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On this episode of Change Starts Here, our host Dustin Odham sits down with Maria Fleming and Betsy Wierda, co-authors of the newest edition of The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators. While school leaders rarely struggle to write comprehensive improvement plans, turning those high-minded goals into day-to-day results amid the daily \"whirlwind\" remains a persistent challenge.

Maria and Betsy break down how K–12 leaders can move beyond…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 236, "name": "If-Then Beats Willpower", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/if-then-beats-willpower", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1222", "description": "

In this Change Starts Here research conversation, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller pick up where their last episode on hope left off: you've named the goal and the obstacle in your way, so what do you actually do when that obstacle shows up? They dig into why following through has less to do with willpower than most of us were taught, starting with a study on distractible kindergartners and a confession from Kim about an exercise routine she abandoned on day ten.

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In education, there’s always more to do. Competing priorities, urgent requests, new initiatives, and everyday demands can keep us constantly moving—but being busy and making progress aren’t the same thing. When everything feels important, how do we decide what deserves our focus?

In this episode, Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham explores how educators can move beyond activity and create meaningful progress by focusing on what matters most. Drawing from the FranklinCovey…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 234, "name": "The Head and Heart of Continuous School Improvement", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-head-and-heart-of-continuous-school-improvement", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2278", "description": "

What does it take to keep improving when nothing is technically broken?

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with Dr. Monica Schroeder, Superintendent of North Shore School District 112, to explore how a high-performing district creates urgency, focus, and shared ownership around continuous improvement. Monica shares how years of intentional work around culture, leadership, data, and student outcomes have helped North Shore 112 keep moving forward—and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 233, "name": "Hope Is A Plan", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/hope-is-a-plan", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "960", "description": "

On this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, hosts Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller dive into a two-part research series on why setting big goals and visualizing success often falls short. Dr. Miller breaks down C.R. Snyder’s science-backed definition of hope, which hinges on having both actionable pathways and a sense of personal agency, and explains why relying solely on positive thinking can actually backfire.

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In this episode, Dustin sits down with Adam Welcome, a former teacher, principal, and district leader who has spent his career challenging educators to rethink what kids are actually capable of. Adam has worked with over 500 school districts in 49 states, and he brings that same high energy into a conversation about the gap between the world schools are preparing kids for and the world they're actually walking into.

Adam and Dustin dig into why adults do too much for kids instead of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 231, "name": "Working Within Your Circle of Influence", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/working-within-your-circle-of-influence", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1154", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller dig into what happens in the first few weeks of school, when attention quietly starts to slide toward the schedule, the mandate, or the situation you have no say over. They unpack Stephen Covey's Circle of Influence and revisit decades of research on learned helplessness, including newer work from psychologists Steven Maier and Martin Seligman that offers a different way of thinking about control and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 230, "name": "Your Culture Is What You Repeat", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/your-culture-is-what-you-repeat", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1189", "description": "

Culture isn't built in a kickoff meeting or a mission statement, it's built in what leaders repeat when nobody's watching.


In this solo episode, host Dustin Odham explores how the small behaviors leaders notice, encourage, or allow each day ultimately shape the culture their people experience. Drawing on the story of a broken thread on a 19th-century weaving loom, Dustin explores why excitement fades but repetition sticks.

Dustin shares…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 229, "name": "Reaching Today's Teens Beyond the Screen", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/reaching-today-s-teens-beyond-the-screen", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3175", "description": "

Today’s teens are growing up in a world that looks dramatically different than it did even a decade ago—but have the principles they need to thrive really changed?

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin sits down with Sean Covey, President of FranklinCovey Education and bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, for a candid conversation about what today’s young people need most from the adults in…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 228, "name": "The Greatest Threat to Your Leadership", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-greatest-threat-to-your-leadership", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "959", "description": "

In the season seven premiere of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham asks a critical question: \"What is the greatest threat to our leadership?\" While it’s easy to point to external factors like budgets, teacher shortages, or politics, Dustin argues that the real danger lies within the internal conversations leaders have with themselves. Drawing on his own experiences, including a moment of deep reflection in a hospital bed, Dustin explores how leaders often mistake performance for…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 227, "name": "Return With Clarity: A Summer Leadership Challenge", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/return-with-clarity-a-summer-leadership-challenge", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "686", "description": "

In the season 6 finale of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham invites educators and leaders to rethink their summer break. While taking time off is crucial for physical recovery, Dustin challenges listeners to aim for true renewal and clarity. By applying Dr. Covey's 7th Habit, \"Sharpen the Saw,\" leaders can intentionally renew themselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Listeners are challenged to take one uninterrupted day alone this summer to pause and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 226, "name": "What To Do With The Year You Just Had", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/what-to-do-with-the-year-you-just-had", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1342", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller explore how educators and leaders can effectively transition out of a demanding school year. Drawing on a Yale study, they discuss how a leader's ability to manage their own emotions directly impacts the well-being of their staff. Because of \"emotion contagion theory,\" the emotional residue leaders carry out of the spring can set the tone for the entire school environment in the fall.

Listeners will…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 225, "name": "The Gift of Pause When Leading What’s Next", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-gift-of-pause-when-leading-what-s-next", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2627", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with global leadership expert and executive coach Victoria Roos Olsson to discuss the importance of pausing at the end of a busy school year. While exhausted leaders often want to rush to the finish line or immediately tackle the next challenge, Victoria explains why using the end of a season for reflection is vital for sustainable success.

Listeners will discover how to ask more effective questions and evaluate the past…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 224, "name": "Endings That Stick", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/endings-that-stick", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "930", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller discuss the final weeks of the school year, a time typically filled with tying up loose ends, cleaning up, and the temptation to just pop in a movie. However, research shows that how a year ends disproportionately shapes how students will remember the entire experience.

Drawing on Daniel Kahneman's famous \"peak-end rule\" and Crystal Park's research on meaning-making, the hosts explain that it isn't enough for an ending…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 223, "name": "3 Practices to Make the Last 30 Days Count", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/3-practices-to-make-the-last-30-days-count", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "558", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham challenges the \"spring fever\" mentality that sweeps through schools during the final stretch of the year. Rather than just counting down the days and winding down expectations, Dustin urges leaders and educators to finish with intention. Sharing a powerful story about \"legacy projects\" at Mechanics Grove Elementary, he illustrates how giving students ownership and purpose can completely transform the energy of a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 222, "name": "What's Really Happening With AI in Schools?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/what-s-really-happening-with-ai-in-schools", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1371", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller tackle a topic that leaves many educators feeling overwhelmed: Artificial Intelligence in schools. Looking past the sensational headlines, they dive deep into recent survey data from organizations like RAND, Pew, and Brookings to uncover the reality of how AI is actually showing up in classrooms.

The research reveals a startling truth, ignoring AI or instituting complete bans doesn't stop students from using these…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 221, "name": "The Truth About School Culture", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-truth-about-school-culture", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3284", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with Todd Nesloney, Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). Todd shares his insights on what a thriving school culture actually looks and feels like, going beyond test scores and bulletin boards to the fundamental human experiences of feeling seen, heard, and valued.

Todd gets real about his own transition from the classroom to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 220, "name": "Are We Asking the Wrong Questions About Student Well-Being?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/are-we-asking-the-wrong-questions-about-student-well-being", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1190", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller dive into the critical topic of student well-being, especially relevant as climate survey data rolls in for the end of the year. While most schools measure happiness and meaningfulness, Dr. Miller highlights groundbreaking research by Erin Westgate and Shigehiro Oishi that introduces a third, often overlooked dimension: \"psychological richness\".

Listeners will discover what psychological richness is, experiences that…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 219, "name": "Finishing the School Year Strong", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/finishing-the-school-year-strong", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "671", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham addresses the unique challenge of the final stretch of the school year. When testing season arrives and the finish line is in sight, there's a natural temptation for educators to coast. But Dustin explains why the most critical moments for leadership, culture, and student impact happen right now, when everyone is tired.

Drawing inspiration from sports psychology and the first modern Olympic marathon, Dustin challenges leaders and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 218, "name": "Planting S.E.E.D.S. to Grow Leaders Who Build Leaders", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/planting-s-e-e-d-s-to-grow-leaders-who-build-leaders", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2717", "description": "

In this episode, Dr. Duzy breaks down her powerful \"SEEDS\" philosophy—Serve, Empower, Embrace, Develop, Steer—and explains why securing \"buy-in\" is no longer enough. She shares the messy but rewarding reality of shifting your team toward true ownership, how to establish the right conditions for new initiatives to thrive, and the importance of aligning district-wide systems like evaluations and strategic plans to a singular vision.

If you’re a K-12 leader looking to build a culture of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 217, "name": "Permission to Play: Why Joy is a Leadership Skill", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/permission-to-play-why-joy-is-a-leadership-skill", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1485", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller challenge the way we view joy and play in education, especially during the heavy, high-stress stretch of testing season. Too often, joy is treated as a \"garnish\" in schools—a funny video at a staff meeting or a smoothie bar during Teacher Appreciation Week—and categorized as a mood rather than a vital capacity. However, Dr. Miller shares that joy actually has a biological architecture that fundamentally changes what the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 216, "name": "How Educators Can Help Students Rewrite Their “Broken Soundtracks” | Lessons on Mindset With Jon Acuff", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/how-educators-can-help-students-rewrite-their-broken-soundtracks-lessons-on-mind", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2262", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff to explore the profound impact of mindset on both students and educators. Jon unpacks his concept of \"broken soundtracks\"—the negative, repetitive thoughts that hold us back—and explains why issues like procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome are not physical hurdles, but mindset challenges.


Jon shares practical strategies for identifying and replacing…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 215, "name": "How Curiosity Drives Deeper Learning", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/how-curiosity-drives-deeper-learning", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "748", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris explores a pressing question in education: are students and adults less curious than they used to be? In a fast-paced world, the space for wondering is often crowded out by the demand for immediate answers. Yet, workforce research continuously identifies curiosity as a critical, durable skill essential for problem-solving, adaptability, and long-term learning.


Kim dismantles the conventional myth that curiosity is simply a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 214, "name": "Break the Burnout Cycle. Reclaim Your Agency", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/break-the-burnout-cycle-reclaim-your-agency", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "700", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham addresses the subtle burnout that often creeps into schools during the spring semester. He explains that burnout often stems not from the workload itself, but from the negative stories and expectations we attach to that workload.


Through a personal story of a chaotic morning, Dustin illustrates how shifting our internal question to \"What does leadership require of me right now?\" can change our entire posture and response.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 213, "name": "High Expectations: Belief, Behavior, or Both?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/high-expectations-belief-behavior-or-both", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1382", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller dive into the pervasive and often misunderstood topic of \"high expectations.\" While most leaders strive to raise the bar, they often see the same patterns repeat: the same students doing the thinking and the same staff carrying the load. Kim and Eve explore the research behind why this happens, revealing that high expectations are not just a mindset, but a visible environment created by thousands of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 212, "name": "Burnout to Breakthrough: Better Choices for Busy Leaders", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/burnout-to-breakthrough-better-choices-for-busy-leaders", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2598", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham is joined by Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey’s Global Practice Leader for Content Development and co-author of The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity. Together, they address the mounting pressure on educators to \"do it all\" and the burnout that inevitably follows. Kory explains why the old \"work 'til you drop\" mentality is no longer sustainable in an age of constant digital distraction and generational…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 211, "name": "The Truth About Reflection — And Why It Often Fails", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-truth-about-reflection-and-why-it-often-fails", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1087", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller tackle a practice that is ubiquitous in education yet often misunderstood: reflection. While educators and students are constantly asked to reflect, it frequently feels shallow, performative, or exhausting. Kim and Dr. Miller explore the neuroscience behind why reflection works, revealing that without it, experience simply hardens habits rather than creating learning.


Listeners will learn the critical…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 210, "name": "Treat Behavior as Feedback, Not Failure", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/treat-behavior-as-feedback-not-failure", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "594", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham addresses the unique challenges of the \"February slump\", a time when fresh start energy has faded and end-of-year milestones are still out of sight. Dustin explores why behavior problems from both students and adults often spike during this period, arguing that these are rarely character issues but rather energy issues fueled by fatigue and disconnection.

Listeners will learn three practical leadership moves to navigate this…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=h8vf0d6wce" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 209, "name": "What Truly Drives Motivation?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/what-truly-drives-motivation", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1178", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller tackle the dreaded \"mid-year slump\", that time when energy dips and motivation becomes scarce for both staff and students. Rather than pushing harder, they explore the neurobiology behind what actually drives us to take action. Dr. Miller breaks down the science of the \"motivation switch\" in the brain, the nucleus accumbens, and explains why choice, relevance, and connection are biological necessities, not just…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=rffwnmizkt" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 208, "name": "Why Trust Isn’t Soft—and Control Isn’t Working", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/why-trust-isn-t-soft-and-control-isn-t-working", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3004", "description": "

What if the leadership practices that once kept schools running are now holding them back? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with David Kasperson, co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Trust & Inspire and Director of Speaking & Business Development at FranklinCovey, to challenge the deeply rooted belief that control drives results.

Together, they explore why traditional, compliance-driven leadership is reaching its breaking point in…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=o67g1ld8fa" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 207, "name": "Reimagining Family Involvement: From Barriers to Bridges", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/reimagining-family-involvement-from-barriers-to-bridges", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1339", "description": "

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller explore the common \"disconnect\" between traditional school efforts and what actually drives student achievement. Dr. Miller shares insights from a deep dive into family engagement research, revealing that many widely accepted practices are more about compliance than connection. By shifting the focus from school-based events to \"academic socialization,\" educators can unlock more powerful outcomes for their…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=6txqrr1eay" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 206, "name": "Think Before You Sprint: Resetting the Right Way", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/think-before-you-sprint-resetting-the-right-way", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "492", "description": "

While the calendar promises a fresh start, many educators feel the heavy weight of expectations before their energy has fully returned. Join host Dustin Odham as he tackles the unique tension of January leadership. This episode explores why pushing harder right now might be the wrong move and how treating this month as a true reset point can prevent burnout down the road.

