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Marketing Against The GrainI Tested 5 AI Prompts That Replace Weeks of Creative WorkEp. 335
Did you know that using the right AI prompt can turn a six-week creative project into a one-hour task?
Kipp and guest Jason Keath, author of “The Case for More Bad Ideas”, dive into how marketers and creators can harness the power of AI prompts to dramatically speed up – and upgrade – the creative process. Learn more on building a repeatable creative process, using AI as your ultimate creative collaborator, and five actionable AI prompts that take you from brainstorming to killer campaigns (including ad copy, content ideas, and feedback you actually need). Turn bad ideas in...2025-06-1241 min
'Mike On...' A magazine-lifestyle chat show hosted by Mike Bodnar!Unaccustomed as I am...The fear of public speaking is a real thing - it's even got a name: Glossophobia. In this episode, I talk with Jason of a local public speaking group that meets weekly, about how the group helps people overcome the terror of facing an audience.2025-03-2728 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 499Comic Reviews: Marvel Nick Fury vs. Fin Fang Foom 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Elena Casagrande, Mattia Iacono Marvel Unlimited Beastly Buddies 10 by Steve Foxe, Armand Bodnar, KJ Diaz Dark Horse Assassin’s Creed: Mirage – A Soar of Eagles 1 by Michael Avon Oeming, Mirko Colak, Lauren Affe From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight 1 by Matt Fraction, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Michael Allred, Laura Allred Image Assorted Crisis Events 1 by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki, Jordie Bellaire Mad Cave Dark Pyramid 1 by Paul Tobin, PJ Holden, Sara Colella OGN Countdown The Worlds of H.P. Lovecraft: The Call of C...2025-03-232h 15
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 481 Comic Reviews: DC o Absolute Superman 1 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola o Batgirl 1 by Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa, Mike Spicer o Green Arrow Annual 1 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Amancay Nahuelpan, Romulo Fajardo Jr. o JSA 1 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero o Little Batman: Month One 1 by Morgan Evans, Jon Mikel, Ian Herring Marvel o Kahhori: Reshaper of Worlds 1 by Ryan Little, Todd Harris; Honni David, David Cutler; Kelly Lynne D’Angelo, Jim Terry o Negasonic Teenage Warhead 1 by Andrew Wheeler, Eleonora Carlini, Carola Borelli, Brittany Peer, Ru...2024-11-162h 21
A Sustainable FuturePaul Bodnar, Bezos Earth Fund, on Climate, Nature, and Catalytic CapitalWhat’s at stake for climate and nature in the current politicalenvironment? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Paul Bodnar, Bezos EarthFund, about the vital role of philanthropic capital; the mission of the BezosEarth Fund; and how its thinks about funding efforts across mitigation andadaptation as well as the Global North and Global South. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the recent US election.Paul Bodnar is the Director of Sustainable Finance, Industry, and Diplomacy at the Bez...2024-11-141h 03Marketing Against The GrainTop tips from Marketing experts!Ep. 240Is distribution the undefeated catalyst in marketing? Kipp and Kieran dive into some of the best episodes they’ve recorded on Marketing Against the Grain. Learn more on the critical importance of micro consumer segmentations, the value of combining brand and growth strategies, and the often misunderstood role of product marketing. In this episode, Kipp and Kieran spotlight invaluable insights from top marketing leaders to elevate your marketing game and boost business growth.Mentions
Gary Vaynerchuk https://garyvaynerchuk.com/
Rand Fishkin https://www.linkedin.com/in...2024-07-0424 min
The Loyal Littles Podcast326. "Does anyone actually say toe-mah-toe anymore?" - Matt BodnarChuck and Roxy are back with 3rd Wheel Ritz and open the show with Ritz sharing his experience meeting the great Willie Mays. They also squeeze in a quick "softball segment" as there is only one week left of the regular Broadway Show League softball season!
Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts welcome from South Bend, IN Matt Bodnar to the podcast. (19:00) TWITTER: @sooperbod
Then our hosts close out the phone with 5 Mediocre minutes as they welcome back Patrick Smith AKA Smitty Scoop back to the show. (47:00)
We hear all about his Summer of Littles experiences...2024-06-231h 10
This Week in StartupsDecoding Customer Insights, Trust, and the Jobs-to-be-Done Framework with Bob Moesta | E1943This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
Hubspot for Podcast Networks - Looking to up your marketing game? Check out the podcast: Marketing Against the Grain: https://lnk.to/h3vKHnTW. Hosted by Hubspot CMO Kipp Bodnar and Zapier CMO Kieran Flannigan. They bring you the latest in marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation. “The Best AI Tools For Marketers In 2024” episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeeVKUuEv6Y. Available on all your favorite podcast apps.
LinkedIn Jobs. A business is only as strong as its people, and every hire matters. Go to Lin...2024-05-031h 24
Composer Chats1.25 - Marie Antoinette DouglasJoin Jason as he welcomes composer Marie Antoinette Douglas to the show!Atlanta bred composer Marie A. Douglas mixes and layers genres and textures as a means to inject unprecedented relate-ability and excitement into pieces intended for concert stages. Her compositional choices portray her varied experiences creating a product that is highly artistic, gorgeous yet gritty, robust with innovation and familiarity. Marie’s compositions and arrangements have been performed throughout the United States and Canada, she as been noted for the memorable melodies, multi faceted rhythms, compelling textures, and the complimentary orchestrations present within her works. ...2024-04-231h 03Marketing Against The GrainEverything You Need To Know To Grow A Startup In 2024 w/ Jason LemkinEp. 217Are marketing budgets going to go up? Is product marketing a waste of time? Kipp and Kieran with guest Jason Lemkin (CEO of SaaStr) dive into brand marketing. Learn more on leveraging AI and product-led growth for market dominance, the critical impact of early results in a sales cycle for gauging success, and the nuanced art of aligning marketing strategies with your company's unique DNA for unbeatable brand resonance..Mentions
SaaStr https://www.saastr.com/
Owner.com https://www.owner.com/
Opus Clip https://www.o...2024-04-1651 minThis Week in StartupsApurva Mehta and Jack Altman on Sam Altman, CalPERS, and Liquidation Preferences | E1927This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Hubspot for Podcast Networks. Looking to up your marketing game?
