Pixar's "Soul" Hit Hard
Jamal and I discuss Pixar's "Soul," what it meat to us- and how it reflected life.
Dec 30, 2020•32 min
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Resiliency: Dwayne Haskins, Jalen Hurts, and the power to (ironically) quit
Today show is not really about sports, but used as the metaphor of resiliency. Jamal goes especially deep on how two different pro athletes had different mindsets of resiliency.
Dec 29, 2020•26 min
Focus
Your focus will become your destiny.
Dec 17, 2020•20 min
Susie Harder: Creating Junior Authors
For more go to : JuniorAuthorProgram.com/startedup The innovative Junior Authors Program allows children a unique opportunity to contribute in real-time to a book being published! Kids vote on a variety of illustration-based items (characters, setting, design elements, cover choices, etc) to help create and publish a book. Each vote takes 15 seconds or less, yet children will have a lifetime memory of building a book. Let's give children the opportunity to feel heard, to be inspired, and to cont...
Dec 16, 2020•35 min
Choosing Your Board of Directors for Life
Jamal, like always has some great metaphors. Today's lesson is about fleas, elephants, and the importance of choosing a great friend group.
Dec 14, 2020•19 min
Embrace The Adversity
Jamal and I talk about WANTING adversity in your life.
Dec 10, 2020•19 min
What Happens When Your School Improvement Plan Only Focus on Compliance?
You want to develop as a better teacher- but you administration wants better test scores. What to do?
Dec 09, 2020•16 min
Why Do Some Teachers Fear the Performance Review?
Jamal and I discuss intentional growth and development, and why I used to fear "the observation." When also dive into building a culture that WANTS good feedback.
Dec 08, 2020•21 min
Life Lesson's from Disney's Moana?
Jamal had a dream about Moana- then he interpreted it. We go all-in on the hero's journey and finding meaning in Pixar films.
Dec 04, 2020•19 min
Should students be taught about venture capital and angel investing?
Jamal and I discuss: Bootstrapping, venture, and angel investing. But why should students know the difference?
Dec 02, 2020•23 min
School Is A Business: Recruit Well
Recruit well, treat them well... wish them well. How school admins recruit and build a great model.
Dec 01, 2020•23 min
The Sandbox Mentality w/ special guest Matthew Woods
Today we have a guest. Matthew Woods is currently the Director of Student Support Services in Virginia. We go into his "sandbox" mentality and what it means to lead. His professional experience includes being a high school teacher, middle and high school assistant principal, middle school principal, adjunct professor, and field instructor at the collegiate level for student-teachers. Additionally, Matthew hosts a K-12 podcast, Leading Out The Woods, and is the author of the children’s book serie...
Nov 23, 2020•37 min
The COVID Thanksgiving Planning Guide
Jamal and I talk about Thanksgiving and COVID, being safe, and trying to keep family traditions in tact. Also... what is Jamal driving? Tweet us @DonWettrick @JamalCrook,
Nov 19, 2020•17 min
Work vs Travel
Jamal and I discuss the difference between travel vs vacation. Then Jamal goes into the importance of presence within the time off.
Nov 18, 2020•20 min
Transformational Leadership
Jamal and Zach go deep into transformational leadership- and what it can do for your school.
Nov 17, 2020•21 min
Opportunities In A School Shut Down Due To Covid
Today Jamal and guest host Zach Shutler discuss the opportunities that can exist within the COVID crisis.
Nov 15, 2020•22 min
Getting More Black Male Teachers (pt2): Incentives
2% of teachers are black males. Jamal goes into how he might change that- and what incentives are out there.
Nov 13, 2020•26 min
Why We Need To Recruit More Black Male Teachers (pt1)
Today Jamal and I discuss the recruiting more black male's into the education space. Pt 1 we discuss creating the right environment.
Nov 12, 2020•21 min
Jamal goes into the need for Teachers of Color & why it matters
Today Jamal and I discuss the need for more teachers of color- especially male teachers. Also presenting "opportunities" and why some schools have a hard time changing culture.
Nov 10, 2020•27 min
Fit wife- resentful husband?
What happens when 1 marriage partner is healthy and the other isn't? Today Jamal and I talk about healthy relationships, losing weight, and the key to staying healthy- together.
Nov 05, 2020•17 min
Character Building Days
Jamal and I discuss "character building days."
Nov 04, 2020•19 min
Crucial Conversations: Election Night Special
Jamal and I discuss the election, potential riots, and why things are (probably)going to be ok.
Nov 03, 2020•26 min
Process Trumps Motivation
"Motivation" can come and go. Process is a different story.
Oct 30, 2020•29 min
If 2020 Were An Animal
Jamal and I have a special announcement. Plus, we wonder "if 2020 was an animal... what animal would it be?"
Oct 28, 2020•18 min
Broken
"When you are younger, you look ahead to see when your big break will come. When you are older, you look back to see when you were broken."
Oct 26, 2020•9 min
Cooperation or Control
Jamal and I discuss classroom management: Good control or good cooperation?
Oct 23, 2020•25 min
Kung Fu Panda Advice
In talking to my daughter tonight, I was reminded why I love the advice from Kung Fu Panda.
Oct 19, 2020•5 min
Jamal goes all-in on leadership
Tonight Jamal and I go deep on leadership.
Oct 16, 2020•29 min
I Blew It
Sometimes I suck. Sometimes I get too excited and cut off my guests. Sometimes I don't plan the way I should. But I'm trying to get better.
Oct 05, 2020•6 min
The Present Moment, Chopping Wood & Carrying Water
Jamal & I discuss the present moment, Kung Fu Panda, and why Joshua Medcalf's book "Chop Wood, Carry Water" resonates. Also, Jamal decides to start a book study.
Oct 02, 2020•26 min
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