Learning at the Edge

Beena Sharma, president of Vertical Development Academy and creator of the concept of Polarity Wisdom, speaks with Kay Peterson about the importance of vertical development and lifelong learning in adults. Her academy is dedicated to stimulating and fostering a more enlightened, humanized, relevant, practical and real-world appreciation of vertical development and its significance for the future.

Dr. Michael Schwartz speaks candidly about the current state of higher education, the important role of the university in today's political climate, and more.  As former president of Kent State University and Cleveland State University, Dr. Schwartz has a unique perspective on political activism on college campuses, and the ideal university experience for students. 

What can organizations of all sizes learn from large corporations' communication strategies, leadership development, and change management? Tim Fitzpatrick, retired chief communications officer for two of the largest energy providers in America, offers insight into learning in the corporate setting. 

What does creativity have to do with learning? How does being a creative thinker and creative learner help us to build self-awareness and be inspired to change? Kate Crawshaw and Trudi Boatwright, the creative duo behind Serious Woo, explain how and why their company seeks to bring creativity and humanity back into learning and work environments. 

Mark Collard, founder of playmeo.com, the largest online database of group games & activities in the world, speaks with Kay Peterson about his serious work in bringing fun and games to teams and organizations of all ages. 

Kevin Eikenberry, chief potential officer of The Eikenberry Group, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, and author of the new book The Long-Distance Teammate, talks about using experiential learning to stay flexible, be motivational, and thrive in changing times.