How can we be better at being human? Think about it, when was the last time that you made a conscious effort to develop your skills with any of the following: Curiosity, Creativity, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Character, Citizenship, and Critical Thinking? David Gaudet of The Daily Undoing shares his insights on the value of always learning to learn, embracing the journey, and not allowing competencies that are innate within all of us to become dormant.

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Host: Jennifer Morrison is InceptionU’s learner champion. She has over 11 years of experience as an educator and received her Masters of Educational Leadership from High Tech High Graduate School of Education in San Diego, CA. Jen possesses extensive experience in project-based and experiential learning and design thinking. 

Jen spent many years teaching middle and high school students which provided her with a foundational love of learning and passion for exploration and personal growth. Following her natural curiosity and growth mindset, she honed her leadership skills and dove deep into project based learning during her time at High Tech High.

As the Learning Catalyst and Lead Program Designer with InceptionU, Jen provides valued leadership, guidance, meaningful connections and an engaging learning environment. She is deeply dedicated to each of the learners and their success. As Simon Sinek says in The Infinite Game, “what good is it having a belly if there's no fire in it? Wake up, drink your passion, light a match and get to work.” 

Guest: David Gaudet is A self-described “curiositist", David Gaudet is a 20-year postsecondary prof, best-selling textbook author, and business advisor to companies large and small in all things marketing. His new book, "The Daily Undoing: Being Better at Being Human” is a print version of his "micro-podcast", in which he shares knowledge and passion in the field of competency based learning, and applies it to every day living.

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Show Quotes:

"This is for people that really want to commit to doing something themselves. The pushback is everywhere for anything innovative, and that is something you have to accept." 

"We don't work on these things. We assume that when we need them, we will be able to flick on the pantry light that everything will be there. This is not the case, these competencies lay dormant until used and exercised. Their impact to community by way of individuals is enormous." 

"I want to leave something behind that leaves the world in a better place than when I got here. If I can rewire the way I view the world internally and somehow manifest those things externally, I think I have left the world better than I found it."

Credits...

This Episode Sponsored By: Assembly Coworking Space

Episode Music: Tony Del Degan

Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan