
#79: The Culture Code: What We Practice, Why It Works
In this new episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University unpack the first six principles in their organization’s Culture Code—a practical, modular set of mental models that shape charac...
6 Aug 202545min

Episode #78: Systems Thinking IRL - Parenting in a Processed World
In this special “IRL” (in real life) episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University sit down with a parent struggling to navigate one of the most common and emotionally charged family iss...
30 Jul 202540min

#77: Why the World Needs 8 Billion Systems Thinkers (Above the Standard)
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University break down their updated vision for global transformation: not just 8 billion systems thinkers—but 8 billion above the standard. Th...
23 Jul 202535min

#76: Why You Keep Attracting the Same People, Jobs, and Problems
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University unpack a deceptively simple idea that has massive implications: never leave a place—only go to a place. What started as a personal i...
16 Jul 202522min

#74: The 12 Gets: Simple, Scientific Rules for a Life That Works
In this inspiring episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University reveal the 12 Gets—a simple, science-backed system that helped Derek shed 130 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, and reclaim hi...
9 Jul 202540min

#73: Earn Your Own Trust—The Real Power of Integrity
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University unpack one of the most misunderstood (and underrated) skills: integrity. It’s not just about being a “good person”—it’s about alignm...
2 Jul 202527min

#72: How High Performers Really Manage Their Time, Energy & Minds
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University take on the everyday challenge of self-management—breaking it down into 3 essential tools: st...
25 Jun 202544min

#71: Think Better, Live Better—Why Systems Thinking Isn’t Just for Work
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University unpack what they call the “arsenal”—a core set of mental moves that bridge the gap between your professional life and your personal ...
18 Jun 202532min




















