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Tina Seelig: The Creativity Rules Jul 11, 2018

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Tina Seelig is on a mission to get more people to unlock our creative potential, embrace our "failure resume," and take some creative risks. This episode will inspire you to take action and get out there! You can find her books, blog, and other info at: http://www.tinaseelig.com/

Advice from Elmo: Do Something Jul 09, 2018

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A life lesson from Cinder-Elmo: Do something! Dreaming doesn't work!

Brian Aspinall: Code Breaker Jul 06, 2018

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Brian Aspinall is an elementary teacher, TEDx speaker, and the author of Code Breaker. He is on a mission to get more kids interesting in coding. But listen closely as WHY Brian is going beyond the obvious answers. You can find more about his mission at: www.brianaspinall.com

Hardeep Gulati: Innovation Within Powerschool Jul 04, 2018

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Hardeep Gulati is the CEO of Powerschool and is focused on helping parents and students. One problem: I didn't want this interview to be an advertisement for Powerschool. It wasn't. Instead we talked about how his company is looking forward and helping parents and students improve on more than the test.

Make Them Thirsty Jul 02, 2018

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You can lead a horse to water- you just make make it drink. BUT you can make it thirsty. How do you make people thirsty?

Aaron Maurer: Coffee For The Brain Jun 29, 2018

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Aaron Maurer is an educator focused on creativity and design. In this episode we dig deep into what is needed for our students to thrive. He is also the STEM Lead for the Mississippi Bend AEA and the Founder of a non profit called 212 STEAM Labs, Inc. You can find more about Aaron and his work at: http://coffeeforthebrain.com/

John Kao: Edge Makers in Innovation, Education Jun 27, 2018

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John Kao has spent the better part of 30 years creating compelling learning experiences for emerging innovators and entrepreneurs. His eclectic career mirrors the complexity of innovation and entrepreneurship. He was a professor at Harvard Business School, and he taught at the MIT Media Lab and Stanford’s Bowman House. He was an advisor to countries on innovation policy and is a serial entrepreneur. He also is the best-selling author of books about innovation, a Tony award-winning producer of stage and screen, Yamaha Music’s first “artist in innovation” and a Yale Medical School trained psychiatrist. Each experience has enriched his pedagogical approach. Dubbed “Mr. Creativity” and a “serial innovator” by The Economist, John Kao is a renaissance man and self-styled “innovation activist” whose creativity forms the DNA of EdgeMakers. Some other highlights about John: Global Innovation Advisor to the World Economic Forum and past Chairman of the WEF’s Global Advisory Council on Innovation. Innovation Architect for WEF’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Recently named Chief Evangelist, Hu-manity.co, a startup focused on human trust, blockchain and owning your own data. Best-selling author of books on innovation. Innovation advisor to countries, including Finland and Singapore, and top-tier business such as Nike, Intel, BASF, and more recently, Salesforce. Harvard Business School professor for 15 years, where he created executive and MBA programs on innovation. Innovation Advisor to U.S. Navy.

ISTE Conference: Better Than The Day Before Jun 25, 2018

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Conferences like ISTE can leave you feeling inadequate- if you let it. Yes, there are some amazing presenters that make it "look easy," but you need to remind yourself of one thing every day.

Eric Patnoudes M. Ed. "The Future Isn't Always About Technology" Jun 22, 2018

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Eric Patnoudes, M. Ed. is the Director of Strategic Initiatives Otus Education (Twitter: @OtusK12 ) Former Education Strategist at CDW. In this episode Eric and I delve into the future, and how education needs to focus on more than just tech. We also discuss how the "feel good" Twitter posts are nice, but leaving some feeling like the social media platform has become an echo chamber.

Curt Mercadante: Pursuing Freedom Jun 20, 2018

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Curt Mercadante is a business coach that helps entrepreneurs, business owners and C-level execs fight for lives of freedom and fulfillment. His sought-after blogs and sessions help his clients focus on their talents, not weaknesses, while also balancing time for your loved ones. You can learn more at: www.CurtMercadante.com

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