Welcome to the Good Insights podcast.
The work we do–whether as students, professionals, volunteers, or family members–is a big part of how we spend our lives. At The Good Project, we have investigated the meaning of “good work” through research and believe that work should be high-quality, meaningful, and impactful.
In this podcast, we'll explore how various individuals and their organizations understand work that is excellent, ethical, and engaging. Join us as we host conversations with scholars and practitioners who will prompt us to think in new ways about work, today and in the future.
You might be a leader seeking to create a thriving work culture, or an advocate for change and social responsibility, or simply want to know how experts think about doing “good.” The Good Work podcast will provide you with new ideas and strategies to do your work well, whatever you do.
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20 May 2025
The Power of SEL
In this episode of the Good Insights podcast, Danny Mucinskas interviews Nick Haisman-Smith, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning. Nick discusses his journey from teaching to co-founding the Institute and highlights the importance of proactive and systemic approaches to social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools. The conversation covers SEL competencies, the importance of cultural sensitivity in conducting this type of work, and how to create supportive environments for both students and educators. Connecting with The Good Project’s framework of “good work,” Nick emphasizes that SEL is integral to achieving excellence, fostering ethical decision-making, and maintaining engagement. The pair conclude by thinking about their hopes for the wider effects of SEL on the world.
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13 May 2025
Good Work, Values and Positive Aging
In this episode of The Good Insights Podcast, researcher Kirsten McHugh speaks with Dr. Jeanne Nakamura, a professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University and Director of the Quality of Life Research Center. Kirsten and Dr. Nakamura discuss the early years of The Good Project including Dr. Nakamura’s development of the popular Value Sort tool. They also talk about Dr. Nakamura’s current work into positive aging–what the term refers to, how it connects to Good Work and what young people can do now to help foster positive aging later in life.
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22 Apr 2025
Empowering Youth
In this episode of the Good Insights podcast, Danny Mucinskas speaks with Sam Jeong, Quang Le, and Chao Doan about their work with the Education for Good organization in Vietnam. They discuss their efforts inspired by the United World College (UWC) movement and incorporating ideas from The Good Project about excellence, ethics, engagement, and reflection. Education for Good aims to nurture purpose-driven leadership among youth in signature experiential learning programs. The conversation covers the inspirations, successes, and puzzles involved in running their educational programs, the importance of deep interpersonal learning, and values like trust, belonging, and self-reflection. Sam, Quang, and Chao also share impactful stories from their program and future aspirations.
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4 Dec 2024
Transforming Youth Philanthropy with Amy Neugebauer
Alison speaks with Amy Neugebauer, Founder and Executive Director of The Giving Square, about transforming youth philanthropy through inclusive approaches that build empathy and community engagement.
26 Nov 2024
Exploring Practical Wisdom in Medicine with Dr. Sabena Jameel
Dr. Sabena Jameel shares practical wisdom in medicine, exploring implications for clinical settings and preparing medical students for difficult ethical dilemmas.
27 Sept 2024
Equipping Students for the 21st Century with Meenakshi Iyer
In this episode Alison speaks with Meenakshi Iyer, an accomplished administrator at the Podar Education Network Schools and a dedicated participant in The Good Project's study. Meenakshi shares her inspiring journey from software programming to education, emphasizing her passion for making systems better. She discusses her diverse roles within the Podar network, from being a primary teacher to joining the Central Curriculum Team and eventually leading projects aimed at enhancing 21st-century skills in students.
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27 Sept 2024
Delving into Social Justice Education with Kailah McGee Adefolalu
In this episode Alison interviews Kailah McGee Adefolalu, a PhD student at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. Kailah shares her research on how privileged white students reason about justice and explains the challenges of teaching about race, power, and inequality in racially mixed classrooms.
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27 Sept 2024
Navigating Professional Honor and Ethics with Thijs Jansen
In this episode Alison speaks with guest Thijs Jansen, director of the Professional Honor Foundation. They discuss his extensive work in establishing and promoting professional ethics among civil servants in the Netherlands.
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27 Sept 2024
Exploring Core Values: A Deep Dive with Danny Mucinskas
In this episode, host Alison sits down with Danny Mucinskas, the Senior Project Manager of The Good Project, to delve into the essential concept of values and their role in our personal and professional lives. Danny also introduces the popular “Value Sort” activity and its application as a tool for educators and individuals to explore their values.
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17 Sept 2024
Welcome to the Good Insights podcast
In this episode Alison introduces the history of The Good Project, its research, and previews what listeners can expect in future episodes of The Good Insights podcast.
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