Dustin shares personal insights on why intensity without intention leads to exhaustion. He offers three critical…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=8vozq9yfd1" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 205, "name": "Buried, Busy, and Breaking Through: Sean Covey on Schoolwide Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/buried-busy-and-breaking-through-sean-covey-on-schoolwide-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2068", "description": "

In this powerful episode, Dustin sits down with Sean Covey, President of FranklinCovey Education, for a candid conversation about why so many schools today feel overwhelmed, overcommitted, and stuck in the whirlwind of competing priorities. Drawing from decades of global experience, and fresh insights from recent district visits, Sean describes what educators are experiencing firsthand: growing student needs, teacher burnout, increasing complexity, and constant pressure to improve everything…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ay4wf26qem" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 204, "name": "Finding Joy in the Gap", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/finding-joy-in-the-gap", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "443", "description": "

December has a way of highlighting the gap between the year we envisioned and the one we’re actually living. In this reflective episode, Dustin Odham explores what it means to find joy in the gap—even when the work feels unfinished and the season feels heavy.

If you’re an educator who needs a moment to breathe, reset, and see your impact with fresh eyes, this episode is for you. Listen now and follow Change Starts Here on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=xmoeh053z1" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 203, "name": "Retrain Your Brain: Finding the Good in Busy Times", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/retrain-your-brain-finding-the-good-in-busy-times", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "734", "description": "

In this energizing episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris explores how you can retrain your brain to move from constant stress to noticing daily bright spots. She explains the brain’s filtering system (your RAS) in simple language and connects it to practical choices educators can make to see more of what’s working.

You’ll hear encouraging data showing that schools can shift momentum—even in the busiest seasons—and walk away with two quick routines that make the good more visible,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=snc9di876l" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 202, "name": "Four Moves to Tackle Tough Talks", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/four-moves-to-tackle-tough-talks", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2419", "description": "

Difficult conversations shape culture. In this episode, host Dustin Odham sits down with Todd Davis to unpack why relationships are the operating system of leadership and how trust grows through specific, repeatable behaviors. They translate big ideas into concrete moves, from framing purpose and positive intent to the small language shifts that make feedback clearer and more helpful.

You will leave with a practical cadence you can start this week: listen to understand, name your…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=53kmqbcazl" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 201, "name": "Behavior Is Communication: What Teachers Can Influence", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/behavior-is-communication-what-teachers-can-influence", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "848", "description": "

Behavior isn’t who a student is–it’s what they’re trying to say.

In this compelling episode of Change Starts Here, host Kim Yarris, M.Ed. challenges educators to see behavior as communication, not character. Connecting national trends with real classroom realities, Kim helps leaders and teachers decode what students are truly expressing.

Discover how small, intentional shifts in language, routines, and relationships can transform chaos into calm and turn moments of conflict into…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=rp90dqo63j" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 200, "name": "The Leadership Skill Hiding in Plain Sight", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-leadership-skill-hiding-in-plain-sight", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "792", "description": "

This episode makes the case for gratitude as a real leadership skill, not a seasonal sentiment. Dustin Odham explains how appreciation fuels human connection, shifts teams from performance to people, and changes outcomes when leaders move gratitude from feeling to action. Gratitude is positioned as oxygen for culture, a daily choice that multiplies trust and belonging across classrooms, teams, and homes.

You will leave with simple, repeatable moves you can use this month, call the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=uklcvhcnt9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 199, "name": "Burnout: The High Cost of Misaligned Wants & Needs", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/burnout-the-high-cost-of-misaligned-wants-and-needs", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1206", "description": "

This episode explores a research informed lens for educator wellbeing, separating the brain’s wanting and needing systems and showing how chronic stress can push teachers to ignore needs until the tank runs dry. Dr. Eve Miller and Kim Yaris connect the science to lived experience, translating the model into clear metaphors and practical, repeatable moves that help educators respond instead of react.

You will leave with a compact framework and quick resets that fit real life, from a one…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=gcigov7geq" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 198, "name": "Building a PEOPLE FIRST Culture—One Tiny Moment at a Time", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/building-a-people-first-culture-one-tiny-moment-at-a-time", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2333", "description": "

This episode explores how culture actually grows in schools, not through one big initiative, but through tiny moments that build trust, belonging, and momentum. Host Ashley Carranco talks with celebrated Keynote Speaker and Program Facilitator, Phil Boyte, about practical ways leaders can connect with people first, pace culture work across the year, and design simple rituals that make staff and students feel seen. The focus is on doable moves, relationship builders, and the mindset shift…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=4tsy5370xp" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 197, "name": "Interrupting the Cycles of Stress", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/interrupting-the-cycles-of-stress", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1559", "description": "

This episode invites educators to rethink how they relate to themselves in the work, treating self compassion as a practical leadership stance rather than a luxury. The lens is simple, care for the adult nervous system, and the classroom becomes steadier, more curious, and more humane. The aim is not lower expectations, it is wiser energy, clearer choices, and a climate where mistakes are part of growth, for students and adults alike.

You will leave with a compact mental model and a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=rvlkyi0pey" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 196, "name": "Letting Students Lead: A Practical Path to Higher Achievement", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/letting-students-lead-a-practical-path-to-higher-achievement", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "584", "description": "

Across the country, proficiency is sliding and absenteeism is climbing, yet there is a practical path that moves the needle. In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham makes a case for student ownership as the missing engine behind academic improvement, engagement, and long term readiness. Dustin connects national context to daily classroom reality, then shows what ownership actually looks like, students tracking goals, reflecting on data, leading discussions, and taking the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=3ldbf5h9ul" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 195, "name": "Common Missteps on the Road to Funding", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/common-missteps-on-the-road-to-funding", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2213", "description": "

Funding challenges often feel like the biggest barrier in education, but with the right strategy, leaders can avoid common pitfalls and unlock new opportunities. In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with FranklinCovey Education’s Director of Funding, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, to explore the three most common missteps districts face on the road to funding, and how to overcome them.

Jennifer draws on her experiences as a teacher, instructional coach, and grant…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=w0cdovkljx" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 194, "name": "Cracking the Code on Chronic Absenteeism", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/cracking-the-code-on-chronic-absenteeism", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "807", "description": "

Chronic absenteeism has become one of the biggest challenges facing schools today. Nationally, nearly one in four students misses more than 10% of the school year, an alarming increase since the pandemic. In this episode of Change Starts Here, we dig into the data, the “why” behind the trend, and most importantly, what leaders and teachers can do about it.

Through real stories from the field, including an excerpt from principal John Thompson of Republic High School, we see how focusing…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=r2vtqgv1ul" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 193, "name": "The Heart of School Transformation", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-heart-of-school-transformation", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3203", "description": "

What does it really take to build a school culture where every student can thrive? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with Dr. Christi Buell, an educator driven by her passion to create meaningful learning environments that every child deserves.

Christi shares how leaders can put people before programs to strengthen school culture, engage students and staff in the process of change, and turn vision into action. She also highlights the importance of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=00adgm2vx4" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 192, "name": "The Link Between Relationships & Learning", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-link-between-relationships-and-learning", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1278", "description": "

Change Starts Here: Research Conversations is back for a brand-new season! In this first episode, hosts Dr. Eve Miller Ph.D. and Kim Yaris, M.Ed explore the secret to sustaining that back-to-school energy all year long by building strong teacher-student relationships. They dive into real stories from the field, including how a kindergarten teacher transformed a crying student into a classroom leader and why seeing students through a lens of love and potential—rather than their…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=d6ftqevk98" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 191, "name": "Unlocking the Genius in Every Student", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/unlocking-the-genius-in-every-student", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "711", "description": "

Ever worry that students might slip through the cracks, unnoticed for who they really are? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham shares a personal story about his son’s first days in middle school and the fear that he might become “just another face in the hallway.”

Through the stories of Emily, Marcus, and Jared; three students whose hidden genius is often overlooked. Dustin explores why the way we see students matters more than ever. He challenges teachers,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vo3xuim375" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 190, "name": "What if You Said Yes to Less?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/what-if-you-said-yes-to-less", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "632", "description": "

Change Starts Here is back for a brand-new season! In this first episode, host Dustin Odham dives into how the way we see the year ahead shapes our leadership, our teams, and the impact we create. He explores why real change doesn’t come from doing it all at once, but from focusing on a few meaningful actions done well.

Dustin challenges listeners to call out growth, name potential, and lead with belief—showing that mindset and intentionality are just as important as results. Start the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=cwxs5gg2t3" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 189, "name": "Change Starts Within: Internal Work That Fuels External Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/change-starts-within-internal-work-that-fuels-external-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "757", "description": "

Dustin Odom is a passionate educator, leadership development expert, and host of the \"Change Starts Here\" podcast, where he explores how internal transformation fuels external change in schools, communities, and organizations.

As a podcast host, Dustin has conducted compelling conversations with educational leaders across the country, from superintendents transforming school districts to chamber of commerce presidents bridging the gap between education and business. His interviews…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=sorda9aa2w" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 188, "name": "Redefining Student Success: Insights on CTE and Community Partnerships", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/redefining-student-success-insights-on-cte-and-community-partnerships", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2512", "description": "

How do you prepare students for jobs that don't even exist yet? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with McLain Schaefer, Director of LIFT (Leaders Innovating for Tomorrow), a groundbreaking regional innovation and technology center in central Illinois that's redefining what Career and Technical Education can be.

McLain shares his journey from elementary principal to leading one of the most innovative CTE programs in the country. In this conversation,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=lc2ly6nlzr" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 187, "name": "Bridging the Gap: How School & Business Partnerships Prepare Future Leaders", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/bridging-the-gap-how-school-and-business-partnerships-prepare-future-leaders", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2406", "description": "

What does the future of workforce development look like—and how can education and business leaders work together to shape it? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with Dean Faile, President and CEO of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce, to explore how aligning education with evolving industry needs can empower the next generation of leaders.

Dean shares his personal mission of inspiring others to become more than they thought possible, and he…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=t3i1wkrnr1" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 186, "name": "The Four Essential Roles: Transforming Leadership in Learning Spaces", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-four-essential-roles-transforming-leadership-in-learning-spaces", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1543", "description": "

How do you create great leaders in the educational system? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham is joined by Laurie Brooks and Lynne Fox to explore the 4 roles of Leadership within the school system and how to utilize those roles effectively.

In a conference style setting, Dustin dives into Laurie and Lynne's process of creating great leaders, both on the playground and not. They unpack Franklin Covey's framework of four essential leadership roles—inspiring trust,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=85utwmnl03" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 185, "name": "Ownership Unlocked: Trust as the Ultimate Shift", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/ownership-unlocked-trust-as-the-ultimate-shift", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "698", "description": "

What happens when we shift from controlling outcomes to empowering people? In the season finale of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores how trust isn't just a leadership trait—it's the foundation of real, lasting impact in schools.

Dustin dives into the essential shift from micromanagement to meaningful collaboration, showing how extending trust helps build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a culture where innovation thrives. Whether you're a classroom teacher or…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=s3w9rwc86m" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 184, "name": "A Path to Purpose: Redefining Education & Empowering Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/a-path-to-purpose-redefining-education-and-empowering-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3034", "description": "

Leadership in education means empowering every student to recognize their unique strengths and potential. When we shift our mindset from \"special education\" to \"students with exceptionalities,\" we transform how we view, support, and include all learners in our schools.

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with Kimberly Gardner, the first-ever Assistant Superintendent of Students with Exceptionalities and Federal Programs for St. Tammany Parish Public…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=zuvmexugtf" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 183, "name": "Connecting Students with Community", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/connecting-students-with-community", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1199", "description": "

What happens when students step beyond the classroom walls and into the communities they live in? Meaningful connection. Real-world perspective. And a powerful sense of purpose. In this final episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research, explore how community partnerships, mentorships, and internships can enrich learning and help students see their place in…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=9lugkh9hvv" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 182, "name": "Fostering a Student's Sense of Belonging", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/fostering-a-student-s-sense-of-belonging", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1274", "description": "

What does it really mean to belong? It’s more than just being present in a room—it’s about feeling seen, heard, and valued. In a school setting, belonging plays a critical role in shaping students’ motivation, engagement, and success. When students know they’re a meaningful part of their environment, everything from their academic performance to their social well-being improves.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=kzqh1ypwun" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 181, "name": "Busy Isn’t Better: Investing Time Where it Counts", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/busy-isn-t-better-investing-time-where-it-counts", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "585", "description": "

Ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores one of the most powerful tools for effective leadership: the Time Management Matrix. Learn how shifting from spending time to investing time can unlock long-term success—for your team, your students, and yourself.

Dustin unpacks why quadrant two (important but not urgent) is where the most impactful leaders thrive—focusing on reflection, planning,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=m97sfc3xw6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 180, "name": "The Power of Words", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-power-of-words", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1651", "description": "

Language is more than just communication—it’s a powerful tool that shapes how we think, feel, and experience the world. In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, dive into the deep connection between language and learning. They explore how small shifts in the way educators and students speak can impact confidence,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=4ml0qetr3r" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 179, "name": "How CTE Programs Strengthen Communities", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/how-cte-programs-strengthen-communities", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3161", "description": "

Leadership in education isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about putting students first. When school leaders shift their mindset to serve students and staff rather than simply oversee them, they create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Welcome to Change Starts Here. Join host Dustin Odham as he sits down with Dr. Toriano Holloway, Superintendent of Vicksburg Warren School District, to discuss his student-first leadership philosophy. Dr. Holloway shares the lessons…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=8qnfo3ed9t" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 178, "name": "Promoting Student Agency", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/promoting-student-agency", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1222", "description": "

Think back to a time when you felt truly empowered to make a decision. Perhaps it was choosing your career path, selecting a home, or even deciding how to tackle a challenging project. That feeling of ownership and control is powerful—it drives motivation, persistence, and ultimately, success. Now imagine if we could cultivate that same sense of empowerment in our students from an early age.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=okqn9k0x0f" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 177, "name": "Breaking the Cycle: How Proactive Leadership Transforms Schools", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/breaking-the-cycle-how-proactive-leadership-transforms-schools", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "701", "description": "

Imagine standing at a crossroads. In one direction, you can react to every challenge that comes your way, constantly fighting fires and feeling overwhelmed. In the other, you can choose to focus on what you can control, taking ownership of your responses and creating meaningful change—even within constraints. Which path will you choose?

