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Derek Lopez (@standupourkids on Twitter) is on a mission to get more standing desks into the classroom. With data to back his point, Derek has emptied out his retirement fund to pursue his mission. Today Jamal and I dive deep into Derek's mission and how it all started. Enjoy!

This past week has been brutal for our nation. We need to heal, but healing often needs compassion, understanding. A lot of shouting, not enough listening.

3Dux started off as an idea, turned prototype, turned success... as a family. Listen how Marci Klein, a pediatrician, helped her daughter launch a business. This episode will inspire ANY family on to take action on ideas, and the joys of entrepreneurship. You can find their products at: www.3duxdesign.com Follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/3duxdesign/

Bio: Jennifer Kushell, CEO and founder of Young & Successful Media and YSN.com, has been on a mission to impact the lives and futures of young people globally for two decades. Kushell sculpts groundbreaking campaigns around youth empowerment, employment and entrepreneurship, bringing educational, government and corporate stakeholders together to impact millions. Such programs have included the 100 country Subway Global Challenge and the International Franchise Association’s NextGen in Franchising campaign. In this episode, we talk about "Exploring Your Potential," an online service to schools to help students find their passion, talent, and hidden opportunities. You can find more info at: https://exploringyourpotential.com/

Students need to be on social media more? Well, maybe. Having a mission that matters, coupled with a LinkedIn account is a recipe for success. Take a listen:

Jamal & I go over some first year teacher. We also reminisce a little on our first year teaching experiences.

After losing a friend to gun violence in May of 2017, Brandon was forced into the spotlight early at the age of 17. Soon after his friend's death, Brandon founded his own nonprofit, We LIVE Incorporated. In the midst of two years, Brandon was awarded many state and national accolades. Now 19 years of age and a current Finance major at Ball State University, Brandon has most recently published his first ever book, B Inspired, ultimately enhancing his voice and spreading a much larger message. His message went from solely being about violence prevention to numerous subjects in which completely educates and inspires the world's next generation. Through his educating and inspiring methods, Brandon uses his platform and previous experiences to be a positive inspiration to others. As an activist, author, and inspirationist, Brandon highlights the essentials young people need to B Smart, B Bold, B You, and to B Inspired. By being smart, bold, and himself, Brandon is truly an inspiration. From being at the center of Times Square to multiple speaking engagements, Brandon has been utilizing his high powered platform and voice to help encourage other young people to uniquely follow in his own path of inspiring others. Brandon believes in order to Become The Inspiration one must first B Inspired. To purchase the book please visit: https://www.btheinspired.com/memoir?fbclid=IwAR1breJm8CVdKbqePt4GTnx9JoQZEUsEdD2TRMRCp2rPX5i3viZLP0Y6S9U

How do you stay on track during the summer?

Don (a teacher) talks with Jamal (a principal) and talks about teacher/principal conflict... and teacher gossip, and improving culture.

"Zack Friedman has inspired millions with his powerful insights, including more than fourteen million who have read his advice in Forbes. In his groundbreaking new book, The Lemonade Life, Friedman starts with a fundamental question: What drives success? It’s not only hard work, talent, and skill. The most successful people have one thing in common, the power to flip five internal “switches.” We all have these five switches, and when activated, they are the secret to fuel success, create happiness, and conquer anything."

If you are thinking about switching careers, I want you to play to this strength:

Harbor Freight has a program called "Tools for Schools," because they felt that too many schools were overlooking a VERY important aspect in our educational system: skilled trades. On today's episode, I talked with Tae Kang of Harbor Freight's Tools For Schools. I strongly encourage you to go to their website and see what they offer in prizes and how it impacts not only the school, but the community. https://harborfreighttoolsforschools.org/

Double down on what you are good at... not what you hate.

Teacher Christi McEvoy joins us today from Lausanne, Switzerland. His approach to Genius Hour is both practical and refreshing. You can follow him on Twitter at: @ChristiMcevoy

Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. He has lectured on six of the seven continents, including Antarctica. He is an expert in the study of the universe's oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), which he uses to investigate the origin and evolution of the universe. Keating is a pioneer in the search for the earliest physical evidence of the inflationary epoch, the theorized period of expansion of space in the early universe directly after the Big Bang. If you sign up for his newsletter, he will send you a 4.8 billion year old space rock! Go to: https://briankeating.com/mailing_list.php

I go to ISTE every three years or so. But in my visits, and talking to several teachers, I've heard many remark that large conferences are more "inspiration" and less actual tactics. I also hear from MANY teachers that the best part of large summer conferences is the opportunity to talk to other teachers. So... why the sit-and-get "motivational" presentations and panels?

I took a group of 16 young entrepreneurs to Austin to learn from companies like Google and Dell in, and then work with the city of San Antonio and CAST Tech. Here is how they changed perspectives and made others re-examine Gen Z.