Check out the podcast: Marketing Against the Grain
Hosted by: Hubspot CMO Kipp Bodnar and Zapier CMO Kieran Flannigan
They bring you the latest in marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation.
Available on all your favorite po...2024-04-061h 03This Week in StartupsDave Mcclure & Jordan Stein on YC, "Spray and Pray", and Games VCs Play | E1923This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Hubspot for Podcast Networks. Looking to up your marketing game?
Check out the podcast: Marketing Against the Grain
Hosted by: Hubspot CMO Kipp Bodnar and Zapier CMO Kieran Flannigan
They bring you the latest in marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation.
Available on all your favorite podcast apps.
Curotec. Are you one of those co...2024-03-301h 31This Week in StartupsAI Demos: Claude 3's Opus, Mistral, Groq Playground, EMO by Ali Baba | E1912This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Looking to up your marketing game? Check out the podcast: Marketing Against the...2024-03-121h 03
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyBDTP. Community-led Growth with Lloyed LoboToday we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai and author of From Grassroots to Greatness. You'll learn about the four stages companies go through to become a global phenomenon, the values for building a sustainable community-led business, how to nurture brand evangelists, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesFrom Grassroots To Greatness — Lloyed’s new bookStart with Why — a book by Simon SinekNick Mehta, Dharmesh Shah, Kipp Bodnar, Mark R...2023-11-1745 min
Better Done Than PerfectCommunity-led Growth with Lloyed LoboHow do you build and grow a community-led business? In this episode, we talk to Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai and author of From Grassroots to Greatness. You'll learn about the four stages companies go through to become a global phenomenon, the values for building a sustainable community-led business, how to nurture brand evangelists, and more.Visit our website for the detailed episode recap with key learnings.From Grassroots To Greatness — Lloyed’s new bookStart with Why — a book by Simon SinekNick Mehta, Dharmesh Shah, Kipp Bodnar, Mark Roberge — brand evangelistsLarry Ellison, Jason Lemkin, Gary Vaynerch...2023-11-1745 min
Pro Audio Perspectives | Audio Engineering and Music Production032 Bo BodnarMulti-platinum Engineer/Producer/Mixer,
Credits with Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Jason Mraz, Belle and Sebastian, and many more
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The Science of SuccessSelling Treason: How To Influence Anyone When Your Life Is On The Line with Jason HansonIn this episode we discuss how to train yourself to think and act like a spy, with lessons from a real world expert. In the game of spycraft, the stakes couldn’t be higher and one mistake may land you dead or in a foreign prison. In that deadly crucible, only the best ideas survive. We crack open the secrets you can use to influence, develop relationships, and create a bridge with anyone you meet with the die hard rules from the world’s top secret agents with our guest Jason R. Hanson.See Privacy Policy at http...2023-08-3152 minMarketing Against The GrainApple’s New VR Headset Is Bad News For Mark Zuckerberg… (#128)Apple’s new headset is huge for the AI world. Here’s why.Kipp and Kieran dive into the latest and greatest AI news and how it’ll impact your business. Learn how this new product will affect our society and business more than ever, how Apple is changing the AI landscape with the Vision Pro, and how it’s going to change how people consume video and entertainment content.Mentions
Apple VIsion Pro https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/
Tweet by OperaGX https://twitter.com/operagxofficial/status/1665808329463980035
Tweet by Aaron L...2023-06-0915 min
MITA Unshackled Cannabis Business PodcastSarah E. Bodnar Founder of Good Farm Fund | Jason D. Washington of Kulture | Benzinga Miami 2023Sarah E. Bodnar https://www.instagram.com/sarahebodna... Probably doing the Wordle or working to end prohibition. 🌏 California-based Policy Advisor & Co-founder of @goodfarmfund 🐝 Jason D. Washington https://jasondwashington.com/ Special thanks to co-host Dr. George Stantchev Pure 5 Extraction https://pure5extraction.com/This podcast is powered by PURE5®, CalyFx, and Jack Herer Brands. Learn about PURE5® Extraction Systems' known as the best extraction equipment! Along with our Sponsor Caly Fx– find where you can get some of the most flavorful and cutting-edge hemp and CBD products from Caly Fx. Discover the legendary brand Jack Herer Brands based on the legendary Jack Herer...2023-05-1027 minMarketing Against The GrainChatGPT Releases Code Interpreter: Your Personal Data Scientist (#115)Is this the end of analytic companies?Kipp and Kieran get their minds blown on the newest A.I. innovation, aka your on-demand developer & data scientist. Learn how A.I. is democratizing everything, the communities A.I. will disrupt, and how data visualization just got unbelievably easy for your business.Mentions
Chat GPT code interpreter https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins#code-interpreter
Chegg https://www.chegg.com/
Ethan Mollick tweet https://twitter.com/emollick/status/1653189190354452480
Jason Calacanis tweet on code interpreter https://twitter.com/Jason/status/1653133567495667712
Rowan Cheung Twitter htt...2023-05-0427 minMarketing Against The GrainOur Advice To Elon Musk To Make Twitter More ProfitableNew initiatives are coming to Twitter - what implications does that have on marketers? Kipp and Kieran come in hot on Twitter and how these changes will affect marketing - why the platform sucks for marketers, how it needs to improve, how to actually monetize users, and if Twitter has a future in short-form content.Links mentioned:
Jason Calacanis tweet https://twitter.com/Jason/status/1586897369752342528
Anu Atluru Twitter https://twitter.com/anuatluru
Greg Isenberg Twitter https://twitter.com/gregisenberg
Steph Smith Twitter https://twitter.com/stephsmithio
Christopher Lochhead Twitter https://twitter.com/lochhead
Sam P...2022-11-0330 min
Winfluence - The Influence Marketing PodcastA Deep Dive into Instagram with HubSpot's Kipp BodnarIf you read the tea leaves of the conversations people are having about social media channels these days, you’d probably think TikTok was dominant, Instagram was struggling, YouTube was relevant and everything else was dead. But the way the conversations go and reality aren’t always aligned. HubSpot published two reports over the last couple of months specific to Instagram. One was its 2022 Instagram Engagement Report. The other was a report specific to shopping on the platform. Both reports offered up reminders that not only do consumers still prefer Instagram over TikTok and other platforms, but so do...2022-10-1029 min
Invest and ScaleEP14 Investment Banking principles for Online M&A with Chris Shipferling and Jason SomervilleIn this episode, we have Chris Shipferling and Jason Somerville Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors.