Join us on Change Starts Here as host Dustin Odham continues his five-part series on paradigms, focusing on the critical shift from reactivity to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ii7deqmt0j" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 176, "name": "Developing Student Efficacy", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/developing-student-efficacy", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1453", "description": "

There are countless stories about the power of belief—whether in classic fairytales, sports movies, or the journeys of groundbreaking innovators, we often see the impossible become possible through self-belief. But does believing in yourself, or self-efficacy, truly make a difference in real life, especially in education?

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=04b8bxtrkt" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 175, "name": "Leadership Pipelines: Building Interactive Pathways for Student and Educator Growth", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/leadership-pipelines-building-interactive-pathways-for-student-and-educator-grow", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2633", "description": "

Building leadership in your district doesn’t start with conferences or new hires—it starts with students. Cultivating leadership from a young age empowers future generations with the wisdom and guidance to lead. Tune in to hear how one superintendent is making this vision a reality.

Welcome to Change Starts Here. Join host Dustin Odham as he sits down with Thom Cochran, Superintendent of Johnson County Schools, known for his passion for student leadership and his ability to build trust…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=a6xj2bzhd8" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 174, "name": "Future-Focused Lesson Planning", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/future-focused-lesson-planning", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1238", "description": "

When you listen to a podcast or read an article, you take in the information and process it—but when something in that content connects to you personally, it sticks. You digest it more deeply and remember it with greater clarity. The same holds true in education: students retain information better when it feels relevant and engaging, and when they feel actively involved in their learning. Now imagine embedding that learning with future-readiness skills.

In this episode of Change Starts…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=z6rfmg66n6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 173, "name": "Overcoming the Limits: How Educators Can Lead with an Abundance Mindset", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/overcoming-the-limits-how-educators-can-lead-with-an-abundance-mindset", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "700", "description": "

Imagine a glass of milk—half full or half empty? The way we perceive what’s in front of us shapes our ability to grow, innovate, and lead. An abundance mindset allows us to maximize what we have, find creative solutions, and unlock potential—even in the face of obstacles. In today’s education landscape, this perspective is more essential than ever.

Join us on Change Starts Here as host Dustin Odham continues his series on paradigm shifts, focusing on the transition from a scarcity…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=hto041s6da" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 172, "name": "Authentic Educator Collaboration", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/authentic-educator-collaboration", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1387", "description": "

Imagine trying to push a boulder up a hill by yourself—it keeps rolling back down before you reach the top. Even with a team, if everyone pushes at different times, you’ll struggle to make progress. But when a team communicates effectively, trusts one another, and moves as one, that boulder doesn’t stand a chance. In education, the same is true: with a strong, collaborative team, no hill is too steep to climb.

This concept comes to life in this episode of Change Starts Here: Research…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=elhrpxh58x" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 171, "name": "It Starts with the Plants: How School Change Takes Root", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/it-starts-with-the-plants-how-school-change-takes-root", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2783", "description": "

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvements are truly taking place. Yearly reviews and test scores provide valuable insights into progress, yet they reveal little about the culture within our districts. But what if the changes we seek could begin with something as simple—and symbolic—as the plants around us?

Welcome to Change Starts Here, join our host, Dustin Odham, as he sits…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=m27grkkq4w" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 170, "name": "Establishing Foundations of Trust", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/establishing-foundations-of-trust", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1293", "description": "

Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationship, built on high trust, allows for quick, efficient collaboration while fostering a more engaging and enjoyable connection. When applied to the workplace, such relationships can boost productivity and create systemic synergy across districts and schools.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=tvu6phg876" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 169, "name": "New Year, New Lens: Shifting Paradigms for a Transformative 2025", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/new-year-new-lens-shifting-paradigms-for-a-transformative-2025", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "806", "description": "

Imagine wearing sunglasses with a red tint—everything you look at would have a red hue. The glasses represent our perceptions, but they don't always reflect the truth of the situation. Sometimes, we need to remove them to see the full spectrum of color and gain new perspectives.

Join us on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham starts off 2025 right, by setting a goal for all to start shifting our paradigms to create quantum leap change this year. In this episode, Dustin introduces…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vjv6x7fkt0" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 168, "name": "Innovation as a Human Endeavor", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/innovation-as-a-human-endeavor", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "5450", "description": "

We’ve all heard the buzzword innovation—it’s a term that’s making waves in businesses and education alike. But it often leaves us with more questions than answers: What does innovation really mean? Does it always involve technology? Does it have to be a completely new idea? If you’ve been pondering these questions, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset, to explore the true…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ax5y71vrqe" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 167, "name": "Research Conversation: Developing Staff Efficacy", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-developing-staff-efficacy", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1345", "description": "

Sports are full of inspiring stories where belief propels struggling teams to national championships. But this kind of belief isn’t confined to the court or field—it’s just as transformative in education. When teachers and staff unite around a shared belief that they can make a difference, they create a winning culture that drives meaningful change.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=5ngir4zgar" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 166, "name": "Looking Back to Step Forward", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/looking-back-to-step-forward", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "756", "description": "

Finding time to reflect and envision the future can feel nearly impossible amidst life’s chaos. Our packed schedules and uncertainty about how to craft a meaningful vision often hold us back. But in today’s episode, we’re giving you both the space to reflect and the tools to shape your vision for 2025.

Join us on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham shares his personal reflections on 2024, demonstrating how the process of looking back can uncover gratitude and a deeper appreciation for…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vonormfb17" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 165, "name": "Research Conversation: Vertically-Aligned Goal Setting", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-vertically-aligned-goal-setting", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1015", "description": "

Aiming at a target is challenging if every element isn’t fully aligned. You can hold the bow steady, but if your elbow isn’t positioned right, you’ll miss the mark. This is similar to education today—many districts are striving to achieve top-level goals, but they’re missing the impact of vertically aligned goals that could elevate district-wide success.

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Content Creator and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=lgb816pgib" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 164, "name": "Whole Person Systems, New Results", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/whole-person-systems-new-results", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1180", "description": "

When all lanes of a highway are open and free of construction, traffic flows smoothly, allowing travelers to reach their destination efficiently. But if one lane is closed or too much attention is focused on just one lane, traffic builds up, causing delays—or even accidents. The same holds true for whole-person education. Neglecting or hyper-focusing on any one area can cause bottlenecks in progress, just as it would on a busy road.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=8hvjgg5zro" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 163, "name": "Extending Trust: Transformative Practices for Effective School Leaders", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/extending-trust-transformative-practices-for-effective-school-leaders", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1604", "description": "

Taking a close look at our schedules can reveal a lot about what we truly prioritize in our workday. You likely have time set aside for vision casting, meetings, or even lunch—but have you scheduled time to build relationships and extend trust within your team? Prioritizing this can strengthen your team and create a culture of trust within your community.

In this episode, host Dustin Odham dives into the final three behaviors of \"The Speed of Trust.\" Whether it’s listening first,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=976tyfqn9n" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 162, "name": "Increasing Competence to Achieve Greater Results", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/increasing-competence-to-achieve-greater-results", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1553", "description": "

Every project or plan requires time to complete, and it's often up to leaders to assess whether that time is being used effectively. Are we actively moving the project forward, or investing time now to ensure future projects run more efficiently? In education, building trust is one such \"project\" that benefits from this type of focus and intentional use of time.

In this episode, host Dustin Odham dives into the critical role of competence in building trust. He breaks down the five key…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=cp45quxk2c" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 161, "name": "Leveraging the Power of Perspective", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/leveraging-the-power-of-perspective", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1800", "description": "

As kids, we all tried peeking through a keyhole, hoping to glimpse the world beyond the door. We could see a small part of it, but everything outside that narrow view remained a mystery. In education, we often take the same approach—viewing our students and colleagues through a limited perspective. But what if we opened the aperture and looked at things from a broader angle?

In this live episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=z8ry21jzm4" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 160, "name": "Intentional Leadership: Creating Supportive Environments for Students & Educators", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/intentional-leadership-creating-supportive-environments-for-students-and-educato", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3546", "description": "

Unleash the genius within every individual—sometimes all it takes is the right guidance and environment. When people’s unique talents are recognized and nurtured, it creates a thriving community where growth and success are shared. Today on the Change Starts Here podcast, we highlight a district committed to making this vision a reality in their schools.

Join our host, Dustin Odham, as he welcomes Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. Dr. Allen reveals his…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ob1kxeqych" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 159, "name": "Systematize High Expectations for All Learners", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/systematize-high-expectations-for-all-learners", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1232", "description": "

In some of our favorite movies, we love watching underdogs guided by a wise mentor who helps them rise to the challenge. These mentors all share one key trait—they believe their mentees can go further than they ever imagined and hold them to high standards throughout their journey. In the same way, setting high expectations in the classroom can unlock students' potential, helping them achieve more than they ever thought possible.

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=5adte8jeca" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 158, "name": "Actionable Behaviors to Build Better Trust", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/actionable-behaviors-to-build-better-trust", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1791", "description": "

Trust is the cornerstone of every strong relationship, especially when you're in a leadership role. It doesn’t happen overnight—it requires consistent effort, intentionality, and a genuine commitment to fostering a culture of trust. Building and sometimes even repairing trust can be challenging, but today’s episode offers actionable steps to help you strengthen your relationships with trust at the core.

Join host Dustin Odham as he explores the essence of trust and how it impacts…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=kggdi0e5n2" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 157, "name": "Put Future Readiness in the Driver’s Seat with Dr. Amy Dittmar", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/put-future-readiness-in-the-driver-s-seat-with-dr-amy-dittmar", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1230", "description": "

In recent years, education has been rapidly expanding and evolving, with one of the most significant shifts being the focus on the whole child. Schools recognize their vital role in shaping a child’s academic future and their social and economic development as they grow. Today, we’re joined by a guest who is actively engaging with the community to cultivate these essential skills throughout their schools.

In this episode, hosts Kim Yaris, M.Ed., and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier welcome Dr.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=onpa4ek6s2" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 156, "name": "Creating Opportunities to Empower Student Voice", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/creating-opportunities-to-empower-student-voice", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2050", "description": "

Students spend their school days in classrooms from bell to bell, but what about the many other hours outside of class? Are they receiving the support and opportunities they need to thrive? What kind of guidance are we offering beyond the school day? Join us as we explore how one school district is tackling these questions with outstanding results.

In this episode, host Dustin Odham sits down with Tobie Pace, Senior Director Extended Learning Opportunities at San Diego Unified School…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=j11us2ud3u" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 155, "name": "Curriculum Silos", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/curriculum-silos", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "974", "description": "

Humans are naturally curious. Whether it's investigating a strange noise in the night or going down a rabbit hole on the history of toothbrushes, we've all felt the pull of curiosity. So why don't our students seem to tap into that same curiosity at school?

In today’s episode, hosts Kim Yaris, M.Ed., and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier explore this question and much more. They dive into a unique challenge in education—curriculum silos—and share their personal experiences as educators. Discover…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=hknpuwbf8c" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 154, "name": "Making Trust the Default Setting", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/making-trust-the-default-setting", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1351", "description": "

The name of the game for companies, school districts, and every individual is effectiveness and efficiency. We all strive to improve our speed and performance to elevate our roles and assist others more swiftly. This drive often leads us to adopt new software, streamline meetings, and develop innovative techniques. However, in our pursuit of efficiency, we frequently overlook a crucial element: trust.

Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, explores this essential…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=3hfi5cxn27" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 153, "name": "Remodel Organizational Silos", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/remodel-organizational-silos", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1506", "description": "

Remodeling a home is a significant undertaking, but the transformation not only increases your home's value—it also enhances your enjoyment of the new, refined space. Similarly, in education, we often find ourselves working in silos, whether by design or by accident and they are in desperate need of an upgrade. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to begin \"remodeling\" these silos to better serve our organization and those within it.

Join our esteemed hosts, Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Content…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=wpwahy0pdu" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 152, "name": "Leading with Courage with Dr. Tommy Schmolze", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/leading-with-courage-with-dr-tommy-schmolze", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2944", "description": "

In today's world, the need for strong leadership is more crucial than ever as we strive to develop the next generation into capable leaders. The education field plays a pivotal role in this mission, equipping students with the tools they need to reach their full potential. Our teachers are at the forefront of this effort, guiding and shaping future leaders. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from one such leader who is dedicated to nurturing leadership across every part of his school…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=nvimar8zgl" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 151, "name": "What is Systemic Synergy?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/what-is-systemic-synergy", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "762", "description": "

When you listen to an orchestra, the blending of numerous instruments into a harmonious melody is what makes the music truly captivating. While a single instrument can sound wonderful on its own, there is something profoundly powerful and beautiful about the orchestral approach. This concept applies to our school systems as well, where we refer to it as systemic synergy.

Welcome back to our esteemed hosts, Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Content Creator/Researcher, and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=8lm5fvasy7" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 150, "name": "The Power of Trust", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-power-of-trust", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "750", "description": "

With the arrival of a new season, we bring a fresh set of wisdom. Leadership is a continuous journey of learning and reflection. In this episode, you'll discover insights and guidance to enhance your leadership skills.

Today, Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, shares the top 7 pieces of leadership advice he has gathered over the summer. Tune in to learn about the choice between two pains we all face, what we should wish for, the importance of self-education,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=q2iizsofng" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 149, "name": "Finding Balance in Reflection", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/finding-balance-in-reflection", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "611", "description": "

Reflection is more than just something to check off a checklist- it is a practice that can be life changing if done intentionally. Since it has such a big impact, it is crucial to implement this for success in a career, educational journey, and personally.