Our #InnovatWithIN cohort took a trip to Austin, TX. While there (thru the power of social media), Stephen Garten, founder and CEO of Charity Charge (@charitycharge) @stephengarten interviewed us for his podcast. We asked to share it on our channel as well. You can find his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charity-charge-show/id1465296248

Jamal and I are here to talk about great summer break get-aways, the importance of travel, and even a cool credit card hack!

Lisa Goldman & Kate Purmal lay out what it takes to be bold, set goals, and shoot for the moon. Both Goldman and Purmal have the background and experience to make some pretty insightful, bold claims. There is so much in this interview to take away for both the budding innovative entrepreneur AND the student that dares to do more. Their willingness to talk with a teacher and put many concepts into a student realm speaks volumes about their character and passion to lead people. You can find their book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Moonshot-Effect-Disrupting-Business-Usual/dp/0972964312/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=moonshot+effect&qid=1560299958&s=books&sr=1-1

"If you take the elevator to the top, make sure you send it back down for us." I've heard this line several times, but I have mixed opinions on the meaning. I would rather people find their own stairs.

Jamal & I discuss our top 5 list of things we look for in our leaders. Leaders of a classroom, leaders of a school, leaders of a company, leaders of a family.

Jared Cooney Horvath is a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation. He earned his Master's degree from Harvard University and his Doctorate from the University of Melbourne. In 2018, Dr. Horvath co-founded LME Global to bring his pioneering brain and behavioral research to teachers, organizations and professionals looking to boost their performance and gain a competitive edge. To inquire about booking Dr. Horvath for a speaking engagement, or to view his online courses and training material, visit www.lmeglobal.net Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Talking-Start-Influencing-Insights/dp/1925335909/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2M49FH5TCTEVY&keywords=stop+talking+start+influencing&qid=1556153662&s=gateway&sprefix=stop+tal%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Courses: https://www.lmeglobal.net/courses CV: https://d2saw6je89goi1.cloudfront.net/uploads/digital_asset/file/384940/Jared_Cooney_Horvath-CV.pdf TedTalk: https://youtu.be/NilvW_ACG9M

After 21 years I'm stepping away. But I had a promise to keep to my dad, and my students. In the past days I've been reminded from my former students why I truly had the best job ever.

Teachers are often humble people. However, does that hold us back? Would we make more if we were to "flex" a little more? Jamal & I discuss.

Derek McCoy & Darren Ellwein are the co-authors of "The Revolution: It's Time To Empower Change In Our Schools. But this book & podcast isn't about edu-theory- its about experience. Please give this a listen, & give them a follow. Derek: https://twitter.com/mccoyderek Darren: https://twitter.com/dellwein Their book is on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Time-Empower-Change-Schools/dp/1949595269/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Derek+McCoy&qid=1559087103&s=books&sr=1-1

Does "alternative school" usually mean "discipline problem"? How difficult is it for educators to create alternative pathways for our students (and it not be considered "alternative" in the negative way)? Follow Rebecca on Twitter at: @MrsRChambers. Also, we love shares, comments, and feedback! Know of a teacher that should be on our Crucial Conversations? Let us know!

Few presenters have been compared to both Dale Carnegie and David Bowie. Fewer still have the honor of being called “part Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss” by the Washington Post. A PBS veteran, international keynoter, and award winning writer, Thaddeus Rex is an expert in Competitive Edge and founder of The iTeam, a private coaching group for GenX CEOs. A former Big Brother of America, active Rotarian, entrepreneur, speaker, three-time father, and lucky husband, Thaddeus loves finding time to give back. He finds real life more exciting than any video game, prefers reading over Youtube, and believes your ability to identify and apply Your Competitive Edge is key to helping the world realize all you have to offer. If you want to see more, or check out the iTeam, please go to: https://www.thaddeusrex.com

Recently I went to Wisconsin to assist/judge a middle school pitch competition. I was expecting a nice competition, where some students had some "big ideas." What I didn't expect was a team that was producing, selling, and making pivots. Please listen to the mindset and focus of these ladies from Ithaca Middle School in Wisconsin. If you want to reach their amazing teacher, please reach out to her at: [email protected]

Jason Reid is on a mission to end teen suicide. Obviously this is a big goal, but Jason doesn't want other families to know the pain of losing a child. This podcast is about his journey, and Ryan's story. Their foundation- chooselife.org is determined to reach every parent and every family about the conversation they need to be having with their kids. They are also producing a documentary film that will drive more conversations and open up a much needed dialogue. I ask that you please consider supporting this film and foundation. You can find more information at: https://www.chooselife.org/

The "Hustle & Grind" mentality can be useful, but too often times hurtful. The body positivity can also have its benefits as well as problems. These two cultural movements need to center themselves.

