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The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership with Dustin Odham Oct 03, 2023

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As we usher in a new month, it’s crucial to revisit the fundamental principles that underpin effective and robust leadership. In light of this, Dustin Odham, your host for the Change Starts Here podcast, will guide listeners through The Four Essential Roles of Leadership, beginning with today’s focus: trust.

Trust isn’t just a simple term; it's the cornerstone of effective leadership, and understanding its depth and importance is just the starting point. This episode promises more than just definitions; it aims to enlighten you on inspiring trust amongst your team members. Join us to discover how the harmonious integration of integrity, competency, empathy, and consistency can not only define but also elevate the trust between you and your team. Tune in and embark on a journey of becoming a leader who is not just followed but deeply trusted and respected.

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Click the link to receive the 4 Essential Roles of Leadership Competencies Table: https://pages.franklincovey.com/podcast-downloadable.html

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:45) Introduction

(00:46 - 02:33) The Four Essential Roles of Leadership

(02:34 - 03:25) The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership

(03:26 - 04:14) Inspiring Trust through Integrity

(04:15 - 04:48) Competency Builds Trust

(04:49 - 05:24) Valuing the Input of Your Team

(05:25 - 07:05) The Power of Empathy

(07:06 - 08:36) Trust Is Not Built Overnight

(08:37 - 09:47) Trust is the Currency of Leadership

(09:48 - 10:36) Closing

Research Conversation: Initiative Sep 26, 2023

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Step into a world of deeper understanding with renowned researchers Eve Miller, Ph.D., and Kim Yaris, M.ED., in this richly insightful episode where we unearth the layers of goal setting, the effects of perfectionism, and the critical factors for growth.

In this enlightening installment of "Change Starts Here," we delve into the intricacies of goal progression, revealing the secrets to effective goal setting. Our guests share insights on how to break down your goals efficiently and why breaking down goals creates an award correlation in our brain to be more productive. Our researchers discuss the delicate balance between striving for perfection and maintaining a healthy perspective and how perfectionism can create unhealthy habits.

Kim Yaris shares the importance of sharing your failures with others and how it can create a more comfortable and welcoming environment for others. She brings up techniques she has used in the classroom to be comfortable with the messiness of learning.

Stay tuned and listen in to a thought-provoking dialogue that seeks to redraw the boundaries of traditional education and new perspectives on goal setting. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that holds the key to unlocking a brighter, more effective future.

Click here to download the, Initiative handout with all the points discussed in this episode.

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 - 01:20) Introductions

(01:21 - 04:04) Ice Breaker Question - What is Initiative?

(04:05 - 08:40) Goal Progression

(08:41 - 11:50) Breaking Down Goals, Effective Goal Setting

(11:50 - 16:15) Seeking Perfectionism in a Healthy Perspective

(16:16 - 18:32) Initiative is a Goal Driven Behavior

(18:33 - 22:02) Sharing Failures

(22:03 - 23:32) The Importance of the Process

(23:33 - 24:50) Flexibility is a Key Factor for Growth.

(24:51 - 25:22) Outro

Culture and Trust: Foundations for Academic Innovation Sep 19, 2023

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Today our host, Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, is joined by Shauna Hittle, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Leadership. Shauna dives into the key factors that are involved in leadership roles in school districts and highlights the importance of culture, and how it creates trust and collaboration between teams. Listen in as we explore the differences between primary and secondary schools, transferring knowledge across diverse environments, and the challenges and rewards of leading a school district. Learn why preparing students for unexpected situations is important and how collaboration is the key to excelling.

This episode provides insights for leaders, educators, and advocates for education so stay tuned to learn from an individual with over twenty years in the education industry.

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If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guests: Shauna Hittle, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Leadership

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:45) Introduction

(02:46 - 04:14) Welcome Shauna Hittle

(04:15 - 07:02) Differences Between Primary and Secondary School

(07:03 - 07:55) Transferring Knowledge to Different Environments

(07:56 - 09:30) Leading a School District

(09:31 - 11:45) Preparing Students for the Unexpected

(11:46 - 13:30) Collaborating to Excel

(13:31 - 16:01) Creating Models for Success

(16:02 - 17:50) Culture Builds Relationships

(17:51 - 19:08) Learning Curves

(19:09 - 20:51) Focusing on the District's Vision

(20:52 - 23:16) Pride Within Your School

(23:17 - 26:02) Honesty is Key to Leadership

(26:03 - 27:52) Continuous Growth

(27:53 - 29:48) Hate to Lose vs. Love to Win

(29:49 - 31:05) Planning and Importance of Organizing

(31:06 - 32:38) The Multiplier

(32:39 - 36:54) Communication Within the Unknown

(36:55 - 37:02) Outro

Research Conversation: Self-Awareness Sep 12, 2023

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Step into a world of deeper understanding with renowned researchers, Eve Miller, Ph.D., and Kim Yaris, M.ED., in this richly insightful episode where we unearth the layers of self-awareness, the fundamental cornerstone in academic competencies in individuals.

In this enlightening installment of "Change Starts Here," unravel the nuanced dynamics of self-awareness and grasp how nurturing this trait can serve as a powerful catalyst in bolstering academic progress and personal growth alike. Our guests share different techniques to increase self-awareness such as urging listeners to cultivate a more productive solution to one's problems by posing the question "What?" as opposed to "Why?". Delve into enlightening discussions that furnish you with actionable strategies to foster a self-aware mindset, not just for the students but for educators as well.

