Lori's Learning Journey

How can I know If I'm doing things well? Do you ever wonder if you are doing a good job? Me too. Here's what I've learned about how to answer that.#insights#excellence#goodjob#lifehacks#workethic#writer#research#thorough#actor#film#tv#creative

Yes, she's an amazing actress. But she's also one of the most beloved and sought-after collaborators in the business. Why?#insights#MerylStreep#con#moviestar#workethic#character#lifehacks#hollywood#actor#film#leader#professionalism#compassion#collaboration@merylstreep@merylstreep3

What can we learn from Tom Cruise? Let's go beyond the Hollywood star status to the work ethic behind it. And what I learned by meeting him in a parking lot! True story!#insights#TomCruise#missionimpossible#moviestar#workethic#character#lifehacks#hollywood#actor#film#leader@tomcruise

What can we learn from Margot Robbie? Looks can be deceiving when it comes to smarts, collaboration and an incredible work ethic. What came before Barbie?#insights#leader#MargotRobbie#luckychapentertainment#barbie#hollywood#collaborator#actor#film#tv#creative@margotrobbieofficial@luckychapentertainment

What can we learn from Reese Witherspoon? How did her being told "you're too old" lead directly to her creating one of the most successful production companies in Hollywood? #insights#leader#reesewitherspoon#hellosunshine#hollywood#writer#collaborator#actor#film#tv#creative@reeesewitherspoon@reesew@hellosunshine

What can we learn from Greta Gerwig? What are the habits and life lessons that brought her to today's success and make her one of the most beloved collaborators in Hollywood? It's more than meets the eye!#insights#leader#gretagerwig#barbie#hollywood#director#writer#collaborator#actor#film#tv#creative@officialgretagerwig@gerwigupdates

What can we learn from Judd Apatow? Why do good things just seem to happen when Judd Apalow is around? Why are so many people so loyal to him? Let's find out.#insights#juddapatow#leader#hollywood#director#collaborator#actor#comic#film#tv#creative#producer@juddapatow

What can we learn from Ron Howard? More than meets the eye. Find out why he's one of the most beloved creative collaborators in Hollywood.#insights#leader#ronhoward#hollywood#director#collaborator#actor#film#tv#creative#producer@realronhoward@ronhowardhttps://youtu.be/Bi7dyGAuphs

What can we learn from the book First Break All the Rules? 50,000 interviews conducted around the world revealed the 10 things needed to have a great workplace. Do you know what they are?#insights#workplace#employee#satisfaction#management#leadership#innovation#retention#talent#lifehack

How can you face your technology fears? Here's a tip I got from my brother on how to make friends with the very equipment I used to make this episode. Will it work for you?#insights#confidence#technology#friends#fear#lifehack#selfconfidence#equipment

What is a 2-minute confidence boost? Can you really change how you feel in 2 minutes? Yes! Find out the easy, PROVEN method to change your mood and increase your confidence.#insights#confidence#quick#value#purpose#work#endorphins#limbic system#success#definition#workplace#experience#posture#mentalhealthmatters#life

Can we reimagine our relationship with work? A lot of us are rethinking what a good relationship with work and our employers might be. Why? How can we be more thoughtful about what we want and what we offer at work?#insights#value#purpose#work#success#definition#workplace#experience#lifehack#strategy#employer#life

What is the new definition of success? Money? Power? You might be surprised by the answer.#insights#innovation#value#purpose#work#success#definition#workplace#experience#lifehack#strategy#product

What is GREAT innovation? The next iPod? Tesla? Something bigger? You might be surprised at the answer. Hint: your customers have the answer.#insights#innovation#value#customer#experience#lifehack#strategy#product#marketing#communications

What can we learn from The Property Brothers? Is there more than meets the eye with great design? I think so. Let's explore.#insights#mentalhealth#relationship#lifehack#balance#happiness#conflicet#selfcare#boundaries#help#resiliance#propertybrothers

How to spot a professional victim? What's the difference between having a bad day or having real problems vs. someone who defines themselves with suffering they never address? And how can we deal with such people? Let's find out.#insights#mentalhealth#relationship#lifehack#victim#happiness#toxic#selfcare#boundaries#help

What is the Bechdel test and what does it have to do with women in movies? Let's find out together..#insights#work#creativity#lifehack#research#movies#bechdel#women#writing#equality#equity #film