Today's Crucial Conversation guest was Noah Geisel. We've followed each other on Twitter for years and when we finally got to meet in person for the first time in January, we really hit it off. Noah is also a big believer in entrepreneurial spirit, taking advantage of opportunities, empowering youth, and making a difference in the world. He's also a kindred spirit in taking on a lot of commitments. One of those that we spoke about is the 2019 Badge Summit, an all-day conference dedicated to learning and sharing about Digital Badge Credentials. It's June 22nd (the day before ISTE) in Philadelphia on the campus of Temple University. We talked about the conference, who attends and what people can expect to take away (spoiler: inspiration, connections, exemplars). This led us on a winding conversation about skills and hiring and what really matters. Noah currently teachers Digital Media & Learning at University of Colorado Denver. A career-long Spanish teacher, he also co-hosts the MFLTwitterati podcast about technology and language learning. He supports teachers with professional development and consults in Human Centered Design and Digital Badge Credentials. Links to resources discussed: 2019 Badge Summit is June 22nd at Temple University in Philadelphia bit.ly/badgesummit (message Don for an exclusive StartEdUp promo code) Colorado Department of Education Essential Skills https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/essentialskills Aurora Public Schools Badge Program (shared under a Creative Commons license) badge.aurorak12.org Noah's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SenorG Blog: https://medium.com/@SenorG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahgeisel/

Mike Flynn is a mouthpiece for the truth and has been advising a wide range of individuals and businesses since 2005. He launched The Impact Entrepreneur Show in 2015 where he hosts conversations with some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, thought leaders, athletes, authors and psychologists in an effort to discover how they are using their personal stories to have a game changing impact in the lives of others. Mike makes his debut as an author with the release of a powerful story called Master The Key: A Story To Free Your Potential, Find Meaning and Live Life on Purpose. The great Lou Holtz referred to it as a “must read” and Mel Robbins called it an “inspiring story,” while others have said it is “a fictional story that will lead readers to the truth.” In addition to writing for Huffington Post and Thrive Global, Mike has also given keynotes for regional offices of major corporations such as New York Life and Keller Williams. Mike lives in Santa Cruz, California with his wife Lisa and their four children. For more information, please visit www.theimpactentrepreneur.net or connect with him on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. You can find his book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Key-Potential-Meaning-Purpose/dp/1544502079/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Master+the+Key&qid=1557252537&s=books&sr=1-3

When I was young my mom and dad made summer travel a priority- even when money was low. You might have more money later- you won't have another summer of 2019 again.

It's almost the end of the school year! You are in the final stretch! So why am I running out of energy? How can I finish strong? Jamal & Don discuss.

Keith has served as Otus’ Chief Operating Officer since 2015. After serving as a middle school principal, a technology coordinator, and a third-grade teacher, Keith became the fourth employee of Aspex Solutions (acquired by Frontline Education in 2014) and led the sales and marketing efforts which led to Aspex serving over 3,000 school district clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Asia. However, you will REALLY enjoy this episode from the wide ranging topics on edtech, education, poaching teachers... and oh year... Maroon 5. However, Keith does NOT have the moves like Jagger.

Know Thyself. by Don Wettrick

Thom Gibson is our guest today on Crucial Conversations. Since we've been talking money all month, he emailed us and claimed to be a classroom economy buff. Boy is he. This podcast will blow you away. You might want to download this episode, because you'll go back to it several times. In fact, here are some helpful links to start you off: Thom Gibson's Classroom Economy Instructional Video Series : https://thomgibson.com/classroomeconomy/ Thom Gibson's podcast - Stories from the Classroom : https://storiesfromtheclassroom.simplecast.fm/ (Government & Economics episode mentioned : https://thomgibson.com/2018/11/28/collusion-communism-and-catan-the-best-gamification-of-a-gov-econ-class/) Connect with Thom Gibson: Email : [email protected] Website : http://www.thomgibson.com YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/gibsonedu Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/gibsonedu Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/gibsoneducation

Steve Halliwell, executive vice president of Promethean, is a seasoned expert in the gamification of edtech, and the influence of technology in facilitating immersive and collaborative lesson delivery. While this is his main focus now at Promethean, Steve’s passion for this topic sparked while jumpstarting the education vertical at Amazon.

I've noticed people at sporting events and restaurants ignoring the game and their friends. I often think... if the people they were texting suddenly showed up, would they then look up? Then I realized that often, I'm no better.

Should schools get extra funding help from big corporations? Companies in the soft drink and fast food industry are everywhere. But do they have to be? Jamal and Don discuss.