Stay tuned and listen in to a thought-provoking dialogue that seeks to redraw the boundaries of traditional educational boundaries, encouraging a shift towards nurturing more reflective and self-aware individuals. This episode promises not only to educate but also to inspire a ripple effect of positive change. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that holds the key to unlocking a brighter, more conscious future.

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

Kim Yaris, M.ED, Researcher at FranklinCovey Education

Jennifer Chevalier, ED.D

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:12) Introductions

(00:13 - 01:01) Recap of Previous Episodes

(01:02 - 01:41) The Foundational Competency for Academics

(01:42 - 05:49) Visualizing Self Awareness

(05:50 - 09:18) The Perception of Yourself

(09:19 - 13:30) Practicing Self Awareness

(13:31 - 15:31) The Power of Reflection

(15:32 - 17:40) Moving from Why to What

(17:41 - 18:31) Closing

Embracing Self-Awareness to Influence Outcomes Sep 08, 2023

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Self-awareness can be a life-changing practice, it can completely change your life and the livees around you. Self-awareness is more than just recognizing ourselves in a mirror. It is about peeling back the layers of our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and behaviors.

This episode of "Change Starts Here" with host Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, covers this very topic. Dustin talks about his own life and how he uses self-awareness to build better relationships deal with stress and anxiety and much more. You won’t want to miss out on this encouraging and helpful episode.

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 01:31) Intro / Updates

(01:32 - 05:02) Why We Need Self-Awareness

(05:03 - 07:43) Cultivating Self Awareness

(07:44 - 10:35) Finding Ways to Grow and Change

(10:36 - 12:28) Breathing Technique

(12:29 - 13:44) Closing Thoughts

Essential Leadership Principles with Dr. Kamela Patton Aug 29, 2023

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How do education leaders create systems to achieve predictable success? What are the essential leadership principles that the best educational leaders know to make a difference in learning every day? And most important: what lessons can people use to live life with passion and purpose to make a difference in the world and the students and communities that depend on these educators?

If there is a secret formula to answer these questions, it’s held in the Collier County, Florida, school district, comprised of over 48,000 students. Their recipe includes 5 conditions that support excellence in teaching, including a shared vision, instructional materials, professional learning, empowered leaders, and effective use of data. And their former head chef of these essential leadership principles is Dr. Kamela Patton. Dr. Patton received the honor of Florida’s 2022 Superintendent of the Year from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. She was also a national finalist for 2022 Superintendent of the Year and 2021 Collier County Citizen of the Year.

On the Change Starts Here Podcast, host Dustin Odham seeks out the educational innovators who demonstrate transformational leadership and inspire others to do the same. Odham spoke with Dr. Patton on Change Starts Here to learn more about her twelve years as Collier County Superintendent and her philosophy on leadership principles.

Research Conversation: Making Time for Teaching Executive Functioning Aug 22, 2023

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The educational landscape changes often and conversations surrounding teaching methods, particularly post-pandemic, have never been more crucial. The metaphor of the “educator’s plate” represents a broad spectrum of challenges educators face daily. It ranges from managing students’ behavior to nurturing their cognitive abilities, all amid a backdrop of increased responsibility.

The balance of these demands calls for new thinking in how executive functions. This includes cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, and working memory. And all can be woven into the everyday curriculum. As this conversation deepens and there are several takes that explore new dimensions of this educational landscape. For a special segment of the “Change Starts Here,” podcast by FranklinCovey, host Dustin Odham honored “Research Week” by speaking with a few of the company’s team members.

FranklinCovey’s Eve Miller, PhD, Director of Research; Jennifer Chevalier, Ed.D, Director of Funding; and Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Researcher, shared their insights and real-world experiences. They also discussed various aspects, such as points listed in the executive functioning handout PDF, and why this approach is needed.

How to Lead in a Disconnected World Aug 15, 2023

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In the latest episode of the FranklinCovey Change Starts Here Podcast, host Dustin Odham welcomes back Dr. Jody Carrington, a world-renowned psychologist. The conversation delves into Dr. Carrington’s new book, “Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World,” and explores the concept of connection in an increasingly disconnected world. They discuss the power of shame, how to conquer it, and what to do when we lose our way and fall back into old habits. The episode also touches on the loneliness epidemic and the mental health crisis, emphasizing the importance of feeling seen and the need for reconnection.

Research Conversation: What is Executive Functioning? Aug 08, 2023

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As the 2023-2024 academic season begins, educators, researchers, and parents are scratching their heads about a troubling trend: a continued slide in academic achievement. While many point to the pandemic as the culprit, a deeper, less-visible issue may be at play. Educational researchers have shown that a student’s executive functioning–their ability to plan, focus, and recall information–plays a critical role in their academic achievement. Yet, this concept remains largely unexplored and unaddressed in our educational system. This prompts a critical question: Are we overlooking a crucial element of student success?

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham invites Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Dr. Eve Miller, and Kim Yaris to examine the mystery of executive functioning and its impact on academic success. They delve into practical and research-driven insights, discuss ways to improve the current situation, and bring to light the scale and implications of the problem. Additionally, there is an executive functioning handout that lays out many important points and tips about this topic.

The Power of Moments Aug 01, 2023

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Host Dustin Odham kicks off the latest season of Change Starts Here with some timely thoughts on Chip and Dan Heath’s book, “The Power of Moments.” Odham shares his personal experiences and insights on how big and small moments can shape our lives and destiny. He emphasizes the importance of intentionally being present, creating memorable moments, and harnessing their transformative power. Odham also shares a personal story about a former student, highlighting the lasting impact teachers can have on their students. This episode is an inspiring call to action for viewers to become intentional architects of their lives and make every moment count.

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