Global wired advisors started about two and a half years ago. Founded by three other partners of Global Wired Advisors, Jason Somerville, Joe Hogg, and Chris Bodnar. They want to bring to this part of the market a process that mimics what you would normally get out of a traditional investment banking process, and the idea is happening, the proof of concept has already taken place.
They love working with business owners and small business owners, and they enjoy...2022-04-2549 min
Second Section PodcastModel Railroad Content Creators S1 EP5Hello Model Railroaders and welcome to the Second Section Podcast! This podcast is a couple of regular guys talking about model railroading. In this show we have a special treat where we are joined by 5 members of the “Section Crew” for our very first episode of Broken Rail. https://www.olddepotgallery.com › Robert (Bob) Frascella, Shawn Hoppert, Paul Cassar, Neil Erickson and William Sampson join Andy and Mike as they discuss who are the content creators that inspire them!!!Throw us a comment and like - tell us how we did!...2022-02-052h 22
The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan040: Unlocking the Secrets of Financial Literacy ft. Matt BodnarToday's guest Matt Bodnar, is a great example of how far you can go with the right amount of entrepreneurial spirit. Matt, who was named "Forbes 30 Under 30" and partner in multiple "Inc Fastest Growing Companies," is an expert deal maker and strategy specialist who scales businesses across multiple industries. He is the Chairman of Fresh Technology, Cofounder & Managing Partner of Fresh Capital and Fresh Holdings. He has more than a decade of experience in investing with his family office Bodnar Investment Group, and is even the Creator and Host of The Science of Success Podcast with more than 5mm...2021-10-181h 13
Weekends with Rob FaiTrump's chances of winning, challenges faced by Canadian farmers, and COVID enforcement measuresThe Saturday Edition with Stirling Faux
Chapter 1: Could Trump win again?
GUEST: Jason Opal, Associate Professor and Department Chair of History and Classical Studies at McGill
Chapter 2: COVID-19 and Unpredictable Summer Weather Heat Up Challenges for Canadian Farmers: This Group Has a Plan
GUEST: Chris Bodnar, Farmer from Earth Apple Organic Farm in BC
GUEST: Brent Preston, Farmer at The New Farm in Ontario, spokesperson with Farmers for Climate Solutions
Chapter 3: Salmon Supply: wild vs farmed
GUEST: Shawn Hall
TITLE: Spokesperson for BC Salmon...2020-08-2254 min
Professor Game PodcastJason Bodnar has Element Poker for School | Episode 109Jason has been teaching high school science for 13 years and enjoys spending time with his 5-year-old daughter when he isn't designing games or running the board game club at school. He also loves playing the piano and going to concerts. Jason started Engage Games about a year ago with the goal of developing games that help students become engaged in content in a fun and unique way.2019-11-2536 min
Board Gaming with EducationEpisode 70- Element Poker feat. Jason BodnarIn this episode of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin talks to Jason from Engage Games. Jason has a game called Element Poker on Kickstarter. Element Poker employs some very clever mechanics to help with learning the different elements. Be sure to check out the game on Kickstarter and listen in to the episode to learn more about the game. Jason also shares his experiences running a board game club and his inspirations for the game. Jason Bodnar - 1:20 Combining Science and Poker - 2:18 Element Poker and Game-based Learning - 4:45 Design Choices in Element Poker - 7:18 Dustin Backs Element...2019-10-1430 min
Principally SpeakingOutro: Element Poker by Engage GamesCheck out my new project @ www.element.poker. Thank you for your support! 2019-10-1000 minThe Science of SuccessSelling Treason: How To Influence Anyone When Your Life Is On The Line with Jason HansonIn this episode we discuss how to train yourself to think and act like a spy, with lessons from a real world expert. In the game of spycraft, the stakes couldn’t be higher and one mistake may land you dead or in a foreign prison. In that deadly crucible, only the best ideas survive. We crack open the secrets you can use to influence, develop relationships, and create a bridge with anyone you meet with the die hard rules from the world’s top secret agents with our guest Jason R. Hanson.
Jason R. Hanson is a former CIA Offi...2019-07-2552 min
League 852#7 Origin StoryAfter a huge public outcry Nev returns to lead the boys. The boys also (heaven forbid) send a shout out to the Men's Hong Rugby Team as they take on the Cook Islands in their quest to qualify for the next Rugby World Cup.
HKRL Board member and 'local leaguie' Dan Mascord puts Wee Waa on the map, and, with Battle of Origin returning we hear from some of the Captains of the HK Tag 9s teams; Anna Burns, Flora Yuen and Simon Acton.
