Using your Brain to Train Part 2: Dr. Elliott Jardin's office hours. It's an extra credit episode of the credit union leadership podcast with our friend, Dr. Jardin. 

 Podcast Extra innings

 

Learning, Preparation, and Emotion in Training

Scott Anderle and Scott Albrecht discussed with Elliott the significance of preparation for learners in training and development sessions, drawing parallels from athletic stressful situations to control the controllable. Elliott highlighted the role of sleep in consolidating memories and improving brain functionality and the importance of finding ways to apply learned information in real life. The conversation also emphasized the importance of effective learning and development in a company, with Elliott sharing his approach to making learning more engaging. The team also discussed the content for their podcast, focusing on topics related to learning and emotion. Elliott emphasized the importance of using emotional extremes in stories to help retain information, while Scott Anderle suggested finding either highly positive or negative examples. The discussion concluded with tailoring learning to individual needs and finding the right level of challenge for each person to maximize their learning potential.

 

 

Brain, Chip, AI, Communication Skills, Active Listening

Elliott and Scott Albrecht discussed the similarities between the human brain and a computer chip, focusing on processing speed and memory. They also touched upon the development of AI and its basis in neural networks. Towards the end, they decided to include a segment on developing communication skills for various stakeholders, including learning and development specialists and aspiring leaders. Elliott emphasized the importance of active listening and creating an iterative feedback loop in team environments, explaining how he implements these strategies as a professor. The conversation concluded with discussing how these strategies could be applied in a classroom setting or a project collaboration situation.

 

 

Innovation, Learning, and Science Accessibility

Elliott, Scott Anderle, and Scott Albrecht discussed the importance of innovation and the role of noise in learning and development. They also highlighted Dr. Gervace's upcoming interview on Elliott's podcast, "Brain Health with Dr. Jardin,"

Sports Psychology: How To Train Your Mind - With Dr. Michael Gervais

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-psychology-how-to-train-your-mind-with-dr/id1536539944?i=1000596602493

 

The trio also explored the role of sports psychology and the significance of motivation and retention in learning. They emphasized the role of emotions, the need for appropriate challenges, and the use of extrinsic motivators. The conversation concluded with focusing on making science more accessible and relevant to the general public.