spirit... elan vital, Wille zum Leben, qi, chi and so on...Show notesThe Energies of Men William James, The Philosophical Review, Vol. 16, No. 1 (Jan., 1907), pp. 1-20 https://www.jstor.org/stable/2177575The Energies of Men William James (1914)https://ia802608.us.archive.org/18/items/energiesofmen00jameiala/energiesofmen00jameiala.pdfEmbodied fortitude: An introduction to the Finnish construct of sisu Authors E E Lahti (2019) https://internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow/article/view/672A Wife's Letter Rabindranath Tagore (1914, Translated from Bengali by Prasenjit Gupta) https://parabaas.com/translation/database/translations/stories/gStreerPatra1.htmlTwin Tracks: The Autobiography by Roger Bannistehttps://www.amazon.com/Twin-Tracks-Autobiography-Roger-Bannister/dp/184954686XTyöstä ja elinvoima by Prof Eero Riikonen (2013)http://www.psykologia.fi/arkisto/vanhat-numerot/vanhat-numerot-ghost/283-psykologia-2014-04/kirjat/339-tyosta-elinvoimaaFind more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

On this week's episode, Stephanie discusses how big of an impact your attitude has on your life overall. Stephanie Wolfe is a business owner and board-certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her life motto is "Live Long and Strong with Passion and Purpose. Help others to do the same!" Join Stephanie each week for education, inspiration, […] The post Attitude, How We Think! It’s a Little Thing that Makes a BIG Difference appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

A book written by an American education philosopher in which he proposed “This scientific attitude of mind might, conceivably, be quite irrelevant to teaching children and youth. But this book also represents the conviction that such is not the case; that the native and unspoiled attitude of childhood, marked by ardent curiosity, fertile imagination, and love of experimental inquiry, is near, very near, to the attitude of the scientific mind. If these pages assist any to appreciate this kinship and to consider seriously how its recognition in educational practice would make for individual happiness and the reduction of social waste, ...”Excerpt From: John Dewey. “How We Think.”  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librivox1/support

Sisu – what is this Finnish word and how can it impact your life?  This week I am joined by Elisabet – she has been exploring, researching and living Sisu for years and herimpact in the world is undentable, from running the leght of New Zealand, writing a book, researching and challenging science and spirtualitiy she is a soul worth knowiung.  This conversation will enlighten you, make you think and help you in ways you are as yet to discover.. Follow Emilia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisulab/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabetlahti.official/ LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/sisulab   About Elisabet Lahti: Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti is an awarded educator, international speaker, who is passionate about life force and how to tap into our innate capacity for virtuous fortitude under pressure. Elisabet's journey as the researcher of sisu - a Finnish idea denoting extraordinary determination under extreme pressure - began when she was called to reinvent herself in the aftermath of major trauma and later attended a master's program at the University of Pennsylvania to study applied positive psychology. Consequently, she ran and cycled 2400 km across New Zealand in 50 days to study how humans overcome and even grow through extreme challenges. Elisabet´s purpose of life is to be a conduit for waking the primal spark of life force through human connection, so we can together give our work, vision, and families more of our best, while caring for ourselves. Her work has been featured at CNBC, BBC, Forbes, Business Insider and so on. She's given talks at Fortune500 companies, as well as TEDx and universities internationally. Elisabet´s book "Gentle Power: A Revolution is How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu" published by Sounds True is an invitation to foster the constructive and life-expanding side of our inner power.

Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti is an awarded educator, international speaker, and the founder of Sisu Lab that helps individuals everywhere think deeply about excellence in how we operate as humans and to tap into our innate capacity for virtuous fortitude. She's the researcher of 'sisu' for which her journey began when she was called to reinvent herself in the aftermath of major trauma and later attended a master's program at the University of Pennsylvania to study applied positive psychology. Consequently, she ran and cycled 2400 km across New Zealand in 50 days to study how humans overcome and even grow through extreme challenges. Her work has been featured at CNBC, BBC, Forbes, Business Insider and so on. Elisabet´s book "Gentle Power: A Revolution is How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu" published by Sounds True is an invitation to foster the constructive and life-expanding side of our inner power and thus, leave a legacy that creates empowerment for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti is an awarded educator, international speaker, and the founder of Sisu Lab that helps individuals everywhere think deeply about excellence in how we operate as humans and to tap into our innate capacity for virtuous fortitude. She's the researcher of 'sisu' for which her journey began when she was called to reinvent herself in the aftermath of major trauma and later attended a master's program at the University of Pennsylvania to study applied positive psychology. Consequently, she ran and cycled 2400 km across New Zealand in 50 days to study how humans overcome and even grow through extreme challenges. Her work has been featured at CNBC, BBC, Forbes, Business Insider and so on. Elisabet´s book "Gentle Power: A Revolution is How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu" published by Sounds True is an invitation to foster the constructive and life-expanding side of our inner power and thus, leave a legacy that creates empowerment for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sisu speaks of the extra reserves within individuals everywhere to endure challenges and take action against slim odds. However, while sisu denotes extraordinary power to overcome the extraordinary and do the extraordinary, it can also end up creating extraordinary problems. This would most likely happen with mindless sisu that is out of balance, is done at all cost, and happens usually when we are out of touch with our blind spots.The possible negative outcomes of unbalanced or hard sisu include harm to our mental wellbeing and physical health, as well as to other people and team success. On today's episode, musings on constructive vs unconstructive sisu and an exercise at the end (for the truly brave) to gain understanding of your own sisu and what's its overall impact to people around you.Stay strong and love even bigger!Show notesWorld Happiness Reporthttps://worldhappiness.report/ed/2023/Tim Lomas and cross-cultural research on the determinants of wellbeinghttps://www.drtimlomas.com/blank-s59cwAmy Edmondson's research and trainings on psychological safetyhttps://amycedmondson.com/psychological-safety/Harvard Business Review: What Is Psychological Safety? by Amy Gallohttps://hbr.org/2023/02/what-is-psychological-safetyE. Elisabet Lahti: Embodied Fortitude: An Introduction to the Finnish Construct of Sisu at International Journal of Wellbeing https://internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow/article/view/672Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

