Change Starts Here
By Franklin Covey Education
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Change Starts Here, presented by FranklinCovey Education, is the podcast for K–12 school and district leaders who are shaping—or ready to lead—meaningful change in their schools and communities. Through interviews with innovative educators and research-backed insights, each episode explores how to build leadership at all levels, foster high-trust school cultures, and achieve breakthrough results around what matters most. This podcast offers practical ideas and bold thinking to help you create lasting impact in your school community. Explore the episodes and dive into real stories, proven strategies, and the leadership mindset that transforms schools. This is your space for inspiration, clarity, and action. Real change starts here.
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Endings That Stick
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May 12, 2026 |
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3 Practices to Make the Last 30 Days Count
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May 05, 2026 |
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What's Really Happening With AI in Schools?
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The Truth About School Culture
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Are We Asking the Wrong Questions About Student Well-Being?
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Finishing the School Year Strong
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Planting S.E.E.D.S. to Grow Leaders Who Build Leaders
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Permission to Play: Why Joy is a Leadership Skill
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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How Educators Can Help Students Rewrite Their “Broken Soundtracks” | Lessons on Mindset With Jon Acuff
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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How Curiosity Drives Deeper Learning
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Break the Burnout Cycle. Reclaim Your Agency
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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High Expectations: Belief, Behavior, or Both?
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Burnout to Breakthrough: Better Choices for Busy Leaders
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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The Truth About Reflection — And Why It Often Fails
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Treat Behavior as Feedback, Not Failure
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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What Truly Drives Motivation?
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Why Trust Isn’t Soft—and Control Isn’t Working
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Reimagining Family Involvement: From Barriers to Bridges
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Think Before You Sprint: Resetting the Right Way
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Buried, Busy, and Breaking Through: Sean Covey on Schoolwide Change
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Finding Joy in the Gap
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Retrain Your Brain: Finding the Good in Busy Times
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Four Moves to Tackle Tough Talks
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Behavior Is Communication: What Teachers Can Influence
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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The Leadership Skill Hiding in Plain Sight
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Burnout: The High Cost of Misaligned Wants & Needs
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Building a PEOPLE FIRST Culture—One Tiny Moment at a Time
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Interrupting the Cycles of Stress
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Letting Students Lead: A Practical Path to Higher Achievement
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Common Missteps on the Road to Funding
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Cracking the Code on Chronic Absenteeism
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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The Heart of School Transformation
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Link Between Relationships & Learning
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Genius in Every Student
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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What if You Said Yes to Less?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Change Starts Within: Internal Work That Fuels External Change
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Redefining Student Success: Insights on CTE and Community Partnerships
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May 27, 2025 |
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Bridging the Gap: How School & Business Partnerships Prepare Future Leaders
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Four Essential Roles: Transforming Leadership in Learning Spaces
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May 13, 2025 |
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Ownership Unlocked: Trust as the Ultimate Shift
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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A Path to Purpose: Redefining Education & Empowering Change
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Connecting Students with Community
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Fostering a Student's Sense of Belonging
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Busy Isn’t Better: Investing Time Where it Counts
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Power of Words
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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How CTE Programs Strengthen Communities
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Promoting Student Agency
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Breaking the Cycle: How Proactive Leadership Transforms Schools
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Developing Student Efficacy
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Leadership Pipelines: Building Interactive Pathways for Student and Educator Growth
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Future-Focused Lesson Planning
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Overcoming the Limits: How Educators Can Lead with an Abundance Mindset
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Authentic Educator Collaboration
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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It Starts with the Plants: How School Change Takes Root
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Establishing Foundations of Trust
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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New Year, New Lens: Shifting Paradigms for a Transformative 2025
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Innovation as a Human Endeavor
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Research Conversation: Developing Staff Efficacy
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Looking Back to Step Forward
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Research Conversation: Vertically-Aligned Goal Setting
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Whole Person Systems, New Results
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Extending Trust: Transformative Practices for Effective School Leaders
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Increasing Competence to Achieve Greater Results
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Leveraging the Power of Perspective
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Intentional Leadership: Creating Supportive Environments for Students & Educators
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Systematize High Expectations for All Learners
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Actionable Behaviors to Build Better Trust
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Put Future Readiness in the Driver’s Seat with Dr. Amy Dittmar
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Creating Opportunities to Empower Student Voice
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Curriculum Silos
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Making Trust the Default Setting
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Remodel Organizational Silos
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Leading with Courage with Dr. Tommy Schmolze
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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What is Systemic Synergy?