Deena Thinakaran and Illiana Bodnar-Horvath give us their perspectives on making their league debuts in the 2...2018-07-0641 min
Educational Podcasting TodayDustin Hartzler: Your Website Engineer PodcastEducational Podcasting Today is a weekly podcast that celebrates podcasters and podcasting. It’s mission is to help educators learn how to create podcasts and amazing WordPress websites for their podcasts. For more information, please visit www.EducationalPodcasting.today.Show TopicsPodcasting NewsEducational Podcasting Today AppCreating an app to help you learn how to podcast and create an amazing websiteTips TricksVideosWhat would you like to see in the app?Featured Podcaster of the DayJason Bodnarhttp://www.principallyspeaking.com/http://www.twitter.com/APJasonBodnarAbout Our GuestHi there! My name is...2018-01-1151 minPrincipally SpeakingPS63: The Creative Classroom with John SpencerOn this episode of the show, I connect with John Spencer, co-author of the book Launch. If you want to get your students using more design thinking and creating more I highly recommend you check out his book. He also is the host of the podcast The Creative Classroom and his websites is spencerauthor.com. Not only does John create great blog posts, but he’s also excellent at creating dynamic videos, which you can catch at spencervideos.com. We talk about his experience in the classroom, the importance of journalism in school, and one of my favorite topics, higher...2017-04-2250 min
Principally SpeakingPS62: David Geurin's SWAT Team & Barrage of Positive TweetsOn this episode I connect with Missouri School Leader and NASSP 2017 Digital Principal of the Year David Geurin. Among other things, he shares about his epic SWAT team at Bolivar High School who are armed with technical knowledge, not weaponry. I also really enjoyed his story about a barrage of positive tweets he unleashed recently. You can find him on Twitter @DavidGeurin and his excellent blog is at davidgeurin.com. 2017-04-0839 minPrincipally SpeakingPS61: "Instruction Without Relationships is Futile" with Danny SteeleFor this episode, I had the privilege of connecting with 2016 Alabama Secondary Principal of the Year Danny Steele. Danny is clearly another great student-centered leader and he got me fired up. You can connect with him on Twitter @Steelethoughts and his website is steelethoughts.com. Be sure to tune in next week for my discussion with 2017 Digital Principal of the Year David Geurin. 2017-04-0144 minPrincipally SpeakingPS60: A Personal MessageHere's the new website for my current podcast and new one in development: jasonbodnar.net 2016-12-1604 minPrincipally SpeakingPS59: Kevin HoneycuttIn this episode, I have the privilege of connecting with Kevin Honeycutt, amazing educator and speaker. We discuss his vision for teaching and administration as well as a big life event that has helped mold his current views. You can connect with Kevin @KevinHoneycutt on Twitter and don't forget to check out his website kevinhoneycutt.org for a ton of great resources. 2016-10-0642 minPrincipally SpeakingPS58: Missional Leaders Jeff & Heidi Veal On this episode of the show, I catch up with Jeff and Heidi Veal, two influential leaders from Texas. We compare and contrast each of their roles and they talk about the dynamics of being a married couple of edleaders. They also talk about how they engage the community and help build a culture of innovation at their schools. Jeff and Heidi are just another example of guests that I've had on this show that not only add amazing content to the podcast but are simply great people and I'm honored to have talked with the...2016-07-2638 minPrincipally SpeakingPS57: Computational Thinking, Not Just Coding with Dr. Aman YadavIn this episode of the show I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Aman Yadav, Professor of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology at Michigan State University. We talk about the movement for more computer science in schools. Dr. Yadav helps clarify that we need to embed computation thinking, not just coding, in the classroom. I also have a big a-ha moment regarding administrative ed programs, a particular passion of mine. You can connect with Dr. Yadav at www.amanyadav.org or on Twitter @yadavaman Thank you so much listening to Principally Speaking. Please consider he...2016-07-0736 minPrincipally SpeakingPS56: Rural Education Expert Daisy Dyer DuerrIn this episode of the show, I have the pleasure of speaking with the most fun name in education, Daisy Dyer Duerr, or as I would address her if it was normal, D Cubed. Daisy was named the 2014 Digital Principal of the Year by the NASSP and has also been nominated for several Bammy awards. Daisy and I talk about her education background, what she’ll be presenting about at Model Schools this next week, what she would do differently if she could start over as an administrator, and rural education. She’ll be coming out with a new book t...2016-06-2344 minPrincipally SpeakingPS55: EdCamp Leadership & Leading a Large High School with Bobby Dodd2016-05-1936 minPrincipally SpeakingPS54: Flex Mod Scheduling with Jon Laffoon2016-04-2640 minPrincipally SpeakingPS53: HS Principal Aric Thomas Taps Into Student and Teacher Passions Through Pathways2016-03-0948 minPrincipally SpeakingPS52: Underdog Advocate Dr. Ryan Jackson
It's pretty clear from my talk with Dr. Ryan Jackson that he has a clear focus and passion for what he does. He is truly an inspirational and visionary leader. Be sure to check out his excellent blog below and/or connect with him on Twitter.
The Underdog's Advocate
Ryan on Twitter
2016-02-0744 minPrincipally SpeakingPS51: Dynamic Edupodcaster & AP Daniel Bauer
Mr. Daniel Bauer reached out to me to be a guest on his show, Better Leaders Better Schools. Stay tuned for this episode to be released by him in April. Our conversation went very well and so I was inspired to have him on my show as well. Daniel is doing great things as an Assistant Principal in Chicago and also through his blog and podcast. Check it out and connect with Daniel by clicking on the image below.
Don't forget you can check out Daniel's and other great educational podcasts on the Educ...2016-01-2751 minPrincipally SpeakingPS50: Secondary Ed Director Dr. Neil Gupta
I talked with Dr. Gupta quite a while ago...a fantastic educator and simply great person. I hope you enjoy Episode 50 of the show...it's been an honor being the host of Principally Speaking. Thank you for your support and have a great 2016!
2016-01-0151 minPrincipally SpeakingPS49: MS EdCamp Period with Glenn Robbins
In Episode 7 squared of Principally Speaking, I have the honor of speaking with Glenn Robbins. It will become very clear to the audience why educators are coming to visit Northfield Community School very regularly. Glenn does an amazing job of talking about the importance of key words that we use in education, even hallway and classroom. I was also really excited to hear more about his period of the day in which the students explore in an Edcamp like environment, as well as his epic makerspace.
Glenn's Blog
Glenn on Twitter
2015-11-1837 minPrincipally SpeakingPS48: Teach Like a Pirate Day with Ryan McLane
Principally Speaking is back! Check out my talk with dynamic leader Ryan McLane. Next week, I talk with another awesome Buckeye, Dr. Neil Gupta.
Ryan's Blog
Ryan on Twitter
2015-09-0844 minPrincipally SpeakingPS47: #semicolonEDU with Joe Mazza
Joe's Post: Let's Stop Faking It
Nick Provenzano's [thenerdyteacher] Post
Bryn's Video: Life is a Journey
Please feel free to e-mail me at jason@principallyspeaking.com or connect with me @EagleLeadLearnr if you want to talk about depression.