Welcome to a new episode in which we muse on how to deal with life's headwinds - and how to do it with less damage and more grace. Take aways from ultra running that apply to everyday life (thanks, fellow adventurer & runner Annastiina Hintsa) and a note on deep-seated humility, as well as making our awareness and body our allies in the process.For this episode, finally after years of procrastination (not as bad as the Ironman which took 16 years to conquer) I learned to do sound editing and created a start tune. Please listen and give feedback on anything - sound levels, user friendliness, and so on, as this is a  "home-baked" passion project. Tune selected out of numerous is licensed from lovely Dutch composer Evert Zeevalkink, aka, The North (on Spotify), and is called Stand my Ground.Until next time... may we both sisu and smiles galore

Dear sisu pilgrim, I hope you are well and held by all the courage ands compassion that makes up your unique you. This episode is a slowing down to feel into...grief; a recognition of that something gentle and sometimes heavy within us, buried deep into the cellular wombs of our experiences and too often bypassed by constant doing and going. I share some of my favourite poems and introduce the concept of "edge emotions" by Drs. Kaisu Mälkki and Larry Green.For those in the woods right now: love is the medicine and sisu is your companion. Keep on going.“…let happy memories sustain you if your strength fails you, they are always there, and their current does not run backwards, even across foggy country it floats toward the future.” Selected Letters of Rainer Maria RilkeNotes:C. S. Lewis: A Grief Observedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Grief_ObservedJoseph Campbell and the Power of Myth | Ep. 1: 'The Hero's Adventure' (a highest recommendation for the entire interview series)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE8ciMkayVMJean-Luc Marion: Being Given - Toward a Phenomenology of Givennesshttps://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=907The Impact of Grief on Humans at Work with George Kohlrieser on Human Leaders Podcast with Alexis and Sallyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VTojuSV5eg... and one of my personal go-to videos that in times of sadness and depression has allowed me to gently shift my perspective toward an orientation of light. Thus, open to the miracle of life in the moment:The Most Astounding Fact by Neil deGrasse Tysonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D05ej8u-gUWith sisu and love, E. E.Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

Do you know how the Finnish art of Sisu can dramatically change your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with E. Elisabet Lahti, Ph.D., MSc, MAPP, on her new book Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on ABC News Radio KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM! E. Elisabet Lahti, PhD, is an awarded educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of Sisu Lab which builds communities and organizational cultures based on everyday leadership as expression of courage and compassion. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, Business Insider, BBC, and Forbes. Originally from Finland, she's taught internationally and given talks at Fortune 500 companies. www.sisulab.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #lifeskills #KMET1490AM #radioshow #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #change

Emilia Elisabet Lahti, PhD, MSSc, MAPP, is an internationally acclaimed presenter specializing in positive psychology, courage, leadership, and high performance. Emilia's groundbreaking research at Aalto University School of Science and Technology focused on sisu, an ancient Finnish concept representing courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity. Her research paper garnered widespread attention, featured by prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, Business Insider, Scientific American, BBC, Spirituality and Health, and Forbes. Emilia holds a master's degree in Social Psychology from the University of Tampere in Finland, and a master's in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied under the guidance of Professor Martin Seligman. Her master's thesis on sisu in 2013 was advised by research professor Dr. Angela Duckworth. Additionally, Emilia is the founder of the Positive Psychology Association of Finland and the driving force behind the non-profit organization Sisu Not Silence, which promotes nonviolence and active compassion across all domains of human life. Today, Emilia Elisabet and I discuss the concept of sisu, how she found it helpful in healing and rebuilding after an abusive relationship, and how it can heal you. We discuss how sisu can help you overcome adversity and how to develop sisu in your own life. Emilia Elisabet shares how her Finnish heritage helped her find her own sisu and the courage to move forward. She discusses why sisu is not only a way to heal but also a way to give her gift to the world and find her own unique place to serve. She also explains how she learned that sisu is a life philosophy and has grown in her understanding of how to use it to overcome adversity and help others. “Everything, to me, starts from awareness.” -Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti   This week on In the Doctor's Chair: Emilia Elisabet's definition of sisu How sisu impacts every facet of your life Sisu and inner strength How sisu helps you grow as a person Why Emilia Elisabet ran across New Zealand The benefits of cold therapy and saunas Why discomfort isn't always a bad thing Resources Mentioned: Book: The Energies of Men by William James Rhadi Ferguson YouTube Channel Connect with Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti: Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti's Website Book: Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu Podcast: Sisu Lab Podcast Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti's Research Paper Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on LinkedIn Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on Instagram Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on Facebook Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on Twitter Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti on YouTube   In the Doctor's Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor's Chair, the show where you'll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post #120 Cultivating Sisu And Accessing Inner Strength with Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti appeared first on Mark Rowe.

This is a 23 minute calm and guided meditation to help you relax and calm your nervous system, connect to your breath, and set an intention. There is no background music or sounds and there is an additional 45 seconds for silence after the session ends, so that you can integrate back slowly. No intro or outdo in this episode for that reason either to not startle your nervous system when it is relaxed.In tough times, your parasympathetic nervous system is an ally you want to turn to. Meditation and awareness of breath are some tools to activate it. They have helped me immensely on my own journey, when I needed to connect to my sisu and inner fortitude.Please give some stars to help others find the show if you liked it. Also, feel free to give feedback on this meditation as it was the first I recorded. What worked, what didn't, and if you would like maybe a shorter version or something else. You can reach me via sisulab.com, Instagram or at facebook.com/inspiresisuWith sisu... and smiles!Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

Sisu is an interconnected matter. Rarely is your sisu only your sisu or my sisu solely my sisu. One of the main findings of the ultra run field work portion of my PhD on sisu is the idea of sisu that exists, and is born from, the space in-between you and I. This episode is about how we inspire strength and fortitude in each other. Furthermore, our own sisu can be inspired by the strength we see and witness in others and their actions, and this impact  can extend to drawing strength from even those dear to us who are long gone. I speak of Viktor Frankl, present Angela Duckworth and James Gross´ concept of superordinate life-goals and propose some journaling work.Enjoy, brave ones!Show notes and links Viktor Frankl: Man´ s Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/1416524282Bushkin H, van Niekerk R, Stroud L. Searching for Meaning in Chaos: Viktor Frankl's Story. Eur J Psychol. 2021 Aug 31;17(3):233-242. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35136443/Duckworth,  A.  L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(6), 1087–1101. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6290064_Grit_Perseverance_and_Passion_for_Long-Term_Goals (open access)Duckworth, A., & Gross, J. J. (2014). Self-control and grit: Related but separable determinants of success. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 23(5), 319–325. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280771582_Self-Control_and_Grit_Related_but_Separable_Determinants_of_Successand to hear more about sisu and gentle power and find the books as audio as well as hard cover and kindle: https://resources.soundstrue.com/podcast/emilia-elisabet-lahti-sisu-embodying-gentle-power/Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

