Best Leadership Trait Talk Podcasts (2024)

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REWIND: Matt Abrahams - Think Faster, Talk Smarter 45:05

1h ago45:05

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We’re excited to welcome Matt Abrahams to the conversation this week. Matt is an interpersonal communication expert who lectures at the Stanford School of Business, and is also a sought after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies. His podcast: "Think Fast, Talk Smart", ranks #1 in the career/business category in sev…

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Hacks for Managing Yourself and Others: Understanding Attachment Styles 40:20

6m ago40:20

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A lot of us have a basic understanding of how attachment styles - secure, anxious and avoidant - affect human beings in their relationships. But we don’t often think about what they mean for work. In this episode Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Jack Hinman, who expands the definition and understanding of attachment styles and explains how they can be…

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TM: DJ Raphi & Happy Jewish New Year! 1:24

5h ago1:24

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TM: DJ Raphi & Happy Jewish New Year! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate…

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TM: More Hands-on Clubs 1:16

1h ago1:16

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TM: More Hands-on Clubs This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Hands-on Clubs 1:01

1h ago1:01

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TM: Hands-on Clubs This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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E105 | ScotsX with Dr. Hugh Chilton of The Scots College 1:07:20

6h ago1:07:20

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores th…

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REWIND: Bill Burnett - Designing Your Life 59:35

5d ago59:35

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New York Times bestselling author Bill Burnett is with us today to enlighten us with a series of revolutionary, life changing concepts about how to use design thinking to dramatically improve our careers and lives. As the Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford, he got his BS and MS in Product Design at Stanford and has worked professi…

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TM: Watch 1:07

5d ago1:07

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TM: Watch This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Memoji 1:23

5d ago1:23

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TM: Memoji This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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What Companies Should Do For Workers in an AI Age 42:34

6d ago42:34

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When it comes to managing our mental health as AI takes over the workplace, there’s a lot on our plate. But in a world that is also driven by systems, it’s important to think about what organizations can be, should be, and are doing to remember worker mental health in the coming years. To wrap up our month long series on AI, mental health, and work…

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TM: Debit Cards 1:59

7d ago1:59

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TM: Debit Cards This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Calm Corner 1:33

7d ago1:33

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TM: Calm Corner This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Kid Size Furniture 1:22

8d ago1:22

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TM: Kid Size Furniture This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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REWIND: Unlocking Charisma and Magnetism - Glenn Kramon 45:00

12d ago45:00

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Glenn Kramon's writing classes are legendary at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was honored with the students' Distinguished Teaching Award in 2020. He's been an editor for The New York Times for more than a quarter-century. Perhaps his greatest gift is in the teaching of authentic human connection and relating, which incl…

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TM: Simple Drink 2:10

13d ago2:10

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TM: Simple Drink This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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Disruptive Change and Shifting Mindsets Around GenAI 1:10:01

13d ago1:10:01

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When it comes to anxiety, the best thing we can do is figure out what is in our control and shift our energy away from the what ifs and the negative thinking. This applies when it comes to anxiety around GenAI taking our jobs as well. In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele speaks to two people sharing real tools to navigate today’s work landscape. We h…

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TM: Standing Writing 1:15

14d ago1:15

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TM: Standing Writing This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Club Start 2:05

14d ago2:05

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TM: Club Start This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Boardwalk 1:56

14d ago1:56

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TM: Boardwalk This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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E104 | Principal Conversations with Dr. Marie Perry, Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School 1:02:29

15d ago1:02:29

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier sits down with Dr. Marie Perry, the Principal of Ipswich Junior Grammar School, who brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Dr. Perry shares her inspiring journey into education, reflecting on the early influences and values that shaped her career. Dr. Perry shares her ex…

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TM: Use a Pic 1:16

18d ago1:16

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TM: Use a Pic This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Bubbles 1:33

19d ago1:33

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TM: Bubbles This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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REWIND: Matt Kahn: The Power of Self Love 53:39

19d ago53:39

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Through his books, keynotes and live events Matt Kahn has garnered a huge following teaching people to strengthen the noble qualities of gratitude, kindness and empathy. In this unique session he’ll share ways to practice self love so we can experience more ease, fulfillment and personal success. Do you feel you could use more self-compassion or a …

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Does Discomfort Reflect What We Value Most? 42:46

