Archive for September 2018
Are We Changing the Human Brain Just by Observing It?
When I speak of “the neurosciences,” I tell people that our brains are so complex that it takes many different scientific disciplines to even begin to understand it. Then I rattle off the list, usually eliciting knowing looks and nodding heads, until I get to quantum physics.
Read MoreIntelligently Emotional – The New Science of Emotional Intelligence
When Daniel Goleman wrote his book on Emotional Intelligence, he couldn’t look inside a normal, functioning human brain to see how it works. He based his theory on what he could learn by observing human behavior, and it turns out that overt behavior is only part of the story.
Read MoreWriting Smart Questions – The Science of Questions, Quizzes, and Assessments
September 2018 This hands-on private workshop on how to write effective assessments was delivered for one of my Fortune 100 clients, but you can get it for your team, too. Just let us know. This hands-on workshop covers: The Testing Effect – The role of testing in the learning process Finding the Right Type of…
Read MorePodcast: Brianne Thomas, Northlake Professional Development Summit
I’ve written before about our terrible habit as learning professionals to focus on everyone’s professional development – except our own. That’s why I’m so excited to join Brianne Thomas, Founder and President of Northlake Professional Group. She’s put together an exciting two-day online conference for learning professionals. As the closing keynote, I’ll be speaking about…
Read MoreCongrats to EY and Aptara for Winning the Brandon Hall Award for Custom Content!
I’m thrilled that one of my designs has won the @BrandonHallGrp award for Custom Content. Among hundreds of applicants from around the world, these organizations were judged the best of the best …
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