Leadership expert Don Schminke joins the show to share his thoughts on the connections between biology and failure, why we tend to blame our tools instead of owning our behaviors, and a simple step we can all take to double our staff size (or at least their productivity). That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s episode. MORE EPISODES
Episode 105: Empty your Backpack with Sam Demma
On this powerful episode, Darrin sits down with Canadian speaker and author Sam Demma. Sam talks about how students can unpack their beliefs, focus on consistent actions, and create a life of meaning. He also shares stories from his life and how the metaphor of emptying your backpack came to life. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE … Read More
Episode 104: The Art of ISS with Johnathan Cranford
Johnathan Cranford has created the roadmap to success in ISS via his book The Art of In-school Suspension. Johnathan sits down with Darrin and shares his insights and knowledge for creating a positive and productive in-school suspension room, along with ideas teachers and school leaders can use to make this tier two intervention worth while. That, plus your #PepTalk this … Read More
Episode 103: Love it, Learn it, Live it with Maxwell Roach
How does a former musician who has shared the stage with Beyonce and The Rolling Stones become the founder of a tutoring company? How does he teach students difficult concepts early in life? And why are we talking about bunny scarves? Tune in to this week’s episode for all the answers, your #PepTalk, and more! MORE EPISODES
Episode 102: Problem Solver with Cheryl Einhorn
Cheryl Einhorn joins Darrin on the podcast to talk about complex decision-making strategies and how we can set aside our cognitive biases to make better decisions for ourselves and for our organization. That, plus your #PepTalk this week on the show. MORE EPISODES