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In this episode, I share a brief story about sharing my perspective at a leadership meeting and reflecting on how I need to do more listening… and what I can do going forward.

In this episode, I share a quote from Mr. Rogers about human beings feeling that they can bring the whole of themselves to the people that care about them. I reflect them what this means as a parent, teacher, and someone that wants to live a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, I reflect on the idea that truly loving ourselves includes not only the things that are deemed positive but also the things that make us flawed.

In this episode, I share a beautiful quote from Mr. Rogers and reflect on the process we go through in an attempt to be lovable in the eyes of the students we serve and those we love.

In this episode, I share a powerful quote about how we as teachers make a difference even when we don't realize it. I reflect on an email I received and the reality for us as teachers.

In this episode, Dan and I talk about risk and why we need to take more of them! Thanks for being here!

In this episode, I share a definition of teacher credibility based on research any new book I have about teacher credibility and collective efficacy. I reflect on how teacher credibility can be increased and share that it's a process that never ends.

In this episode, I share a quote about inspiring others and reflect on the process teachers can model to help their students see this happen.

In this episode, I share a question about happiness and ask what would happen if we were relentless in attempting to find it.

In this episode, I share a book that changed the way I thought about giving ourselves permission to do the things we want and need to do for ourselves.

In this episode camera I share a "about how teachers actually teach and reflect on my own experience as relates to this idea. Enjoy!

In this episode, I reflect on the idea of going within and pose the question about loving ourselves for who we are and how that will impact how we love others.

In this episode, I share something I read about what all successful people do and why feeling guilty about not doing these things is getting in our way of being 'successful.'

In this episode, I share some thoughts on how I've looked at the teaching profession being a marathon and not a sprint…as it relates to finding balance and avoid teacher burnout.

In this episode, I share some depressing news about how many people are going to school to become a teacher and why we can no longer give away our power to those that don't know what we're doing.

In this episode, I reflect on the reality that they are many reasons why people do not become teachers and that there are very few reasons why people become teachers.

In this episode, I share some thoughts on why the idea of being more human should become the norm and not the exception.

In this episode, I share how the work required to get others to perceive us in a positive light is one that starts on the inside.

In this episode, I share my journey when thinking about death. Also, how this reflecting may help us make choices that will make us happier and more fulfilled.

In this episode, I share an idea about how we have the power to respond to the things that happen in life versus react and cause more pain. Also, I urge you to consider living in this moment, not worried about the past or the future.