Is work ever wasted? As a writer, performer, researcher and consultant, I've spent thousands of hours on work that was never used. Does that mean it's wasted? Let's explore the topic together.#insights#work#creativity#lifehack#research#mood#confidence#mentalhealth#innovation#ideas#writer#persistance

How can posture change your mood? Does standing a certain way actually make a difference? You might be surprised by the answer.#insights#posture#lifehack#research#mood#confidence#mentalhealth#endorphins#lymbic

Why don't raises RAISE the standard of living? Let's explore some real-life stories about how raises and the cost of living work. (Hint: if you think poor people are lazy, this episode may challenge your views!)#insights#visual#lifehack#research#raises#workingclass#costofliving#inflation#class#disparity#hr#money

What's a fun visual game for kids and grown ups? Want to see the world differently and have a little fun along the way? Here's an idea for you!#insights#visual#lifehacks#research#fun#kids#grownups#alphabet#brain#innovation#thinking

How to know if a relationship is toxic? It can be confusing. Is this person annoying? suffering? or is my relationship with this person toxic? Here are a few key questions to ask yourself.#insights#toxic#lifehacks#research#relationships#communication#conflict#mentalhealth#wellbeing#healthy#healing

How to apologize in a meaningful way? The temptation when we apologize is to justify or "make" the other person feel better. We want' to get the icky feeling off of us. What if we started by honoring the other person's feelings first?#insights#motivation#lifehacks#research#relationships#communication#conflict#mentalhealth#wellbeing#healthy#healing

What is the greatest motivator for humans? Love? Fear? Something else. Find out what gets us hooked and why.#insights#motivation#lifehacks#research#addiction#mentalhealth#wellbeing#healthy#relationships#toxic#healing

How do messages we give to kids impact their reaction to sexual harassment later in life? Everyday things we say to kids can make a big difference later. Find out how.#insights#kids#messages#sexual#harassment#prevent#bullying#mentalhealth#wellbeing#boundaries

What's the impact of handwritten thank you notes? Is there a difference in how people experience cards vs. emails? YES! Let's find out why.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#connection#positive#view#thankyou#handwritten#card#mail#wisdom#gratitude

How did autism lead to weighted blankets? Find out how an autistic professor of animal science uncover insights that benefit all of us.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#mentalhealth#positive#view#selfsoothing#wisdom#templegrandin#autism#spectrum#weightedblanket#innovation @templegrandin

What is the cost of saying "yes" when we want to say "no"? Wisdom from an executive and mother of five can be life-changing when it comes to finding that balance and find the bigger YES.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#mentalhealth#positive#view#transformation#positivity#happiness#love#wisdom#mom#boundaries

How can I see myself differently? Would you like to feel better about yourself? Less guilt? Less shame? Me too. Let's find some simple ways to turn that self-perception around.#insights#lifehacks#selfimage#mentalhealth#positive#view#transformation#positivity#happiness

How can I see more good in the world? What's a quick brain trick to get you to see more good in the world? Let's find out!#insights#lifehacks#good#mentalhealth#positive#view#transformation#positivity#happiness

Why do we all have 500 things on our to-do list? And why do women, in particular, feel guilty for not being able to do all those things on one day? Find out what we learned about these questions from a study on cereal bars.#lifehacks#insights#500things#todolist#guilt#cereal#women#moms#selfcare#mentalhealth#research

How can a baby top prevent tantrums? Ever notice how infant tops have that weird V-flap on the shoulders? Let's find out why and how that feature can prevent tantrums.#lifehacks#insights#infant#clothing#baby#onesies#tantrum#momhacks#parenting#babies#happy

What's the difference between suspense and surprise? Why do we like one vs. the other? And how can you use this knowledge in your daily life?#lifehacks#insights#suspense#surprise#research#presentation#changemanagement#communication#storytelling

How did a local reporter studying car accidents create a story that changed the world? Learn how about how to telescope meaning to create more impact. Shout out to my brother Brad, investigative reporter, for this story.#lifehacks#cars#distracted#driving#investigative#reporting#telescope#impact#insights

Do affirmations really work? Let's explore the brain science behind affirmations.#lifehacks#affirmations#meditation#trauma#mentalhealth#healing#brain#science#elasticity