The sphere of life force is what I call the space within which we operate before hitting the sisu threshold; our outer boundary of inner strength. Ideally, you want this area to be as wide as possible. This episode describes how to expand it through everyday life and how I use it in daily life and to prepare for challenges during extra long ultra runs.Show notes:"if you know the way broadly you will see it in all things" - Miyamoto Musashi (Japanese samurai,  1584-1645). Book recommendation: The Book of Five Rings -> https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Book-of-Five-Rings-by-Musashi-Miyamoto.pdf"Get constructively uncomfortable." - Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, Judo Olympian, BJJ black belt. https://www.drrhadiferguson.com/coffee-with-rhadi/coffee-with-rhadi-something-i-went-through-how-i-recoveredWhat we talk about when we talk about the Default Mode Network (of the brain):Frontiers in psychology: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00619/fullKillingsworth M. A., Gilbert D. T.: A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science. 2010 Nov 12;330(6006):932.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21071660/Konjedi S, Maleeh R. A closer look at the relationship between the default network, mind wandering, negative mood, and depression. Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci. 2017 Aug;17(4):697-711.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28390029/Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

How do we find the strength to keep going when it feels like there's nothing left inside of us? The Finnish philosophy of sisu shows us a new way to look at power and perseverance—not as force and domination but as the harmonious expression of human character in everyday actions. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti about her work leading the world's first empirical research on sisu and her new book, Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu.  Give a listen to this inspiring discussion of the embodiment of internal fortitude and wisdom known as sisu; how adversity provides an opportunity for resiliency; post-traumatic growth and positive psychology; the difference between sisu and grit; the visceral, somatic nature of sisu; taking risks instead of giving in to fear of failure; experiencing an initiation into your own strength; life—an ultramarathon we're all running; flexibility, reason, and the choice to be gentler on yourself; finding harmony between the hard and the soft; journaling your own stories of sisu; self-forgiveness; looking to the future with an action mindset; transforming challenges into the fuel to keep you going; tapping into the intelligence of your body; sisu, leadership, and being kind versus being nice; and why developing sisu is so important for humanity at this time.

"The important thing is not your process. The important thing is your process for improving your process." (Ryan Todd). In this episode we start to dig into our stories of sisu (a practice introduced in the previous episode) to build our personal manual for navigating tough times. The key is to not continue to rely on sisu to appear randomly (which happens too because it is life force whose job is to keep you alive) or in ways that leave unnecessary damage its wake due to unwise over-extension or lack of self-care during the process. Some healthy steps toward constructive sisu include:  1) intentionally preparing for times that demand sisu and 2) cultivating patterns and habits that promote healthy sisu. I recommend using and crafting a diary specifically dedicated for understanding your patterns and habits around sisu. A book that over time gets filled with your most valued insights and tips from both life and research regarding the many pathways to fortitude. Thus, it can become the basis  for your personal user manual for enduring hardship and expressing courage in the face of nonexistent odds. The problem isn't so much that we don't have strength. We simply get caught in dysfunctional patterns (negative thinking, projections, and nervous system that is off whack) and forget the levers we can and must pull to access sisu. Hope you enjoy the episode!Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

Often times gentleness and power can be seen as opposites, ideas or ways of being that may not go together. Today's guest, Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti invites us to rethink this. Sharing a number of insights from her new book Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu she argues that the intersection of these two qualities can be a catalyst for unlocking some of our greatest potential as people, and as leaders. In this episode:We dive into more of Elisabet's journey including reflections from Sisu Not Silence, a 2400km run across the country of New Zealand which she did to help end the silence around domestic and interpersonal violence. Check out part one with Dr. Lahti (episode 69) for more much more of the backstory on this.She will share key discoveries she gained during the run as well as her martial arts training over the years, and how these insights and revelations were a key part of her research on Gentle Power as an elevated expression of SISU. We will also take a deep dive into gentleness (what it is, what it's not, and why it matters)Being nice vs. being kind and why being kind is a training ground for gentle powerHow gentleness can transform into strength when it meets difficultyElisabet's in the moment practices for cultivating gentle power in difficult conversationsQuestions to help cultivate self-awareness that may be the first step toward unlocking true powerThe importance of humility and how it relates to true powerAnd more!Pick up your copy of Gentle Power now and learn more about Dr. Lahti at sisulab.comAbout Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti:Emilia Elisabet Lahti, who goes by her second name Elisabet, is an awarded educator, applied psychology researcher, published author, and international presenter on topics of inner strength in times of adversity and transformation through self-leadership. Elisabet studied applied positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania under the guidance of Dr. Martin Seligman and completed a PhD at Aalto University in Finland in which she pioneered the research on the Finnish construct of sisu (a psychological strength potential referring to extraordinary determination, courage and resoluteness in the face of extreme adversity). She is passionate about the study of human flourishing and cultivation of virtues, and to determine how these can be leveraged on a systemic level to promote worldwide change. Founder of Sisu Lab which builds communities and organizational cultures based on everyday leadership as expression of courage and compassion. Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, Business Insider, BBC, and Forbes. Originally from Finland, she's taught internationally and given talks at Fortune 500 companies. You can find more more information and resources at www.sisulab.com.Enjoying the show? Please rate it on iTunes! For more episodes, podcast updates, and Joshua's event schedule visit: joshuasteinfeldt.comSupport the show