Join us for the season finale of Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham sits down for the final entry for this series to discuss Habit 7 and 4 areas of self-care. Learn to sharpen your saw in each of these 4 areas of your life, physical,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=f2n3rubkmz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 148, "name": "Navigating Challenges to Drive Educational Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/navigating-challenges-to-drive-educational-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2381", "description": "

In the realm of education, possessing a servant's heart and genuine care for those you serve is incredibly important. This mindset not only fuels fulfillment but also drives success in the face of challenges. Today, we delve into the journey of a true servant leader.

Our host, Dustin Odham, sits down with Dr. Warren Morgan, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, to explore his remarkable trajectory in education. From his time as a White House Fellow to his current role, Dr.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=894xfet36q" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 147, "name": "Discipline 4: Creating a Cadence of Accountability", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/discipline-4-creating-a-cadence-of-accountability", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "607", "description": "

Accountability goes beyond the surface level of pointing fingers or singling out individuals for underperformance; rather, it serves as a cornerstone for empowerment. By offering the necessary support and guidance, accountability equips individuals with the tools to not only meet but exceed their goals in the long term, fostering a culture of growth and achievement.

Join us on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham revisits the first three points of the 4DX Model before delving into the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=cxkk1uvokg" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 146, "name": "Cultivating Greatness: Establishing a Positive School Culture", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/cultivating-greatness-establishing-a-positive-school-culture", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3071", "description": "

In every field and endeavor, the ability to lead is indispensable for success, making it a vital skill for students to cultivate. Fostering leadership among students requires demonstrating it across every strand of your organization. One effective method to achieve this is through programs like Leader In Me, which we'll delve into in this episode.

Today, our host, Dustin Odham, is joined by Superintendent Rob Clayton of Warren County Public Schools, where they recently celebrated the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=tln4o836h0" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 145, "name": "Bridging Academics with Executive Function: Key Takeaways", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/bridging-academics-with-executive-function-key-takeaways", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "913", "description": "

As we conclude our season of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, join us for our final episode today. Dr. Eve Miller, Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Content Creator/Researcher, and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding, reflect on pivotal insights gained throughout the season. Explore themes like adaptability, self-awareness, and the transformative power of hope.

Missed any episodes? Take a deeper dive into these enriching discussions…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ve2gx6y2i2" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 144, "name": "The Impact of Leadership and Culture in Academics", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-impact-of-leadership-and-culture-in-academics", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2579", "description": "

Building a culture of leadership and trust is essential for creating a successful and joyful educational environment. Whether it's fostering trust through meaningful conversations or establishing a culture of celebration, these small steps are vital for laying the foundation of a strong community, even before focusing on academics.

Today our host, Dustin Odham, is joined by Ashley Carranco, Educational Coach & Consultant at FranklinCovey and former educator. Ashley shares her…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=yu6hxarrrz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 143, "name": "Why Teaching Academics is Not Enough", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/why-teaching-academics-is-not-enough", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1029", "description": "

Math, science, and reading are essential skills that we learn in schools from a young age. Nowadays the realization that we need to teach students not only these fundamental skills but also integrate each student into the learning is growing immensely, but how do we do that?

Meet our esteemed hosts: Dr. Eve Miller, Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Content Creator/Researcher, and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding. Together, they delve into the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=w2lpjbn7fp" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 142, "name": "Discipline 3: Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/discipline-3-keeping-a-compelling-scoreboard", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "772", "description": "

Players on the court push extra hard when they are down a few points or the timer on the scoreboard is counting closer to zero. They are able to find motivation in the points and time constraints presented to them because they are clearly informed and understand the measurements that they are being gauged with all from the scoreboard. This motivation doesn’t only apply to the basketball court, we can help harness this motivation in our schools as well.

Join us today on Change Starts…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vwnbvtlnqh" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 141, "name": "Creating a Culture of Celebration with 4DX", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/creating-a-culture-of-celebration-with-4dx", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2153", "description": "

The 4 Disciplines of Execution have been used across many different school districts and by many different leaders to improve their organizations. The 4DX Model allows you to reach a new level of goal setting that will develop growth for you and your entire team. Today join us as we interview someone who has utilized this 4DX Model to its max.

Today our host, Dustin Odham, is joined by Larua Mendicino, Principal of Pinecrest Elementary. These two education advocates talk about Laura’s…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=8wssc4g2ku" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 140, "name": "Metacognition", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/metacognition", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1741", "description": "

Have you ever thought about thinking? Our brains easily switch to an autopilot setting that takes us through life without much thought put behind it. This can be useful to lighten our mental load, but putting effort into thought can have a few potential benefits to help us grow and learn.

Join Dr. Eve Miller, Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, along with Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Content Creator/Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=9u0meyrxes" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 139, "name": "Problem Solving", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/problem-solving", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1386", "description": "

When the word 'problem' comes to mind, we might first think of challenging math equations or hurdles that have hindered our journey. However, every obstacle presents a chance for growth and learning. By reframing our mindset and embracing challenges as opportunities for innovation, we empower ourselves to not only overcome but to thrive. With a positive outlook and effective problem-solving strategies, the possibilities are endless.

Join Dr. Eve Miller, Director of Research at…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=a8wowc1r74" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 138, "name": "Discipline 2: Acting on Lead Measures", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/discipline-2-acting-on-lead-measures", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "549", "description": "

Large goals can become achievable when you introduce lead measures. Breaking up goals into smaller achievable outcomes not only grants you a feeling of success in those smaller victories but also motivates those you’re leading. Lead measures track the actions that drive us toward a goal and are predictive and influenceable.

Join us today on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham shares the importance of lead measures for educators and the tips to effectively act on those lead measures.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=hjuc62yc1a" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 137, "name": "Critical Thinking", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/critical-thinking", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1102", "description": "

When you think about critical thinking, what's the first thing that pops into your brain? It probably has something to do with analyzing data. This thought process is all too common and can make the action of thinking critically seem out of reach. In today's discussion, learn steps from amazing thought leaders to help you build your critical thinking skills.

Join Dr. Eve Miller, Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, along with Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Content Creator/Researcher at…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=dg46htr0vj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 136, "name": "Finding and Protecting Your Purpose for Leading", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/finding-and-protecting-your-purpose-for-leading", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3157", "description": "

The leaders in our schools are essential to creating an environment where staff and students are able to grow and excel in life. This role that comes with leadership should not be taken lightly and with the right guidance and coaching, it will take you and your organization to new heights as you improve as a leader.

Join us today as host Dustin Odham speaks with Education Speaker, Consultant, & Bestselling Author Principal Kafele. This educational leader returns to the Change…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=kq7nzd91cn" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 135, "name": "Adaptability", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/adaptability", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1676", "description": "

In a constantly evolving world marked by innovation, possessing the skill of adaptability is crucial for every worker, and it's a quality that students should actively cultivate. The capacity to change and adjust to unforeseen circumstances not only enhances your effectiveness as a valuable worker but also contributes to your overall well-being and perspective on life, navigating the inevitable twists and turns it presents.

Join Eve Miller, Ph.D., the Director of Research at…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vh7qq99bc6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 134, "name": "Discipline 1: Focusing on the Wildly Important", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/discipline-1-focusing-on-the-wildly-important", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "388", "description": "

Harnessing the potency of goal-setting is a crucial skill for educators. Discover the next step in refining your goals by emphasizing your Wildly Important Goal (W.I.G.). Your W.I.G. serves as a compass, enabling you to maintain focus amidst life's whirlwind and steer your team relentlessly toward what truly matters.

In today’s episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham shares the definition of a W.I.G. and the steps you can take to define your own W.I.G. Not only will you learn…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=v4887qa2ta" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 133, "name": "Self-Discipline", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/self-discipline", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2151", "description": "

Individuals in the military serve as exemplary embodiments of what many of us characterize as self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to stay focused and do what needs to be done, even when it’s challenging. Naturally, you may be curious about how to draw inspiration from this example and incorporate it into your own life to attain self-control. If that's the case, you've found the right source.

Join Eve Miller, Ph.D., the Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, along…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=avrl1w1w0w" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 132, "name": "Change: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/change-turning-uncertainty-into-opportunity", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2640", "description": "

By acknowledging the underlying patterns inherent in all transformations, we empower ourselves to overcome any challenges that may arise. Facing change with an efficient and effective pace allows us to not only reach deadlines but also get the entire team across the finish line and to a better place.

Join us today as Dustin Odham is joined by Marché Pleshette, Author & Consultant. They dive into the topic of change and how leaders can help their teams not only get through it but…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=lsl0cbho5a" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 131, "name": "Time Management", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/time-management", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1383", "description": "

Mastering time management is no simple task. Many of us turn to planners, self-help books, or apps in an attempt to enhance our time management skills. Acquiring the ability and skill of effective time management can enhance not only your productivity but also the satisfaction derived from your day-to-day activities.

Join Eve Miller, Ph.D., the Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, along with Kim Yaris, M.ED, a Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, and Jennifer Chevalier,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=cpr1r1ke53" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 130, "name": "Being Inspired by the Life You Live", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/being-inspired-by-the-life-you-live", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1198", "description": "

Living a fulfilling life looks different for everyone. There are many possibilities for how people can live a fruitful life, and the unique story each person has to how they have achieved it is what makes it so special.

In today’s episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham dives into introspective ways of looking at what it really means to live a full life, how that may have a unique meaning for different individuals, and the approaches that can be taken to move in this…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=sb0dk4oy9x" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 129, "name": "Bonus Episode: The Transformative Power of Coaching Potential", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/bonus-episode-the-transformative-power-of-coaching-potential", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "791", "description": "

Discovering potential and showing others their potential is one of the most powerful forms of leadership and coaching that one can be a part of. This allows students and faculty not only to feel empowered by your leadership but also empowered in themselves and to move forward with new confidence.

Join us in today’s episode with Dustin Odham as he dives into the fourth and final of the 4 Essential Roles of Leadership, Coach Potential. Hear Dustin’s own experience in seeing this…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ueg2j8wo8h" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 128, "name": "Aligning Systems to Execute Strategy", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/aligning-systems-to-execute-strategy", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "879", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=v5b0gnqsvx" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 127, "name": "Leadership in Education: A People-Centric Approach", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/leadership-in-education-a-people-centric-approach", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3189", "description": "

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.

Don’t forget to like and subscribe, and turn on those…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ok37ami1z3" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 126, "name": "Research Conversation: Planning Ahead", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-planning-ahead", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1090", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=t325v8tj2j" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 125, "name": "A New Way to Lead in this New World", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/a-new-way-to-lead-in-this-new-world", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3081", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=6sj0edue39" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 124, "name": "Research Conversation: Goal Setting", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-goal-setting", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1147", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=jx7nhzov0v" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 123, "name": "Vision & Leadership", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/vision-and-leadership", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "559", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=bkl0hlqkzi" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 122, "name": "The Key to Leadership: A Discussion with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Part 2", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-key-to-leadership-a-discussion-with-dr-joe-sanfelippo-part-2", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1401", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=7jhzzykscb" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 121, "name": "Research Conversation: Value Clarification", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-value-clarification", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1352", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=q1kmrz1r66" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 120, "name": "The Key to Leadership: A Discussion with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Part 1", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-key-to-leadership-a-discussion-with-dr-joe-sanfelippo-part-1", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2511", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=en33k88nj9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 119, "name": "Research Conversation: Emotion Regulation", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-emotion-regulation", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "678", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=nnvkk72afh" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 118, "name": "The Cornerstone of Effective Leadership with Dustin Odham", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-cornerstone-of-effective-leadership-with-dustin-odham", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "636", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=mu0s0p2hvl" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 117, "name": "Research Conversation: Initiative", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-initiative", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1522", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=5w8grq9s4u" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 116, "name": "Culture and Trust: Foundations for Academic Innovation", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/culture-and-trust-foundations-for-academic-innovation", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2222", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=aapnt6hoz7" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 115, "name": "Research Conversation: Self-Awareness", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-self-awareness", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1111", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=bt3eo4lc1s" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 114, "name": "Embracing Self-Awareness to Influence Outcomes", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/embracing-self-awareness-to-influence-outcomes", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "824", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=tz6lzsq4vf" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 113, "name": "Essential Leadership Principles with Dr. Kamela Patton", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/essential-leadership-principles-with-dr-kamela-patton", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1973", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=2fomgr8zaq" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 112, "name": "Research Conversation: Making Time for Teaching Executive Functioning", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/research-conversation-making-time-for-teaching-executive-functioning", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1196", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=yudkve5qgo" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 111, "name": "How to Lead in a Disconnected World", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/how-to-lead-in-a-disconnected-world", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2664", "description": "

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, 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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=et5v78gez6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 109, "name": "The Power of Moments", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/the-power-of-moments", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "526", "description": "

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…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=afojpyu545" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 108, "name": "Atomic Habits in Review: Making Changes that Stick", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/atomic-habits-in-review-making-changes-that-stick", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1062", "description": "

In a world where quick fixes are often sought after, it becomes essential to examine the foundations of our habits and how they affect our lives. Why now? Because amidst the fast-paced modern lifestyle, taking the time to refine and better ourselves can have profound impacts on our overall wellbeing. According to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes on average 66 days to form a habit. But what if we could accelerate this process and make our habits more…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=n4us2f1lyj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 107, "name": "Finding Your Identity with Dustin Odham", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/finding-your-identity-with-dustin-odham", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "417", "description": "

In an era where screens dominate our time, finding your personal identity becomes a challenge. Our generation is shaping itself based on an increasingly virtual world, often losing touch with the inner self. In fact, a recent study suggests that we could end up spending at least ten years of our life in front of a screen. But how does this shape who we become?

This episode of \"Change Starts Here\" with host Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, tackles this very…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=u6t20ktlqq" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 106, "name": "Preparing Students for Life, Not Just College with Stephanie Malia Krauss", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/preparing-students-for-life-not-just-college-with-stephanie-malia-krauss", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3074", "description": "

In an era where students are grappling with uncertainties and challenges presented by the pandemic, the question arises: how do we prepare students for life, not just college? The stakes are high and the need for reimagining education is urgent. Now more than ever, the discussion must shift towards a comprehensive approach that caters not just to academic growth but overall wellbeing.

