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Aligning Systems to Execute Strategy Dec 21, 2023

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Leaders are constantly searching for different techniques to reach their goals. At FranklinCovey, we have found there are 4 essential roles of leadership. In this episode, we dive into the third essential role, "Execute Strategy” and how this can be achieved by aligning the Six Rights and the 4 Disciplines of Execution.

We’ll give a brief overview of the Six Rights, including assembling the right team, making informed decisions, allocating resources effectively, creating a supportive organizational structure, celebrating achievements, and streamlining processes for both teaching and learning. These aren't just checkboxes; they're the key to unlocking your institution's full potential. Dustin also shares some personal experiences of how culture affects employee motivation and quality of work. Join us for practical insights into educational leadership execution.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:08) Introduction

(02:09 - 04:17) The Six Rights

(04:15 - 05:09) Having the Right People

(05:10 - 06:31) Decision Making Process

(06:32 - 08:13) Aligning Resources

(08:14 - 09:33) The Right Structure

(09:34 - 11:48) Celebrating Achievements

(11:49 - 13:12) Right Processes

(13:13 - 14:10) Upcoming Events

(14:11 - 14:39) Outro

Leadership in Education: A People-Centric Approach Dec 05, 2023

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In today's episode of Change Starts Here, our host Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, and his guest Dr. Maria Vazquez, Orange County Public School Superintendent, have a discussion that shares how they found their path to education and the future they see for the field. You won’t want to miss out on Dr. Vazquez's influential outlook in her role as superintendent and her people-focused approach to leadership.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guests: Dr. Maria Vazquez, OCPS Superintendent

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:50) Introduction

(02:51 - 05:18) Journey to Superintendent

(05:19 - 08:05) Starting at Middle School

(08:06 - 11:16) A Call to Teaching

(11:17 - 14:32) Changing the Perception of Education

(14:33 - 17:51) The Power of Building Relationships

(17:52 - 24:33) One Change a Day Will Make a Difference

(24:34 - 26:30) Making Hard Decisions

(26:31 - 31:38) Focus on the People

(32:39 - 37:13) Mondays with Maria

(37:14 - 43:16) Love the Work You Do

(43:17 - 52:43) Rapid Fire Questions!

(52:44 - 53:09) Closing

Research Conversation: Planning Ahead Nov 28, 2023

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The ability to set goals and achieve them is a power that not many people have the knowledge to obtain. Whether it be New Year’s resolutions or goals set for us in our education or career, we can develop an apathy towards these goals as we continuously struggle to meet them. This struggle and adversity are all part of the process; check in to Research Conversations today to hear how you can identify and plan ahead to move past these barriers that keep you from achieving your goals.

In today’s episode, join Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education as they discuss how planning ahead and a good dose of hope can guide you on a path to not just goal setting but goal achievement. You won’t want to miss out on this intriguing and insightful episode!

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Guests: Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:08) Introduction

(01:09 - 03:31) Breaking Down the Problem

(03:32 - 07:55) Confusing Optimism for Hope

(07:56 - 09:46) The Opposite of Hope

(09:47 - 12:21) Goals are a Jungle Gym

(12:22 - 17:16) Managing Feelings in Adversity

(17:17 - 18:10) Closing

A New Way to Lead in this New World Nov 21, 2023

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Looking for a solution to address increased burnout and low retention? Look no further. Be sure to watch this episode and take notes as you explore a transformative perspective on leadership and its potential impact on your organization as a whole.