2015-07-1422 minPrincipally SpeakingPS46: Innovations Early College High School Leader Ken Grover
Check out the website for Innovations High School here.2015-07-0731 minPrincipally SpeakingPS45: Servant Leader Jimmy Casas
In Episode 45, I'm joined by Bettendorf High School Principal Jimmy Casas. Jimmy is co-author of What Connected Educators do Differently, along with Todd Whitaker and Jeff Zoul. During our conversation, Jimmy offers an excellent perspective on leadership and explains how he truly has built a student-centered learning environment at Bettendorf.
Jimmy on Twitter
Jimmy's Website
His Suggested Book: The Leadership Challenge2015-06-3048 minPrincipally SpeakingPS44: Leading Connected Classrooms with Bob Dillon
I enjoyed connecting with Dr. Robert Dillon, Director of Technology and Innovation for Affton Schools in Affton, Missouri. Dr. Dillon is a former Middle School Principal who clearly works hard to empower teachers and students. His latest book, Leading Connected Educators includes the stories of several successful Missouri educators.
Dr. Dillon's Website
Connect on Twitter
2015-06-2336 minPrincipally SpeakingPS43: Never Underestimate Your Teachers with Robyn Jackson
As I transition to my new role as a Principal, it was very valuable to me to speak with Robyn. Her latest book specifically opened my eyes to understanding what approach an administrator needs to take when working to help teachers improve. We also discussed her framework for her book Never Work Harder Than Your Students. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do as well.
Robyn on Twitter
Mindsteps
Never Underestimate Your Teachers2015-06-1653 minPrincipally SpeakingPS42: The Relevant and Connected Educator with Tom Whitby
Tom was a great guest to have on Principally Speaking. He reminded me that unless listeners are changing their educational practice, there isn't much point to my show. Be sure to connect with Tom on Twitter, check out his very well-written blog, and become of a member of the Educator's PLN. Finally, he is the co-author of The Relevant Educator and author of The Educator's Guide to Creating Connections, due for release this September.
Connect with Tom on Twitter
Tom's Blog
The Educator's PLN
2015-06-0946 min
TeacherCast Educational NetworkYour Website Engineer | Dustin HartzlerEducational Podcasting Today is a weekly podcast that celebrates podcasters and podcasting. It’s mission is to help educators learn how to create podcasts and amazing WordPress websites for their podcasts. For more information, please visit www.EducationalPodcasting.today. Show TopicsPodcasting NewsEducational Podcasting Today AppCreating an app to help you learn how to podcast and create an amazing websiteTips TricksVideosWhat would you like to see in the app?Featured Podcaster of the DayJason Bodnarhttp://www.principallyspeaking.com/2015-06-0751 minPrincipally SpeakingPS41: Intentional Digital Leadership with Thomas Murray2015-06-0247 minPrincipally SpeakingPS40: EDCAMP! w/ Kristen Swanson & Michelle White
In the first part of this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Kristen Swanson, the co-founder of the Edcamp movement. We talk about her previous experience as a teacher and tech director, as well as her current work as an author, consultant, professor, and Director of the Research Institute at BrightBytes (whew!). In between everything else, I learn that Barcamps are like Edcamps but for coders, and that these were an inspiration to get Edcamps going. For a great place to learn more about Edcamps, especially if you want to run your own, head to edcamp...2015-05-2652 minPrincipally SpeakingPS39: Learning Differently with Sharon Plante
I've been politely bothering Sharon to be a guest on Principally Speaking for awhile and we were finally able to connect. Sharon is a Special Education Teacher as well as the Technology Director for Eagle Hill Southport School which is located in SW Connecticut. It's very clear that everything she does at Eagle Hill is centered around helping students and I really appreciated her perspective on teacher leadership. She's also an expert on using the iPad to assist students with special needs. Finally, be sure to check out her podcast Learning Differently. It was great to hear her lat...2015-05-1942 minPrincipally SpeakingPS38: From AP to Principal with Riley Johnson
I connected with Riley Johnson last year at EdCamp Fort Wayne. Last year, Riley left Indiana for the Assistant Principal position at New Tech High School in Napa, California. He will be taking over as Principal this summer. I'm grateful to have a dynamic leader in my professional learning network going through the same transition as myself.
Riley's Twitter2015-05-1246 minPrincipally SpeakingPS37: The Student-Centered Classroom with Paul Solarz
Paul Solarz is a 5th grade teacher in Arlington Heights, Illinois. I really enjoyed hearing about his dynamic student-centered classroom and I think you will too. Check out his new book Learn Like a Pirate if you want to "Empower Your Students to Collaborate, Lead, and Succeed." You can connect with Paul on Twitter @PaulSolarz and he can also be found at the #learnLAP and #tlap hashtags.
2015-05-0544 minPrincipally SpeakingPS36: Landing in the Eagle's Nest
2015-04-3003 minPrincipally SpeakingPS35: Reflective and Transformative Leadership with Baruti Kafele
Just last year, I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Baruti Kafele speak at a local school. It was extremely inspirational and helped reinvigorate my passion for education and building relationships with students. I am honored to have had the opportunity to speak to him on my show and look forward to connecting with him in person at some point. I'd highly recommend checking out his books as well as his website, which is home to his dynamic YouTube videos, which deliver powerful messages to both educators and students alike.
Principal Kafele's Website
2015-04-2148 minPrincipally SpeakingPS34: Leading Professional Learning with Jeff Zoul2015-04-1446 minPrincipally SpeakingPS33: I've Been BrandED by Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis
School Branding experts and dynamic leaders Joe Sanfelippo and Tony Sinanis join me for an awesome conversation.
The Power of Branding
Principal Professional Development
The New Fall Creek Podcast
Tony's Blog with Student-Led PTA Meeting, Epic Letter to Gov. Cuomo, Etc.
Joe's Blog
The BrandED Podcast
I'm a third of the way to 100 episodes and it's been an amazing journey in which I've learned a lot and I hope you have too. When I first started this show, I never thought I'd have the opp...2015-04-0753 min
How to Listen to Audiobook in Self Development, How-ToIndoor Gardening for Beginners by Timothy S Morris | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Indoor Gardening for Beginners
Author: Timothy S Morris
Narrator: Jason Bodnar
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-01-15
Publisher: Brian
Genres: Self Development, How-To
Summary:
Are you missing out on the joys of gardening because you don't have room outside? Have you ever wondered about gardening inside but thought it would be too difficult?