The core question being answered here is: how can educators equip students with the tools they need to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=remip8oytf" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 105, "name": "Learning that Lasts with Janell Blunt, PhD", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/learning-that-lasts-with-janell-blunt-phd", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1783", "description": "

With the ever-increasing pressure to perform on standardized tests, many educators are looking for ways to help their students learn more effectively. Dr. Janell Blunt, an associate professor of psychology and learning at a Midwestern university, is on a mission to do just that. In this episode, Dr. Blunt discusses her research on the science of learning and memory and shares strategies for improving student performance.

What is retrieval practice and why is it so effective? How can…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=7ccvbgq9tw" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 104, "name": "Tia McIntosh, FranklinCovey Coaching Director, On How to Create a Culture of Belonging", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/tia-mcintosh-franklincovey-coaching-director-on-how-to-create-a-culture-of-belon", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2369", "description": "

Students and teachers are trying to achieve a “new normal” after the COVID-19 pandemic. And it seems like they’re on track to reaching this goal. According to a July 2022 report from The Collaborative for Student Growth, students in K to 8th grades are showing signs of rebounding in key areas like math and science. However, students in high-poverty areas are behind. This report asks everyone to “sustain a need for urgency” to meet the needs of our students.

How can educators reach the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=dwnsvqwtao" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 103, "name": "Embracing Crazy Ideas with Kobi Yamada", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/embracing-crazy-ideas-with-kobi-yamada", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2673", "description": "

From digital health services in healthcare, and drone delivery services in technology, to creating a biliteracy instructional framework in education, innovators, change-makers, disruptors, and idea people create the solutions that make a difference in the world today.

Is there ever an idea that’s too crazy? Not in Kobi Yamada’s book, it’s not. Embracing crazy ideas is what Yamada is all about. He is a New York Times Best Selling Author and the CEO of Compendium, Inc. Yamada started…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=xh1or5srzn" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 102, "name": "Finish Strong", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/finish-strong", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "525", "description": "

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis.

It’s hard to believe, but another school year is approaching the finish line. There’s always a desire amongst teachers and students alike to coast to the final school bell. A word of advice: don’t. Those who finish strong could find those last days of the school year the most rewarding. Early June could quickly become a time to slip into the comfort zone, but maybe it’s…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=p9vvszqx0b" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 101, "name": "Life Between Summers with Shannon Olsen", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/life-between-summers-with-shannon-olsen", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2221", "description": "

Being a teacher can be immensely rewarding just as much as it can be overwhelming. Some people who are inspired to teach later find other ways of utilizing the skills they learned in teaching to help out others outside just their classroom. So what kind of effect can children’s books aimed at classrooms have on a global scale?

On this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham speaks with teacher-turned-author Shannon Olsen, who has penned multiple children’s books for elementary…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=frw5cojiqz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 100, "name": "Trust Changes Everything with Kim Nelson", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/trust-changes-everything-with-kim-nelson", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1901", "description": "

The word trust is synonymous with many things. For some, trust means having confidence in something, believing in something, or having faith. For others, trust means having responsibility and accountability. No matter how you define trust, it remains an integral part of our everyday lives. Not only does trust help build connections and deepen relationships, but it supports a level of unparalleled transparency and communication in many different situations. So, how can trust change your…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=7rk63otdlh" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 99, "name": "Leadership Cradle to Career with Tricia Valasek", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/leadership-cradle-to-career-with-tricia-valasek", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2183", "description": "

Preparing for the future has always been a main tenet of education. As the future of the workplace continues to change with advancements in technology, community workforce development initiatives are becoming a key part of local infrastructure in staying with the times and ahead of the curve. While these initiatives spark change in local communities, how is bringing back education helping to change lives?

In the latest episode of Change Starts Here brought to you by FranklinCovey, host…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=1h1mwh0kdf" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 98, "name": "Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/get-comfortable-being-uncomfortable", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "576", "description": "

We are creatures of habit, always have been and probably always will be. We are now also, thanks to the success and efficiency of technology, creatures of comfort. Unwinding after a hard day's work is something everyone deserves, yet it is this very unwinding that can lead to an uncoupling of our surroundings, our intentions, and ourselves. How do we fix that?

In this short-feature episode of Change Starts Here brought to you by FranklinCovey, host Dustin Odham takes a deep dive into…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=bdf21azzkt" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 97, "name": "Engaging Your Students in Extended Learning Time (ELT) with Lynne Fox", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/engaging-your-students-in-extended-learning-time-elt-with-lynne-fox", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2512", "description": "

In a post-pandemic world, students are playing catchup with their education, with additional needs for those in underserved communities. Educational disparities exist in all areas of education, especially in the STEM curriculum, where gaps can hurt students looking to take their careers in those directions. How can educators get students back on track? Extended learning time (ELT) is one method showing results.

Extended learning time is an equation involving all education leaders…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=kh5xjhe91h" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 96, "name": "Dustin Odham - Together is Better", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dustin-odham-together-is-better", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "581", "description": "

The last few years of the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized how important community and togetherness are. While being alone and on your own has its upsides, so does being and engaging with others. It’s something that people who travel a lot might also recognize when they attend events that bring groups together.

On this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham talks about this topic by talking on his own about his recent travels to symposiums in different cities across the USA.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=h9ypwev8v8" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 95, "name": "Principal Kafele - Is My School a Better Place Because I Lead It?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/principal-kafele-is-my-school-a-better-place-because-i-lead-it", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3115", "description": "

Am I, or can I be the leader my people need? This is a serious question every leader needs to pose to themselves and be able to answer with the utmost humility. There are different definitions of leadership, which can be subjective, but two quite resonate: Adeoye Mayowa defines leadership as the ability to evaluate and/or forecast a long-term plan or policy and influence their followers toward the achievement of the said strategy. Charles Handy (1992) also describes a leader as someone who…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=77xzi9ca4y" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 94, "name": "Betsy Wierda - The Four Essential Roles of Leadership", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/betsy-wierda-the-four-essential-roles-of-leadership", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2556", "description": "

Amidst and after the pandemic, there is more pressure on teachers to produce more outputs than inputs; people call for more responsibility and standardization in teaching and learning. This pressure trauma is showcasing itself and putting immense pressure on teachers to perform effectively, leading to burnout, quitting, and losing great people in the field. According to a Wall Street Journal report, at least 300,000 public-school teachers and other staff have left the field between February…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=kavia8a6jj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 93, "name": "Olympia Della Flora - Creative Ways to Help Kids Thrive in School", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/olympia-della-flora-creative-ways-to-help-kids-thrive-in-school", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2449", "description": "

Being an educator is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs, and nobody knows that better than Olympia Della Flora. On this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Oldham spoke with Della Flora about her experience as an educator, from teacher to principal to superintendent. They also discuss how you can best help students, including what to remember when in the classroom.

Currently a superintendent for Marion City Schools in Ohio, Della Flora grew up with an elementary…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=76a3vjxulx" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 92, "name": "Dustin Odham - The Power of Silence", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dustin-odham-the-power-of-silence", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "878", "description": "

Mental stress and burnout are becoming increasingly common issues, characterized by feelings of exhaustion, loss of motivation, and decreased job satisfaction. This can result from prolonged and intense work demands, lack of control, and an imbalance between work and personal life. It's essential to recognize the signs and take steps to manage and prevent burnout for overall well-being.

But how do you contain this stress level and prevent burnout from your everyday life and work…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=jri6m96f9p" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 91, "name": "Marie Forleo - Everything is Figureoutable", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/marie-forleo-everything-is-figureoutable", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3174", "description": "

When we make decisions in life, oftentimes they are decided by our inner thoughts. But not everyone has inner thoughts despite how common it is. Experts say some 30 to 50 percent of people have an inner monologue with themselves. In having this inner monologue, it helps some people figure out a lot of things and decisions they make in life because thoughts are very powerful. But figuring out things can be a challenge.

Is everything figureoutable?

According to entrepreneur and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=jtlkp3y3o8" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 90, "name": "Dr. Daniel Amen - Teaching Students with ADHD", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-daniel-amen-teaching-students-with-adhd", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2928", "description": "

The health of the human brain is of utmost importance considering it is responsible for how we move, the ways in which we give and interpret information, our memories, our moods and behavior and so much more. It is also why when the brain is dealing with disorders that affect normal activities it can be a detriment to how someone functions. One of those disorders is ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is normally discovered in children who exhibit signs that they are…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=a59smqd71s" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 89, "name": "Dan Schawbel - Creating a Healthier More Resilient Workplace", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dan-schawbel-creating-a-healthier-more-resilient-workplace", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2588", "description": "

The world of business and workplaces continues to change, and no one knows that better than Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, along with being a New York Times bestselling author and host of the 5 Questions podcast. Dustin Oldham, host of Change Starts Here, spoke with Schawbel about workplace challenges in schools, such as staff retention and what to do about it.

A self-described “advisor and a champion” of workers, Schawbel has worked with many businesses and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=sv2df4nk3n" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 88, "name": "Dustin Odham - Reflect & Recharge", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dustin-odham-reflect-and-recharge", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "777", "description": "

Host of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham, encourages us all to take the much needed and deserved time to reflect and recharge over the next few weeks. We will see you back here in the new year!

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One topic that frequently comes up on Change Starts Here concerns educator burnout and the residual effect of people choosing not to enter the education profession.

According to a November 2022 Gallop poll, K-12 teachers report the highest burnout rate of all U.S. professions, with more than four out of every ten teachers noting they feel burned out “always” or “often” at work.

That leads to a question: What ideal school would make people want to stay, love their job, and then…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=yzcgwf985f" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 86, "name": "Best of 2022: Advice from our Guests", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/best-of-2022-advice-from-our-guests", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "955", "description": "

2022 is a year for reflection, and at Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham wanted to devote a special episode to reflect on all of the great advice from the many guests that appeared on the podcast over that past year.

Throughout this episode, Odham captures moments from ten inspiring interviews from 2022, including author and Assistant Principal Joshua Stamper, Revolutionary Principal’s Amen Rahh, Principal and Speaker Linda Cliatt-Wayman, Author and Speaker Jill M. Siler, and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=8xck96c05i" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 85, "name": "Mark Murphy - Reframing Hidden Biases", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/mark-murphy-reframing-hidden-biases", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2174", "description": "

Trust is the foundation, or building block, of many key innovations. Without trust, new, creative ideas born from collaboration would not exist. Trust plays a key role in the evolution of companies and their technologies, but most importantly, their people. But how exactly can trust change the future?

On the latest episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham chats with Mark Murphy, Senior Consultant and Author at FranklinCovey about his journey with FranklinCovey and how to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=qx3571999j" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 84, "name": "EJ Carrion - Solving the Overlooked Student Problem", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/ej-carrion-solving-the-overlooked-student-problem", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2574", "description": "

Did you know that mentoring youth helps to increase their likelihood of graduating from high school while also decreasing the likelihood that youth will initiate abusing illegal drugs and alcohol use? Well, it's true. But building student success goes behind just mentoring. It's about creating an environment that evokes passion and curiosity. In doing this, where should you start?

On this new episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham chats with a guest with many accomplishments…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=t9skld2vqz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 83, "name": "Dustin Odham - Setting Daily Intentions", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dustin-odham-setting-daily-intentions", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "736", "description": "

Monday, October 24th, 2022, a school shooter killed a teacher and a student in St. Louis, Missouri. After the shooting, a letter was found in the gunman's car. A few lines stood out to podcast host Dustin Odham. The writing describes a lonely life.

Odham was impacted by the letter because it shows how the shooter had fallen through the cracks. This episode does not focus on the shooting itself but on what educators and individuals working with students can do to ensure care for the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vi8ztyg1qf" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 82, "name": "Linda Cliatt-Wayman - Finding Purpose and Putting it to Work", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/linda-cliatt-wayman-finding-purpose-and-putting-it-to-work", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3120", "description": "

Life throws many curveballs and at times people will have to work with what they know and have to get by. For educators, it's another ball game, and public school educators today are facing a lot of challenges, from budget cuts, low or stagnant salaries, and a pandemic. That also means the stakes are even higher for leadership at these schools, and principals have to be committed and dedicated because their jobs are not exactly easy, per The 19th.

Principals have to make strong…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=zhanhe6gqo" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 81, "name": "Joshua Stamper - Aspire to Lead", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/joshua-stamper-aspire-to-lead", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3152", "description": "

Do you ever think about all the minute twists and turns that led you to the exact position you sit in life? For some, that journey has more twists and turns than it does for others. Joshua Stamper, Author, Podcaster, and Assistant Principal, joined Host Dustin Odham to describe how he went from graphic design to administration in the education realm.

Stamper started as graphic designer, but when the industry crashed, after some self-reflection and encouragement from his wife, he found…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=421j29beiu" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 80, "name": "Amen Rahh - Revolutionizing School Culture", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/amen-rahh-revolutionizing-school-culture", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3319", "description": "

Evolution is gradual, but revolution is about changing things quickly. Change is what Amen Rahh, the Revolutionary Principal and author, aims to do within his school and ultimately, the world. Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham chatted with Rahh about his background and his goals to inspire revolution across educational culture.

Rahh was straight forward, “I’m happy to…talk about how we are going to revolutionize education and ultimately the world.” As the youngest of six, a father,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=48jqwcobq9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 79, "name": "Jill M. Siler - Thrive through the Five", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/jill-m-siler-thrive-through-the-five", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2449", "description": "

In the latest episode of “Change Starts Here,” podcast host Dustin Odham discussed being in a leadership position in the field of education with educator and author Jill Siler. The two talked about the profession of a superintendent, and all that it entails in being one, including successes and failures.

Siler is the author of “Thrive through the Five,” a book she wrote about the challenges that can come with leadership. Prior to becoming an author, Siler worked in public education for…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=xbmdjaq8x6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 78, "name": "Dr. Mathew Ohlson - The Power of Leadership", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-mathew-ohlson-the-power-of-leadership", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2757", "description": "

Great things can happen under the direction of great leadership. But how does one become a great leader? Host Dustin Odham chatted with Dr. Mathew Ohlson, the Director of the Taylor Leadership Institute at the University of North Florida, about the habits of a great leader and how to jumpstart that career pathway.

