The Resilience Lab

On this episode of The Resilience Lab, host Rex Miller sits down with Judith Hoskens, Senior Planner and Principal at DLR Group, to discuss how thoughtful design can transform schools into places of safety, connection, and brilliance.

From an emotional journey with a Finnish elementary school to rallying a community after a disaster, Judy shares powerful stories of designing environments where students and teachers thrive....

In this episode of The Resilience Lab with Rex Miller, Melissa Turnbaugh, Senior Principal, Firmwide PreK-12 Market Leader at PBK, shares her vision for transforming education through innovation and intentional design. Melissa discusses how connecting students to nature, fostering creativity, and designing spaces that reflect the identity of their communities can revolutionize the way schools serve their students.

She ...

In this episode of Resilience Lab, Rex Miller sits down with Audrey Metz, Manager of Furniture and Design at Washington University, to discuss higher education design. Audrey talks about designing spaces across the whole campus that foster collaboration, enhance student well-being, and create a sense of community.

Audrey offers insights into her approach to designing university spaces, emphasizing how power availabilit...

In this roundtable podcast episode, join Rex Miller and our panel as they explore how education environments are transforming in response to new needs and challenges. Our roundtable panel guests include:

Audrey Metz, Manager of Furniture and Design at Washington University

Melissa Turnbaugh, Partner and National Education & Innovation Leader at PBK

Amanda Costell, Interior Designer at the University of Toledo

Judy Hoskens,...

In this episode, Rex Miller speaks with Matt Wunder, the visionary leader, CEO, and Superintendent of Da Vinci Schools in Los Angeles. Discover how they are revolutionizing education by fostering personalized, project-based learning and nurturing resilience in a diverse student population.

Hear the inspiring story behind Da Vinci's creation and its mission to address the challenges faced by students. Wunder shares how ...

Step into the world of education design in this year's season of The Resilience Lab podcast. Join Rex Miller as he explores resilience through the lens of education, uncovering insights that extend beyond classrooms into our communities and workplaces.

In this episode, Rex poses critical questions about the current state of education and how communities can rally around engaged learning. Drawing from research, personal exp...

Step into the New Year with Rex Miller in this reflection episode of The Resilience Lab podcast.

Join Rex as he discusses the seven elements to assess yourself, guides you through the art of designing your ideal day, and how to become the best version of yourself. It's a transformative conversation, an experiment in rewriting your story—one chapter at a time. Listen to the episode to start your step towards a resilient and ...

Join Rex Miller and Karen Mozes from Gensler in this episode of The Resilience Lab Podcast. They explore Karen's role in shaping an inclusive culture and navigating pandemic challenges with empathy and transparency. Along the way, they uncover the vital role of emotional intelligence in leadership and insights into addressing evolving employee needs.

With the evolving role of leaders and coaching skills in managing diverse...

In this episode, Rex sits down with Valerie Garrett, VP and Design Director at Fifth Third Bank, as she discusses their workplace transformation journey. Val talks about revamping their headquarters with a focus on legibility, unity, and connection post-pandemic.

Tune in for insights on leadership involvement, trust-building, and returning to the office, along with practical well-being advice and the importance of making in...

"Is your organization's culture the unsung hero or the silent saboteur of its resilience journey? Join Rex in this episode as he dives into how culture often goes overlooked in change management conversations and its impact on an organization's adaptability and resilience in our ever-changing world.

As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, we're met with a unique challenge—a struggle between the desire to return to old ...

In this podcast episode, Rex engages in a conversation with Justin Ferguson, architect and Lead Strategist at BHDP Architecture. Join us as we discover Justin's journey and how it led him to embrace community-oriented design, its impact on people in spaces, and how he applies it in practice.

Justin shares how his experiences in urban design led him to reevaluate the role of architecture in benefiting communities. His story...

In this episode of The Resilience Lab Podcast, "How to Become Your Best Self", Rex reflects on the pressures and challenges people face as they return from summer breaks, send kids back to school, and navigate changing work environments.

Rex introduces techniques that draw inspiration from athletes, ancient practices, scientists, and psychology on how to be your best self. He takes you through the steps to become your best...

Join us for a special roundtable discussion on The Resilience Lab! Our panel of experts, including Karen Mozes from Gensler, Justin Ferguson from BHDP Architecture, and Valerie Garrett from Fifth Third Bank, come together to explore the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership, design, and creating human-centric workplaces.
 

Tune in to uncover key insights, including how emotional intelligence can be develo...

Join Rex Miller on his front porch at the ranch as he dives into the complexities of trust-building.

In this episode, Rex reflects on his experience with leadership teams facing organizational shifts. Through anecdotes and observations, he reveals the critical stages of trust development, from overcoming inherent distrust to fostering vulnerability-based connections. Rex guides listeners through the delicate process of...

Are the systems in our workplaces and schools preparing us for 21st-century success?
 

In this captivating podcast, Rex Miller dives into the revolution of communication and media ecology's profound influence on culture and institutions. Rex breaks down the disruptive impact of broadcast media, the exponential growth silicon chip era, and the ongoing digital revolution, highlighting organizations that have excelled throu...

Rex Miller shares insights on overcoming conflicts and fostering effective communication in today's Reflections episode. By encouraging direct conversations and avoiding assumptions, managers can step back and allow team members to address conflicts themselves.

Rex introduces "NIMSU" - "No Information, Make Shit Up" - an acronym capturing a tendency to fill in the gaps by creating assumptions and narratives when faced ...

Welcome to a new series on The Resilience Lab - Reflections with Rex. Sitting ranch side at his Texas home, Rex reflects and shares wisdom about resilience and life.

In this first solo episode, Rex encourages people to listen to their bodies and understand their physical, emotional, and relational rhythms. He emphasizes the importance of sleep, connecting with others, and finding purpose in life. One thing Rex does before ...

What is the key to healthy aging? Answer: slowing it down.

We break it down on this episode of The Resilience Lab with guest Dr. Michael Roizen, NYT best-selling author and Chief Wellness Officer Emeritus at Cleveland Clinic.

With advancements in medical technology, people are living longer and longer each year. But what is the Real Age you are living your life at? Some people are 60 years old but live their life as if they ...

Resilience takes time to develop. It can't be turned on like a switch.

In today's episode, we are talking with someone who led his team through one of the most challenging times in history, Ryan Menke, SVP of Sales and Marketing at OFS.

Over the past several years, Ryan has been working to develop a resilient company philosophy, culture, and leadership team that could weather a crisis.

In today's episode, Rex and Ryan discuss...