20d ago42:46

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Sometimes, you have to look scary change in the eye and approach it with flexibility instead of fear. Dr. Diana Hill is a clinical psychologist and leadership coach who specializes in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and we speak to her this week as part of our month-long series on artificial intelligence and work. GenAI and how it is impac…

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TM: Simple Phone Call 2:21

20d ago2:21

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TM: Simple Phone Call This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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TM: Enjoy the Time 1:34

21d ago1:34

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TM: Enjoy the Time This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donateBy Tani Guterman

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Morra Joins The Next Big Idea To Talk Anxiety As a Trait of Great Leaders 58:32

25d ago58:32

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Host Morra Aarons-Mele recently spoke with Rufus Griscom on LinkedIn’s The Next Big Idea to talk about leadership. She speaks about how anxiety is an asset, resource and motivator - if you can learn to harness it the right way. And she offers up practical advice - with help from a pen, a banana, and science-baked research - on how exactly you can d…

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Therapy Minute (TM): Upcoming Idea 1:07

26d ago1:07

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Therapy Minute (TM): Upcoming Idea This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate…

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REWIND: Rachel Konrad - The Power of Storytelling 52:15

26d ago52:15

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Rachel Konrad was the Director of Communications for Tesla working directly for Elon Musk and also the CCO for Impossible Foods, helping both companies become household names. She’s now a Lecturer at Stanford Business School and will share her gift for all things communication, including how to inspire and unlock the power of storytelling. In this …

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Therapy Minute (TM): Welcome to Season 8! 1:33

27d ago1:33

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Therapy Minute (TM): Welcome to Season 8! This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate…

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AI, Work and Mental Health: Nilay Patel on Tech and the Future 52:11

27d ago52:11

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Like anxiety or depression, AI is now a constant companion for millions of people around the world. We might be benefitting from the use of AI at work, but also truly worried about what it means for our future. For the next few weeks, host Morra Aarons-Mele is exploring what AI means for our work and our mental health, from what tech giants are pla…

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E103 | The Evolving Role of Community Engagement and Philanthropy in Independent Schools: Insights from Myfanwy Stanfield 1:03:53

29d ago1:03:53

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Myfanwy Stanfield, Director of Community Engagement at Ascham School, to explore the evolving role of community engagement and advancement in independent schools across Australia. Myfanwy shares her unique journey from the arts industry to education, highlighti…

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Episode 12: The Superpower of Healthy Transitions 53:34

1M ago53:34

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Do you ever struggle with making a big change in your life? Or does even the idea of a big transition looming in your life or your work or your careers cause a lot of stress and anxiety? In this episode, Lauren Weinstein and I, who is and was my business partner, talk about the big change and transition that we have going on in our lives, because w…

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Is Passion Driving Burnout? 52:11

1M ago52:11

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There’s often a direct connection between how much you achieve at work, and how high you climb, and how much passion you have for your work. It’s a huge motivator, but it has a downside for those especially geared towards overachievement: burnout. Jon Jachimowicz is an assistant professor at Harvard Business School and he shares what he’s learned f…

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Episode 11: The Power of Teamwork - Tara VanDerveer 45:35

1M ago45:35

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Basketball icon Tara VanDerveer is best known for her exceptional career as the head coach of the Stanford University women's team. VanDerveer grew up in a Massachussetts family that valued education and sports. She played basketball at Albany High School in New York and later attended Indiana University, where she played collegiate basketball and …

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Hope as an Essential Ingredient of Life and Work 45:49

1M ago45:49

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We humans need hope! A lack of hope contributes to much to mental health struggles across the board, and that’s why it’s important to learn more about the science behind hope and how it impacts us. Hope is a skill we can all learn. In this episode, Kathryn Goetzke, founder and chairman at The Shine Hope Company, explains what she’s learned about ne…

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E102 | Insights from PARED Leadership with Trent Thomas, Principal at Lysterfield Lake College 56:21

1M ago56:21

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Trent Thomas, the founding headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, an all-boys school in Melbourne. Trent shares his unique transition from the corporate world to education, offering valuable insights into school leadership, strategy, and culture. Discover the …

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Episode 10: Managing Yourself before Managing Others - Annie Riley 52:14

2M ago52:14

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Annie Riley is a startup operator and advisor, executive coach, investor, and consultant, as well as the host of Who Got Me Here. Annie leads Fort Light, a group coaching program for people managers at startups, and consults on operations and go-to-market initiatives for various companies. Her clients include First Round Capital and Outschool. Prev…