When Dr. Ohlson first started, he was sure he would get his PhD and go back into K-12 education. However, after completing his seven-habits training, he realized there was a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=awzz0ir3p9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 77, "name": "Cynthia Covey Haller - Living Life in Crescendo", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/cynthia-covey-haller-living-life-in-crescendo", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3287", "description": "

Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work is Ahead of You is the new book by Cynthia Covey Haller. Haller, a teacher, and speaker outside of her writing duties, spoke with Dustin Odham about this inspirational book, guided by the wisdom of her late father and co-author of Live Life in Crescendo, Stephen R. Covey.

Haller calls herself the mother hen of the Covey family; she is the eldest of nine children. Haller’s also a mother of six and a grandmother; with this new book, she…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=m0cwb8d0kr" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 76, "name": "Dr. Catherine Quiroz Moore - Every Student has Potential", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-catherine-quiroz-moore-every-student-has-potential", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3402", "description": "

Cathy Quiroz Moore is the Superintendent of the Wake County Public School System, NC, the 15th largest school system in the United States. Moore came to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was two years old. That dual culture influenced who Moore is as a person and her actions as a leader. Her roots in the Wake County Public School Stem stretch back to 1988 when she entered as a French teacher. Being engaged and seeking out leadership opportunities are traits that Moore always…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=5ub0b40wwz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 75, "name": "Juan Bendaña - Building Trust with Your Students", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/juan-benda-a-building-trust-with-your-students", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3144", "description": "

Working within a positive culture creates optimal results in any setting, and that is especially true for those in K12 educational settings. Juan Bendaña, top youth motivational speaker, joined Host Dustin Odham to dive more into how to create and define a positive culture in the classroom.

Bendaña believes the first step to understanding students is to take a step back. “The most important thing is meeting them where they are, not where you think they should be,” he stated. He also…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=15bdldbotf" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 74, "name": "Dr. Tina Boogren - Focusing on Your Wellbeing", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-tina-boogren-focusing-on-your-wellbeing", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3210", "description": "

Who takes care of the teachers?

In the “Change Starts Here” podcast, host Dustin Odham chatted with author and associate at Marzano Resources and Solution Tree, Dr. Tina Boogren. As an advocate for the well-being and needs of educators, Boogren talked about a new shift towards emphasizing the wellness needs of teachers.

In her prior studies of educators, Dr. Boogren came to the conclusion that there was a link between efficiency in teachers and their wellness.

“One of the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=cuowud4ewg" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 73, "name": "John \"Push\" Gaines - Leaning into the Present", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/john-push-gaines-leaning-into-the-present", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3247", "description": "

Facing adversity from a young age, Dr. John “Push” Gaines, a professional speaker and leadership consultant, was not sure where his life would end up - but he was sure of one thing: he would persevere. On this, Dr. Gaines speaks to host Dustin Odham about his experience in persevering and the importance of leaning into the present.

“Persevere until something happens,” said Dr. Gaines. Dr. Gaines grew up in the Hilltop community in Tacoma, WA, a community notorious, at the time, for the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=0yhm009315" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 72, "name": "Change Starts Here: The Origin Story", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/change-starts-here-the-origin-story", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1495", "description": "

In college, podcast host Dustin Odham read Rick Warren’s A Purpose Driven Life. He’s been living by a mission statement he created ever since – “to make a positive and lasting impact on every person I meet, every single day,” said Odham. He intentionally chose to create a mission statement that was not job-specific but would apply to all aspects of his life on a daily basis. The choices in Odham’s life, from marrying his wife to working at FranklinCovey, have been guided by his…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=eku5iwm3xc" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 71, "name": "Dustin Odham - Thank You Change Starts Here Community", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dustin-odham-thank-you-change-starts-here-community", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "267", "description": "

Throughout the second season Odham highlighted that he primarily focused on going more deeper and personal with his guests, by featuring the smaller tidbits of their lives like their hobbies, and how they contribute to their thought process. In the forthcoming season of “Change Starts Here” however, Odham plans on going a step further. He said he wants to discover how his guests beat adversity.

“This next season my goal is to get better at diving deeper,” stated Odham. “I want to hear…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=xn9zzwbi29" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 70, "name": "Derek Clark - Overcoming Trauma", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/derek-clark-overcoming-trauma", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3484", "description": "

As an author and Childhood Trauma Motivational Speaker, Clark now considers himself a “hope dealer.” But this wasn’t always the case.

“I didn't grow up on love, affection, a wonderful mom and dad that just loved on me. I grew up on survival,” reflected Clark, “Over the years, I learned how to turn nothing into something.”

After attempts to kill Clark failed, Clark was brought into the world with an imprisoned biological father and a mother unfit to raise a child.

Brutally…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=5rkn6fqkum" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 69, "name": "Chris McChesney - Creating Wildly Important Goals This Summer", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/chris-mcchesney-creating-wildly-important-goals-this-summer", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3460", "description": "

From a young age, Chris McChesney fell in love with Stephen Covey’s application of principles over best practices. He wanted to be a part of Franklin Covey so much that he landed his first job with them over thirty years ago by pretending to be a newspaper reporter as a fake intern. That’s dedication. Today McChesney is a National Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Global Practice Leader with Franklin Covey. He sat down with Dustin Odham to discuss how to create some wildly important…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=86xkac47wj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 68, "name": "Andrew Houlihan - Leading by Example", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/andrew-houlihan-leading-by-example", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2929", "description": "

Andrew Houlihan, Superintendent of Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC, is a Doctor of Education. His formal education took him to New York and Texas before coming back to his home roots in North Carolina. The best part of Houlihan’s day is walking into the classroom of any one of the 52 schools in his Union and watching learning take place. How does the superintendent of the 6th largest school district in North Carolina find the time to sit down in all those classrooms?…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=7yn9yw8rk0" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 67, "name": "Phil Boyte - Transforming School Culture", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/phil-boyte-transforming-school-culture", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2858", "description": "

The culture within companies is widely accepted as a critical element to success, but what is the culture within a school? Dustin Odham and Phill Boyte discuss the possibilities that open up when a school caters to a welcoming environment for students and staff. According to Boyte, connecting students fosters a healthy environment. The team has more influence, and students' success extends beyond the results of tests.

Odham believes the critical takeaway from the conversation can be…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=zw0s3j2mmc" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 66, "name": "Dr. Kelvin Adams - Superintendent Leadership", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-kelvin-adams-superintendent-leadership", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3319", "description": "

Dr. Kelvin Adams, Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools, doesn’t have a magic formula for success, or why his leadership role within the St. Louis public school system has lasted for nearly fourteen years. If honesty, sincerity, and providing people with the correct information are magic, he’s happy to reveal those secrets. “At the end of the day, it’s always about keeping kids first and making them the priority,” Adams said. He joined Dustin Odham to talk about his journey and reveal…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=u49kf4629p" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 65, "name": "Lindsey Pollak - Recalculating Your Future", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/lindsey-pollak-recalculating-your-future", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3203", "description": "

Pollak’s interest in public speaking dated to her K12 years when she won a prize for reading a Shell Silverstein book. Next, a Rotary Club college scholarship requirement to give a series of Rotary Club speeches began a journey that has not ended. The speech requirement was four. Pollak did thirty-nine. “I realized maybe there was something about this that I’m starting to enjoy,” Pollak said. “And that’s how the writing and speaking thing came together.”

Finding the right career path…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=z0lyhz11jc" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 64, "name": "Joel Vargas - Blurring the Line Between High School and College", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/joel-vargas-blurring-the-line-between-high-school-and-college", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3511", "description": "

The report aligns with the mission of JFF, founded in 1983, to create a system that benefits all students and prepares them for work in a realistic way. “The work over that time has always focused on the mission of creating and scaling up solutions that can really transform our education and workforce systems so that it achieves economic advancement for all equitably,” said Vargas.

After working within the system, he went to graduate school to study “the problem of the American high…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ivafosoqi6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 63, "name": "Sally Amoruso - The Future of Higher Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/sally-amoruso-the-future-of-higher-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3104", "description": "

Straight A’s are not always easy to come by, but often, earning them in a traditional setting means getting to the right answer, not learning why an answer is needed or how to go about solving a problem. Sally Amoruso, Chief Partner Officer at EAB, a firm dedicated to serving educational institutions, spoke with Change Starts Here podcast host Dustin Odham to discuss how to prepare for the changes that are set to come within the educational system.

“My why is rooted in helping others,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=3hp5zxyq7d" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 62, "name": "David Edward Garcia - Building Superheroes", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/david-edward-garcia-building-superheroes", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1733", "description": "

Garcia speaks several languages, is a speaker, a teacher, a comedian, and a world traveler who has not yet made it to Antarctica, but he’s checked all other continents off his list. His strong faith background guides him, and Garcia believes everyone is born with a purpose. And through his struggles in high school, he learned the art of simplicity. When Garcia learned how to keep things simple, he uncovered his ability to understand languages. “When I realized I had a way to make learning…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=1q49mdbyja" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 61, "name": "Chase Mielke - Battling Burnout", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/chase-mielke-battling-burnout", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "4034", "description": "

Mielke encourages educators to be in a space of happiness and purpose. “Every time I speak on a topic, I get to not only apply it to myself but see the shifts in people where they're not only thinking about their role as a student or a teacher, they’re looking at it through the lens of how does this impact my entire world view and it's a really and empowering thing,” he said.

The challenges teachers often face that causes a burnout stem from emotional exhaustion, to where the job…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=n8v2xeuwml" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 60, "name": "James \"The Iron Cowboy\" Lawrence - Redefining the Impossible", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/james-the-iron-cowboy-lawrence-redefining-the-impossible", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3323", "description": "

Finding this gift didn’t come quick to Lawrence, but that journey to self-discovery isn’t one he’d trade away. “I learned a lot of my lessons through sport,” Lawrence said. “I used the school system and the opportunities there to participate in sport. I had some great coaches, and I gravitated towards wrestling.” And it was there Lawrence first began to cultivate the mental toughness that would serve him well years later.

Being a world-class triathlete is grueling. It takes a lot of…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=unyywhh6ei" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 59, "name": "M.J. Fievre - Writing Through Trauma", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/m-j-fievre-writing-through-trauma", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "4156", "description": "

Fievre published her first book as a teenager, and she credited her aunt, a grammar and literature teacher, for introducing her to the understanding and importance of editing. “She could look at my manuscript and see what it lacked on the grammar side. Also, she could help me with the developmental.” Fievre quickly realized writing and editing were two essential but different crafts. Her advice to novice writers is to not worry about editing a piece while working on it. Take care of mistakes…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=58fyk86lx8" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 58, "name": "Bill McIntyre - Going International", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/bill-mcintyre-going-international", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2790", "description": "

Because of his experience in Japan, and his continued education in learning Japanese in college, McIntyre was offered a sales position with an international trade publisher at their Japan operation. And the more he traveled and experienced different cultures; the more McIntyre wanted to learn.

Although McIntyre built himself a strong resume in international business, some project work with FranklinCovey led to his next chapter. In 2001, FranklinCovey asked McIntyre to run their…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=jzm9i3c9o4" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 57, "name": "Stephen M.R. Covey - Trust and Inspire", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/stephen-m-r-covey-trust-and-inspire", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3556", "description": "

Smiling nearly the entire podcast, Covey clearly loves what he calls his purpose, which is to increase trust and inspiration in the world today. Writing his first book 16 years ago, he found his inspiration because of the absence of these qualities and a lack of reliable content on the subject.

With the only constant being change, it’s clear a disruption is needed since the paradigm of how we view leadership is still coming from the industrial age era. So, what’s the number one barrier…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=staugn9tn5" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 56, "name": "Special Moments on Change Starts Here", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/special-moments-on-change-starts-here", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3173", "description": "

Okay. Full disclosure: Odham was away on vacation this week, but he wanted to give folks a chance to catch up on some great moments and amazing content from some genuinely inspiring educators and thought leaders. Whether this is the first exposure to these guests or a second time around, these agents of change are worth spending a few minutes with, and these hand-selected clips are some of Odham’s favorites from the past year. Enjoy!

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Dr. Cardenas has spent the past 13 years leading Janson Elementary. For eight of those years, the school enjoyed the status of being a Lighthouse school. And in 2022, they received the Legacy designation. The discussion opened with a look into what makes Janson different.

“I think the most important thing that really helped our school was having a very clear purpose and vision,” said Dr. Cardenas. He went on to explain that the staff is dedicated to changing lives and helping kids…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=zwh7eumn88" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 54, "name": "Catherine DiGioia-Weinfeld - Creating a Culture of Belonging", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/catherine-digioia-weinfeld-creating-a-culture-of-belonging", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1934", "description": "

A culture of belonging includes diversity, the presence of differences in an environment, and inclusion, or making all community members feel included. Belonging is an outcome of those; it is a sense of acceptance, support, and inclusion in community. “When students and staff and families feel like they can bring their authentic selves, 100 percent who they are to that community, that truly turbo charges their contributions and results,” DiGioia-Weinfeld explained.

Schools can measure…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=mcmo7ilux9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 53, "name": "Dr. Christy Hild - Becoming an Innovative Leader", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-christy-hild-becoming-an-innovative-leader", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3199", "description": "

Hild found her education influenced by her parents, both educators. “My dad was a U.S. history teacher, and he really instilled values of learning,” Hild said. And through her experiences and travels early in life, she recognized the importance of empowering people and giving them a platform to make a difference.

Hild believes that people don’t always recognize their talents, so it is essential to recognize those abilities in others and then empower them to use their gifts to make a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=avqv25x4n2" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 52, "name": "Farouk Dey - Exploring Curiosity", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/farouk-dey-exploring-curiosity", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3241", "description": "

Farouk Dey teaches life design for a living which he said is the opposite of career planning. “It’s trying to create a culture where we no longer ask people, ‘what do you want to do with your life,’” said Dey. “We’re essentially asking them, ‘what are you curious about?’ and getting them to act on that curiosity.”

