One Percent Better

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Ep. 94: Teflon Jun 09, 2019

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The biggest lie we were ever told as kids might have been: "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."

This week I share a mindset shift that will take back the power of words.

Teflon.

As always, thank you for listening!

--JF

Ep. 93: 1% Better Failure & Fun Jun 02, 2019

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Today I share my conversation with Peter Shankman.

Peter is a five-time best selling author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, focusing on customer service and the new and emerging customer and neurotatypical economy. Peter is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about the customer experience, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and the new Neurodiverse Economy.

You'll hear a refreshing perspective on failure, imposter syndrome, having fun at work, and I hope much more.

As always, thank you for listening!

--JF

Ep. 92: Celebrate Great Decisions May 26, 2019

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In some ways, this entire podcast is about decision making. How to make better ones minute by minute, day by day, with the end result being that we get to go to sleep a little better than we were when we woke up.

Today I want to share a question with you: why don't we celebrate good decisions like we rue bad ones?

But right here, right now, let's start a movement. The movement begins with four simple steps:

a)define great decisions

b)record great decisions

c)celebrate great decisions

d) share great decisions with others

Message me this week @FerraroOnAir to share yours.

As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 91: 1% Better Excellence w/ Tom Peters May 19, 2019

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This week I share my conversation with Tom Peters!

The exclamation point is there to signify three things:

My excitement in what I was able to learn from Tom
My excitement from what you are about to learn from Tom
It's his logo (Really. Check out his website)

In 1982 Tom and a colleague wrote a book entitled In Search of Excellence, and he has never looked back.

This one is quotable, shareable, and a whole heck of a lot of fun.

Enjoy.

--JF

Ep. 90: Don't Confuse Price with Value May 12, 2019

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This week I share one idea that changed my life and two stories of how it's shown up in my world.

Don't confuse price with value.

The $75.00 dollar steak
Charlee's first wager

As always thank you for listening!

--JF

Ep. 89: 1% Better NFL Leadership Lessons w/ Michael Lombardi May 05, 2019

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This week I share a high-velocity, high-value conversation with NFL expert and author, Michael Lombardi.

Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Mike Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and Al Davis.

Today, he shares the leadership lessons he has learned with my audience.

I absolutely loved this conversation. I think you will too.

As always, thank you for listening!

--JF

Ep. 88: Flipping the Script IV w/ Kim Darche Apr 28, 2019

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I learn so much by being asked deep questions.

This week it's Instructional Coach Kim Darche that helps me (and I certainly hope you) get 1% better.

She flips the script with some of the most inventive questions I have ever been asked. "What two published books would you save from a burning building?"

How did Kim get to flip the script? She asked. She's a long-time passionate listener to the podcast, and after taking a dive into her work, I was very impressed. Voila. Here she is.

Let today's episode inspire and encourage you in many ways, not the least of which is how vital a truth it is that we all need a coach. It's impossible to see our blindspots. Kim helps teachers see theirs, and she might be able to help you as well.

Find her on Twitter @KimDarche and let her know how she can help you, or what you thought of her work behind the microphone

As always, thank you for listening!

--JF

Ep. 87: 1% Better at Staying Creative w/ Austin Kleon Apr 19, 2019

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Today I share my conversation with author Austin Kleon.

I caught Austin as he was about to embark on his book tour. Our conversation was honest, fun, and I hope, useful. We talk about:

The tug of war between art and commerce.
The ups and downs of going on a book tour
Staying creative despite demoralizing times
How George Clooney's movie role selection connects to creative life
How Austin would change public education

And much more.

Subscribe to Austin's Newsletter Buy one of Austin's Books As always, thanks for listening!

--JF

Ep. 86: What Do You Dream About? Apr 14, 2019

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This week I share a dream I had.

During a recent conversation with educator and upcoming guest Aaaron Pribble, we spoke about one of the realities of being a teacher. At night you dream about things that could go wrong in the classroom.

This week, a skunk snuck into my classroom.

What do YOU think about so much that it shows up in your dreams?

I spent some time this week making my website 1% better.

Start Here

I would love your thoughts.

As always, thank you for listening.

--JF

Ep. 85: 1% Better Consonance w/ Laura Gassner Otting Apr 07, 2019

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Today's conversation is flat-out fun. It's also useful and inspiring. I have learned that's what you get with Laura Gassner Otting. She's the candid, vulnerable, sharp, author of the book Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life.

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