George Couros welcomes everyone to the highlights for February 2024! Couros begins with a reflection on how his year is going so far and shares some struggles he has had so far this year. During this reflection, Couros shares a message about why it is important to not fake how we feel. Be sure to check out these highlight videos for some great ideas from thi ... Show More
Aug 2023
252. Revolutionizing Student and Teacher Wellbeing: Featuring Nicholas Mann
Welcome to Aspire to Lead, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative pathways in education and personal growth. This week, I’m honored to have Nicholas Mann, a trailblazer in enhancing student and teacher wellbeing and founder of TeacherFit, as our special guest.
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22m 55s
May 2021
148. Design Lessons: Featuring Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore
What is the highest level of learning in professional development? This week’s guest, Dr. Michele Schmidt Moore, shares how leaders can design professional learning environments that encourage and enhance teacher’s discovery, passion, and curiosity.
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21m 13s
Mar 2020
Ep. 265: Give a Sensorium Gift, a Deep Dive into Suggestions to #Walk20in20, and a Conversation Hack
NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.Why you should give a “Sensorium Gift” and how to create one, a deep dive into listeners’ suggestions for walking 20 ... Show More
36m 58s
Aug 2020
Ep. 285: Why It’s a Good Idea to Create a Catch-All, a Spotlight on Virginia Hamilton, and a Conversation with Susan Burton About Her Brilliant Memoir “Empty.”
We discuss why it’s a great idea to create a catch-all to help boost creativity, memories, and inspiration, we shine a spotlight on children’s author Virginia Hamilton, and we talk to Susan Burton about her thought-provoking memoir “Empty.”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabeth ... Show More
37m 52s
Aug 2020
Ep. 286: September Is the Other January, Jay Shetty Explains How to Think Like a Monk, and a Spotlight on Colson Whitehead
Why we should remember that September is the other January; we have a conversation with podcaster and writer Jay Shetty about how to “think like a monk”; we suggest a surprisingly obvious kitchen hack; and we shine a spotlight on writer Colson Whitehead.Get in touch: @gretchenrub ... Show More
35m 22s