Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity
Jeff Ikler
Curiosity sits at the intersection of creativity, effective human interactions, problem-solving and purposeful change. Unfortunately, the pace of life — at home, work, and school — often sidetracks our natural curiosity. So, let's see the familiar from a different angle or something new as a possibility to consider.
Episodes
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Nov 24, 2020 • 39min
132: Encouraging Greater Student and Teacher Agency — Beth Hawkins
What qualities do successful school systems share. Education journalist Beth Hawkins gives her perspective from what she has seen in her extensive reporting.
Nov 17, 2020 • 52min
131: Asking "How can I best support my students?" — Jaime Casap
Education transformation evangelist, Jaime Casap, asks – and begins to answer – "What's holding us back as a nation from truly reforming our education system?"
Nov 10, 2020 • 46min
130: Being More Human-Focused at Work — Mark LeBusque
In this episode, "human-focused" thought leader, Mark LeBusque – educator, trainer, speaker, podcaster, author, coach – asks and answers a provocative question: "What would happen if I treated my colleagues like human beings?"
Nov 3, 2020 • 51min
129: Becoming the Catalyst for Change — Jamahl Hines
Sometimes circumstances are the catalyst for driving a change that you never anticipated. Assistant Principal, Jamahl Hines relates his experience in this story of transformation.
Oct 24, 2020 • 41min
128: Helping All Students Think Critically . . . Like a Lawyer – Colin Seale
If you could ensure that students develop one skill in school, what would it be? Educator and attorney, Colin Seale, argues for thinking critically.
Oct 20, 2020 • 38min
127: Making Sustainable Educational Changes - Grant Lichtman
The world is rapidly changing. So, too, are the needs of tomorrow's workforce. How do we change education accordingly? Education reformer Grant Lichtman explains.
Oct 13, 2020 • 39min
126: Connecting to Overcome Challenges – JoAnne Duncan
How do you lead people effectively when nothing is as it used to be? Principal JoAnne Duncan explains that connecting with people begins with listening.
Oct 6, 2020 • 45min
125: Harnessing "Us" to Power Innovation — David Price
Innovation is often described in terms of its process – the mechanics of harnessing ingenuity. David Price (OBE) points the spotlight on the people powering the process.
Sep 29, 2020 • 52min
124: Teaching as Transformational Leadership — Dr. Robert E. Quinn
What distinguishes good teachers from "the best" teachers? (It's not content knowledge.) Thought-leader of change in education, Dr. Robert Quinn provides an absorbing answer.
Sep 22, 2020 • 45min
123: "Opening Up" Education — Ben Owens
How might we figuratively break down the walls of the classroom and share ideas in an effort to improve teaching and learning? Ben Owens, CEO of Open Way Learning explains why and how we need to do just that.
