Sweat The Technique

Doug sits down with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, authors of The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life. Listen in for advice on building better relationships, practicing effective leadership, and developing the competitive prowess needed to be an exceptional teammate.

Doug is joined by his kids Maia and Caden Lemov as they discuss parenting styles, setting phone rules in the digital age, motivating kids academically, pushing commitment over performance, finding balance in sports, and reflecting on parenting and personal growth.

In this engaging conversation, Carl Hendrick, a former rock band frontman turned PhD and professor, shares insights from his book on cognitive psychology and teaching. He discusses the critical role of memory in education and the challenges digital distractions pose to student focus. Hendrick critiques traditional teaching methods and emphasizes the importance of structured routines for student motivation. He also explores how deep knowledge can enhance creativity, advocating for a connection between education and passion.

Ravi sits down with William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson to discuss lessons learned from their book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives.Listen in for William and Ned’s insights about stepping back as parents to let your children navigate the world with confidence and find their own path.

Ryan sits down with Susan Asiyanbi, founder and CEO of The Olori Network®, a boutique advisory firm that helps CEOs and executive teams align their people and strategy during times of complex change.  Susan started as a teacher in Newark, New Jersey, and later served as Chief Operating Officer for Teach For America where she led strategy across 51 regions and nearly 2,000 staff. Today, she partners with executive leaders to uncover root causes, shift entrenched patterns, and build aligned, high-performing teams.

Following up last week’s show about learning one skill per year, Ravi sits down with friend and fitness expert Sadie Durante, who coached him during his year of powerlifting. Sadie is the director of Power Monkey Fitness and offers lessons about the importance of building community and emphasizing fun while teaching life-changing skills.

Ravi Gupta shares his journey of learning one skill per year, from powerlifting to novel writing. He provides a roadmap for anyone looking to pursue their dreams. The podcast explores the benefits of video analysis, the process of refining writing, and strategies for language learning. It also touches on book recommendations and pursuing dreams later in life.

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with two innovators in the world of youth soccer to discuss what it takes to turn promising young athletes into world-class champions. Matt Lawrey is the director at Atlanta United Youth Academy, and Steve Covino is the school’s under seventeen head coach. 

Ravi interviews Edward Tian, a recent Princeton graduate and brilliant young creator of GPT Zero: one of the web’s foremost AI detection tools. They discuss the technology, ethics and implications of AI as it pertains not only to education - but to law, business, journalism, and beyond.

Melinda Wenner Moyer, author and contributing editor at Scientific American, shares her insights on raising empathetic kids. She discusses the importance of validating emotions to foster emotional intelligence and the balance between parental involvement and independence. Moyer emphasizes teaching children to navigate modern relationship challenges, including cyberbullying. Additionally, she addresses the need for conversations about race with kids, advocating for open discussions to combat stereotypes and enhance understanding.