In this episode I share some of the background to the very early days of researching sisu, what the word means, and I present the idea of using the upcoming podcast series as a journey into your own sisu.If you wish, prepare by getting a special notebook (for ease of access and retrieval of the tools) dedicated to collecting material, stories, best practices and other notes relevant to you to get intimate with your own sisu: what it means, where have you displayed it, what stands in its way, what has helped you in tough times in the past, and getting started with cultivating a daily practice for sisu. Learning to recognise sisu will offer a foundation for our ongoing (go at your own pace) inquiry that you're welcomed to join.The 1st practice: Stories of sisuSisu is extraordinary determination in the face of adversity. Take a peaceful moment to look back at your life and note down deeply transformational, challenging moments you've encountered and overcome. Life events where you tapped into your ability to exceed your previously assumed capacities, found the courage to take action against extremely slim odds, or experienced almost a kind of "intestinal fortitude" that seems to be like "magic" (as some respondents my research described sisu) in that helped you "do the impossible."The human brain is evolutionarily wired for survival and notice what doesn't work and where we feel we have failed (this is called the negativity bias and its function is to provide us with information that can help us stay alive. However, it does this at the expense of the positive cues and what has gone well). Rick Hanson, PhD, describes that the effects of negativity bias may include a growing sensitivity to stress, upset, and other negative experiences; a tendency toward pessimism, regret, and resentment; and a long shadows cast by old pain.This assignment invites you to notice the moments in your past and present when you have found the strength to go on and have tapped into what the Finns call sisu. Every individual has sisu. The challenge is that we may we prone to fail at noticing these moments and our view of ourselves may be skewed to lack of sisu, instead of welcoming a full picture of ourselves.Links to topics in the show:First research paper on sisu: mapping its essences and cultural representations. Lahti, E. (2019). Embodied fortitude: An introduction to the Finnish construct of sisu. International Journal of Wellbeing, 9(1), 61-82.Microbiome and behaviour. Researchers have been able to influence the brain chemistry of mice by changing the balance between beneficial and disease-causing bacteria in their gut, thereby leading it to become bolder (Bercik et al., 2011) and less anxious (Bravo et al., 2011). When Bercik and his research team (Bercik et al., 2011) transplanted gut microbiota between different strains of mice, they discovered that behavioural traits would transmit along with the microbiota. The recipient animals would take on traits of the donor's personality and relatively timid mice would become more exploratory. Bercik et al. (2011). Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

In this introductory episode of Sisu Lab, I briefly describe the Finnish construct sisu and invite you to take a walk with me to its higher expression as graceful strength that allows you to endure, excel, and even elevate through tough times. At the end I read a short excerpt from my upcoming book.Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a ride into the formidable fibres of human fortitude!Find more about sisu at www.sisulab.com or check my book 'Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu' (2023). Sisu is a reserve of inner strength but it is also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the world in a positive way. Cultivating these reserves of inner strength starts with self-care and continues through self-inquiry. its power then extends to the world through our inspired acts of deep courage and compassion.

Get ready for those 'fun' holiday dinner conversations with friends and family. You know the ones... In the spirit of the holidays, I thought we'd revisit Season 1, Episode 2. This is an episode about the battle for truth. As disinformation, misinformation, malinformation, and conspiracy theories seem to be hitting epidemic levels, how can we help each other determine what is real and what is fake? How can we help people who are falling down conspiracy rabbit holes? And what roles do technology companies, governments, and ordinary citizens play? Perry Carpenter speaks with acclaimed cybersecurity expert, Bruce Schneier, disinformation experts, Samantha North and Allie Wong, and conspiracy theory researcher, Mick West. In this episode, we also hear from Peter Leyden from Reinvent and Eli Periser, author of The Filter Bubble. Learn more about our guests here: Bruce Schneier - Internationally renowned security technologist, author, and speaker. You can find Bruce's website here. Allie Wong - VP of Mis/dis/mal-information, Response and Resiliency, Limbik; Consultant, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. (LinkedIn) Samantha North - Disinformation researcher and consultant. (LinkedIn) Co-Founder: North Cyber Research (website) Mick West - Skeptical investigator and retired video game programmer. Creator of the websites Contrail Science (website) and Metabunk (website). Author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect (link). Personal website (link). Special thanks to Reinvent for allowing use of audio. References: http://reinvent.net/events/event/how-we-can-pop-the-filter-bubble-with-eli-pariser/ https://reboot-foundation.org/study-social-media-poor-judgment/ https://reboot-foundation.org/is-there-a-fake-news-generation/ Recommended Books: Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect by Mick West. Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World by Bruce Schneier. The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think by Eli Pariser. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive Disagreement by Buster Benson. The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt. Perry's Books Transformational Security Awareness: What Neuroscientists, Storytellers, and Marketers Can Teach Us About Driving Secure Behaviors, by Perry Carpenter The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide To Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer by Perry Carpenter & Kai Roer Production Credits: Music and Sound Effects by Blue Dot Sessions, Envato Elements, & Storyblocks. Artwork by Chris Machowski @ https://www.RansomWear.net/ and Mia Rune @ https://www.MiaRune.com. 8th Layer Insights theme music composed and performed by Marcos Moscat @ https://www.GameMusicTown.com/ Want to get in touch with Perry? Here's how: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Email: perry [at] 8thLayerMedia [dot] com

Welcome to The Know Show. Once again, we'll be focusing on the news that is absorbing the world's attention and trying to make sense of it, always looking for the positives. We don't talk about the day-to-day news (there's enough of that) it's more focused on the news around the big stories. We are delighted to welcome Avni Martin, who is going to discuss how we think and make decisions in the theme section. Avni is an ICF MCC coach, speaker and trainer, who discusses topics like rewriting our past, present and future, as well as refining our thoughts and actions. The questions we will discuss are:1)     How we think and make decisions, which Avni will relate to Putin and the war2)     Long term versus short term thinking 3)     The quality of decision making and its impact on us (at a micro level), or society and the world at large (macro level)4)     As well as how can we make better decisionsThe Know Show is a Livestream held every Friday, where Andrea T Edwards, Tim Wade and Joe Augustin, with at least one special guest, review the news that's getting everyone's attention, as well as perhaps what requires our attention. We'll talk about what it means to us, the world and we hope to inspire great conversations on the news that matters to all of us. The Know Show is based on Andrea T Edwards Weekend Reads, which are published every Saturday on andreatedwards.com, and covers the climate crisis, Covid 19, topical moments in the world, global politics, business, social issues and passion/humor/history. Join us. #TheKnowShow #UncommonCourage