For years, I lived in a small apartment without access to land to grow my own food. Everything I ate was purchased at the store - sometimes from questionable sources...2015-04-011h 31Listen to New Releases of Audiobooks in Self Development, How-ToIndoor Gardening for Beginners Audiobook by Timothy S MorrisPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Indoor Gardening for Beginners
Subtitle: How to Grow Beautiful Plants, Herbs and Vegetables in Your House
Author: Timothy S Morris
Narrator: Jason Bodnar
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-01-15
Publisher: Brian
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes
Genres: Self Development, How-To
Publisher's Summary:
Are you missing out on the joys of gardening because you don't have room outside? Have you ever wondered about gardening inside but thought it would be...2015-04-011h 31Principally SpeakingPS32: Fellow Proud Nerd Steven Anderson
In episode 32 of Principally Speaking, I have a great time connecting with Steven Anderson, a.k.a. web20classroom on Twitter. I discover that we were both science teachers and both were proud members of the marching band, although he was likely much better at the tuba than I was at the trumpet. More importantly, Steven shares insight regarding Administrators and technology, the power of being connected, and ideas from his latest book, Content Curation: How to Avoid Information Overload.
You can check out Steven's website and blog here.
This is the first episo...2015-03-3146 minPrincipally SpeakingPS31: Dan Butler Leads Two Elementary Schools (and still has time to talk to me?!)
In this 31st episode of PS, I connect with Dan Butler. Dan was gracious enough to talk about his experience as the principal of both Epworth and Farley Elementary Schools in Epworth, Iowa. He also shared some great resources on the show:
How Dan Uses Google Forms When Collecting Observation Data
Continuous Improvement at Farley Elementary School
Here's how you can connect with Dan and check out his blog:
Dan's Twitter
Dan's Blog
He also is a co-moderator of the awesomeness that is #IAedchat, which ha...2015-03-2441 minPrincipally SpeakingPS30: Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess
In this episode I speak with former social studies teacher and current author and speaker Dave Burgess. Dave is of course the author of Teach Like a Pirate. We talk about the TLAP philosophy and its connection to leadership. Dave will be the keynote speaker on July 21 at IntegratED @ East Noble High School if you happen to be in Northeast Indiana like me. You can register for IntegratED now or apply to present at the link above.
I'm very excited to be working with Jennifer Brower and Andy Deatrick on EdCamp Fort Wayne, which is taking pl...2015-03-1741 minPrincipally SpeakingPS29: Rethinking High School Design with George PhilhowerIn the 29th episode of the show, I have the privilege of speaking with George Philhower, Assistant Superintendent at Western Wayne Schools in Cambridge City, Indiana. In this district and at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School they are developing a school-within-a-school model that allows students to move at their own pace and take their own path to success. George explained that he has leaned on the Innovations High School in Salt Lake City, Utah for support and that their Principal Kenneth Grover has been a great deal of help in this process. Mr. Grover will be presenting at the Rich...2015-03-1035 minPrincipally SpeakingPS28: Leading Like a Pirate with Beth HoufIn Episode 28 of the show, I have the privilege of connecting with dynamic principal Beth Houf, Principal at McIntire Elementary in Fulton, Missouri. We talk about how initiatives like positive referrals, optional PD, and the McIntire Online Read Aloud have strengthened her school. She also relates a story about how she subbed for a full day back in November, and it inspires me to want to start the T.O.D.A.Y. movement, or Teach One Day A Year.
Beth's Blog
Beth's Twitter
2015-03-0348 min
Transformative PrincipalBeing Silly with Jason Bodnar Transformative Principal 061
Tech Club at Jason's school.
You can never have enough clubs or strong electives at your school.
What kinds of activities can put kids out in front?
DJ-ing the school dance.
How to start clubs - Just ask the kids!
Staple clubs - tech, video announcements, music, Minecraft club, etc.
It is ok to have just a few kids at each club.
How to have clubs that are flexible (teaching chess vs playing chess).
About Jason Bodnar's podcast
Jeff Bradbury
Matt Miller and his appearance on Jason's Podcast
You are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time...2015-03-0128 minPrincipally SpeakingPS27: Amplifying Student Voice with Andrew MarcinekIn this episode, I talk with Boston area Tech Director Andrew Marcinek, author of The 1:1 Roadmap from Corwin Press. We'll talk about Andrew's experience organizing 4 EdCamps, his work creating an awesome Student Help Desk class, as well as a model for optional professional development that worked at his school district. One of my favorite parts of the conversation is when he talks about a student that was able to develop their own application in order to solve a problem at their school. I would highly recommend the 1:1 Roadmap along with Digital Leadership and Pure Genius if you're an educational leader...2015-02-2451 minTransformative PrincipalTeacher Autonomy with Jason Bodnar Transformative Principal 060Jason is an assistant principal at a middle school who taught for 9 years as a science teacher at the high school level. After working with Assistant Superintendent on 1:1 initiative and creating his own classroom, he realized that he was able to see education in a different light, and chose to go into administration.
Having a say in what is going on in your classroom can only lead to good things.
How he gives teachers autonomy in what they are doing.
Helping teaching find a way to try something new without fear of failure.
No matter how old you...2015-02-2225 minPrincipally SpeakingPS26: Be Inspired By The One and Only Rafranz DavisIn this episode, I have the privilege of talking with Instructional Technology Specalist Rafranz Davis, who hails from the Dallas area. We move beyond just the SAMR model, and she does a great job of always bringing it back to the student perspective, as you can read about in her new book, The Missing Voices in EdTech: Bringing Diversity Into EdTech. Among other things, we dive into cell phones in schools, the effect that technology initiatives can have on students in poverty, and her personal story as an "eduparent." This episode is a little longer, but I think it could...2015-02-1746 minPrincipally SpeakingPS25: Sherry Gick is Not Your Average Media SpecialistIn this episode, I chat with Teacher-Librarian and Instructional Technology Specialist Sherry Gick. Sherry teaches the Video Production class at Rossville Jr-Sr High School and has been recognized as one of the 10 School Librarians to Follow on Twitter. If you somehow aren't following her on Twitter, she is @libraryfanatic. Her website is thelibraryfanatic.com. Sherry is leading the way to redefine what it means to be a librarian in the 21st century and I hope you enjoy our talk as much as I did. She is the President-Elect for the Librarians Network of the International Society for Technology in Educa...2015-02-1044 minPrincipally SpeakingPS24: Trivia Crack and Cultivating Student IdeasIn this episode, I talk about the craze that is Trivia Crack and its implications for education. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the following questions:
1) What do you think about the trivia crack craze?
