The Smart Thinking Podcast

Episode 193: 10 Things Wrong – Ted and Jared the Neuroscience Guy

Take a listen as Dr. Jared Horvath – author and friend of the podcast -- have a discussion about his thought provoking new book: Ten Things Schools Get Wrong And How We Can Get Them Right. Authored by David Bott
Book: https://www.10thingsbook.com/
 
 

Episode 192: Avoid Summer Slide (Books & Tools)

Books:
Positive Intelligence- Shirzad Chamine
How to Change- Katy Milkman
10 Things Schools Get Wrong- Horvath and Bott
Love Your Enemies- Arthur Brooks
 

Episode 191: Too Quick To Judge (Reflection & Activity)

How is our instinctive need to make judgements hurting our ability to move forward with others? Listen as we answer this question and address micro judgments and how they fail us in the long-run with others. 
 
List ways in which your micro judgements have been proven wrong over time.
Describe a process to increase your curiosity about others.
List your deep three.

Episode 190: Commencement: The Wisdom from Our Youth – “The Time Machine” (Reflection & Strategy)

If you could tell the 8th grade you - -what the future has in store - what would you share? Join us for a reflection and process to help those you serve use all the wisdom around them to be successful in the future.  
List would you tell the younger version of yourself at the different intersections of life
Describe how you can fuel the next generation with your knowledge.
Explain one thing you can do different upon reflection.
 

Episode 188: Overview Effect (Leadership & Tool)

Listen as we explore a process that allows you to engage others in your own success. The Overview Effect Process will help you and help you -- help others.
 
List the three people you would take with you anywhere.
Describe what you all value.
List your opportunities for improvement.
 

Episode 187: The Heart of Schools – Teachers! (Reflection & Gratitude)

It is teacher appreciation week and we have a lot to appreciate! Take a listen as we discuss the impact teachers have had this past year - -the most extraordinary year in modern times.  Please share this with parents and teachers! 
 
Describe how you can reinforce to educators their contributions and values.
List teachers who made a difference in your life
Develop a process to routinely recognize the impact that others have on you and those you love and serve.

Episode 186: We Need To Talk (Reflection & Tool)

Right now there are too many people who do not know if they're making a difference. After a full year of not doing anything like we used to - -it is critical for you to find a way to collectively recognize the extraordinary efforts of those you serve. 
 
List the strategy you will employ to support your buffaloes and allow them to recognize their contributions.
Foreshadow what you think others will write on their prompts.
Describe how you can grow others by helping them recognize their ability to make a difference.
 

Episode 185: The End Is Near (Reflection & Strategy)

Do not celebrate with a countdown. Instead, take a listen to these suggestions to ensure you end the school year at a peak and you capture all the lessons learned from the weirdest year ever! 
 
An AAR is centered on four questions:
What was expected to happen?
What actually occurred?
What went well and why?
What can be improved and how?
 
List how you will create a peak moment to end the year.
Describe what you can do in an effort to capture all system experiences
List the strategy you will employ in order to empower those you serve at the end of the journey.

Episode 184: Nudge (Leadership and Reflection)

What is the strategy to get those around you to be their best? A nudge. Take a listen as we explore the power and influence you have when you make suggestions, are intentional about succession, and you support someone with reinforcement. 
List people in your life that have nudged you.
Describe how it feels when you realize success as a result of the encouragement of others.
List ways you can be intentional in nudging.

Episode 183: Spring into Break (Development)

Four books to read over break or in the coming weeks. All four will grow your inner buffalo, fuel your wisdom and energize your leadership. Must reads for Spring Break!
 
Positive Intelligence: Shirzad Chamine
Chatter: Ethan Kross
Think Again: Adam Grant
Lincoln’s Mentors: Michael Gerhardt