Beth Jacobs is a clinical psychologist in private practice and a former faculty member of the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University. She is also a teacher in the Soto Zen tradition and incorporates Buddhist studies and meditation into her work as both a psychologist and a writer. In this episode, Eric and Beth discuss her book, The Original Buddhist Psychology: What the Abhidharma Tells Us about How We Think, Feel, and Experience LifeBut wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Beth Jacobs and I Discuss Original Buddhist Psychology and …Her book, The Original Buddhist Psychology: What the Abhidharma Tells Us about How We Think, Feel, and Experience LifeAbhidharma is the structural layout of the Buddha's original vision of the universeUnderstanding the complex laws of how forces move together in the universeThe entity of “me” exists from the arbitrary framework we create for ourselvesThe 5 skandhas are what is used to construct our reality: form, feelings, perceptions, habit formations, consciousnessesNeuropsychology and the 17 steps of perceptionInterdependent origination is the idea that everything is in motion and connectedHow consciousness is just an interactionThe various lists of lists in the AbhidharmaEnergy, mindfulness, and investigation The idea of gently removing our obstructionsWriting and meditation as powerful tools for awakeningBeth Jacobs Links:Beth's WebsiteNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Beth Jacobs, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Find Bliss with Bob ThurmanInner Freedom Through Mindfulness with Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The liberal arts are a frequent political punching bag for partisans on both sides of the aisle. Progressives have gotten used to “deconstructing” the “dead White males” of Western classics, leading populists to view them as either irrelevant for finding work or an actual threat to students' well-being.  What if neither view was right? What if the liberal arts are more important and more beneficial than they get credit for?  One place where this idea has been put into practice since the 1930s is https://www.sjc.edu/ (St. John's College) in Annapolis, Maryland. St. John's is famous for https://www.sjc.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate (its great books curriculum), which takes the foundational texts of Western civilization seriously as the starting point for a life well lived and, somewhat surprisingly, a strong foundation for work and career. St. John's president, https://www.sjc.edu/about/leadership (Pano Kanelos), joined the podcast for a conversation about what the liberal arts are and why we need them more than ever. Mentioned during the show: https://time.com/6075193/critical-race-theory-debate/ (Critical race theory debate) https://www.sjc.edu/ (St. John's website) https://www.sjc.edu/about/leadership (About Pano Kanelos ) https://www.bu.edu/academics/uni/ (University Professors Program) at Boston University  https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/derek-walcott (Derek Walcott) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/geoffrey-hill (Geoffrey Hill) https://www.roger-scruton.com/ (Roger Scruton ) https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/1976/bellow/biographical/ (Saul Bellow ) https://socialthought.uchicago.edu/ (University of Chicago Committee on Social Thought) https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mark-strand (Mark Strand ) ‘https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00767VBBW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (The Life of the Mind: The Groundbreaking Investigation on How We Think) https://today.uconn.edu/2018/08/know-thyself-philosophy-self-knowledge/ (Know thyself) https://www.sjc.edu/about/history (History of St. John's College) https://www.aei.org/articles/the-liberal-sciences-and-the-lost-arts-of-learning/ (Brent Orrell's visit to St. John's) https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1232/1232-h/1232-h.htm (Machiavelli's ‘The Prince)' https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/st-johns-college-has-the-proper-climate-for-vintners/2014/08/08/472f3c22-1daa-11e4-ab7b-696c295ddfd1_story.html (St. John's College winery) https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/10/28/st-johns-college-tuition-cut-reaps-increased-applications-and-donations (Pano Kanelos' new funding model) https://www.sjc.edu/news/farewell-conversation-pano-kanelos (Pano Kanelos' farewell interview )

Over the last three episodes, we've been exploring the role our thoughts play in moving us forward or holding us back. So, if you haven't listened to those yet, I encourage you to go back to Episode 23 as that's the beginning of our Thought Series. And as we've discussed all through this series, our career and life will go in the direction of our consistent patterns of thought. We're not taught this. We don't think life works that way. We're taught that the way we feel and our ability to be successful come mostly from EXTERNAL things. Like our boss liking us.Or our company being healthy.Or sometimes we attribute it to ourselves in the actions we take or don't take.But what if I told you there was something that comes BEFORE those things. Something INTERNAL. Something that you ALONE control.Interesting huh?The idea that you can truly chart your own destiny. That it isn't dependent on a specific person or being in the right place at the right time or whatever. Sure, those things don't hurt, but that's not the key. And that's good news because if it WAS, it would mean our ability to have the success we want would be completely outside our control.    The key is HOW WE THINK about our career, our possibilities, our capabilities. And trust me when I say that this is the key to unlocking not only your TRUE POTENTIAL but it's also the key to being able to achieve everything you dream of.This week, we're closing out the Thought Series by talking about Thought Alignment. So, let's dive in.This is one of my favorite topics when it comes to how our thinking affects our lives. Because the simple truth is, and this whole episode comes down to one simple thought, WHAT YOU SAY TO YOURSELF MATTERS. And, HOW OFTEN YOU SAY IT MATTERS.Because as we discussed in the last episode, the repetition and consistency of our thoughts become deeply entrenched Thought Pathways in our brain. We know from neuroscience that this biology. Quite simply, it's how our brains work. So Thought Navigation, this week's topic, is about the importance of aligning our thoughts with the direction we want to go so we ensure we actually GET THERE. Let's look at how high-performing athletes or successful businesspeople achieve top tier levels of success. When we look at them from our perspective, we tend to look at the actions they take or things they do. And then we say, “Well, there's lots of different ways to go about being successful. Everyone does it differently.”To some extent it's true in that we all have unique strengths to bring to that thing.But if you look deeper at the inner life – the MINDS – of the most successful or accomplished athletes or businesspeople, you'd find one common thread. The key to their success is about the way they USE or DIRECT their mind. They don't leave their thoughts or beliefs about themselves, to chance. They are intentional not only about WHAT THEY WANT TO DO but also ABOUT THEIR DEEP BELIEF AND COMMITMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO DO IT. NO. MATTER. WHAT.You see, when we commit to BEING our best, most high-performing self, we're able to FIND that capability within ourselves. We take actions that are aligned with being our best. We DO our best consistently. And as a result, we BECOME our best self.Thought Alignment is about choosing to believe in our ability to DO the things we want to do. And when we our inner world stays focused and aligned, our actions stay focused and aligned. It's what many refer to more broadly as “Mindset” or a “Success Mindset.”For more, give the episode a listen.

