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. Ted shares his leadership expertise with simple to apply tools.
You will grow in your ability to step into the storm’s life presents with energy and optimism. Just like the buffalo!
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Dec 28, 2020
Dec 28, 2020
20 min
Join us for a discussion about giving the greatest gift to others. How you and your daily interactions make a difference and hear about the four conditions needed to make it all stick.
Describe how you have had your life changed by someone else’s wisdom.
List opportunities you have to support the learning of others.
Describe the ways in which you can increase opportunities for those you serve.
Ted Lasso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8U_Nt0QNNo
Dec 20, 2020
Dec 20, 2020
19 min
Oh how quickly we forget. Take a listen as we explore how to support your reflection and gratitude with a buffalo style process that'll get you thinking of how amazing 2020 has actually been.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned this year?
What is the best thing that has happened?
What is a skill you learned?
What did you enjoy the most?
What advice would you give your "last-year self?"
Dec 6, 2020
Dec 6, 2020
18 min
Each day there is someone or some group needing an advocate. Will it be you? Take time to hear the story of an advocate and find inspiration in her actions.
List ways in which you can advocate for the underdog.
Describe a process you can employ when people are working against someone or a group.
List ways in which you will change your behaviors in order to
Nov 29, 2020
Nov 29, 2020
20 min
In order to be a selfless leader you need to be selfish -- on occasion. Listen as we explore the need to put yourself first once in a while -- by treating yourself!
Identify the last full day you had filled with your passions.
List the people who fuel you and the last time you had hours of uninterrupted time with them.
Describe the last day – full day -- you were disconnected from a device.
List the days you’ll take micro “treat yourself” breaks.
Describe yourself when you’re frayed.
List the people in your life that you can depend upon to make you realize that you’re in need of a little selfishness.
Nov 22, 2020
Nov 22, 2020
19 min
Take a listen as we discuss what fuels optimism and how to make the most out of this years Thanksgiving season! It's not about what we don't get to do this year. It is about -- what we got to do!
Hope
Drive
Love
Each other!
Nov 15, 2020
Nov 15, 2020
15 min
Take a listen this week as we look at how incredibly influential you are in an online world.
Describe how you provide memorable moments when you are on the TV - -I mean online.
List ways you can increase engagement in a blended world.
Define for yourself – how you want to influence others.
Nov 8, 2020
Nov 8, 2020
27 min
The last few weeks I have been able to present to students in different classrooms about leadership, life, and happiness. Take a listen as I explain the lessons I shared with the students. Buffalo+UBU+YOLO+Content+Confident=Happy.
Nov 1, 2020
Nov 1, 2020
19 min
It is so easy to find a person or persons to blame when things go wrong. But that is not leadership. Leadership is about moving forward and chasing the problem. Take a listen to learn about the two types of blame and how we need to stop fixing blame on others and focus instead on fixing IT!
Describe the two types of blame.
List ways you can increase accountability in order to avoid blame.
Describe how you can use the “fail fast stop lights” to facilitate a blame free conversation.
Oct 25, 2020
Oct 25, 2020
24 min
In every organization there are personalities. However, there is always one group of people that work constantly and without seeking "credit." Take a listen as we explore the importance of taking care of the ducks in your organization.
Describe what you will do to switch your energy to the ducks.
List strategies you can use to reinforce and support the ducks in your classroom, school or organization.
Describe how you can elevate the ducks within your organization.
Oct 17, 2020
Oct 17, 2020
58 min
Get a piece of paper, a pen and stretch out your wrists. Why? Because you’re about to get hit with a gazillion tips and tricks to support online instruction. Take a listen as Catlin energetically goes through her strategies to support online instructional engagement and design! Go to her website for immediate ideas an d applicable tactics for learning.
Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies at Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach and education consultant. Catlin has written a series of bestselling books on blended learning, which include Balance With Blended Learning, Blended Learning In Action, Power Up Blended Learning, and Blended Learning In Grades 4-12. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker