Thinking Sideways to Solve Problems

Can fear and enchantment be two sides of the same coin? How can stories help children navigate through darkness and wonder? Maria Tatar, the John L. Loeb Research Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and of Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University, joins us to disc ...  Show more

We often understand why building strong relationships in pediatric clinical care is important, but the details of how matter. Linda Gilkerson, PhD, Founder and Executive Director of the Fussy Baby FAN Network at the Erikson Institute, joins us to talk about reflective practice an ...  Show more

In this micro-series podcast episode, we explore the transformative power of reshaping our perspective on obstacles. We can learn to view challenges not as towering mountains, but as simple bumps in the road. By embracing this shift in mindset, we discover the profound impact ...

Episode SummaryI discuss making a mental pivot that can shift you away from the problems, challenges, and annoyances of life into the solutions, opportunities, and results we are all seeking..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/571a.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, f ...  Show more

Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg discusses a nimbler approach to diagnosing problems than existing frameworks: reframing. He’s the author of “Are You Solving the Right Problems?” in the January/February 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review. 

Admitting we're wrong is painful--even seen as a sign of weakness. But what if we take a more flexible approach? This hour: how rethinking ideas can be good for our brains and our relationships. Guests include former GOP congressman Bob Inglis, organizational psychologist Adam Gr ...  Show more