Lori's Learning Journey

Lori's Learning Journey

por Lori Hamilton
Temporada 1

How do you handle a know-it-all?

Ever been in a meeting and someone is just taking over, being a know-it-all? Me too. Here's what I've learned from being a veteran research moderator. You CAN deal with a know-it-all effectively and nicely!

What's the deal with women and power?

When two veteran reporters noticed how few female CEOs there are in the world, they set out to study women and power. Turns out the whole question around women in leadership is a much more dynamic and nuanced discussion than one might expect. Women think about power, use power, seek power in different ways than most men. Find out more in this podcast.

What can we learn from top athletes?

What can we learn from elite athletes? Is their success talent, hard work or a bit of both? Find out what Sally Jenkins learned from interviewing hundreds of top athletes. Her new book "The Right Call" has amazing answers you can use to pursue whatever matters most in your life!

Does being grateful really help?

Does being grateful really help? We've all heard about having an attitude of gratitude. But does it really make a difference or is that just hype? You might be surprised by the answer.

Why is it so hard to promote myself?

Why is it so hard to promote myself? "Tell me about yourself!" "What are your strengths?" Ever have trouble answering these questions? Me too. Turns out there a good reason why. This episode talks about why this task is so hard and gives examples of how to make it easier.

How can I feel better after all this bad news?

How can I feel better after all this bad news? I've become a bit of a news junkie. As if me knowing what's going on in the world will somehow make it better. And while it's good to be informed, watching and reading bad news each day can take a toll. Turns out , an investigative reporter felt the same way working on tough assignments. She found a way to feel better and created a study to see if it would work for others. It did! Find out how in this episode.

How do I get kids to be quiet?

I'm the oldest of six, which is like being the night manager at Fedex. All the responsibility, none of the authority. Here are some tips and tricks I've learned as a big sister, teacher and babysitter. What are your best kid management tricks?

Case study: Why are the labels falling off bottles?

This business case study explores the mystery of why - all of a sudden - the labels for a beverage company kept falling off of their bottles. Can you guess the reason? It may surprise you!

Case Study: Why were the windows breaking?

Case study: This is the case of the continuously breaking windows. A manufacturer and a big box store were working together to install windows, but the windows kept breaking. Can you guess why? The answer may surprise you!

How to talk to people at parties?

Are you uncomfortable talking to people at parties? Me too. Here are some of my tricks to getting through those awkward moments and maybe even make it fun!
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