The Smart Thinking Podcast

Episode 244: Happy Mistakes: The Art of OFI’s (Reflection and Process)

Failure is a scary word and a natural occurrence. How can we frame it in a playful and reflective way? Well, we quote Bob Ross in an effort to fuel the buffaloes around us! Listen as we explore the best ways to motivate others to find the Opportunities for Improvement (OFI's) all around them!
Describe how you could employ Bob Ross quotes to support others.
List opportunities for improvement, innovation or iteration that Bob could help you tackle.
Describe the people within your life that could use a little boost.

Episode 243: Current State Quiz (Tactic and Reflection)

Tired of never knowing what the moods or behaviors of your students will be? Let's do something about it and get proactive. Take a listen to this strategy to support building a predictable culture for student behaviors and learning. 
 
List who you need to get together in order to get this done.
Describe the processes that need to be created
List the data sets you’d want in order to have leading indicators on the students
 

Episode 242: Emotional Dumping (Parenting, Leading, and Process)

Listen as we discuss the healthy habit of venting verses the unhealthy behavior of emotionally dumping. We'll explore the ways people act and behave when they need support and how to deal with it.
Describe the difference between venting and dumping
List people you serve that would benefit from learning the difference.
Describe how you can support yourself by applying the process discussed.

Episode 241: Re-Interview (Reflection & Process)

Too often negative cultures swallow up good people who've been brought in to be agents of optimism. Take a listen to this process to hear how to approach your new staff or students in an effort to support their success and fuel an engaged culture.
 
Describe your approach for measuring the pulse of the new to culture staff or students.
List the people you need to interview
Analyze your own answers to these questions.
Song: Tennessee by Trent Gaddie

Episode 240: The Power of Pollenating (Reflection and Tactic)

How do you intentionally bring people together to share ideas and perspectives? Find out our approach on this episode about intentional connectedness.
 
Describe how you can bring together others in an effort to grow leaders.
List people that would benefit from coming together to learn and grow.
Describe processes you could employ to challenge your perspectives.
Song: Andrew Hoyt- Can or Can't 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ9EWH0bzfg

Episode 239: Be Curious By Design (Reflection and Tactic)

Using curiosity and inquiry daily can support expectations. Listen as we discuss how to use questions to create a culture with clear expectations. 
Describe your process to support regular reflection.
List the people in your circles that would benefit from your consistent inquiry.
Describe how you can apply this in your world.
Song: Louise, Lately: Drive 
Empathy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE9NkJURKQE

Episode 238: Guardian Angels (Reflection & Process)

How do we ensure that all kids are noticed and supported? Be intentional about empowering everyone!
Describe the leaders within your school that would benefit from being empowered.
List the stakeholders in your community that would benefit from a truly holistic approach.
Identify the kids in yours school that would benefit from having a guardian angel like Mr. Taylor.

Episode 237: Descriptions for Success (Process Tool & Reflection)

Does everyone know what they're supposed to be doing? The answer is -- no. This episode we explore how to increase success by ensuring people have clear descriptions of expectations, skills, and behaviors. 
 
Describe where in your life others would benefit from a clear line of site for their “job.”
List those who would immediately benefit from a job description.
Develop your own job description and get it validated by your colleagues and leaders.
 

Episode 236: Into The Rain- Start the Year Smart (Reflection & Process)

44% of K-12 staff in the United States indicated they were always or very often burned out. Listen as we discuss a proactive process to support our educators and everyone else!
Describe when you know you are burning too hot.
List the processes you can employ to support your colleagues to proactively avoid burnout
Identify the date you’re going to implement the process discussed.

Episode 235: Change Management – What if? (Leadership and Strategy)

Change is difficult. What if you could support change by thinking about and planning for everything that could go wrong? Now you can by -- what if'ing!
Describe how you pack as a leader?
List ways you could apply this process to grow ownership on your team or in your house.
Describe how you plan for failure in the change process.