Amidon Planet Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joel Amidon
The Amidon Planet Podcast is all about learning how to teach better. Each episode, Joel Amidon, PhD, will explore ideas from books, interviews, other podcasts, etc. and apply those ideas to teaching better. The ultimate goal being to lead people to love others through teaching.
Learning to teach better with Rick Balkin, Amanda Winburn, Erika Schmit, and Samantha Marie Mendoza as we discuss their book, Counseling Youth: Systemic Issues and Interventions. Show notes for the episode csn be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode95/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode95/).
Learning to teach better with national debate runner-up and Amidon Planet resident, Noah Amidon, as we discuss lessons learned for better teaching from 3 years of practice, competition, and judging in the world of speech and debate, all culminating with the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament and the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode94/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode94/).
Learning to teach better with Dr. Kristi Livingston, as we discuss high quality instructional materials, or HQIMs, and how they are a benefit to teachers and the teaching and learning of all students. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode82/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode82/)
Learning to teach better with Dan Antoine, Director of Programs of Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, as we discuss building relationships, using our gifts within our role as a teacher/camp counselor, and setting the stage for play as an effective means for learning. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode81/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Stephanie Lusk and Dr. Mandy Perryman, of the Department of Leadership and Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss Mental Health First Aid. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode80/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jennifer Wolfe as we discuss the featured article, Supporting Mathematics Instruction Through Community, by Joel Amidon and Morgan Trevathan, and Mathematics Education Trust Grants (https://www.nctm.org/Grants/) through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (https://www.nctm.org/). Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode79/)
Learning to teach better with Eric George, Pastor at the Orchard Oxford, as we discuss designing experiences to help our kids move from childhood to adulthood. The books, Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created you to be, by Mark Batterson, is discussed as a featured resource. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode78/(opens in a new tab))
Learning to teach better with Ann Monroe as we reflect on a season of sharing stories of teacher development on the Road to Better Teaching podcast and introducing the Amidon Planet Mailbag. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode77/)
Learning to teach better by reimagining the math test as a way to foster a relationship with mathematics. In this episode, Joel shares a recent publication, , and the lessons learned in creating the piece, refining the piece, and FINALLY getting it published. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode76/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham, Professor of Teacher Education at the University of Mississippi in the Department of Teacher Education, as we discuss our favorite summer novels and what can be learned about teaching as we engage in summer reading. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode75/).
Learning to teach better with Dr. David Williamson Shaffer, Vilas Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Educational Psychology, as we discuss the three principles (and share some examples) that sum up his course, Psychology of Education Communications, or How to Make PowerPoints that Don't Suck. Find the shownotes and the associated slides at https://amidonplanet.com/episode74/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode74/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love (http://www.rootedinlove.education/), as we discuss his work with Initiative for Diversity, Equity, Antiracism and Leadership (IDEAL) Fellows and how they are equipped to identify and research campus policies that are disproportionately negatively impacting marginalized student groups using the IMPACT Framework. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode73/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode73/)
Learning to teach better with educator, speaker and professional learning facilitator, Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, as we discuss her article from Learning for Justice (https://www.learningforjustice.org/), "What is the Model Minority Myth?" (https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/what-is-the-model-minority-myth) Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode72/)
Learning to teach better with Rob Harvilla (https://www.theringer.com/authors/rob-harvilla), The Ringer (https://www.theringer.com/) senior staff writer and music critic, as we discuss his podcast, 60 Songs that Explain the 90's (https://www.theringer.com/60-songs-that-explain-the-90s). We dive into how he structures the podcast, how it has evolved over 60 episodes, and whether or not he considers himself a teacher of the 90's. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode71/)
Learning to teach better by examining the story of "Jesus feeds 5000" from Mark 6:30-44, with Joey Bates, Next Generation Pastor from The Orchard in Oxford, MS. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode70/).
Learning to teach better with Past President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Montana, Johnny Lott, as he discusses lessons learned through his vast amount of experience teaching, writing, and leading. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode69/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode69/)
Learning to teach better by presenting to Matthew Mifflin ( Phrygian Frog Music Professionals (BMI) and Phrygian Frog Records, Artist and Songwriter) lessons on good teaching extracted from an episode of the Broken Record Podcast featuring Robert Plant and Rick Rubin. https://amidonplanet.com/episode68/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode68/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeffrey Wanko, mathematics teacher educator and puzzle creator, as we explore puzzles and how to use them with students to develop logical thinking, creativity, risk taking, and agency. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode67/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode67/).
