The Smart Thinking Podcast
Ted Neitzke brings you the "The Smart Thinking Podcast." Smart Thinking is for anyone and everyone -- because we are all leaders. Join us weekly for reflective activities and strategies to grow yourself and others.
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
It is critical to regularly check up on those you care about. Listen as we discuss a quick process to use to ensure you avoid the "weirdness" too often associated with demonstrating care for others.
Describe your approach to checking in.
List people who you need to purposefully check in with.
Describe your approach for building confidence in your conversations with others.
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Take a listen as Ted rapidly reviews and suggests a few books to support your growth and leadership.
This is What It Sounds Like- Susan Rogers and Ogi Ogas
The Creative Act: A Way Of Being – Rick Rubin
Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara
The Anxiety Toolkit – Alice Boyes
Wake Up With Purpose – Sister Jean
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
We discuss the leadership lessons from Ted Lasso. Our Ted, breaks down quotes he captured while watching the show and discusses the practical applications of the "other" Ted's ideas.
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Too often we sit around and blame the younger generations for everything and we fail to recognize that we created that generation. We modeled for them, we supported them, and we created the way they are. Take a listen as we discuss how to increase your skills and stop blaming systems while owning the success of the next generation.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Take a listen to this interview that is filled with amazing ideas and strategies to create optimism around students and even each other. Kelsie and Byron bring the energy and enthusiasm that we all need all the time in the service of children and each other!
List what’s strong with you.
Describe the assets of the people you serve.
Review what you heard and how you will apply it.
Book: Hacking Deficit Thinking: 8 Reframes That Will Change The Way You Think About Strength-Based Practices and Equity In Schools (Hack Learning Series)
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
You are a one person organization and you need a Board of Directors. Listen as we discuss a process that allows you to identify, collaborate with, and use a Board to support you, your leadership and those you serve.
List your BOD
Describe the gaps on your board of directors.
Describe how you could use this tool to support others?
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Take a listen to this great discussion between two ADHG (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Gifts) leaders and learners. We promise you'll walk away thinking a lot about our impact as leaders as well as ways in which you can be better for those around you.
"We teach what we most need to learn" Tim quoting someone---- "We teach kids so that we can learn life." Ted being philosophical.
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
How do we break age old cycles? Study the lessons of the past and learn how others found success. Dr King: learn, inquire, inspire, and move.
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Not everyone is good at receiving the gifts that come from coaching, feedback, or failure -- some are not even good at receiving positive feedback. Take a listen as we explore the behaviors and tools needed to support your own leadership when receiving the gifts from people all around us.
Identify which receiver you are
Describe how you can apply this mindset and language to support others
List where you can apply this for others
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
This year for your New Year resolution - we want you to be BRAVE:
Buffalo
Resiliently
Always with
Vigor and
Everywhere!
Listen as we explain how to confront the people with great negativity and grow your own engagement and happiness! 2023!!!
Describe where you need to be brave
List the opportunities to declare your intent to be brave this year
List others who need to be brave.