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You Can’t Change the World If You’re Unhappy At Work 32:39

2M ago32:39

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We’ve come a long way in the last five years, but there’s so much still to be done when it comes to our working lives and our mental health. In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele revisits our very first episode, where she speaks with Scott Stossel. He’s a National Editor of the Atlantic magazine and author of the New York Times Best seller “My Ag…

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Episode 9: Magnetic Leadership Traits - Allison Kluger 50:46

2M ago50:46

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Would you like to have more gravitas and charisma? Learn how to shift your mindset as well as your voice and body language to amplify your confidence, presence and power in everyday life. The listen to this episode..... Allison Kluger is an award-winning media expert who’s well-known for her oversubscribed Personal Branding course at Stanford Busin…

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Adapting Your Career to Your Neurodivergent Needs 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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What if all your assumptions about people with neurodivergent conditions… were all wrong? In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks to two people living very different lives, but who have a Tourette Syndrome diagnosis in common. First, TV presenter Aidy Smith shares how he became the only person to host a show in the UK who has Tourette Syndro…

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When Your Job Revolves Around The Tumultuous U.S. Election 41:24

2M ago41:24

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The news is overwhelming, and thinking about the upcoming election makes many of us anxious. Political veterans know how to get things done in a never-ending 24 hour news cycle, and somehow stay on course when the world is spinning too fast - but it isn’t always easy. In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Shaniqua McClendon, Vice Pres…

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E101 | Celebrating 100 by revisiting Episode 1 - The 7 Traits of Great Leaders in K-12 Eeducation 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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Join Luke and Mat as they revisit episode 1 - How have our thoughts on leadership in K-12 education evolved over the last 4 years? Tune in to find out as we chat about the original list as well as a discussion about our favourite guests and what they've enjoyed about their Edleaders journey.

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Episode 7: Anil Menon - The Power of Resilience 52:59

2M ago52:59

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\ Dr. Anil Menon is an incredible testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. He launched the first humans into space as SpaceX’s first medical director, served as first responder after the earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal, and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Hear Anil’s incredible story and learn how you, too, …

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A Former Olympic Rower on Grit, Heartache and Success 44:26

2M ago44:26

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In 2012, Michael DiSanto graduated from a prestigious university. But instead of following the path of his peers, he set out to achieve a lofty goal: make the 2016 Olympic rowing team. It was a tough decision and even tougher training process; at times he was bored, at times he wanted to give up. di Santo used anxiety and anger as powerful motivato…

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Episode 6: Gil Rief - Success in Storytelling 47:25

3M ago47:25

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Gil Rief is a 13-time Emmy-winning writer/producer who served as head writer for The Ellen Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show, and has written for dozens of other A-list hosts, comedians, and celebrities. He's overseen the writing of hundreds of monologues, comedy segments, games, tape pieces, and hidden camera bits. In addition, he's directed sketc…

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ADHD Expert (and Diagnosee) Dr. Ned Hallowell on Unwrapping Our Gifts and Changing Labels 40:02

3M ago40:02

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Dr. Ned Hallowell has ADHD himself, and is a well-respected doctor who focuses on counseling people of all ages with similar disorders. But he’s quick to point out that the phrase deficit disorder isn’t quite right. Dr. Hallowell’s life’s work is freeing people from the stigma associated with these kinds of conditions. He explains how he thinks abo…

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Dan Ariely on Resilience as the Antidote to Stress 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Dan Ariely is a famed behavioral economist who looks at the irrational, upside-down ways that humans think and act. His recent interests include resilience - something he’s had to build up in his own life after a serious burn accident in his teens. Ariely is a professor at Duke University and the author of bestselling books like “The Upside of Irra…

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E100 | Building Towards the Future with Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal at Westbourne Grammar School 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

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In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving are joined by Dr. Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar School, delving into his transformative leadership journey in education. Adrian highlights strategic planning for a new campus to meet Melbourne's educational demands, emphasizing distributed leadership, operatio…

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Episode 4: Johnson Fung - The Superpower of Radical Empathy 59:10

3M ago59:10

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As former Head of Learning at Adobe, Johnson’s expertise is in creating powerful and immersive learning experiences. But he designed his most profound one when he and his wife could’t find a way to repair their relationship, and he was able to change the game through a deep dive into radical empathy. Learn how amplifying your ability to understand …

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