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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The Power of Trust
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Finding Balance in Reflection
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May 21, 2024 |
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Navigating Challenges to Drive Educational Change
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May 14, 2024 |
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Discipline 4: Creating a Cadence of Accountability
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May 07, 2024 |
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Cultivating Greatness: Establishing a Positive School Culture
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Bridging Academics with Executive Function: Key Takeaways
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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The Impact of Leadership and Culture in Academics
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Why Teaching Academics is Not Enough
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Discipline 3: Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Creating a Culture of Celebration with 4DX
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Metacognition
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Problem Solving
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Discipline 2: Acting on Lead Measures
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Critical Thinking
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Finding and Protecting Your Purpose for Leading
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Adaptability
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Discipline 1: Focusing on the Wildly Important
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Self-Discipline
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Change: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Time Management
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Being Inspired by the Life You Live
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Bonus Episode: The Transformative Power of Coaching Potential
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Aligning Systems to Execute Strategy
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Leadership in Education: A People-Centric Approach
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Planning Ahead
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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A New Way to Lead in this New World
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Goal Setting
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Vision & Leadership
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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The Key to Leadership: A Discussion with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Part 2
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Value Clarification
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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The Key to Leadership: A Discussion with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Part 1
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Emotion Regulation
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership with Dustin Odham
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Initiative
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Culture and Trust: Foundations for Academic Innovation
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Self-Awareness
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Embracing Self-Awareness to Influence Outcomes
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Essential Leadership Principles with Dr. Kamela Patton
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: Making Time for Teaching Executive Functioning
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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How to Lead in a Disconnected World
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Research Conversation: What is Executive Functioning?
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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The Power of Moments
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Atomic Habits in Review: Making Changes that Stick
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Finding Your Identity with Dustin Odham
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Preparing Students for Life, Not Just College with Stephanie Malia Krauss
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May 30, 2023 |
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Learning that Lasts with Janell Blunt, PhD
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May 23, 2023 |
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Tia McIntosh, FranklinCovey Coaching Director, On How to Create a Culture of Belonging
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May 16, 2023 |
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Embracing Crazy Ideas with Kobi Yamada
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May 09, 2023 |
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Finish Strong
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May 02, 2023 |
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Life Between Summers with Shannon Olsen
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Trust Changes Everything with Kim Nelson
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Leadership Cradle to Career with Tricia Valasek
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Engaging Your Students in Extended Learning Time (ELT) with Lynne Fox
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Dustin Odham - Together is Better
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Principal Kafele - Is My School a Better Place Because I Lead It?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Betsy Wierda - The Four Essential Roles of Leadership
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Olympia Della Flora - Creative Ways to Help Kids Thrive in School
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Dustin Odham - The Power of Silence
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Marie Forleo - Everything is Figureoutable
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Dr. Daniel Amen - Teaching Students with ADHD
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Dan Schawbel - Creating a Healthier More Resilient Workplace
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Dustin Odham - Reflect & Recharge
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Bentley Kapten - Breaking it Down
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Best of 2022: Advice from our Guests
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Mark Murphy - Reframing Hidden Biases
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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EJ Carrion - Solving the Overlooked Student Problem
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Dustin Odham - Setting Daily Intentions
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Linda Cliatt-Wayman - Finding Purpose and Putting it to Work
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Joshua Stamper - Aspire to Lead
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Amen Rahh - Revolutionizing School Culture
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Jill M. Siler - Thrive through the Five
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Dr. Mathew Ohlson - The Power of Leadership
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Cynthia Covey Haller - Living Life in Crescendo
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Dr. Catherine Quiroz Moore - Every Student has Potential
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Juan Bendaña - Building Trust with Your Students
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Dr. Tina Boogren - Focusing on Your Wellbeing
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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John "Push" Gaines - Leaning into the Present
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Change Starts Here: The Origin Story
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Dustin Odham - Thank You Change Starts Here Community
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Derek Clark - Overcoming Trauma