2) Would you want your child to constantly play trivia crack?
3) How are you cultivating student ideas in your school?
4) Have students had a say in any new programs or clubs in your school?
5) What makes your school unique?
You can provide answers to any or all of these questions by clicking on...2015-02-0315 minPrincipally SpeakingPS23: Principal Scott Schulz and I Laugh at OurselvesIn this episode, I have the pleasure of connecting with Scott Schulz, who talks about his new job at Rossville Jr/Sr High School in southern Indiana.
Scott's Blog
The Washington Post Piece on Scott
Scott's Epic YouTube Snow Day Video
Scott on Twitter
2015-01-2734 minPrincipally SpeakingPS22: Amy Heavin's Awesome PD At Ryan Park ElementaryPrincipally Speaking is back!
I'm excited to bring to you my talk with Amy Heavin, Principal of Ryan Park Elementary in Angola, Indiana. Among other things, Amy and I talk about what professional learning looks like at her school and how she's working to push both herself and her staff. She can be found @amyheavin on Twitter and her blog is @ amyheavin.blogspot.com.
2015-01-1333 minPrincipally SpeakingPS21: ASCD Emerging Leader Laura FerrellLaura Ferrell is the Assistant Principal at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Her blog can be found here and you can connect with her @LFEdTech on Twitter.
2014-11-2533 minPrincipally SpeakingPS20: Maryland's AP of the Year Jared WastlerJared Wastler is an ASCD Emerging Leader and Maryland's Assistant Principal of the Year for 2014. He can be found at jaredwastler.com. In this episode we talk about his success, and I have to admire how he always brings it back to the great things happening where he is at Liberty High School.
Tune in next week for my talk with Assistant Principal Laura Ferrell, who also happens to be an ASCD Emerging Leader for 2014. She can be found @LFedtech on Twitter. Among other things, we discover that we're currently reading the same book, "How Children Succeed" by Pau...2014-11-1139 minPrincipally SpeakingPS19: Don Wettrick Helps Students Embrace Their PassionsAs we wrap up Connected Educator Month, I was lucky to connect with Innovation Coordinator and Pure Genius author Don Wettrick. We talk about his unique job and elective course that truly empowers students to embrace their passions and ideas. I'm a little biased, but I was very inspired by our conversation and I hope you are too.
2014-10-2847 minPrincipally SpeakingPS18: Pernille Ripp Empowers Her Middle School Students
In this episode of Principally Speaking, I have the honor of speaking to 7th grade dynamic teacher Pernille Ripp. After you listen to the episode, set aside some time and check out her awesome blog and resources over at pernillesripp.com. She also developed the amazing Global Read Aloud Project and EdCamp MadWI. Finally, she is an author of 2 books and currently working on a 3rd. I highly recommend you check out her latest from Corwin, Empowered Schools, Empowered Students.
2014-10-2140 minPrincipally SpeakingPS17: Connected Leadership with Dr. Spike Cook
Continuing the Connected Educator Month Series on Principally Speaking, I connect with Dr. Spike Cook, author of the new book Connected Leadership. You can also check out his website here. For more excellent content from Dr. Cook, check out the PrincipalPLN podcast. 2014-10-1437 minPrincipally SpeakingPS16: All Hands on Deck with Brad Currie
In honor of Connected Educator Month this is the first of a series of podcast episodes from authors of the Corwin Connected Educator Series.
Vice Principal, #satchat co-founder and author of new book All Hands on Deck Brad Currie and I talk about his vision for tapping into the voice of all stakeholders through both physical and virtual means. Check into more from Brad at bradcurrie.net.
Next week I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Spike Cook. 2014-10-0829 minPrincipally SpeakingPS15: Educational Podcasting Expert Jeff Bradbury
For today's episode I talk with music teacher Jeff Bradbury, who is also the mastermind behind teachercast.net. You can connect with Jeff there or at jeffreybradbury.com. If you are also interested in podcasting or webcast development, I highly recommend contacting Jeff. He's very helpful and a great guy.
As I mentioned at the conclusion of this episode, I'm involved in a new monthly meetup happening in the Fort Wayne area for other passionate and innovative educators. The first meeting is happening October 15. If you're interested in joining us, please click here.
I'm als...2014-09-2331 minPrincipally SpeakingPS14: Dynamic Duo Principal Steve Hope & AP Duke LinesIn this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Steve Hope and Duke Lines, Principal and Associate Principal at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. We talk about Steve's ability to drive important change at Penn as well as Duke's quick ascension through the ranks. We discuss the goals for PHS this year as they move to a 1:1 environment with Chromebooks. Both administrators discuss what inspired them to "make the jump" and provide advice for newer leaders. In order to connect with these dynamic leaders, you can find Steve @sthope and Duke @ADukeLines on Twitter.
Be sure...2014-09-1628 minPrincipally SpeakingPS13: Master Spanish Teacher and Presenter Matt Miller
High school Spanish teacher and fellow Hoosier Matt Miller is someone that I connected with this past summer at the East Noble eLearn conference. Matt and I will be talking about how his classroom may be slightly different from the norm and how this led to his awesome website ditchthattextbook.com.