Don't miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. Featured Author: John Dewey (October 20, 1859–June 1, 1952) Featured Books: Experience and Education and How We Think Leaders are busy. Educators are always running short on time so it is of the utmost importance to select the right books, ones that will take your leadership skills to another level. Think about the following reflection questions as educators: Do you want to think more clearly about thoughts, balance of mind, and how to think critically? Do you want to understand how to analyze your school and thoughtfully determine what decisions will lead to the greatest gains for students? Do you want to better understand how to lead change, maintain high standards, and not suppress individuality? If you answered a BIG YES to these questions then take some time and enjoy these two incredible books by one of the most influential educational reformers in history, John Dewey. Experience and Education We'll start with Experience and Education. Honestly it's tough to choose what books to select since John Dewey was such a prolific writer. However, these two do a great job encapsulating the guiding thoughts of John Dewey. Experience and Education is a relatively short work in which Dewey analyzes education. This is one lens to read this book from--not only to learn what John Dewey thought and believed in but to also understand how he critically examined our profession as a philosopher. This is a very important skill for any administrator. What we find sobering is that when you delve into this work and read how Dewey contrasts traditional and progressive education, you almost can't believe that it was written so long ago. It reads like a present day reform effort. There is no doubt that education has advanced, but the system itself has not fundamentally changed. How We Think The second book we chose was How We Think (free download), partly because it shines an amazing light into what it means to be human, and, also, because we are educational leaders, we must understand the importance of how we operate as people. Our thoughts and our actions are what define us as leaders; by understanding ourselves better, we create greater potential for success in others. An example of how Dewey delves into our inner workings is in Chapter 2 with our need to train our thinking. This is a concept that has spanned many works from Tony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within, to books on Emotional Intelligence. Check out Dewey's quote below. Let us know what you're reading by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. We can't wait to hear from you. Joe & T.J. PS -- If you have a topic you want us to cover or need recommendations on books to read in a particular area of leadership, just send us a tweet or an email. This episode was brought to you by GhostBed, a family-owned business of sleep experts with 20+ years of experience. With 30K+ 5-star reviews, you can't go wrong with GhostBed. Their mattresses are handcrafted, and they come with a 101-night-at-home-sleep trial. For a limited time, you can get 30% by using our code — SH302 — at checkout. And, even if you tell someone about GhostBed, you can earn a $100 referral reward. Go to Ghostbed.com today and use SH302 at checkout.

This is an episode about the battle for truth. As disinformation, misinformation, malinformation, and conspiracy theories seem to be hitting epidemic levels, how can we help each other determine what is real and what is fake? How can we help people who are falling down conspiracy rabbit holes? And what roles do technology companies, governments, and ordinary citizens play? Perry Carpenter speaks with acclaimed cybersecurity expert, Bruce Schneier, disinformation experts, Samantha North and Allie Wong, and conspiracy theory researcher, Mick West. In this episode, we also hear from Peter Leyden from Reinvent and Eli Periser, author of The Filter Bubble. Learn more about our guests here: Bruce Schneier - Internationally renowned security technologist, author, and speaker. You can find Bruce's website here. Allie Wong - VP of Mis/dis/mal-information, Response and Resiliency, Limbik; Consultant, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. (LinkedIn) Samantha North - Disinformation researcher and consultant. (LinkedIn) Co-Founder: North Cyber Research (website) Mick West - Skeptical investigator and retired video game programmer. Creator of the websites Contrail Science (website) and Metabunk (website). Author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect (link). Personal website (link). Special thanks to Reinvent for allowing use of audio. References: http://reinvent.net/events/event/how-we-can-pop-the-filter-bubble-with-eli-pariser/ https://reboot-foundation.org/study-social-media-poor-judgment/ https://reboot-foundation.org/is-there-a-fake-news-generation/ Recommended Books (Amazon affiliate links): Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect by Mick West. Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World by Bruce Schneier. The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think by Eli Pariser. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive Disagreement by Buster Benson. The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt. Transformational Security Awareness: What Neuroscientists, Storytellers, and Marketers Can Teach Us About Driving Secure Behaviors by Perry Carpenter. Music and Sound Effects by Blue Dot Sessions & Storyblocks. Artwork by Chris Machowski.

Terry McMullen has spent the past 10 years studying philosophy, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. This has been in the attempt to try and discover what really makes humans act and behave the way we do. Why do we think what we think and believe what we do? Terry has developed a philosophy known as 'Adrogo', which is based in a deep belief in mathematical logic and mental toughness to guide our thinking. This philosophy will help you to be happier, healthier, and more genuine than ever before!Follow Terry's YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/user/tmac04bcConnect w/ Terry On Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/adrogo_philosophy/

Anxiety is a normal response to rising tensions, but there an abnormal responses far more helpful. Dan and Akin squeeze a research paper that investigates the 'paradox mindset' and its benefits.  - Research Paper: 'Microfoundations of Organizational Paradox: The Problem is How We Think about the Problem' by Ella Miron-Spektor, Amy Ingram, Joshua Keller, Wendy K. Smith and Marianne W. Lewis

PATRIOT SWITCH: Check it out HERE: http://patriotswitch.com/truthwarrior/ I believe I found a way to build this idea into reality, to help fund alternative media, & simultaneously starve the beast. At the very least, it will be an excellent start. Think about it. When we purchase everyday products (many of which are toxic & made in slave labor conditions in China) from these multi-national corporations that do not have our best interest in mind, & who just completed the largest wealth transfer in human history from the working middle class to the billionaires & trillionaires of the world; who call the shots on how we live, what we buy, what we eat, what we watch, HOW WE THINK etc, we often have no idea how that same money ends up funding the blackmailing of our politicians, our poor health, the mockingbird media, & ultimately our enslavement. It's time to make a SWITCH & DO SOMETHING. Join me as I welcome the founders of Patriot Switch, Shawn Williams & Kristian Hoenicke as we break down the facts & officially launch this new partnership project/movement. My website: https://www.dwtruthwarrior.com
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In this episode, I am talking more about "HOW WE THINK" and how it is important for life.