There can be a natural tendency to adjust their narrative based on presented opportunities in one's career. But Dey believes that people will end up defaulting back to their…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=nyk8evaxkl" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 51, "name": "Molly Garcia - Empowering Teachers", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/molly-garcia-empowering-teachers", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3267", "description": "

Garcia’s journey began unconventionally. Raised by a single grandmother who didn’t drive, Garcia grew up in an environment of love. Garcia’s Grandmother’s kindness shaped her and instilled a passion for doing great things , and making a difference in the lives of others. “I am who I am in my professional life because of that experience,” Garcia said.

A little more on the conventional side, Garcia’s path towards education, like so many others, drew itself from great experiences with…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=s9hcsg5ml6" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 50, "name": "Britain Covey - The Soul of a Leader", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/britain-covey-the-soul-of-a-leader", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3119", "description": "

A wise old Jedi once said, ‘size matters not,’ and Covey takes that advice to heart. At 5'8\" and 165-pounds, Covey’s size does not instantly scream NFL wide receiver, where the average size of most professional WR’s tip the scales at over six feet and 200-pounds.

“I realized early on people were going to view my height and my size pretty much one of two ways: It was going to be the detriment, the weakness in my game,” Covey said. “Some teams told me, ‘We’re going to have to bulk you up…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=n1n03eq07f" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 49, "name": "Daniel De Los Reyes - Crisis Management and Adaptive Leadership", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/daniel-de-los-reyes-crisis-management-and-adaptive-leadership", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3288", "description": "

Odham is clearly a fan of Reyes whom he refers to as Danny throughout the episode. Highlighting everything from his exceptional teaching skills that engaged 5th-grade students in solving community problems to creating a safe place with high expectations that improved overall student performance. This podcast is for any educator, school administrator, school employee, or anyone for that matter who is interested in learning from a truly humble leader who is the definition of service…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=v5pwt2k34w" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 48, "name": "Chip Heath - Making Numbers Count in Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/chip-heath-making-numbers-count-in-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2925", "description": "

Heath’s journey began with studies in engineering, then a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University. Today he teaches organizational behavior at the Stanford School of Business and co-authored four bestselling books with his brother Dan.

“I’d been teaching a course at Stanford on the marketplace of ideas,” Heath said. “I had done a talk with a Silicon Valley group, and the theme was what we can learn from urban legends about messaging. And my editor saw an account of that talk and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ka3v3g11yu" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 47, "name": "Out of the Mouths of High Schoolers", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/out-of-the-mouths-of-high-schoolers", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2777", "description": "

High school students Jenaya Wilder, Jorge Sanchez and Mary Katherine Archer joined host of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham, to discuss how to overcome the issues facing today’s schools.

A common theme the three students mentioned as a struggle for the modern-day high schooler was the tendency for cliques to form, which discourages individualism and increases groupthink, and time management, like how to juggle social expectations with schoolwork and extra-curricular…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=3h8b4t67ks" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 46, "name": "Khieem Jackson - The Choice to Serve", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/khieem-jackson-the-choice-to-serve", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3225", "description": "

“For me, education was something my mother always told me, ‘Once you have it, they can never take it away from you and that could be your golden ticket,’” he explained.

Jackson found out the hard way how a lack of funds can impact a student’s ability to pursue their career of choice. While studying to be an astronaut, he was forced to make the hard decision of finding a different major, which is when the military presented him with an option to still become a pilot — just in the marine…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=yw6e0497uh" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 45, "name": "Mathew Portell - Shifting Paradigms in Education to be Trauma-Informed", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/mathew-portell-shifting-paradigms-in-education-to-be-trauma-informed", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3920", "description": "

Portell wasn’t initially on the educator path. “I was into forestry, but people kept saying kids gravitate toward you. I didn’t receive my educational degree until 29.” Now, his days are filled with impacting the lives of children and unapologetically disrupting the education field.

Portell’s days as a principal weren’t trauma-informed. It was a lecture he attended on ACES (adverse childhood experiences) that changed everything. “It happened fast that I changed from what we were doing…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=g67zlyghsn" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 44, "name": "Dustin Odham - Taking Time to Refuel, Renew, & Reconnect", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dustin-odham-taking-time-to-refuel-renew-and-reconnect", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "296", "description": "

Now let's all take some time to hit pause and reflect on this previous year. See you in 2022!

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Safety and trust are developed in a child at just 18 months old, which is derived from the somatic nervous system (or the sensory nerves that relay sensation from the body to the central nervous system). Traumatized children usually have a faulty neuroception system – or they perceive danger when there is none.

Author of “Brain Changing Strategies to Trauma-Proof Our Schools,” Maggie Kline is a former teacher and school counselor and current therapist and psychologist, and she is on a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=bchgx06jv9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 42, "name": "JW Marshall - Creating the Future of Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/jw-marshall-creating-the-future-of-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2815", "description": "

In describing who he is and what he does, Marshall said, “I love helping people in new ways and inspiring the uninspired. EdTech is a great vehicle to do this, and education has always been a passion of mine.”

Marshall considered becoming an educator but instead used his business degree to impact education, joining one of the first online learning programs, Study Island. The company grew and took off, which offered Marshall new opportunities as a consultant. “I’ve been able to help…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=nhm8csubsz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 41, "name": "Meg Thompson - Executing Through Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/meg-thompson-executing-through-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3497", "description": "

“I love seeing growth and change in humans and organizations by an extension of that,” said Thompson. “There is a confidence that is kind of palpable when someone is making progress.”

Thompson came to the rapidly growing FranklinCovey Education division after a varied career, starting in the field of clinical psychology, focused on child abuse prevention. She then transitioned into organization development, starting on the corporate side. 21 years ago, she joined FranklinCovey in the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=n0cphdoooj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 40, "name": "Dr. Eve Miller - Avoiding Toxic Gratitude", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-eve-miller-avoiding-toxic-gratitude", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2186", "description": "

In her role, Dr. Miller breaks down research to deliver practical ways to apply it to the classroom. Her journey with gratitude was no different. “I looked at the science of gratitude, and it opened my mind. For one, gratitude, unlike other emotions, you can self-induce. You also don’t need something good to happen to feel grateful.”

Dr. Miller shared multiple studies on the topic with gratitude interventions. “A study of people receiving counseling services for depression and anxiety…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=rx9jhoztdd" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 39, "name": "Dr. Lori Desautels - Rethinking School Discipline", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-lori-desautels-rethinking-school-discipline", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3131", "description": "

7 years ago, Dr. Desautels left Marion University after feeling as though she had lost touch with teaching. “It was not enough for me to go in to observe first and second-year teachers,” Dr. Desautels explained. She left there knowing that if she was really going to continue this work she needed to go back into the classroom.

“I am a learner, that is who I am. I love to learn and this work has evolved over the past 10-12 years into what I knew in my gut and what I felt instinctively to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=4kzpul0xnv" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 38, "name": "Anne Chow - Great Leaders Empower People to be Their Most Authentic Self", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/anne-chow-great-leaders-empower-people-to-be-their-most-authentic-self", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3062", "description": "

Anne Chow describes herself as a mom, daughter, wife, second-generation American, servant leader and agent of change. She believes that everyone can be a change agent and often thinks back to Gandhi’s quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

With the future more uncertain than ever due to the pandemic, leadership must be dynamic and realize the power of human connection —the type of leadership that has gotten us to this point in time will not be sufficient.

Leadership…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=w72dls4sra" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 37, "name": "Dr. Daniel Amen - Your Listening Brain and Taming Your Hidden Dragons", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-daniel-amen-your-listening-brain-and-taming-your-hidden-dragons", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2855", "description": "

“I’m really interested in changing the conversation from mental illness to brain health,” said Amen. “We want to end mental illness, and the only way to do that is a revolution in brain health.”

Amen provided affirming advice, instructing listeners to ask themselves this question before everything they do: “Is this good or bad for my brain?” Amen went on to describe the importance of loving their brain and how most people ignore or neglect their brain. He used a child purposefully…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ypul4rs4v7" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 36, "name": "Dr. AJ Lee - Creating a Culture of Self-Care and Wellness", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-aj-lee-creating-a-culture-of-self-care-and-wellness", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2449", "description": "

Dr. Lee places importance on setting boundaries and voicing personal needs to leaders. She explained, “You want that trust to be built in a way where if you know that they’re struggling you can empower them with the resources, with tools, so that you can get to where you want to go together.”

Key self-awareness strategies for minimizing burnout include establishing a soul-filling morning routine and an evening routine that involves being present. “Your workday starts at least 24 hours…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=bgy3lddysu" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 35, "name": "General Christine M. Burckle - How to Embrace Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/general-christine-m-burckle-how-to-embrace-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2488", "description": "

“People don’t want to see you being super wishy-washy,” Burckle said. “When you’re a leader, they want to know you have the fortitude and strength to lead.”

But, leadership is more than strength. It also includes accountability and fairness. Leaders need to be friendly while also being strong. Fairness is critical, as while a decision might be hard, it’s essential to maintain fairness.

“The fair part, I think, is another huge thing as accountability and fairness,” Burckle said.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=zg5lvfxh6r" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 34, "name": "Dr. Dan Domenech - Becoming A Champion for Children", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-dan-domenech-becoming-a-champion-for-children", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3092", "description": "

Dr. Domenech is the Executive Director of AASA(The Superintendent’s Association). He also spent 27 years as a superintendent. “We were founded in 1865 after the end of the Civil War by seven superintendents concerned about how to integrate black students into the public school system. Equity was the foundation and is still our mission,” Dr. Domenech said.

Dr. Domenech described the current landscape for superintendents as difficult. “The pandemic, civil unrest, and high turnover are…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=e3fcpn5t5u" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 33, "name": "Erik Weihenmayer - Teams Don't Just Happen, Creating A Great Team", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/erik-weihenmayer-teams-don-t-just-happen-creating-a-great-team", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3671", "description": "

“We help people break through barriers in their lives and tap into the human spirit,” Weihenmayer said, “and figuring out ways to reclaim their lives and elevating the world.”

As an educator, Erik Weihenmayer is focused on the “No Barriers” mindset, which focuses on believing that what’s within you is stronger than what’s in your way. As a blind person, he gets a lot of physical satisfaction from going into remote places and navigating them with his other senses.

“Like going to a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=9uxmjxhus1" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 32, "name": "JCPS: Summer Leadership Institute for Teens", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/jcps-summer-leadership-institute-for-teens", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2597", "description": "

At JCPS, Eddleman finds creative and unique ways to use federal and state grant funds to positively impact students. She often looks for ways to impact children that might not otherwise have opportunities. One of the ways she did this was through the Summer Leadership Institute for Teens.

The idea for the program started in the fall of 2020 when JCPS educators realized how much their students were missing by being at home. Their students at that point had spent the entire year virtual…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=zxzsug12wi" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 31, "name": "Michael B. Horn - How to be the Change in Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/michael-b-horn-how-to-be-the-change-in-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3392", "description": "

Change and transformation at the K12 level are stalling, even though many see its flaws. So, how does real change happen in this public education that will support all learners? Sharing his wealth of knowledge with Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham, author and speaker Michael B. Horn, Senior Strategist at Guild Education, shared his experiences and thoughts.

Horn labeled himself as a change agent and first attempted to disrupt education by co-writing a book with his Harvard…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=r8soheu2ul" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 30, "name": "Debbie Michael - The Persistence to Create Change", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/debbie-michael-the-persistence-to-create-change", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2852", "description": "

The duo dug into why Michael does what she does and the impact of residential schools on students in Canada. “It just comes down to the kids,” Michael said. “I can’t even begin to capture what that means for me. I love the kids, and it’s always been about the kids. I think working with teachers, other principals, working with the parents, it’s all of that. When we’re all working toward doing the same thing, and that’s making lives better for our children, so they have a better chance to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=h3z25zaqxo" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 29, "name": "Bonus Episode - The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/bonus-episode-the-4-disciplines-of-execution-for-educators", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2866", "description": "

Check out this exclusive webinar where host, Dustin Odham talks to the three authors of our latest book, \"The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals.\"

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Leaders in the education space often have similar philosophies and strategies around connection. Without this, it’s hard to develop effective school districts. Sharing her wisdom on cultivating leadership in schools, Dr. Candace Singh joined host Dustin Odham.

Dr. Singh currently serves as the Superintendent of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. She’s also a speaker, consultant, and leadership coach. “I have a teacher’s heart and worked my way up from an instructional aide to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=doo23nm4lj" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 27, "name": "Dan Pink - How Looking Back Moves Us Forward", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dan-pink-how-looking-back-moves-us-forward", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2801", "description": "

This is the kickoff to the second season of Change Starts Here. In order to look forward, we’re going to take a look backward by talking to a guest that Host Dustin Odham has had at the top of his list since the podcast’s inception. Dan Pink is the author of several books about creativity, business, behavior, and work, such as When: The Scientific Secrets to Perfect Timing. Odham and Pink talk about his upcoming book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, and how the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=eqsyc0lrv1" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 26, "name": "Change Starts Here Season 2 Premieres August 25th!", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/change-starts-here-season-2-premieres-august-25th", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "87", "description": "

Get ready for Season 2 of Change Starts Here, LIVE on August 25th! Register now: https://marketscale.com/live/the-persistence-to-create-change-with-debbie-michael/

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Educators have the power to change the lives of the students they work with – but they also work within a system. That means there are also opportunities to change that system to make it work better for the educators and students it serves.

That’s the mission of Geoffrey Canada, renowned thought leader, activist and advocate for education reform. Three decades ago, Canada founded the Harlem Children’s Zone, touted by the New York Times as “one of the most ambitious social-policy…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=6dt1yau0or" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 24, "name": "Muriel Summers - How to Build on Every Student’s Unique Gifts and Strengths", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/muriel-summers-how-to-build-on-every-student-s-unique-gifts-and-strengths", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2949", "description": "

It might be an understatement to call today’s guest for the latest episode of Change Starts Here’s You First Summer Series impactful.

In fact, host Dustin Odham said, a meeting a full decade ago produced notes that he still has and refers to. That’s some powerful longevity.

