Podcasts

Originally posted in our September 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. In this Hidden Brain episode, psychologist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang explores the science of engagement and what she calls “transcendent thinking.” That is, the ability to connect immediate experiences to larger values and possibilities. Her research makes a compelling case for changing how we think about learning and teaching. Her findings indicate that when learners adopt this mindset, they develop resilience, identity, and purpose. We would argue…

Originally posted in our February 2025 Top of Mind Newsletter. Entrepreneurial and managerial skills may be distinct, but successful leaders know when and how to apply both. This IdeaCast episode explores how leaders who cultivate critical thinking can achieve dynamic stability—balancing innovation with operational execution. Guest Helen Lee Bouygues highlights how critical thinking helps avoid business failures by ensuring that decision-making processes align with reality rather than unchecked assumptions. Entrepreneurs who develop both innovative and managerial…

Originally posted in our April 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. In this podcast conversation, research psychologist Jamil Zaki and McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Brooke Weddle discuss the importance of fostering empathic behavior within organizations. They explore how cultivating empathy can lead to increased productivity, a stronger workplace culture, and better overall organizational health. For entrepreneurial thinkers, embracing empathy is crucial, as it enables a deeper understanding of customer needs and preferences. By leveraging empathy,…

Originally posted in our July 2023 Top of Mind Newsletter. If you haven’t ever heard from Carla Harris, consider this your wake-up call. Harris is the former Chair of the National Women’s Business Council, former Vice Chair of Wealth at Morgan Stanley, and has made a continued career of writing and speaking about leadership and mentorship. Earlier in 2023, she joined Adam Grant on his podcast, ReThinking. During their conversation, Harris and Grant unpack her early…

Originally posted in our December 2022 Top of Mind Newsletter. Trauma-informed practices in psychology, therapy, education, and many other fields are becoming increasingly popular. Researchers have thoroughly documented the impacts of trauma, hence the importance of trauma-informed practices. But in positive psychology, these practices take on an even more hopeful spin.  In this episode from the Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman, psychologist Dan Tomasulo discusses his work in creating hope, something he calls learned hopefulness.…