Join us today on Change Starts Here, where our host Dustin Odham is accompanied by Stephen M.R. Covey, an American writer and public speaker. Tune in as Stephen explains why shifting from a commanding leadership style to one rooted in trust and inspiration can revolutionize your organization. Discover the significance of viewing your leaders as individuals and the importance of not only inspiring others but also humbly seeking inspiration when it's most needed. This episode is truly informative and inspiring, encouraging you to contemplate and look forward to what lies ahead.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest(s): Stephen M.R. Covey, American Writer and Public Speaker

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:17) Introduction

(00:18 - 03:55) Leading Through Burnout and Increasing Retention

(03:56 - 08:01) Commitment Achieves Compliance

(08:02 - 14:17) Style Gets In The Way Of Our Intent

(14:18 - 17:32) Authenticity Inspires

(17:33 - 21:51) Observable Movement of Trust

(21:52 - 27:16) A New Age of Inspiration Starts Today

(27:17 - 31:46) Finding Inspiration with the Help of Others

(31:47 - 42:06) A Culture of Trust and Inspire

(42:07 - 48:05) Rapid Fire Questions!

(48:06 - 49:57) Get Connected with Stephen

(49:58 - 51:21) Thank You and Closing

Research Conversation: Goal Setting Nov 14, 2023

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Have you ever set a New Year's resolution and been frustrated at the lack of effort you are able to put towards completing it? Listen in on this educational episode to learn how to go from goal setting to goal achieving and the techniques you can use to help yourself reach your own goals.

In today’s episode, join Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education as they dive into goal setting and the power that comes from goals. Hear how even with outside imposed goals set on students or teachers in education systems can still control and find hope in completing these goals.

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Download our Goal Setting and Academic Success Handout here: https://www.leaderinme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LiM_RC1_NOV2023_Handout_v1.0.0.pdf

Guests:

Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:37) Introduction

(01:38 - 03:08) What is a Goal?

(03:09 - 04:43) Goal Setting in Education

(04:44 - 07:45) Reminiscing in Past Goals

(07:46 - 10:59) The Hope Theory

(11:00 - 12:58) The Elements of Hope Theory

(12:59 - 15:35) Controlling the Pathway to the Goal

(15:36 - 18:31) The Power of Future Thinking

(18:32 - 19:07) Closing

Vision & Leadership Nov 07, 2023

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One of the biggest struggles that education leaders are facing today is an apathetic student body and adults. Fighting to light the fire of your students and faculty and continue to come up short? Don’t miss today’s episode where our host Dustin Odham exposes the solution to this common problem.

Creating a vision and communicating that vision to your team is essential to having a strong and motivated organization that not only reaches but surpasses its goals. Creating a greater understanding of where you and your organization are going will allow you to feel motivated in the present as you get excited about the future. Feel like a kid again as you sit in your Halloween costume days before Halloween, constantly energized and wondering when will it get here.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:01) Introduction

(01:02 - 03:49) Fighting Apathy in Adults & Students

(03:49 - 06:02) The Heartbeat of Progress

(06:03 - 07:51) Synergetic Vision

(07:52 - 08:54) What’s Your Vision?

(08:55 - 09:19) Closing

The Key to Leadership: A Discussion with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Part 2 Oct 31, 2023

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If you're leading a team or a company, you have to get good at storytelling! It's your golden ticket to connect with everyone, from the interns to the big bosses. Think about it - if you're not spinning your own yarn, folks will make up tales about you. So, why not grab the reins and showcase the real, authentic you and what your organization is all about? Start crafting your narrative by connecting with your team and discovering what emotion and story you want to share with the public and your team.

The conversation with Joe Sanfelippo was too good to fit into one episode! Welcome back to the discussion on Change Starts Here, between our host Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, and guest Joe Sanfellipo, Former Superintendent of Fall Creek School District. Listen in to hear why Joe thinks storytelling is so vital for all leaders and the steps that he takes to become a better leader and educator.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guests: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Superintendent of Fall Creek School District

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:30) Introduction

(01:31 - 04:03) Hacking Leadership

(04:04 - 06:24) The Importance of Storytelling

(06:25 - 08:41) Tell Your Story First

(08:42 - 11:30) Connect to the Emotion of the Listener

(11:31 - 12:45) Treat Everyone Fair, Not Equal

(12:46 - 15:18) Inspiring Great Leaders

(15:19 - 17:21) Technology in Education

(17:22 - 19:53) Working with People and Gaining Information

(19:54 - 21:46) Attracting and Retaining Teachers

(21:47 - 23:21) Closing

The Key to Leadership: A Discussion with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Part 1 Oct 24, 2023

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Feeling burnt out and tired of being a leader and having a continuous list of tasks to complete is bad for you and your organization? Leadership doesn’t have to be simply checking off a list of to-dos and activities, learn to read in between the to-dos and find joy in the way that you lead.