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love (http://www.rootedinlove.education/), as we discuss 'love as praxis' through his work with the IMPACT Equity Evaluation, antiracist growth mindset, and IDEAL Fellows. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode66/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode66/).
The Amidon Planet Podcast trailer that provides an overview of past episodes of the Amidon Planet Podcast, a review of the purpose of the Amidon Planet Podcast, and a preview of what is to come!
Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2021 with Kayla Luke and discussing my journal article from the Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 journal, "Sharing the Golden Nuggets". Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode65/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode65/).
Learning to teach better with Joey Bates as we reflect on his recent Christmas message from the Thrill of Hope sermon series at The Orchard Oxford. Links to the show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode64/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode64/)
Learning to teach better with Nancy Bartelt as we discuss the enneagram, self care, and recognizing when and how to do the work of self care. Nancy shares her own lessons on self care that are available in a downloadable workbook. Show notes for the episode can be round at https://amidonplanet.com/episode63/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode63/).
Learning to teach better with Dr. Norris "EJ" Edney III, Director of the Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement (https://inclusion.olemiss.edu/) at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss the Improving Departmental Equity Using the IMPACT Framework workbook (https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/wp-content/uploads/improving-departmental-equity-using-the-impact-framework.pdf) from Every Learner Everywhere (https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/). Show notes can be accessed at https://amidonplanet.com/episode62/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode62/).
Learning to teach better with Dr. Burhanettin Keskin, Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his article, When “Even” Is Uneven: “Inclusion” as Exclusion, in the Journal of Autoethnography and how to love your neighbor. Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode61/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode61/)
The Transition Years focuses on the complexity and importance of the transition years, the last two years of high school and the first two years of postsecondary education, on the mathematics experiences of students. Listen in as Joel Amidon, Dr. John Staley, and mathematics education leaders share and interact around how their respective organizations are supporting the work around the transition years that has been coordinated by the Launch Years Initiative/Launch Years Mathematics Organizations Leadership Network. Represented on the episode is the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (https://assm.wildapricot.org/) (Joleigh Honey, Christine Koerner, and Dewey Gottlieb), NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education (https://www.mathedleadership.org/) (Paul Gray and Astrid Fossum), Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (https://www.cbmsweb.org/) (David Bressoud), and the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (https://amte.net/) (Michael Steele and Dusty Jones). Launch Years Math Organizations Leadership Network - Click here to access webinars and other content related to the Launch Years (https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/k-12-education/launch-years/launch-years-math-organizations-leadership-network) Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/ (https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/)
Learning to teach better with teacher educator, Kristi Livingston, as we discuss the books, Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Patrice Bain and Pooja K. Agarwal (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9781119521846) and The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9780830846191). Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode60/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode60/)
Learning to teach better with Daniel Myrick of the Reclaimed Project (https://www.reclaimedproject.org/), and teacher from Quitman County (MS) School District, as we discuss the book, The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (https://bookshop.org/books/the-dichotomy-of-leadership-balancing-the-challenges-of-extreme-ownership-to-lead-and-win/9781250195777). Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode59/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode59/)
Learning to teach better by engaging in some Tween Talk with Meghan Anderson. Meghan has seen the needs and challenges of tweens, kids ages 8-12 because they are in an “in-between” phase of life, through her counseling practice and shares some lessons on how we can better serve tweens through our teaching. We end with some Ted Lasso talk...of course! Access the show notes at https://amidonplanet.com/episode58/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode58/)
Learning to teach better with Dr. Erica Halverson, Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as we discuss her new book, How the Arts Can Save Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Instruction. Show notes for the episode can be found at: https://amidonplanet.com/episode57/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode57/)
Learning to teach better with Josh Eyler as we discuss Resilient Teaching, or instruction that is resistant to disruption (especially during a global pandemic). Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode56/
Learning to teach better by staying mentally fit and learning about mental health issues and topics with Pat Ward of Pat Ward Counseling (https://www.patwardcounseling.com/). Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode55/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode55/)
Learning how to better share good teaching with friends and colleagues, Jen Wolfe and Crystal Kalinec-Craig. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode54/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode54/)
Learning to teach better by discussing the featured book, The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups, by Daniel Coyle (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9780804176989), with Oxford Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Earl Bell. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode53/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode53/)
Learning how to teach better by documenting mile markers on the road to better teaching. Also a replay of the culminating experience of the Teaching Math Teaching Podcast Teaching Math at a Distance: Grades K-12, A Practical Guide to Rich Remote Instruction Book Club with Theresa Wills. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode52/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode52/).
