One Percent Better

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 153: 1% Better Classroom Chatter Sep 27, 2020

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This week I share four clips from my conversation with Zach Casto

Zach invited me to speak to staff and students from West Virginia State University last week. Today's I share a few moments from that conversation that will help you improve your mindset, language, and behavior.

I share thoughts on:

Student engagement
How we invest our attention
My tactics for teaching remote and in-person learners simultaneously
A special highlight from my teaching career

Email me at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 152: 1% Better Excellence Chasing w/ Sue Enquist Sep 20, 2020

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Today's conversation is with a living legend in the world of coaching and teaching.

Sue Enquist is an 11-time National Champion and a six-time Hall of Famer. Along that journey, she has empowered thousands of women first hand, and inspired millions of young men and women from a distance.

Implementing a portion of the mindset, language, and behavior that Sue lives on a daily basis will change your life 1% at a time.

Sue:

Was close friends with John Wooden
Developed a station in practice dedicated to failure recovery
Worries our kids' best skill sometimes is being careful
Opens up about the lowest moment in her career
Describes her relationship with being 1% better
Preaches the value of strong voice and weak voice

This one is special.

Email me at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thank you for listening!

--JF

Ep. 151: How to Fight a Ninja Sep 13, 2020

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This week I call upon teachers everywhere to keep at it.

Keep making a difference in the lives of young people.

We can do this.

We are doing this.

Today's episode is about how upgrading our mindset and out language in these unprecedented times will help so many get 1% better.

Email Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

to tell me your thoughts.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 150: 1% Better Work Ethic w/ Joe Ferraro Jr. Sep 06, 2020

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Today's conversation is with one of the best businessmen in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

He's a National Champion, a restaurateur, and my best friend.

He also happens to be my father.

It's a milestone episode, and one that will help you get 1% better.

We talk about:

Work ethic
Our mutual love of food
What it's like to coach your own kids
The realities of owning a restaurant
The importance of family

And much more.

Email me and let me know what you think Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 149: Why Aren't We Asking More Questions? Aug 30, 2020

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Email me with your theory Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

Stay tuned for a very special Episode 150 next week.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 148: 1% Better Conversations w/ Roy Firestone Aug 23, 2020

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Today's conversation is with one of the best interviewers of all-time.

Roy Firestone has interviewed over 5,000 people. He has appeared in films, hosted multiple television shows, and has recently released his brand new podcast.

Roy shares stories, impersonations, and lessons learned, including:

The importance of conversation in 2020
The trait most of the celebrities he has interviewed share
What makes a great question
Roy's favorite Muhammad Ali story

and much more.

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As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 147: How to Tell Your Father You Love Him Aug 16, 2020

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It's a secret.

It might just change your life.

Press play to hear it.

Email me and tell me how it went Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

--JF

Ep. 146: 1% Better Coaching Language w/ Nick Winkelman Aug 09, 2020

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This is one of my favorite conversations.

Nick Winkelman is an elite communicator.

His work title is The Head of Athletic Performance & Science of Irish Rugby , but his methods and research touch all aspects of communication and connection.

His book not only has my favorite title of the year, but is a readable, scientifically-researched manual for all coaches who want to help their athletes move 1% better.

Reach out to Nick on Twitter and tell him I sent you.

Email me to tell me what you thought Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 145: The Audio Brain Dump Aug 02, 2020

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Today I share a practice that has helped me get 1% better.

The audio brain dump.

It's not an elegant name for a technique that will help achieve more creativity, productivity, and clarity, but it works.

Listen to how I do it, then try it for yourself.

Email me at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

to let me know how it worked.