In this thought-provoking Hartman Happy Hour, Philip Eldred explored the relationship between learning and the value hierarchy, drawing on Barry Kort’s theory of emotions and learning to examine how intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic valuing shape educational experiences. Through practical examples and personal reflection, Philip highlighted how educational environments can unintentionally disrupt the natural hierarchy of valuing, leading to learned patterns that can affect motivation, achievement, and well-being.

In this engaging Hartman Happy Hour, Mark Andonian explored how the systemic, extrinsic, and intrinsic value dimensions shape everyday decisions, introducing practical tools such as the Three Lenses, the Central Question, and a decision protocol to help us recognize value inversions and make more coherent, value-centered choices.

In this thought-provoking Hartman Happy Hour, Kimberly Giles explored how fear influences our values, relationships, and decision-making, revealing how recognizing the fears beneath behavior can help us respond with greater empathy, clarity, and compassion.

In this fascinating Hartman Happy Hour, Helena Rouhe explored how perception, reality, genetics, environment, and defense mechanisms shape the way we experience the world and make decisions.

In this month’s Hartman Happy Hour, Christine Kahane led members through a powerful real-time leadership exercise exploring how curiosity, values, and decision-making shift under pressure.