The Transition Years focuses on the complexity and importance of the transition years, the last two years of high school and the first two years of postsecondary education, on the mathematics experiences of students. Listen in as Joel Amidon and Dr. John Staley provide an overview of the transition years, key topics and issues to consider around the transition years, and to preview upcoming programming aimed to equip mathematics education leaders to be local change agents to improve the mathematics experiences and outcomes for all students. The Transition Years is brought to you by the Launch Years Mathematics Organizations Leadership Network, which is part of the Launch Years Initiative at The University of Texas at Austin - Charles A. Dana Center and is an Amidon Planet Production. Launch Years Math Organizations Leadership Network - Click here to access webinars and other content related to the Launch Years (https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/k-12-education/launch-years/launch-years-math-organizations-leadership-network) Show notes can be found at amidonplanet.com/launchyears (https://amidonplanet.com/transitionyears/)
Learning to teach better by examining the the featured book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World by Scott Harrison (https://bookshop.org/a/1964/9781524762865). Also a replay of the culminating episode of the Teaching Math Teaching Podcast Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom: Creating and Sustaining Productive Learning Environments by Cathery Yeh, Mark Ellis, and Carolee Koehn Hurtado from December of 2020. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode51/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode51/).
Learning to teach better by celebrating the life and legacy of Bob Moses, with Dr. Aris Winger, as we discuss his book, Radical Equations: Civil Rights from Mississippi to the Algebra Project. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode50/
Learning to teach better by examining the TV show, Ted Lasso, and the Bucks NBA Championship. Also a replay of the culminating episode of the Teaching Math Teaching Podcast High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, & Respond to Social Injustice Book Club from July of 2020. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episosde49/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episosde49/)
Learning to teach better by examining the Secret of Basketball from The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy by Bill Simmons. Also a replay of the culminating episode of the Teaching Math Teaching Podcast Rough Draft Math Book Club from June of 2020. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episosde48/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Natalie Hobson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sonoma State University, as we discuss publications and a presentation that we created on "Getting Started with Equity in Mathematics Education." Show notes for this episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode47/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode47/)
Learning to teach better by discussing the featured book, Growing Weeders into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level, with the author, University of Mississippi Director of Landscape Services, Jeff McManus. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode46/ (https://amidonplanet.com/episode46/).
Learning to teach better by considering storytelling with author and educator, David Waddell Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode45/
Learning to teach better with the featured book, Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives by Tim Harford, and sharing an opportunity for growth through #NoGuilt Book Clubs. Show notes are available at https://amidonplanet.com/episode44/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Alice Udvari-Solner as we discuss her book, Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms. Show notes for this episode at https://amidonplanet.com/episode43/
Learning to teach better with Joe Dye as we discuss his over 40 years in education and how he continues to learn and grow as a teacher. Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode42/
Learning to teach better with Dr. John Staley as we discuss the power of professional organizations to learn about, support, and promote good teaching. Show notes at https://amidonplanet.com/episode41/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Amanda Jansen, as we discuss her book, Rough Draft Math: Revising to Learn.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode40/
Learning to teach better by sharing some learnings from 2020, a word of the year for 2021, and a discussion with Matthew Mifflin about his new single, Out of the Clouds.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode39/
Learning to teach better by talking with Shane Been about teaching over the past (almost) 20 years (or ever since we started teaching high school mathematics together at Sauk Prairie High School).
This is another episode in the Reflect Series that started at the beginning of the spring of 2020.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode38/
Learning to teach better by learning how to care for our mental health with Pat Ward of Pat Ward Counseling.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode37/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Rick Balkin, Professor of Leadership & Counselor Education at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his new book Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode36/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Linda Angotti, Emerita Professor in Music Education from Kent State University as we discuss the featured book, How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode35/
Learning to teach better with Lo Alaman of The Woodlands United Methodist Church - Harvest Campus, as we talk about teaching, poetry, and his new book, We Sang a Dirge: Poems, Laments, and Other Things that Matter to God.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode34/
Learning to teach better with Joe Sweeney and Amanda Milewski as we discuss the featured article, On-ramps to professional practice: Selecting and implementing digital technologies for virtual field experiences from Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode33/
Learning to teach better with Shimikqua Ellis as we discuss the featured book, Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom by Matthew R. Kay.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode32/
Learning to teach better with the featured book, The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
Show notes at https://amidonplanet.com/episode31/
Learning to Teach Better with Matthew Mifflin of Phrygian Frog Music Professionals (BMI) and Phrygian Frog Records as we talk about music, song writing and his new single, Each Day.