Lee Stranahan, cohost of The Backstory with John Kiriakou on Radio Sputnik, talks to us about the highlights from the CPAC 2021 convention held in Orlando, FL over the weekend, Trump hinting at another presidential run in 2024, how representative CPAC is of the Republican base, and the allegations that the stage design closely resembled a Norse rune connected to Nazi iconography. David Swanson, activist, journalist, radio host, and author of the book "Curing Exceptionalism: What's Wrong with How We Think about the United States " joins us to talk about the dominating narrative that criticizing the current president is equated to disloyalty to the country, allegations that China caused a blackout in India using a malware attack and the problems in ascertaining attribution in these cases, and myth-making revisionism in the history of U.S. relations to oppressive regimes. James Early, former Director of Cultural Heritage Policy at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at the Smithsonian Institution and board member of the Institute for Policy Studies, joins us in a conversation about the legacy of artist, activist, and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte on his 94th birthday, COVID vaccine diplomacy and how it is reflective of the global capitalist system by perpetuating inequities vis-a-vis poor communities in the U.S. and the Global South, vaccine development and distribution by Cuba and other countries, and how both U.S. parties are practically fighting against the $15 minimum wage. In our Miss the Press segment, hosts Michelle Witte and Bob Schlehuber talk about missing Chuck Todd, Jen Psaki tap-dancing around contradictions regarding Biden’s statements on the Khashoggi investigation, The Washington Post’s act of misdirection in U.S. relations with despots, and Rahm Emmanuel’s take on the minimum wage fight. The Misfits also talk about the DC Housing Authority executive director Tyrone Garrett allowing lead poisoning to go on unabated in nearly 100 public housing units in the District, new sexual harassment allegations dogging NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy convicted to three years in prison for corruption and influence peddling.

On John Dewey's How We Think (1910) ch. 1 and Democracy and Education (1916) ch. 1, 2, 4, and 24. What model of human nature should serve as the basis for education policy? Dewey sees learning as growth, and the point of education as to enable indefinite growth. With guest Jonathan Haber. Don't wait for part two; get the full, ad-free Citizen Edition now. Please support PEL! Sponsors: Visit SJC.edu to learn about St. John's College. Check out the Being Reasonable podcast.

For Marcia Reynolds, coaching evolved as a highly effective learning tool, discovered through her work training leaders in the corporate world. She is now a world-renowned expert on coaching ranked #5 on Global Gurus' list of coaching thought-leaders, has delivered programs and coached leaders in 41 countries, and has written four coaching books.She also turned 20 in jail and credits her transformation, at least in part, to the women she did time with. From the rabbit hole of drug abuse to achieving multiple master's degrees, her first ‘tough coach' was her cellmate who taught her to get out there and make a difference in the world.Marcia witnessed the rise in coaching ‘as a thing' first hand. She trained as a coach in the mid-90s and was one of the first assessors for the International Coaching Federation and for training school, Coach U. She was also a founding member of the ICF where she went on to be president for over two years. In this episode, we find out Marcia offers so many insights from her years of experience that coaches at all levels with find things to take and use in their own practice.In particular, we talk about:Why now is the time to shut up and listen.Why coaching is the best learning technology we have.Why mastery is the deepening of presence not the perfection of skills and the importance of receiving as opposed to listening in great coaching.What to do if a client says they want a plan (and why making the plan with them is not always the most powerful thing to do).And, as Marcia launches her fourth book on coaching Coach the Person, Not the Problem, we find out what compelled her to write another book about coaching.Plus, some myth-busting about the things we think we can't do in coaching and a story that features a snake and a roadrunner… That's right, a snake and a roadrunner!For those who want to learn more about Marcia's forthcoming Breakthrough Coaching Training, register for the free 90-minute masterclass here: https://coach.wbecs.com/Marcia-Reynolds/a182301For more information about Marcia, visit: www.covisioning.com or find her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MarciaReynolds or LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marciareynolds.For more information about Marcia's recent book, visit www.coachtheperson.com.For information about Robbie's wider work and writing, visit www.robbieswalecoaching.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgThings and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):~5: Time to Think by Nancy Kline: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Think-Listening-Ignite-Human/dp/0706377451~5: Effective Modern Coaching by Myles Downey: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Effective-Modern-Coaching-Myles-Downey/dp/190779476X~9: The International Coach Federation (ICF): https://coachfederation.org/~13: Coach U Training School: https://www.coachu.com/~13: CTI: https://coactive.com/~14: Fran Fisher: https://www.franfishercoach.com/~20: Marcia's Memoir, Unexpected Angels: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unexpected-Angels-Month-Journey-Light-ebook/dp/B0047GN9M4~ 21: Marcia's TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_marcia_reynolds_dr_marcia_reynolds_how_to_handle_precocious_women_jan_2018~25: Marcia's most recent book: https://coachtheperson.com~35: The Association of Coach Training Organisations (ACTO): https://actoonline.org/~38: Harriett Simon Salinger: http://www.hssalinger.com/~38: Julius Ordonez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-ordonez-mcc-7948a911/~39: WBECs coaching demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2z_mvuEXPQ~43: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coaching-Habit-Less-Change-Forever/dp/0978440749~46: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahnemann: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576~46: Michael Gazzaniga: https://people.psych.ucsb.edu/gazzaniga/michael/~47: John Dewey: https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/How_We_Think.html?id=6-fof53Kq00C&redir_esc=y~48: Deb Barnard, Relational Dynamics 1st: https://relationaldynamics1st.co.uk/meet-the-team/~48: Byron Katie: https://thework.com/~49: Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/~50: Marcia's blog post referencing Straight Talk, Real Talk and Blunt Talk: https://covisioning.com/can-you-just-shut-up/~1.14: Shari Geller: https://www.sharigeller.ca/~ 1.16: Marcia's three minute Goal Tending video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9sH3DrcCgE~1.22: Einstein quote: ‘If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask.'~1.33: Marcia's Books: https://covisioning.com/books/

In this second episode of the series, we continue to look at the dynamics of Toni Morrison's Beloved, specifically chapters 5-8. The episode focuses on the use of magical realism and the supernatural, and particularly the freeing and enslaving aspects of language--what is said vs. what is not said--in the textual structure. To do that, I look at some philosophies of language in snippets of Huxley, Heidegger, Dewey, and some casual references to Derrida. Resources for this Episode: selections from John Dewey's How We Think selections on language from Huxley and Heidegger

