The Smart Thinking Podcast

Episode 151: Navigating the Temporary Insanity (Leadership, Process and Tools)

We are facing a situation of temporary insanity -- high anxiety, uncertainty, and unknowns. So what do you do? Be buffalo - -take a listen to these processes and leadership skills to support you in your quest to be a leader. 
Describe how you can help identify lanes.
List the expectations you have for others.
Describe a process for checking in on expectations.
 
 
 

Episode 150: A Covid Conversation With Australians.

What if you could forecast your future? Well, this is as close as it gets. I spoke with two school leaders from Australia who are already in the third quarter of the school year. Take a listen as the share with us how they've dealt with Covid while instructing in person. 

Episode 148: An Expert Shares Brain-Based Practices for Online & Blended Classrooms

Take a listen to this conversation with Dr. Jared Horvath about ways to engage the brain in online and blended learning environments. It is powerful in many ways and he shares a variety of tactics and considerations for educators and leaders as we prepare for uncharted educational and business environments.
 
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Episode 147: Three Books and Three Artists for the next Three Weeks (Leadership & Tools)

Here are three texts you need to read that will help you advocate for others as well as three songs to fuel your soul for the summer.
 
List the books you’ll read this summer to fuel yourself.
Describe your process for fueling yourself.
List music that you could share with me to get me dancing on the trails, laughing to myself, or relaxing with a book.
 
Books: 
Stamped From The Beginning
Think Like A Rocket Scientist
We Need to Talk
 
Artists:
Lennon Stella
Havana Swing
Ben Folds
Simple Minds  

Episode 146: Perseverance as a Reflex (Leadership & Tools)

When times get tough there is only one thing to do—persist! Take a listen as we explore the behaviors and strategies needed in order to make perseverance a reflex!
Describe your willingness to follow a process to reflect and build strength.
List the people in your life that you can draw together to collaborate around you.
Describe your feedback process.

Episode 145: The Problem (Leadership & Tool)

The world is in chaos and it is all our fault. The problem – no process. Take a listen to the process that could help us all grow. Simply take a walk and change your language! 
Identify the gaps in understanding that you have about other people.
List where you will go on your walk in order to close those gaps.
Describe what you will do to stop the argument AND include the perspectives of others in your own mindset.
 
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Episode 144: After the Fire. (Leadership)

We can do better. As our nation faces unparalleled times and challenges it is up to us to make real and micro changes in order to move forward. Join us for a discussion on "what" needs to be done in order for us to be who we need to be for each other. 
Describe what you need to do to demonstrate leadership on a micro level in order to create change.
List the behaviors within yourself that need to change.
Describe how you can create the conditions on the smallest level to increase the tolerance of the world in which we live.
 
 

Episode 143: Memorable Day (Leadership and Reflection)

There are people in our lives that make a difference for us. We often remember what they've done later on in the journey. Take a listen to this episode and reflect upon how memorable your leadership will be in the lives of others. 
Who got you here?
Describe how you will instill service and honor in others.
List the ways that you take interest in those around you?

Episode 142: Re-Enter Like A Buffalo (Leadership & Tools)

How are you preparing yourself and others to return to the herd as we are being released from quarantine? Take a listen oas we explore a few mindsets and concepts to support you and others.  
Describe your process for measuring and monitoring the anxiety of those you serve.
List how you can support choice in the reentry plan
Describe your approach to monitoring the energy of those around you.

Episode 141 : Parenting Buffalo Style (Reflection and Tools)

What are the qualities of great families? Take a listen as we share our list of ingredients that make up the recipe for a great family.
List the ingredients that are a part of your family.
Describe where you can improve.
List the qualities of great families that you know.