The Curse of Expertise
season 4 ep 1 Gaining experience and expertise is great for us – as individuals. However, research shows, this can hurt our capacity to connect with, lead, and advise others....
season 4 ep 1 Gaining experience and expertise is great for us – as individuals. However, research shows, this can hurt our capacity to connect with, lead, and advise others....
A deep-dive into toxic positivity: what it is, why it matters, how to avoid it What is Toxic Positivity? Positivity can be great. But when it’s used to force a...
We’re a little over a month into our New Year’s resolutions. How’s yours going? Same. Don’t worry though, we’re not alone. About 68% of people have never completed a resolution....
To change a behavior it’s usually best to focus on our mindsets and environment, rather than just the behavior. Eat more vegetables = behavior Vegetables are bland and boring →...
If our goal is to be fearless, three things usually happen: 1. We avoid things that cause discomfort (which is good if we’re in danger, but not so good if...
A video essay featuring: Amy Edmondson We’ve all seen or been a part of both good and bad teams. But what creates this gap? What separates bad from good and...
“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” – Eric Hoffer Great learners can...
My friend is bad with chopsticks. He’s so bad that he actively avoids places that use chopsticks. On the rare occasion when we convince him to come out for sushi,...
When we see someone perform at a high level we love calling them gifted. We see this in professional sports, in the workplace, and in schools. “Gifted” is coming from...
Tough emotions – stress, anxiety, fear – hold a lot of power over the way we perform, learn, and handle setbacks. We feel nervous before a big game or presentation...
by Trevor Ragan and Alex Belser | Podcasts | Fear & Resilience APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYGOOGLE PLAY Emotions, Learning, and Resilience The way we traditionally look at emotions can hurt our capacity...
by Trevor Ragan and Alex Belser | Podcasts | Leadership & Learning Environment APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYGOOGLE PLAY How to Improve the Learning Environment with Modeling Our actions have more of an...
by Trevor Ragan and Alex Belser | Podcasts | Leadership & Environment APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYGOOGLE PLAY Designing Your Environment for More Action and Better Learning To build a skill or make...
by Trevor Ragan and Alex Belser | Podcasts | Leadership & Environment APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYGOOGLE PLAY Using the Power of Stories for Better Communication Research shows that communicating with stories can...
by Trevor Ragan and Alex Belser | Podcasts | Jungle Tiger APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYGOOGLE PLAY Learning From Good and Bad Outcomes Often times we judge our process and decisions by the...
It’s 2013. I’m a few weeks into blogging for my freshly launched website and winner of the most terrible domain name of all time award – championshipbasketballschool.com. The focus of...
It’s February 2014. I’m sitting in a massive training complex in Anaheim, CA observing the USA Women’s National Volleyball team practice. I am in awe. Having spent most of the...
APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYSTITCHERGOOGLE PLAY The Key to a Better Learning Culture If we want more effective teams we need to invest in creating a better culture. If we want a better...
APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYSTITCHERGOOGLE PLAY Taking Action Action is the most important step of the learning process, and it’s often the most difficult. To change a habit or build a skill we...
APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFYSTITCHERGOOGLE PLAY The Pygmalion Effect Our expectations can have a huge impact on the performance and development of the people around us. Trev and Alex sit down with one...
I’m squatting, you’re spotting. The goal: 12 reps Reps 1-3: no prob Reps 4-7: not bad either, but I’m starting to feel it Rep 8: It gets hard and I...