In this episode of Hold The Standard, host Logan Gelbrich sits down with developmental psychologist, educator, and leadership coach Dr. Cara Miller for a transformative conversation about how we learn, grow, and lead. Together, they explore the journey from a socialized mind—where we follow external scripts and expectations—toward self-authorship, where we begin to write our own stories, make our own meaning, and lead with intention.
Dr. Miller shares powerful insights on:
How traditional education and institutions reward conformity over curiosity
The liberating shift from consuming knowledge to producing original thought
The role of curiosity, commitment, and deliberate practice in developmental growth
What it truly means to be a leader who can hold space for complexity, ambiguity, and transformation
How to build organizations that prioritize learning, reflection, and conscious evolution
This episode will challenge your assumptions about learning, leadership, and identity—and offer a powerful framework for becoming the kind of person and leader who doesn’t just follow the rules, but knows when and how to rewrite them.
Follow Dr. Cara Miller:
🌐 www.caramillerphd.com
📷 Instagram: @caramillerphd
Ready to pick up the pen and author your next chapter? Tune in.