Chris Voss wrote his best selling book "Never Split The Difference" to help educate people on the art of negotiation. As a former hostage negotiator, Voss knows the subtle non verbals and ques to help you persuade and negotiate your way to a better outcome. In this episode we go over some amazing strategies, as well as talk about what middle and high school students should master- and why we should "teach" negotiation. Lastly, Chris wants to give away a signed copy! Email me at: [email protected] for your chance to win! Or, go to our Facebook page and leave a comment. www.facebook.com/startedup

Many people change jobs or careers- but don't "reinvent" themselves. It's hard for us to take that leap out of our comfort zone, but we also fear what people might say about us. I have a solution. The re-invention triangle.

How many times do we hear "teachers don't get paid enough?" *Too often. However, many teachers are pursuing "side hustles" to make some extra income. But... what to do? And, does it offend other teachers?

EdgeMakers and STEM Learning Lab merged in March of 2019, paving the way to provide the curriculum and professional development that empower K-12 educators to deliver the authoritative, integrated approach to teaching the disciplines of the 21st century. The new company known as EdgeMakers combines STEM Learning Lab’s education and professional development programs, which are unmatched in their ability to teach students the essential “hard skills” needed for 21st century success, with EdgeMakers’ groundbreaking innovative thinking curriculum, which helps learners apply their skills toward a true purpose to effect meaningful change. The company also offers programs in Maker & STEAM, Robotics & AI Programming, Engineering Design & 3D Printing, Coding & Computational Thinking and Circuitry & Hardware Programming. EdgeMakers brings together the work of John Kao and Gina Cherkowski, leading thinkers in innovation and STEM, to create something truly unique in the education marketplace. Dr. John Kao has spent the better part of 30 years creating compelling learning experiences for emerging innovators and entrepreneurs. His eclectic career mirrors the complexity of innovation and entrepreneurship. He was a professor at Harvard Business School, and he taught at the MIT Media Lab and Stanford’s Bowman House. He was an advisor to countries on innovation policy and is a serial entrepreneur. He also is the best-selling author of books about innovation, a Tony award-winning producer of stage and screen, Yamaha Music’s first “artist in innovation” and a Yale Medical School trained psychiatrist. Each experience has enriched his pedagogical approach. Dubbed “Mr. Creativity” and a “serial innovator” by The Economist, John Kao is a renaissance man and self-styled “innovation activist” whose creativity forms the DNA of EdgeMakers. Dr. Gina Cherkowski is an educational game changer on a mission to ensure all students have access to high-quality STEM learning experiences so they are aptly prepared for our technology-driven, dynamic world. She holds a PhD in Mathematics Education as well as in Culture Studies in Education. She has extensive experience in teaching and learning as a remediation specialist, a classroom teacher, and as a university professor for both undergraduate and graduate courses in education both in Canada and internationally. As a social justice math educator and learning activist, Gina believes that all kids can and should be proficient in math as well as the other STEM fields and fights to make this a reality. Her current research explores teaching math conceptually using spatial-temporal reasoning to facilitate a deep understanding of mathematics for diverse learners. Another area of interest is the development of visual-spatial skills through interaction in highly engaging, hands-on STEM and STEAM projects like coding, robotics and Maker Education.

I was listening to Kevin Hart talk to Joe Rogan on his podcast. He remarked that too many people are complaining, and that we think being positive is "not cool," and being the contrarian and complainer is. Then it got me thinking about being positive, and dad jokes... enjoy.

Two weeks ago Jamal & I asked for feedback on our "what class would you invent or throw out" podcast. We got several good suggestions and emails, but one teacher, Matthew from Michigan, asked to be a guest on the show. We are happy he did. Matthew Barbercheck is in his third year of teaching industrial arts and computer-aided design at Republic-Michigamme Schools in Republic, Michigan, where he also teaches Spanish. Republic-Michigamme schools is a k-12 school with about 120 students. Barbercheck works with all grade levels from 6th-12th grade, often times in "one-room school house" scenarios of working with students across a wide range of grades and skill level at the same time. Barbercheck has already made a tremendous impact on the lives of his students at his small school in encouraging his students to learn from failures, and drawing upon collaborative methods of teaching. Barbercheck is a co-host of the Shop Class Podcast found most anywhere you listen to podcasts. Social Media: Instagram: jack.of.all.learning Twitter: JackOfAllLearnn Facebook: RMIndustrialArts YouTube: Matthew Barbercheck LinkedIn: Matthew Barbercheck Blog: www.hawkshop.jimdo.com

Eli Nash went from overcoming a painful event from his youth, to creating events and "Mic Drop" moments for others. You will also learn how this entrepreneur views the control that porn addiction has over others, and the path towards success.

This week I attended the "HR Transform" Conference in Las Vegas. The question I kept getting was: "Why is a teacher at an HR Conference?" The answer should be really obvious.

Parents are making bribes and donations to get their kids into top level schools. Jamal and I weigh in on if this matters at all, and why this just might be the tip of the iceberg on a bigger issue.