Show notes at https://amidonplanet.com/episode30/
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jen Wolfe of the University of Arizona as she shares an awesome collection of resources she has accumulated in response to converting her teaching to online instruction in the Spring of 2020
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode29/
Learning to teach better with Nancy Bartelt of Uncommon Insight, as we discuss the featured book, The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode28/
Learning to teach better with Andrew Ratcliffe, CEO of Tweed Recording Audio Production School, as we discuss what was learned and lingering questions in creating an audio production school from scratch.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode27/
Learning to teach better by talking with Brian DeSalvo about teaching over the past 10 years (or ever since Brian was in my class, learning how to teach mathematics).
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode26/
Learning to teach better by talking with Bryanna Hall about teaching during the 2019-2020 academic year. Also a brief discussion on listening and learning during this historic time.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode25/
Learning to Teach better with Sam Gilbert as we discuss the featured book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode24/
Learning to Teach better with Hunter Taylor as we discuss the featured book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode23/
Learning to teach better with Candies Cook and Ann Monroe as we discuss our article Shame, Shame, Go Away: Struggle in Promoting Doers of Mathematics, and the struggle in getting it published.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode22/
Learning how to teach better by sharing process for getting done the things that need to get done.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode21/
Learning to teach better through the Sound City documentary by Dave Grohl.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode20/
Learning to teach better with Claire Rearick as we continue to discuss Fish! and the previous episode of the podcast with Tom Andres.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode19/
Learning to teach better with Tom Andres as we discuss the featured book, Fish! A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode19/
Learning to teach better with Gloria Ladson-Billings as we discuss her classic book, The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode18/
Learning to teach better by examining a recent trip to visit schools and communities in Kenya with David Sanders from The 410 Bridge
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode17/
Learning how to teach better through one year of the Amidon Planet Podcast, previewing year two, and the launch of a new podcast!
Learning to teach better with Sam Gilbert as we discuss the featured article, Teaching Mathematics as Agape: Responding to Oppression with Unconditional Love.
Show notes can be found out at https://amidonplanet.com/episode16/
Learning to Teach Better through Rick Rubin, Malcom Gladwell, and the Broken Record Podcast
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode15/
Christmas Edition of the podcast where we are learning to teach better by using the gifts we have been given to serve others.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode14/
Learning to teach better with Noah Amidon as we discuss takeaways from an episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode13/
Learning to Teach Better with Ann Monroe as we discuss the featured book, The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode12/
Learning to Teach Better with Drew Hall as we discuss the featured book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode11/
Learning to Teach Better through the experiences of 5 professional educators at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Nashville, TN
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode10/
Learning to Teach Better with the featured book Teaching with Problems and the Problems of Teaching by Magdalene Lampert.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode9/
Learning to Teach Better with Dr. Gary Williams as we discuss the featured book Extreme Ownership: How the U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode8/
Learning to Teach Better with the featured book Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang.
Shownotes at can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode7/
The featured book for this episode is When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor...and Yourself, by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. I am joined by my service trip co-leader, Carissa Chandler, to discuss the book and share the story of our partner community in Haiti, Camp Mary.
Shownotes at can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode6/
How powerful is a moment? Can you make a moment powerful? Some moments have led to drastic changes in peoples’ lives, and relationships. Many times these moments just occur, and those impacted just happened to be there, but what if these moments can be dissected and understood to the point where they can be designed and executed? That is exactly what Chip Heath and Dan Heath do in their book, The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact, which is the featured content for this episode.
Shownotes at can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode5/
What is a mentor and where do you find one? Dr. Gary Williams, leadership expert and Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation at Wittenberg University helps me answer these (and more) questions on mentorship through the world of Star Wars!
Shownotes at can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode4/
What if you could focus your time and energy on the critical few things that will make the most impact? Listen in as Joel explores learnings and applications from the featured book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.
This episode features the book, Love Does by Bob Goff. Joel identifies 4 learnings from the book: Build Relationships, Continuing the Story, Detach to Connect, Be Bold and connects those learnings to both life and the classroom.
00:00 – Opening & Purpose 01:46 – Introduce the Book/Theme of Episode 7:30 – Learnings & Applications 7:58 – Manage the Energies 18:55 – End Well 22:43 – Synching is a Super Power 29:07 – Invitation to Engage 30:05 – Conclusion & Gratitude
Amidon Planet Podcast-E000: The Answer is K(NOW)N Featuring the Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink
00:00 - Opening & Purpose 01:41 - About Joel 02:22 - Structure of the Podcast 04:12 - Featured Book: Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink 07:40 Organization of the Book 10:15 Disclaimer 11:02 Learnings and Applications 21:35 Summary 22:15 Closing and Gratitude