The Smart Thinking Podcast

Episode 264: Your Relationship with Music: A Conversation with Author, Scientist, and Music Engineer Susan Rogers

Take a listen as we explore the perseverant life of Susan Rogers. Imagine if your teacher could say "I am a neuroscientist who has also worked with Prince, Van Morrison, T-Bone Burnett, The Violent Femmes, The Bare Naked Ladies, David Byrne and many others."
This was an incredibly enlightening discussion!  

Episode 263: The Discipline of Being Positive: Lessons from a Shearwater (Reflection & Leadership)

We'll explore how positivity is learned and takes discipline to master. We also learn about a tough little one that can give us the courage to take on any size storm. 
PLUS - Two great processes to support your culture, family and life as well as a new mindset: 70/30!
Describe the typhoons you are facing that will challenge your positivity.
List which processes you will employ to support the discipline of others
Describe what you can do different to increase your positive discipline.

Episode 262: Fuel Joy- Avoid Negative Contractions! (Leadership & Reflection)

Negative contractions need to be eliminated from your culture and the focus needs to be on the positive ways in which we've worked. As we finish the year - finish strong focusing on how little time we have left to make a difference! 
Describe where you can drop the use of negative contractions.
List the people who need to reflect and review the joy.
Describe where you can apply a review process to provide the fuel needed to end the journey optimistically.

Episode 261: Purposeful Check Up (Reflection & Process)

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.

Episode 260: A Neuroscientist, Music Producer, Chef, Psychologist and a Nun – Books (Tools)

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

Episode 259: Ted Talks About Ted (Leadership & Reflection)

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. 

Episode 258: Be a Parent! Ten Tips to Support the Parenting Journey (Reflection and Tactics)

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. 

Episode 257: A Conversation with Kelsie Reed and Byron McClure: “What’s Strong With You?” (Reflection & Tactics)

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)
 

Episode 256: Your Board of Directors (Reflection and Strategy)

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?

Episode 255: An Interview With Tim Clue: A Funny Philosopher

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.