Listen to today’s podcast with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Former Superintendent of Fall Creek School District, and our host, Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, as they dive into the key to becoming a great leader and how to build efficacy within your team. Experience Dr. Joe’s wisdom and knowledge in this powerful and transformative episode guiding you on how to not only take risks but lead others in accepting and oftentimes celebrating the failures. Tune in as Dustin and Dr. Joe talk about Dr. Joe’s new book “Lead From Where You Are” and the way it is changing the educational landscape.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guests: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, Former Superintendent of Fall Creek School District

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:35) Introduction

(01:36 - 04:47) Getting to Know Joe Sanfelippo

(04:48 - 08:02) Finding the Confidence to Write

(08:03 - 09:44) Developing a Leadership Mindset

(09:45 - 12:21) Give Yourself a Chance

(12:22 - 14:38) Everybody is a Leader

(14:39 - 16:41) Leaning into the Good Days

(16:42 - 19:30) Looking Between the To-Dos

(19:31 - 22:43) Positive Relationships are the Key

(22:44 - 24:26) Best Practices to Build Relationships

(24:27 - 26:33) You Need to Want Help to Receive It

(26:34 - 32:27) The Importance of Taking Risks

(32:28 - 33:56) Celebrating Risk Taking

(33:57 - 35:50) Recognize, Acknowledge, Extend

(35:51 - 36:36) Connect with Joe Sanfelippo

(36:37 - 39:39) Rapid Fire Questions

(39:40 - 39:57) Closing

Research Conversation: Value Clarification Oct 24, 2023

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We always hear that our values are important and that we need to utilize them in our day-to-day lives, but what does that mean? How do I know what my values are? If you’re asking those questions you need to listen in to this new episode of Change Starts Here right now!

Dive into the importance of values clarification with Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education. Join the conversation and walk through a few exercises to help you define your values and the emotions behind them. With this new knowledge of yourself and your values, you can experience a deep and powerful motivator that can get you and your students across any metaphorical finish line in front of you.

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Download our handout here: https://www.leaderinme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LiM_RC2_OCT2023_Handout_v1.0.0.pdf

Guests:

Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:28) Introduction

(00:29 - 02:06) Do People Find Value in Their Work?

(02:07 - 04:06) Defining Vales Clarification

(04:07 - 10:24) Connecting Values and Emotions

(10:25 - 12:51) Using Values as a Motivator

(12:52 - 15:48) Unclear Values Can Lead to Burnout

(15:49 - 18:36) Connecting to Something Bigger

(18:37 - 22:07) The 5 Whys

(22:08 - 22:32) Closing

Research Conversation: Emotion Regulation Oct 10, 2023

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Emotions can bring some of the greatest moments into our lives, such as seeing your kid’s first steps or getting that promotion, but without the proper regulation, emotions can be destructive. These emotions bring destruction by debilitating your executive function and making it difficult for your brain to learn, which is extremely worrying in our schools.

In today’s episode, join Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education as they dive into the dangers of unregulated emotions and how to help others learn how to control them better. With these steps and knowledge, you can help your students not only express but understand their feelings and not allow them to hurt their education.

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Click the link to download the Self Awareness Handout: https://www.leaderinme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LiM_RC1_SEP2023_Handout_v1.0.2.pdf

Click the link to download the Emotion Regulation Handout: https://www.leaderinme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LiM_RC1_OCT2023_Handout_v1.0.0.pdf

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Guests: Eve Miller, Ph.D., Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:31) Introduction

(00:32 - 01:30) What is Emotion Regulation?

(01:31 - 04:11) Simplifying the Complexities of Emotions

(04:12 - 05:23) The Powerful Lens of Emotions