Hey Designers, We talked about what it means to be a thought leader in episode 24. But in thinking about how thought leaders must operate, it got me thinking about how do you best structure your day to bring you the most joy and the most productivity? I first heard about the concept of an ideal week from Michael Hyatt … Read More
24. Cultivating a Thought Leader Mindset
Hey Designers, In this episode we are exploring the characteristics of a thought leader’s mindset. We are answering the question of how do we grow into the thought leaders that we admire? Thought Leaders have the following characteristics. Which ones resonate with you? Which ones do you want to strengthen? Driven by Core Values & A Mission Passionate About Teaching … Read More
23. Being a LeadHER with Dr. Angela Draper
Hey Designers, Lead with Courage and Love. This is the mission of Dr. Angela Draper who started her podcast, The Virtual Principal, as a way to provide support and encouragement to other principals and aspiring leaders in the summer of 2020 when school leaders were just figuring out how to navigate teaching and leading during the pandemic. What started as … Read More
22. Jumpstart Your Habits by Building Momentum from the Start
Hey Designers: In this episode, we are exploring how to jump start a habit by building momentum at the start. When we talk about designing our lives and our learning experiences, we are focusing on developing those areas of our life that are going to make us happy and healthy for a long time. So maybe you want to build a … Read More
21. Creating Engaging Lessons with Marybeth Penna
Hey Designers, What do Youtube, Among US, and a Middle Schooler Mindset have in common? They are all tools and ways that Mary Beth Penna, a 7th grade ELA teacher is using to engage her students and parents alike. Have you been worried about the mental health of your students? Marybeth also shares ways that she is using to combat … Read More