The guest-in-question was none other than Muriel Summers, recently retired principal of the award-winning A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary School. It’s no wonder her words left an impact on Odham, as…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=2n5vq4nplr" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 23, "name": "Richard Gerver - How Educators Can Pour into Students to Unlock Each One’s Potential", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/richard-gerver-how-educators-can-pour-into-students-to-unlock-each-one-s-potenti", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2819", "description": "

The Change Starts Here You First Summer Series rolls on, this time with a world-renowned speaker, thought leader and educator with a unique “skin on the wall” – transforming a floundering school into an institution of learning known the world over.

Of course, we’re speaking of Richard Gerver, whose work as headmaster of Grange Primary School over the course of just two years drew praise from the likes of UNESCO and the UK government for its ability to reshape the institution from the…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=z5awsrourn" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 22, "name": "Valerie Alexander - How to Recharge and Refresh for an Unprecedented Fall Semester", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/valerie-alexander-how-to-recharge-and-refresh-for-an-unprecedented-fall-semester", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1607", "description": "

The past year brought an educational landscape and challenges the likes of which educators have never encountered. That means that, in addition to the normal wear and tear of a year spent at the front of a classroom of head of a district, many educators are more worn down than usual as summer draws on.

However, there’s no slowing down now. The fall semester promises even more firsts and another unique experience, and it’s critical that educators use this summer break to find…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=kd1ss0lzoc" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 21, "name": "Stephen M.R. Covey - Why Trust Is the ‘One Thing that Changes Everything’", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/stephen-m-r-covey-why-trust-is-the-one-thing-that-changes-everything", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3052", "description": "

The Change Starts Here podcast and host Dustin Odham, FranklinCovey Education thought leader, have already heard from one son of the esteemed Stephen R. Covey – but, on this episode, another joins the educational fray.

Stephen M.R. Covey, Covey’s eldest son, New York Times bestselling author, thought leader and key agent in the growth of FranklinCovey into a truly global agent of change, joined Odham to talk about his impactful career, key principles that guide his life and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=9kz3y251zy" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 20, "name": "Principal El - Why Every Child Deserves Someone ‘Crazy about Them’", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/principal-el-why-every-child-deserves-someone-crazy-about-them", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3085", "description": "

There isn’t a child on the planet incapable of achieving their dreams, according to Salome Thomas-EL – they just need someone “crazy about them.”

On this episode of FranklinCovey Education’s Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham welcomed “Principal EL” to the program to share his core beliefs about love, belief, perseverance, courage, overcoming adversity and more.

In addressing over 100,000 educators, parents, students and community members throughout his time speaking,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=38ho426ubl" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 19, "name": "Dr. John Jungmann - The Superintendent’s Perspective on Creating a ‘Student-Focused, Future-Driven” Education System", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-john-jungmann-the-superintendent-s-perspective-on-creating-a-student-focused-", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2657", "description": "

The Change Starts Here podcast and host Dustin Odham went right to the source for this episode, the first to feature a superintendent, inviting Dr. John Jungmann of Springfield Public Schools to the program to share his wealth of insights.

Jungmann has served Missouri school districts for decades, including seven years at SPS, and has dedicated that time to helping engineer what he calls a “student-focused, future-driven” education system.

That illustrious career in…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=9j5k22f2gx" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 18, "name": "Sean Covey - The Evolution of FranklinCovey’s Mission to Transform Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/sean-covey-the-evolution-of-franklincovey-s-mission-to-transform-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3239", "description": "

On this episode of FranklinCovey Education’s Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham was joined by Franklin Covey Education President Sean Covey for an introspective look at Covey’s career and the organization’s mission to “[transform] education around the globe by bringing leadership principles and skills to as many kids, educators and schools as possible.”

As usual, the podcast began with the Brad Montague-inspired question of, “Why do you love what you do?”

For Covey, it’s a…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=gk3lt0vx6g" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 17, "name": "Dr. Britt Andreatta - Is Brain Science the Answer to Your Biggest Challenges?", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-britt-andreatta-is-brain-science-the-answer-to-your-biggest-challenges", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2514", "description": "

Dr. Britt Andreatta has a unique approach to personal growth, meeting your biggest challenges head on and more – and it involves your brain.

A lengthy career in leadership and neuroscience has made Andreatta an expert on the science behind how our brains work, and that information can be used to elevate the way you approach your life, career, leadership potential and more.

On this episode of FranklinCovey Education’s Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sat down with Andreatta…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=j4wzz5gmla" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 16, "name": "Dr. Madeline Levine - Preparing Our Children, and Ourselves, for a Rapidly Changing World", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-madeline-levine-preparing-our-children-and-ourselves-for-a-rapidly-changing-w", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2969", "description": "

Dr. Madeline Levine has spent almost four decades working as a clinician, consultant, educator and author. But, for all that experience, she knows there’s one unassailable, universal truth – change is always on the horizon.

That’s especially true in today’s world, where, like as not, you may wake up each day facing a totally new set of circumstances. That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming for kids working to get prepared for a rapidly evolving world.

That’s why…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=9ufkws24i0" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 15, "name": "Angela Maiers - The Importance of Mattering", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/angela-maiers-the-importance-of-mattering", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2867", "description": "

In 2011, Angela Maiers gave a TED Talk that sparked a career. It derived its power and influence from two words – you matter.

Now a self-described leader, visionary, entrepreneur, disruptor and change-maker, educator and author Maiers is continuing to spread the importance of mattering.

“At my absolute core, I am an educator,” she said. “In the purest sense, the root word of ‘educate’ means ‘to lead out,’ ‘to bring forth.’ … My goal is not only to notice and note the genius in my…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=aegofwh73t" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 14, "name": "Jody Carrington - The Power of Relationships with Those We Lead, Love and Teach", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/jody-carrington-the-power-of-relationships-with-those-we-lead-love-and-teach", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2541", "description": "

Dr. Jody Carrington is a self-described “clinical psychologist, speaker, author and game changer,” as well as the author of “Kids These Days: A Game Plan for (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, and Love” – and that connection has become the focus of her substantial professional efforts.

Though she’s achieved her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and educates and speaks on topics ranging from grief and trauma to relationships and parenting, she said her motivation is a simple one.…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=4i1oamt3x0" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 13, "name": "Stedman Graham - Finding Your Unique Identity as a Leader", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/stedman-graham-finding-your-unique-identity-as-a-leader", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3086", "description": "

You may not consider yourself a leader. Maybe you’ve tried but didn’t invest fully. Maybe you don’t think you have it in you at all.

Noted author, educator and leadership expert Stedman Graham is here to tell you that you’re wrong.

Graham joined Change Starts Here with host and FranklinCovey Education thought leader Dustin Odham to talk “Identity Leadership,” his book, and his philosophy that, to lead others, you must first lead yourself.

As Graham puts it on his website,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=wm7hyseh5e" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 12, "name": "Stephanie Krauss - The Four Currencies Young People Need to Be Ready for Adulthood", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/stephanie-krauss-the-four-currencies-young-people-need-to-be-ready-for-adulthood", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3020", "description": "

Graduating from high school is a huge accomplishment for young people – but it doesn’t always mean students are ready for what lies ahead.

Stephanie Malia Krauss knows that firsthand. As a high school dropout, she “needed people and opportunities within and beyond school to prepare [her] for adulthood.”

Krauss believes that’s more important than ever before in a rapidly changing world, and she joined host Dustin Odham of FranklinCovey Education and Change Starts Here to outline…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=yu2rcb4yy9" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 11, "name": "Adolph “Doc” Brown - Finding Your Calling, Even when You Don’t Want It", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/adolph-doc-brown-finding-your-calling-even-when-you-don-t-want-it", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2947", "description": "

Adolph “Doc” Brown is a businessman, author, investor, educator, researcher, keynote speaker, and much more, and his bio advances his hope that he leaves those he interacts with ready to “learn, laugh and lead.”

However, if you ask him – which Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham did – he’s “one of many of God’s children.”

“That’s my filter for everything that I do and everything that I attempt to say,” Brown said.

On this episode, Brown joined Odham for a walk through many…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=s96b3az618" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 10, "name": "Elena Aguilar - Emotional Resilience and Equity in Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/elena-aguilar-emotional-resilience-and-equity-in-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3287", "description": "

Self-described teacher, writer, coach, podcast host, mother, partner and daughter Elena Aguilar obviously wears many hats, including as a renowned author – but many of them also have something in common.

Particularly through Bright Morning Consulting, an organization focused on helping build more just and equitable organizations, and books like her recent work “Onward,” Aguilar has embarked on a mission to support the journeys of individuals looking to remove the obstacles to…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ioj5ttj8df" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 9, "name": "Rachel Cruze - Knowing Yourself and Your Money", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/rachel-cruze-knowing-yourself-and-your-money", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "1504", "description": "

Saving and budgeting are sticky subjects for spenders – and author Rachel Cruze knows that better than just about anyone.

Her bio on her website tells the tale. “I’m a spender at heart. And I love pizza. (These are the important things to know about me).” As the daughter of noted financial guru Dave Ramsey, that spend-first nature created a lot of pressure to rein it in.

However, becoming smarter with your money doesn’t mean turning to deprivation or changing your ways. It simply…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=ihfcfkp8ph" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 8, "name": "Eve Miller - Helping Students Find Their Way Out of the Post-COVID Slide", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/eve-miller-helping-students-find-their-way-out-of-the-post-covid-slide", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "4292", "description": "

The realm of education has been utterly transformed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – and it’s going to fall largely upon educators to do what they can to help right the ship for their students.

The pandemic – and the resulting “COVID slide” in learning, disproportionately impacted underserved communities and students of color, making the issue that much more critical.

Here to talk about these issues in depth, as well as provide some insight into this unique learning…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=yr7p3yogua" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 7, "name": "Dr. Christine Rubie-Davies - Becoming a High-Expectation Teacher", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/dr-christine-rubie-davies-becoming-a-high-expectation-teacher", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3212", "description": "

Change Starts Here and host Dustin Odham, Thought Leader for FranklinCovey Education, are back with another thought-provoking and inspiring episode – this time featuring a bona fide legend in the field of education.

Dr. Christine Rubie-Davies – though she prefers to drop the titles and go by Christine – has spent decades immersed in the world of education and has led the conversation surrounding teacher expectations and their impact on learning, teacher-student relationships and…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=mqjku1fvoz" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 6, "name": "Jon Gordon - The Power of Genuine Positivity", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/jon-gordon-the-power-of-genuine-positivity", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2693", "description": "

Not everyone is wired for natural positivity. In fact, one of the world’s foremost authors and keynote speakers on the topic doesn’t even find it easy.

However, if you can focus on implementing the power of positivity in leadership and beyond, you can unlock tremendous benefits for your life.

On this episode of Change Starts Here, host and FranklinCovey Education thought leader Dustin Odham was joined by Jon Gordon, author of “The Energy Bus,” “The Power of Positive Leadership,”…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=mbcqxpq711" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 5, "name": "Erin Gruwell - \"Freedom Writers\" Inspiration on Her Journey in Education", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/erin-gruwell-freedom-writers-inspiration-on-her-journey-in-education", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3682", "description": "

Change Starts Here host and Thought Leader for FranklinCovey Education Dustin Odham invites noted educator Erin Gruwell, on whom the 2007 film “Freedom Writers” is based, to share her powerful journey shaping the lives of young people through innovative teaching methods.

From her days student teaching in 1994 to her years creating and implementing the Freedom Writers method – which asks students to keep journals, leverages emotional connections to relate to the challenges they face,…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=77rrepda6y" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 4, "name": "Brad Montague - Living in Joy, Empathy and Imagination with the Co-Creator of Kid President", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/brad-montague-living-in-joy-empathy-and-imagination-with-the-co-creator-of-kid-p", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3011", "description": "

In 2013, a video swept through the internet, bringing joy to all who viewed it. It featured then-11-year-old Robby Novak, dressed to the nines in a suit, tie and sneakers, delivering a pep talk as the now fabled “Kid President.”

Brad Montague, Novak’s brother-in-law, was part of the dynamic duo that made that video happen. Since, Kid President’s videos have been viewed over 100 million times.

Montague, whose stated mission these days is to “create stories that cultivate empathy…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=w9obfq2ade" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 3, "name": "Change Starts Here with Julie Morgenstern, Time-Management Guru", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/change-starts-here-with-julie-morgenstern-time-management-guru", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "2300", "description": "

The debut of FranklinCovey’s Change Starts Here podcast brought out the big guns, bringing on organizing and productivity consultant, New York Times bestselling author and speaker Julie Morgenstern to share her unique insights with host Dustin Odham.

Morgenstern, who’s appeared alongside the likes of Oprah Winfrey on television, has a new book called “Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You.”

Morgenstern is a bona fide time-management…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=crbb5mqjw8" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 2, "name": "Julie Morgenstern - Creating Systems for the New Year", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/julie-morgenstern-creating-systems-for-the-new-year", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "3096", "description": "

Learning how to manage your time properly and effectively can either make or break your overall productivity. In fact, good time-management is said to be an extremely beneficial tool in helping someone achieve adequate work-life balance and acquiring better work opportunities for themselves, per Proof Hub. However, good time-management does not just happen overnight. It can take time to build and perfect, which is why creating systems is so crucial.

How does someone determine if they…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=d298w2clgw" } }, { "type": "PodcastEpisode", "position": 1, "name": "Coming Soon: Change Starts Here", "url": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts/change-starts-here/coming-soon-change-starts-here", "datePublished": null, "dateText": "", "duration": null, "durationText": "29", "description": "

If you are someone who knows that embracing failure is one of the keys to success, someone who is overwhelmed by the clutter and messiness of life and leadership, OR if you are someone who knows that your beliefs can move mountains while your doubts can create them, this podcast is for you.

Greatness is everywhere. It's in you, your students, and your school community. You have the power to unleash it.

So bring your mess, bring your false starts, bring your struggle. Fail forward…", "speaker": [], "listen": { "spotify": null, "youtube": null, "original": "https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/a1a3h60dct?wchannelid=a1a3h60dct&wmediaid=vgygrqd8kx" } } ], "catalog": "https://www.k12podcasts.com/podcasts.json", "siteStats": { "shows": 123, "episodes": 21098, "guests": 1966 } }