
#41: Start the New Year Like a Systems Thinker
Forget the usual “new year, new you” clichés. In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University dive into how a systems thinker sets New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions have become a...
1 Jan 202544min

Episode #40: A Systems Thinker's Guide to a 'Perfect' Holiday
The holidays can be magical—but they can also be downright stressful. In this special holiday episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University share their top strategies for staying sane du...
25 Dec 202431min

#39: Stop Guessing: The Secret to Measuring and Improving Your Thinking
Can you measure thinking? Absolutely—and it might just be the most powerful tool you’re not using. In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera break down how we can measure the quality of our thinki...
18 Dec 202445min

#38: The 8 Biggest Mistakes In Systems Thinking
Think you know systems thinking? Think again. In this hard-hitting episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University take on the 8 biggest myths—those sacred cows everyone gets wrong—and cru...
11 Dec 202449min

#37: Rethinking Network Theory with DSRP
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University take you on a journey from the basics of network theory to explaining why understanding networks is critical for making sense of the...
4 Dec 202448min

Episode #36: Getting Started in Systems Thinking: Become A Better Thinker in Less Than 1 Minute
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University, lay out a clear, no-nonsense protocol for practicing systems thinking and DSRP (Distinctions, Systems, Relationships, Perspectives)...
27 Nov 202457min

#35: Reclaiming Learning: Breaking Free from the Education System
In this episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University take a hard look at the dissatisfaction with the education system and why it’s failing teachers, parents, administrators, and especi...
20 Nov 20241h 4min

#34: Hearing Beyond Words: Uncovering the Hidden Structure in Everyday Conversations
In this week’s episode, Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera of Cornell University reveal the powerful skill of "hearing the underlying structure" in common phrases, giving you a deeper edge in every interact...
13 Nov 202442min




















