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GLN LearnAbout - Raising Capital for an EdTech Startup - 13 March, 2024 - Noon Eastern

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Learner: Dr. Marilyn CarrollLearn with Dr. Carroll and other entrepreneurs interested in raising capital for their EdTech Startup.The format of this session will be:Marilyn will explain what she wishes to learn about - and whyShe will ask each of…Continue

GLN TeachAbout - Integrative Debating - Glenn Meier, February 29, 2024, 3:00 - 3:45 PM Eastern USA

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Earlier this year, Glenn responded to the Conscious Capitalism/Georgia LEARNS Pluralism event by sending an email via LinkedIn. His message included:"...the magic lies in an agreed upon process for making the conversation a "fair fight."  In my…Continue

GLN 2023 - TeachAbout - Purpose

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Is it possible or desirable to differentiate purpose from passion?Session Leader: Donald JenkinsThe format of this session will be:Five minutes of welcome and…Continue

GLN 2023 - Hidden About - Humble Inquiry - Scaling

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Is humble inquiry real or imagined?Is it desirable? If so - when? If not - why?Session Leader:…Continue

GLN 2023 - Open Forum Conversation - BYOT

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BYOT = Bring Your Own TopicThese sessions are offered to allow for open forum conversation and/or the opportunistic creation of breakout rooms to allow for self-directed conversations.Breakout rooms will be preset. Participants may:Choose an open…Continue

GLN 2023 - TeachAbout - Cheat Codes for Life

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The Surprisingly Simple Cheat Codes for Happiness, Creativity, and Human Performance.If you are human, there is something in this session for you.We live in a world of algorithms. Relatively simple pieces of logic and actions that govern everything.…Continue

GLN 2023 - Panel Discussion - Innovation

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What is the opposite of innovation? Might it be stagnation?How do we know something is an innovation?This session will be the traditional Georgia LEARNS Plus-BYOL-Plus format:First 15 minutes: The humorists will share their perspective on the topic…Continue

GLN 2023 - ExploringPossibilitiesAbout - Hardwiring

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Session Leader: Chuck RussellThe Session Format is the following:1. You will be asked to accept the premise that it is possible to know why you are failing to do…Continue

GLN 2023 - TeachAbout - Simulations 2024

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Session Leader: Eric BluesteinThe format of this session will be:1.Eric will explain what he wishes to learn about Simulations - and why.2.He will ask…Continue

GLN 2023 - CaseStudyAbout - Small Business Revival

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Session Leader: Neicey JohnsonCase Study: How to save a spiraling out-of-control small business.Seeking tips to assist with corporate operational…Continue

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What Are You Measuring?

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A lifetime ago, my training department colleagues and I were satisfied with training data. We cranked out the requested ILT programs plus the "flavor of the year" content, we kept a busy training schedule, and made sure the coffee was always the right temperature. When accused of not delivering effective training because the learners didn't perform as they were trained, we took refuge in our management support role and not ultimately responsible or accountable for LEARNING or productivity.…

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From the humorist point of view::  Humor is a big part of creating trust and allowing people to be themselves.  Humor unites us.  It's a common language.  When we laugh together, we are one.  I find it interesting that humor also creates humility. When we make a mistake and can laugh at ourselves, we are being humble.  When we approach the implementation of an idea, if we go into it with humor and humility, I think we can be ready for just about anything.  Humor also reduces fear. There is nothing that will hold back innovation more than the fear of making a mistake or looking "stupid".  But what if we embraced looking "stupid"?

Also, humor is taking a beating now.  Much of humor is making fun of people who are different, sexual innuendo, mental health, addictions, and family dynamics.  Many of these topics have become taboo now and folks can be canceled for trying to be funny.  I have been watching old Saturday morning cartoons lately and some would be deemed racist, misogynist and inappropriate today.

Also, watching a lot of Key and Peele, Dave Chapelle, Margaret Cho, and other comedians who are in a minority group. They have the courage to speak about these topics and, in my opinion, are less scrutinized than their fellow white comics that are approaching the same material.  My theory is if it's funny, it's funny.  Chapelle got called out about his jokes concerning transgenders and he doubled down.  He asked folks to please cancel him.  All of this to say, can we not utilize humor to bridge divides anymore because of the very nature of humor?  

I think we are being forced to make a choice between humor and fear. I believe that either has the potential to conquer the other. The battle will not be "pretty." Which side do you want to win? Where will the leaders come from?

IDEA: Cultivating Complaints --

Are complaints a wrapper around what someone cares deeply about, and has energy and passion for? Is it possible to tap into that energy and use it in a collaborative, respectful way?

I'm interested in your ideas about how to cultivate complaints.

Terrific point Robin. I think your premise is valid. I remember the quip  "The squeaky wheel needs some grease" and the retort - "Sometimes you need to replace a wheel." With both thoughts in mind it does remind us to listen and discern.

I would rather hear a complaint twice than make a mistake once!

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