"Why did you do that?" is a question that doesn't work. Find out why and what to ask instead.#insights#lifehacks#research#questions#motivation#innovation#subconscious#kids#fun#story#humor

There's a myth that Steve Jobs never did research. Is it really true? Let's find out.#insights#lifehacks#research#stevejobs#apple#innovation#bonsai#ipod#innovation#valuehttps://youtu.be/ADCmDQ27JPM

Why does allowing ourselves to NOT be perfect feel so good? Find out how our culture, history and need to mirror each other got stirred up in a good way by COVID#insights#lifehacks#perfectionism#perfect#imperfect#COVID#puritans#relief#permission#human#vulnerability#brenebrown#thegiftofimperfection#vagusnerve#mirroring

Young men are equally likely to feel pressured to be super emotionally open AND be a traditionally stoic man. Who can live up to that? How can we find compassion and guidance for men?#insights#men#masculinity#guidance#emotional#misogyny#toxic#pressure#cognitivedissonance#failure#success#unrealistic#stereotype

When you put mice in a cage and give them every kind of cheese, but punish them for eating a certain cheese, five generations of mice later will still avoid that cheese. Why? Epigenetics. Find out more in this episode.#insight#lifehacks#research#epigenetics#genes#heritage#trauma#evolution#mentalhealth#mice#chese#DNA#survival

What can we learn from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert? Let's unpack the mystery of inspiration, the responsibility and stewardship of having big ideas, and the abundance of opportunity for every one of us.#creative#bigmagic#elizabethgilbert#eatpraylove#inspiration#innovation#artist#writer#innovation#genius#lobster#generosity#community

What can we learn from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron? How about some key tips and tricks to reconnect with your creativity, your innovative spirit and even your inner child?#creative#artistsway#juliacameron#innovation#artist#writer#innovation#child#fun#recovery

What's the deal with women in the workplace? Is it really harder to be a working woman these days, or have things evened out? Let's talk about some of the issues women deal with daily and how to start to overcome them.#women#workplace#insights#gender#equality#dei#fairness#change#newthinking#genderequality#management#lifehacks#sexualharassment

How do I start (and keep) a new habit? Would you believe that the easy way actually works better than the hard way? Find out how in this episode.#change#changemanagement#habit#health#lifehacks#insights#plan#workout#funny#humor#realworld

Why do people in lower-income neighborhoods recycle less? Whatever answer you're thinking of, it's probably wrong. Find out how a 5-year old made our insights come to life and change the minds of executives at a major power company.#casestudy#recycling#power#energy#insights#realpeople#kidsmatter#community#green#climatechange#impact

When is innovation NOT helpful? Is innovation always a good thing? Not always. Find out in this case study about a window company with two very different approaches to innovation.#casestudy#innovation#value#insights#lifehacks#window#clients#experience#create#communicate

Would you work for someone like yourself? I once had a business coach point out how harsh I was being to myself. She then asked a question that stopped me in my tracks. "Would you allow someone to talk to you the way you talk to yourself?" #lifehack#feedback#selftalk#insight#supervisor#perfectionism#mentalhealth

How are the Puritans still impacting our lives today? The Puritans were an ultra conservative religious group who wanted to worship as they pleased in a new land. They also thought that people are basically bad, and anyone who doesn't follow the rules can damn the whole community. Sound familiar? Find out more about how The Puritans are still impacting our lives today.#puritans#plymouthrock#pilgrims#religion#insight#america#newworld#insight#lifehack#diversity#inclusion#opportunity#culture

How did New Amsterdam create the American Dream? Back in the day, climbing up the social and economic ladder was pretty impossible. You were born poor, you died poor in most cases. But then Amsterdam came up with a new idea - could you change your fortune and life's path by trading with people from different countries and cultures? Find out how this change in the world led directly the the American Dream.#newamsterdam#newyork#upwardmobility#americandream#insight#lifehack#diversity#inclusion#opportunity#culture@russellshorto

Two banks, one merger, one GIANT fight over the word "documentation." What happens when two great "on paper" organizations with completely different cultures merge? This episode tells the story of a major conflict over a simple word. #casestudy#communication#merger#banking#conflict#lifehacks#miscommunication#wordsmatter#culture