Designing Schools

Artificial intelligence (AI), simply put, is the simulation of intelligence in machines, and in the year 2021, AI is everywhere, from social media monitoring to self-driving cars. It is one of the most powerful tools we can use today. So how do you use it? In this episode, my guest Erik Brynjolfsson and I talk about AI’s role in this second machine age and our responsibility to use technology in the best way to benefit everyone. To complement the summer series I’ve created a free guide for you to master how to develop the clarity and confidence to showcase your strengths, skills, and ideas in an online portfolio. You can download it here. Listen to the full episode here. 

In this follow-up episode, I talk about how to get over the fear of failure, and it starts with your mindset. We’re so used to immediate feedback. We turn in an assignment, we get a grade. We turn on the tv and watch a show. But crafting something different takes time. That’s why patience is so important. Never underestimate who’s watching and listening.  To complement the summer series I’ve created a free guide for you to master how to develop the clarity and confidence to showcase your strengths, skills, and ideas in an online portfolio. You can download it here. Link to full episode

We hear this all the time… “the fear of failure holds us back,” or “don’t be afraid to fail,” but it’s usually coming from people who can afford to fail, right? So instead I want to focus on how we can give people strategies for success. And what that comes down to is doing small things, taking small steps. Sometimes failure is a part of the process. So in this episode, I share three ways you can create a safe space to fail, to succeed! To complement the summer series I’ve created a free guide for you to master how to develop the clarity and confidence to showcase your strengths, skills, and ideas in an online portfolio. You can download it here. Link to full episode

This summer instead of new episodes I’m sharing highlights from previous guests. Their insights and ideas will challenge your thinking and help you explore new opportunities and overcome challenges you may be experiencing. You have the power to design your life, to pursue your passion and there is a world of people who will serve as mentors, advocates, and bridges to opportunities. But first, you have to put yourself out there and showcase your story, skills and strengths.

The podcast explores the difference between designing change and managing change, and discusses the importance of shared definitions and purpose within organizations. It also delves into the challenges and opportunities of flexible work environments, the significance of mindset in addressing equity gaps, and the impact of outdated technologies in higher education. Additionally, the speakers touch on the importance of data literacy and professional learning in adapting to new technologies and bridging skills gaps. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the need to involve people and focus on cultural aspects when designing for change.

In This Episode We Discuss: How Jen discovered her passion for social entrepreneurship and how she turned her passion into a thriving business model How Jen developed and nurtures her creative confidence The role of self-awareness in developing the clarity to define and set goals Three questions to develop and nurture your self-awarness The difference between entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurial mindset The evolution of learning and how we can personalize our experiences

In This Episode We Discuss: How Nancy's personal experiences with sleep led her to found End No Sleep How her experiences as an entrepreneur led to a a realization of what was missing from her education experience How she hires high school interns and the questions she asks them Her experience fleeing war, being an immigrant to the United States and what she thinks about college and the American dream Advice to those who are considering a gap year and how to plan for it What she hopes to see evolve in the future of education

Today I'm delighted to welcome Dan Faill to the podcast for a conversation where he shares insights, with a unique mix of humor and vulnerability, that we all need to hear right now. Dan Faill is an accomplished storyteller and international speaker. Having worked for over a decade on college campuses, advocating for safe and positive student experiences, Dan now travels the country as a full-time speaker, coach and consultant, engaging audiences in hard but needed conversations. Dan shares personal stories that engage and inspire others to be their authentic selves and be brave enough to have the conversations that matter. In This Episode How and why Dan took the leap and launched his side hustle into a full time business How to identify if you are throwing away conversations How to change the way you start sentences to design conversations that matter How the dynamic of a conversation changes when working with a facilitator to provide the group with a myriad of solutions How he facilitates conversations about social justice, race, equity and inclusion that allow us to think like scientists How vulnerability fosters a culture of trust and creativity Why "Google it" is bad advice and what to do instead Connect with Dan Dan's unique ability to design conversations that matter through vulnerability and humor eases the audience into taking the leap to having conversations that matter. You can learn more from Dan by visiting his website and following him across social media @danfaill.

In This Episode We Discuss: What we need to consider before we "start with why" How to identify your non-negotiable black sheep values, and why we don't always actually know what they are How a personal tragedy led Brant to discover the importance of understanding your core values and motivated him to help others become more self aware about what drive who we are and what we do. How to build bridges within your organization to reach the highest level of performance Gut check: are you winging it 😬 and the story behind the origin of that phrase How to show up as your authentic self in a cancel culture world The consequences on not creating healthy spaces where people can connect, collaborate and be heard The advice, strategies, and questions Brant shares with leaders to strengthen teams so that they can work better together To Learn More To learn more from Brant you can visit his website. Black Sheep is a book that I reference time and time again and you can find it here. I hope you enjoyed this episode of the podcast. Tag me (@AskMsQ) and Brant () online and let us know what your favorite part was, what resonated and what questions you might have.

In today’s world the easy part is having access to all the information we need to address challenges, start new businesses or explore opportunities. The hard part however is how to make sense of that information, how to curate, organize and make sense of it so that we can use it to ultimately enhance our lives, our communities and our world. In This Episode: How the design sprint process transitions Sabrina to move from designing for the client to designing with the client How she inspires teams to enhance their self-efficacy in their creative skills and abilities The conditions that need to be in place to implement a successful design sprint, from the team to the structures that are needed How Sabrina defines community and why she believes this is important in a rapidly changing world Advice about community building that Sabrina does not agree with The skills and mindsets Sabrina believes are important for young people to learn and how she is creating spaces to bring them together to enhance and develop them Connect with Sabrina Sabrina is one of the most dynamic people you will follow online. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious and every day she inspires me to be a better leader and community builder. You can follow Sabrina on LinkedIn. To join her Beyond Design Sprint community click here.