UNTANGLEMENT

Thinking With Things, brought to you by DegenSTEAM, explores how THINGS—physical objects and mental objects—can help us think, learn, and make sense of the world around us. Join host Mark Burke of MYNDDSET, special guest Cheryl Tokarski, Founding Executive Director of the STEM Alliance of Connecticut, and a live audience of DegenSTEAM Sense-Makers and community members as they explore Object-Oriented Thinking, Systems Thinking, and the power of thinking about thinking to achieve the vision of On

Join me, Mark Burke of MYNDDSET, along with Dr. Robyn DeFelice and Natalie Fox, as we explore leadership through three perspectives: self, organization, and community. This episode was recorded live with members of the Leadership Susquehanna Valley Class of 2026, where we explored how systems thinking can help leaders become more intentional, aligned, and effective in who they are and how they lead.

Join me, Mark Burke of MYNDDSET, along with Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune and Matt Mervis, to explore the thinking needed to harness AI in schools, at work, and in our communities. This episode is brought to you by DegenSTEAM, a community coming together to further STEAM learning and development in Central PA.

EP #011: "Seeing and Seeding Our STEAM Ecosystem" highlights the work of creating and fostering a thriving Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Arts, and Math educational system. This episode was part of the DegenSTE2AM Academy's day of planning as they continue their journey to unite their Central PA community around this vital educational initiative. Join host and CEO of MYNDDSET, Mark Burke, with guests Dr. Kathleen Schofield and Dr. Rick Surrency, along with the studio audienc

EP #010: "Building Futures" with Systems Thinking introduces the work of the West Penn Energy Fund to help building revitalization and adaptation projects succeed. Join Mark Burke, CEO of MYNDDSET, as he explores the initial thoughts of the Design Team to create a Systems Thinking-centered learning event for the summer of 2025. Joel Morrison, WPEF Fund Administrator, and John Cleland, resident and active community builder in Kane, PA, share their thoughts on why and how thinking skills developme

EP #009: "Change is NOT Innovation" looks at the impact of confusing one for the other. Join Mark Burke, CEO of MYNDDSET, as he explores the world of change and innovation with Guest Ian Proud of the Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Organizations with incentive programs to bring about innovation can struggle to produce expected results. Are their expectation aligned with the reality of innovation's rarity? Rather than innovation, do they need and want change more? Le