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Chris McChesney - Creating Wildly Important Goals This Summer
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Andrew Houlihan - Leading by Example
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Phil Boyte - Transforming School Culture
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Dr. Kelvin Adams - Superintendent Leadership
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Lindsey Pollak - Recalculating Your Future
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May 31, 2022 |
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Joel Vargas - Blurring the Line Between High School and College
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May 24, 2022 |
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Sally Amoruso - The Future of Higher Education
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May 17, 2022 |
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David Edward Garcia - Building Superheroes
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May 10, 2022 |
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Chase Mielke - Battling Burnout
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May 03, 2022 |
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James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence - Redefining the Impossible
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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M.J. Fievre - Writing Through Trauma
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Bill McIntyre - Going International
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Stephen M.R. Covey - Trust and Inspire
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Special Moments on Change Starts Here
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Dr. Gabriel Cardenas - Creating a Leadership Legacy
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Catherine DiGioia-Weinfeld - Creating a Culture of Belonging
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Dr. Christy Hild - Becoming an Innovative Leader
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Farouk Dey - Exploring Curiosity
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Molly Garcia - Empowering Teachers
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Britain Covey - The Soul of a Leader
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Daniel De Los Reyes - Crisis Management and Adaptive Leadership
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Chip Heath - Making Numbers Count in Education
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Out of the Mouths of High Schoolers
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Khieem Jackson - The Choice to Serve
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Mathew Portell - Shifting Paradigms in Education to be Trauma-Informed
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Dustin Odham - Taking Time to Refuel, Renew, & Reconnect
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Maggie Kline - Learn How to Start Trauma-Proofing Your Schools
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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JW Marshall - Creating the Future of Education
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Meg Thompson - Executing Through Change
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Dr. Eve Miller - Avoiding Toxic Gratitude
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Dr. Lori Desautels - Rethinking School Discipline
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Anne Chow - Great Leaders Empower People to be Their Most Authentic Self
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Dr. Daniel Amen - Your Listening Brain and Taming Your Hidden Dragons
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Dr. AJ Lee - Creating a Culture of Self-Care and Wellness
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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General Christine M. Burckle - How to Embrace Change
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Dr. Dan Domenech - Becoming A Champion for Children
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Erik Weihenmayer - Teams Don't Just Happen, Creating A Great Team
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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JCPS: Summer Leadership Institute for Teens
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Michael B. Horn - How to be the Change in Education
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Debbie Michael - The Persistence to Create Change
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode - The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Dr. Candace Singh - Inspiring Courageous Leaders
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Dan Pink - How Looking Back Moves Us Forward
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Change Starts Here Season 2 Premieres August 25th!
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Geoffrey Canada - Bringing the American Dream to Children through Powerful Opportunity
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Muriel Summers - How to Build on Every Student’s Unique Gifts and Strengths
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Richard Gerver - How Educators Can Pour into Students to Unlock Each One’s Potential
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Valerie Alexander - How to Recharge and Refresh for an Unprecedented Fall Semester
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Stephen M.R. Covey - Why Trust Is the ‘One Thing that Changes Everything’
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Principal El - Why Every Child Deserves Someone ‘Crazy about Them’
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Dr. John Jungmann - The Superintendent’s Perspective on Creating a ‘Student-Focused, Future-Driven” Education System
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Sean Covey - The Evolution of FranklinCovey’s Mission to Transform Education
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Dr. Britt Andreatta - Is Brain Science the Answer to Your Biggest Challenges?
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May 25, 2021 |
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Dr. Madeline Levine - Preparing Our Children, and Ourselves, for a Rapidly Changing World
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May 18, 2021 |
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Angela Maiers - The Importance of Mattering
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May 11, 2021 |
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Jody Carrington - The Power of Relationships with Those We Lead, Love and Teach
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May 04, 2021 |
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Stedman Graham - Finding Your Unique Identity as a Leader
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May 02, 2021 |
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Stephanie Krauss - The Four Currencies Young People Need to Be Ready for Adulthood
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Adolph “Doc” Brown - Finding Your Calling, Even when You Don’t Want It
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Elena Aguilar - Emotional Resilience and Equity in Education
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Rachel Cruze - Knowing Yourself and Your Money
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Eve Miller - Helping Students Find Their Way Out of the Post-COVID Slide
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Dr. Christine Rubie-Davies - Becoming a High-Expectation Teacher
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Jon Gordon - The Power of Genuine Positivity
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Erin Gruwell - "Freedom Writers" Inspiration on Her Journey in Education
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Brad Montague - Living in Joy, Empathy and Imagination with the Co-Creator of Kid President
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Change Starts Here with Julie Morgenstern, Time-Management Guru
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Julie Morgenstern - Creating Systems for the New Year
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Coming Soon: Change Starts Here
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Jan 10, 2021 |