Episode 7

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15th Jun 2021

Dr. Ruth Gotian (Weill Cornell Medicine) - What We Can Learn from Nobel Laureates and Elite High Achievers

My latest guest on the Learn to Grow Podcast is Dr. Ruth Gotian who is the Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine and Assistant professor of education anesthesiology, former assistant dean of mentoring and executive director of the mentoring academy at Weill Cornell. Ruth is a frequent contributor to Forbes and Psychology today.

Ruth interviews Nobel laureates, professional athletes, and other elite high achievers, and tries to understand what they do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level.

She has taken the wisdom from that conversation and distilled it into book titled: The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance.

Ruth shares some of that wisdom in this conversation and we dive into some practical suggestions for how to be a more efficient and effective learner here, things you can take away and apply right now as you learn and grow personally and professionally!

We discuss how elite high achievers define success, practical frameworks for learning absolutely anything, and why L&D functions are becoming increasingly like mentors among many other things.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How elite high achievers define success
  • A practical framework for how to learn anything
  • How to take an incremental approach to big tasks
  • The importance of discovering your passions as a way to grow
  • Intrinsic motivation as the driver of productivity
  • How to leverage your schedule to make the most of your learning style
  • Why adult learning is imperative for career success
  • Why good L&D programs are increasingly like mentors
  • The importance of mentors and how to find them
  • How to practice your power skills

On the episode, Ruth discusses a resource for those looking for tips on how to build a mentoring team – you can find that here!

And here’s where you can pre-order Ruth’s upcoming book: The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance

To learn more about Dr. Ruth Gotian, you can check out all the latest on Ruth's website here!

On the episode, Ruth discusses a resource for those looking for tips on how to build a mentoring team – you can find that here!

And here’s where you can pre-order Ruth’s upcoming book: The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance

To get in touch with me, Simon Behan, reach out on LinkedIn or email me at simon.behan@sureskills.com

At SureSkills, we deliver learning services to the worlds leading technology companies and global organizations.

To learn more, head over to www.SureSkills.com or download this eBook: Foundations of a Successful Learning Experience. 

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SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast
When change is inevitable, learning and growth are essential.
The Learn to Grow Podcast is an anecdotal look at the learning landscape aimed at L&D and HR professionals. I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand in the world of learning and development helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.

We believe learning and growth are intertwined, both for individuals and organizations. Individuals learn to grow within their roles, careers, and personal lives. Organizations' learning programs are now major contributors to business success, helping them attract and retain top talent, upskill and reskill, and adapt to the inevitable changes the future will bring. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in the learning and development industry about the learning landscape.

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Simon Behan

Learning is the thread that runs through my personal and professional passions. I believe continuous learning and growth is the key to a fulfilling and rewarding life.

As a Learning and Content Specialist at SureSkills, I work with the teams across our entire business (from digital content development to competency-based learning to learning technology support) to make sure our services are meeting our clients where they are. That means staying on top of current trends in the industry, building relationships with leaders who experience these trends on a daily basis, and continuing to learn and grow myself.

As the host of the SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast, I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.