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What Makes Learning Stick When It Matters Most

What Makes Learning Stick When It Matters Most

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What actually makes learning stick when it matters most? In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good sits down with Dr. Megan Sumeracki to explore the science of effective learning and why so many common study habits fail to produce lasting performance.

They unpack the power of retrieval practice, the role of growth mindset in sustained improvement, and practical tools like the WHOOP framework to help learners turn good intentions into meaningful action.

Whether you are a leader, educator, student, or lifelong learner, this conversation offers research-backed strategies to strengthen memory, improve retention, and transfer learning into real-world results. If you want to learn smarter, remember more, and perform better under pressure, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

00:00 The Learning Gap: Understanding Memory and Learning

01:52 The Power of Retrieval Practice

03:18 Assessments and Their Formats

08:06 Scaffolding Retrieval for Effective Learning

10:59 Implementing the WHOOP Strategy

14:49 Barriers to Effective Learning Strategies

20:21 The Impact of Mindset on Learning

24:33 Learning Myths & Future of Learning

29:20 Learning Strategy Effectiveness for Adults

31:35 Key Takeaways

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