This episode serves, a bit, as an introduction to the philosophies and works of Aldous Huxley, and tracks some early influence of John Dewey through the first six chapters of his masterpiece, Point Counter Point. Resources for this episode can be found below. chapter summaries for Point Counter Point selections from John Dewey's How We Think

"How We Breathe is How We Think." – Ed Dangerfield

Thursday, October 24, 2019, 12 noon WPKN 89.5 FM www.wpkn.org Host: Duo Dickinson Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, The Trump Presidency: the end of the beginning of the 21stcentury is complicated. In the world of design and architecture there has been another, tiny, change amid all this extremity: how we are looking at the design of EVERYTHING. People all have a home. Here in Connecticut those with freestanding homes define them –they think of “styles”: “Modern” or “Traditional” or even “cape” or “Split Level” – but those are choices, existing things, even existing “styles to design to. Only 5% of homes have any architect touch them, but every body who changes them thinks about design. With ALL of this Change, is the way we think of Design changing too? Everything we use, everything we make, everything we interact with has, in some way been designed: but especially where we live, those free-standing homes, apartments, mom’s basement. How We See, How We Think, How We Design, How We Learn from our homes: Architects from California and Colorado and the Department Chair of the University of Hartford Architecture Department join HOME PAGE. Chris Andrews, Don Ruggles and Jim Fuller talk about the way things are changing.

Sink into sleep on a philosophical cloud with "How We Think," by renowned education reformer John Dewey. Nothing will get your brain to stop thinking faster than a bunch of talk about thinking. But try not to think about that.   Music: "Ambiment the Ambient" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under CC BY All Boring Books readings are taken from works in the public domain. If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading, catch us on Twitter @boringbookspod, and get bonus perks for supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/boringbookspod. Thanks!

Learn how you can change your thinking to keep up with today’s fast-paced world, with some help from author Leonard Mlodinow. Plus: learn about the two criteria people use to judge you, and how you can measure your relationship with time. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: According to a Harvard Psychologist, People Judge You Based on Two Criteria — https://curiosity.im/2DhYT8B This Psychology Quiz Will Explain Your Relationship With Time — https://curiosity.im/2Dgc2ip Resources and publications from Leonard Mlodinow: Follow @lmlodinow on Twitter — https://twitter.com/lmlodinow “Elastic: Flexible Thinking in a Time of Change” — https://amzn.to/2MUbq6B Elastic by Leonard Mlodinow review via The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/18/elastic-flexible-thinking-leonard-mlodinow Leonard’s Wikipedia page — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Mlodinow “Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior” — https://amzn.to/2TBlLXB “The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives” — https://amzn.to/2MU2k9T “The Upright Thinkers: The Human Journey From Living in Trees to Understanding the Cosmos” — https://amzn.to/2WOeaXO “The Grand Design” by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow — https://amzn.to/2MRRilm If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Guest Rogue: Devin Bray; What's the Word: Cybernetics; News Items: Earth's Dusty Satellites, How We Think, The Mad Russian, Engineering Photsynthesis; Is Stuff Real; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction

Guest Rogue: Devin Bray; What's the Word: Cybernetics; News Items: Earth's Dusty Satellites, How We Think, The Mad Russian, Engineering Photsynthesis; Is Stuff Real; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction

Teacher-librarian and Senior Fellow for the Foundry Makerspace Heather Lister joins us for a conversation around this month's Modern Learners Community theme: modern literacy. Heather provides valuable insights on the changing role of libraries as she works to fulfill her mission of "abolishing the stereotype of libraries and librarians." In this podcast we discuss copyright ideals, how to best help teachers and students understand the nuances of information in the digital age, strategies for discussing "fake news" and evaluating credibility of sources and other media literacy topics, and the connections among making and literacy. A number of resources are referenced including: Eli Pariser's The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think and TED Talk James Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me The work of Angela Stockman Asking the right questions

We have a big announcement! After 220 episodes, we are striking out on our own. Thanks to Mother Jones for being our home for the past 5 years. Look for new segments and episodes as we expand creatively, while still bringing you in depth conversations with scientists.This week, we talk to neuroscientist Daniel Krawczyk about his book Reasoning: The Neuroscience of How We Think.Dan also studies traumatic brain injury in veterans, using virtual reality as a part of cognitive behavioral therapy. 

“Go make a ruckus.” - Seth Godin Regardless of your particular brand of business, money is not enough to drive most of you — there’s something deeper. There’s a problem that you’re trying to solve or an improvement to an existing way of doing things. If you’re an entrepreneur, there’s something special that you’re bringing to the table that no other person or business is doing in the exact same way. In our minds, you’re all making a ruckus. Ruckus-making, in the context of business, is the same thing as innovation (with maybe a little bit of a political bent). In fact, YOU having a business is a very political act. You are veering outside of the path of the dominant economic culture. The antidote to the monopolistic economic culture comes in the form of the artisan. As modern humans, we’re drawn to local, small-batch, unique. They serve as a counterweight to the heavy core of big business, big agriculture, big healthcare, and big tech. As a community creating intentional, conscious businesses, we are paving the way for a new brand of artisan: digital artisans.   How can you shake things up in your own small corner of a market somewhere? Other Mentions: The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think, Seth Godin: Keep Making a Ruckus Joy: Tartine BakeryHustle: The Content of No Content by Elizabeth Kolbert

Many of the classic love stores have common characters. When we pay attention to the similarities in these books, we can see a princess taken away from her royalty home, a father who wants her back, an evil step mother (or someone who is pretending to be her mother, a wicked lady), and a prince who would save her. Lisa Ellis allegorizes the classic story book tales to help us understand the greatest love story of our Heavenly Father, the church, and Jesus. But who is the evil stepmother? Find out who the "wicked step mother" represents in our lives and how to defeat her.

Many of the classic love stores have common characters. When we pay attention to the similarities in these books, we can see a princess taken away from her royalty home, a father who wants her back, an evil step mother (or someone who is pretending to be her mother, a wicked lady), and a prince who would save her. Lisa Ellis allegorizes the classic story book tales to help us understand the greatest love story of our Heavenly Father, the church, and Jesus. But who is the evil stepmother? Find out who the "wicked step mother" represents in our lives and how to defeat her.