Here's an outline of this episode:
Matt’s interesting transition to teaching
Matt’s focus for expanding his horizons this year: Google Apps, expanded use of Mystery Skype, diving into Flipped Instruction
The road to ditchthattextbook.com
The power of blogging
The Indian...2014-09-1029 minPrincipally SpeakingPS12: Transformative Leader Eric Sheninger
In this episode, I ask Eric about what drove him to become an administrator, what he feels are the top qualities of a strong principal, and the success of New Milford High School. He discusses how digital leadership is not an add-on and when addressing the industrial model for schools and explains his quest to break through “an efficient system for a world that no longer exists.” Finally, he talks about his new position with the International Center for Leadership in Education, or ICLE, the host of the annual Model Schools Conference. You can connect with Eric at ericshen...2014-09-0129 minPrincipally SpeakingPS11: Mark Barnes Reshapes My Thinking
Mark Barnes is the author of the new book Teaching the iStudent, which was just released August 19. Click the image of the book above to check it out. This is part of a series with other influential educators such as Spike Cook, Peter DeWitt, and Kristen Swanson. In this episode Mark talks about his personal journey from classroom technophobe to technophile and his paradigm shift towards a results only learning environment. Be sure to check out his websites at markbarnes19.com and brilliant-insane.com.
Stay tuned next week for my talk with Eric Sheninger, author of...2014-08-2639 minPrincipally SpeakingPS10: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (2 of 2)In this episode, Matt and I wrap up our conversation by discussing www.meetup.com/k12tech and his role in the upcoming TedX Lafayette event.
Don't forget you can e-mail me at jason@principallyspeaking.com. I'm also on Voxer at jbodna782.
Stay tuned for next week's show with author Mark Barnes, who can be found at markbarnes19.com.
2014-08-1925 minPrincipally SpeakingPS9: AP and App Developer Matthew Brown (1 of 2)Today, I have the privilege of interviewing Matt Brown, Assistant Principal at Sunnyside Intermediate School in Lafayette, Indiana.
Here is the outline for this show:
Matthew’s Inspirational Educational Background
Why Matt Became an Administrator
Excellent Advice for New Administrators: Knowing your Place, Putting your “Teacher Glasses” On, and Being Humble
Most Important Qualities of a Strong Assistant Principal: Effective Communication, Not Saying Yes Too Much, Discipline with the Right Mindset
Matthew’s Role in a School Transitioning to 1:1 with iPads This Year
Matthew’s App Philosophy: Going Beyond the Flashiness and Extending the Classroom Effe...2014-08-1230 minPrincipally SpeakingPS8: Private School Principal Theresa StagerThis week Theresa and I talk about her experience as a new administrator last year and she provides advice to those jumping into the profession. She talks about the experience of also hosting a podcast, the PrincipalCast, which was recently announced will be renamed PrincipalPLN. We discuss her experience leading a private school in Michigan that does not receive any public funds. She also provides other podcast and book recommendations. Finally, she sells the audience on Voxer, an amazing app that allows educators to build unique chats and grow together. Don't wait like me...get this app immediately!
Ther...2014-08-0529 min
Principally SpeakingPS7: High-Performance Instructional Leadership with Justin BaederJustin Baeder discusses his evolution from teacher to principal and eventually to full-time consultant and speaker. If you're an educator that's interested in branching out through consulting or speaking, you definitely don't want to miss this one.
For the notes from this show, click on this link: www.principallyspeaking.com/ps7.
Justin's websites can be found here:
eduleadership.org
theprincipalcenter.com
He can be found on Twitter here.
2014-07-2935 minPrincipally SpeakingPS6: Derek McCoy (2 of 2)Thank you for tuning into the second half of my interview with Derek McCoy and be sure to check out his blog at mccoyderek.com and connect with him @derekmccoy on Twitter.
Check out principallyspeaking.com/ps6 for the notes from this show.
Stay tuned for next week for my interview with educational consultant and former elementary principal Justin Baeder. Justin's website can be found at eduleadership.org.
2014-07-2225 minPrincipally SpeakingPS5: 2014 Digital Principal of the Year Derek McCoy (1 of 2)Today I have the privilege of speaking with Derek McCoy, the NASSP 2014 Digital Principal of the Year. In this episode, Derek talks about what effective Digital Leadership means to him and provides some recommendations for digital tools as well as conferences to attend, including the infamous ISTE. I also ask him what inspired him to become an administrator and how he supports strong leaders in his school.
Tune in next week for the second half of this interview, in which Derek talks about being an innovative educator and his experience assisting with the EdCamp movement in N...2014-07-1526 minPrincipally SpeakingPS4: Fellow Book Addict Principal Park GinderIn this episode I speak with Park Ginder, the Principal of Homestead High School, home to approximately 2300 students in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We’ll talk some about the logistics of leading such a large school and Mr. Ginder will provide some of his thoughts as a life-long learner and digital leader. As per usual, I ask my guest about advice for newer administrators and to provide some book recommendations.
Check out principallyspeaking.com/ps4 for the notes and links from this episode.
2014-07-0834 min
Principally SpeakingPS3: Jeffrey Benson (2 of 2)Please see the show notes for this episode at
www.principallyspeaking.com/ps3
for an outline of the show, along with links to Jeffrey's book recommendations.
Click on the image below to head to "Hanging In" on Amazon.
2014-07-0129 min
Principally SpeakingPS2: Jeffrey Benson Helps Us Hang In with Tough Students (1 of 2)I was recently honored to have the opportunity to speak with veteran educator Jeffrey Benson. In the first half of this two-part interview, Mr. Benson discusses his expertise with regard to special education and his new book Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most. He also provides advice for newer administrators.
Stay tuned for the follow-up episode in two weeks in which Jeffrey talks about his thoughts regarding mentorship, educational technology, and his consulting work. He also provides book recommendations for other educational leaders.
The show notes for this episode can be fo...2014-06-1730 min
Principally SpeakingPS1: Intro to PS and Principal Matthew TothIn the first episode of Principally Speaking, I provide some background on myself as well as a vision for the podcast. Then, I interview Matthew Toth, current assistant principal and incumbent head principal at DeKalb High School in Waterloo, IN. Matt discusses what he feels are the qualities of a strong administrator, how he feels education will change in the future, and recommendations for new administrators. The show notes can be found at principallyspeaking.com/1.
Check out principallyspeaking.com to learn more about the show and connect with the host Jason Bodnar. 2014-06-0437 min