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The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Let Them Theory: EI's Secret SauceMel Robbins' latest book and NY Times Number One Best Seller, "The Let Them Theory" is the secret sauce to emotional intelligence execution. Our Chief Training Officer shares how you can use this book to level up your emotional quotient score! . . . For training on Emotional Intelligence and to Learn Your Emotional Quotient Score, contact The World Class Training Institute at www.worldclasstraining.net or https://calendly.com/dawnmarie-worldclasstrraininginstitute/30min . . . Pick up Dawn Marie Morris' latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape . . #melrobbins #letthem #theletthemtheory #emotionalintelligence #emotionalquotient #danielgoleman #leadershipdevelopment #theleaderslounge #worldclasstraining2025-05-2529 min
Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersTEACHING THE HERO’S JOURNEY: A Fantasy Choice Unit Approach for 11- 12 Grade ELA [Ep 259]We’re wrapping up our Hero’s Journey series with a fresh twist—this time through the lens of fantasy in eleventh-grade American Literature. Marie shares how she took a bold leap by introducing a fantasy choice novel unit, transforming student engagement and challenging traditional ideas of what counts as “American Lit.” This episode ties together our vertical alignment approach from earlier grades and emphasizes how thoughtfully crafted essential questions and genre expansion can deepen student connection and critical thinking.We also dive into the power of student choice, sharing how Socratic seminars, rhetorical analysis, and multimedia pairings h...2025-05-2233 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLose to WIN-Shedeur's Mini-Masterclass in LeadershipHe made it in! And on the way, he showed us how to lead well. Shedeur Sanders exemplified tremendous leadership skills as he lived though his NFL draft weekend. In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, shares her take on what leaders can glean from him. . . . Pick up our latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape . . For leadership and professional development training, visit our website today at www.worldclasstraining.net . . #shedeursanders #shedeur #nfldraft #clevelandbrowns #deionsanders #legendary #leadership #leadershipskills #emotionalintelligence2025-05-0524 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastSlutty Leadership LessonsPinky Cole-Hayes, founder of Slutty Vegan, LLC., nearly lost her business. What was at the center of it all? Ineffective leadership practices. In this episode, we explore some of the primary challenges that we observed, many of which are explored in Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership written by our Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris. Watch, learn and pick up your copy of Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape. . . . Contact The World Class Training Institute for all of your leadership and professional development training at www.worldclasstraining.net. . . #pinkycole #sluttyvegan #leadershipdevelopment...2025-04-2030 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastPRIME Leadership = PRIME Payday!Coach PRIME has done it again! His sacrificial leadership has resulted in a contract extension at The University of Colorado of $10 million per year. In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, unpacks what we, as leaders, can learn from his coaching journey. ...Pick up your copy of her latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape2025-03-3125 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLeadership and The REST RequirementYes! Leaders need rest, too, in fact, REST is a requirement. In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, helps leaders to understand:Why rest matters What stands in the way of getting rest, and What leaders can do to insure that their rest and recovery time remains a commitment....For leadership and professional development training, schedule a meeting to discuss your needs. https://calendly.com/dawnmarie-worldclasstrraininginstitute/30min . . Pick up Ms. Morris' latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www...2025-03-2334 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersTRENDING BOOKS: SPRING TITLES [Ep 249]Today we’re fully embracing the energy of spring - because what better time to refresh our bookshelves and reignite our love for reading?! We’re buzzing with excitement over all the amazing new releases coming out, from Emily Henry’s Great Big Beautiful Life to John Green’s Everything is Tuberculosis. If you’re anything like us, your TBR list is about to explode, and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way!We’re sharing our top books that we cannot wait to read this spring, and hopefully this episode is coming your way just in time f...2025-03-1330 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersDAY IN THE LIFE WITH MARIE [Ep 248]Marie here! Did you know that I teach high school English AND theatre? From early mornings with (multiple cups of) coffee in hand to juggling English lessons and theatre rehearsals, my days as a high school teacher are anything but boring. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a typical day in my life - showing you how I bring creativity into my classroom and balance all the moving parts of being a teacher.This day was extra special because I am transforming my English classroom into a giant cozy reading fort. I’m br...2025-03-0620 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe World Class Training Institute Stops by 92QOur Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, was invited to the Local Love segment of the Kenny Smoov morning show, one of Nashville's #1 rated morning shows! Here she talks all things leadership and The World Class Training Institute with hosts, Kenny Smoov and Sissy Brown. . . To learn more about us, visit www.worldclasstraining.net Pick up Ms. Morris' latest book at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape . . #92q #kennysmoov #sissybrown #nashville #locallove #theleaderslounge #worldclasstraining2025-02-2407 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastCelebrating Leadership HIS-Story/President Barack ObamaThis is #blackhistorymonth, and at The Leaders' Lounge we are celebrating the first African American leader of our country, former President Barack Obama. Our curator and host of The Leaders' Lounge, Dawn Marie Morris, shares excerpts of her book, WWBD-What Would Barack Do? Inspiring Presidential Tools for the Leader in You, with the audience. This amazing book on leadership highlights 10 core principles for how you should lead yourself and others based on how President Obama led his candidacy and subsequent Presidency. This show is a Black History Month must-see! Be sure to pick up your copy(ies) of WWBD...2025-02-1132 min
Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersNEW YEAR AT BNT: New Books for Teachers [Ep 239]Happy New Year, Brave New Teachers! 🎉In this episode of the "Brave New Teaching" podcast, hosts Marie and Amanda chat about their reading goals for 2025, highlighting how literature can really boost both personal and professional growth. They toss around some great book recommendations like "The Poppy War" by R.F. Kuang, and they’re super excited about discovering new authors and upcoming book releases. They also explore the fun idea of starting family book clubs and the joy of sharing reading adventures with kids. Marie's Books:Financial FeministThis is So Awkward: Modern Puber...2025-01-0226 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers237. CHILL! WE HAVE YOUR SUB PLANS COVERED!Grab our Sub Plan FREEBIE here!We’ve all had those days. The days when something happens and you just can’t go to work. You caught the stomach bug, your child is sick, or you have an emergency. Whatever the reason, the only thing worse is knowing that you have to scramble to put sub plans together!You don’t want your students to have a waste of a day, but you also don’t have the time to whip something together that fits into the unit you’re currently working on. Well friends, we’ve been...2024-12-1240 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe PRIME Leadership EffectPLEASE LIKE and SUBSCRIBE They thought he couldn't do it, but like great leaders do, he did. Our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris traveled to see the Colorado Buffaloes in their final home game, and witness the outstanding leadership of Coach Deion Sanders. They won the game 52-0, capping a phenomenal season with him at the helm for two short years! What can we glean from him as we lead ourselves and others? This show provides a few tips...tap in and take note! Pick up the book---- Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining...2024-12-0831 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers236. THE BNT BOOKS OF 2024As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for an updated book recommendation episode. At the time of this recording, one of us is in a bit of a reading rut and the other is absolutely killing it! Whether you’re struggling to pick up a book in this season or can’t get through them fast enough, you’re in the right place.Today we’re sharing our favorite books of 2024 - and there’s something for everyone. We have picks in all the genres from fantasy to historical fiction to YA and more. All th...2024-12-0531 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers232. The Art of Analysis: A Deep Dive into Personification (Part 1/3)In this episode of Brave New Teaching, Amanda and Marie launch a three-part series on teaching literary analysis, focusing on close reading and personification. Amanda, a former English teacher from Illinois, leads the discussion, sharing insights from a summer training session. She emphasizes the importance of breaking down texts to understand how authors use personification to convey deeper meanings. The episode includes a detailed analysis of a passage from "I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys, illustrating how personification enhances emotional depth in literature."Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can c...2024-11-0831 min
Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersBuilding Strong Writers: An Interview with Christina Schnider of The Daring English Teacher [Ep 230]Let’s be honest…teaching writing can be a struggle. We know that so many of you are seeing challenges with student engagement, confidence, and skills when it comes to writing, and let’s not even get started with AI! If you often feel like no matter what you do, writing just isn’t sticking for your students, then this episode is for you. We’re joined by full-time English teacher and author, Christina Schnider (aka, The Daring English Teacher). Christina has cracked the code on what high school ELA teachers can be doing in the classroom to build st...2024-10-2443 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers5 New Texts to Add to your Gothic Fiction Unit: Guest Collaborators Share New FavesGrab your pumpkin spice latte and favorite sweater, because it’s almost Halloween and there’s no better time than now to read gothic fiction! We’re here to share some new texts with you - roundup style. You’ll hear from us and three of our ELA friends so you can walk away with fresh stories to add to your gothic fiction archive. You can pair these newer options with the classics (Poe, we’re looking at you!). If you enjoy these suggestions, come join us over in Happy Hour! It’s our monthly membership whe...2024-10-1727 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastHarris Vs. Trump: Who's Better at Leading PeopleWith less than 30 days until the general election, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, and Dr. Cornelius A. Hill discuss an important question that has been largely left unaddressed by pundits in their quest to determine who, between Presidential Candidates Harris and Trump, is stronger on economic, foreign and immigration policy. The question we are asking is: who's better at leading people? Using her book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, they conduct a "tale of the leadership tape" between the two primary contenders for the highest leadership office in the United States of America. Get the...2024-10-1728 min
Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersBuffalo Dreamer: An Interview with Author Violet Duncan [Ep 228]Books are so special because they allow you to see the world from the comfort of your own home (or classroom!). Our guest today, author Violet Duncan, brings part of her world to students around the world through her storytelling. Violet is Plains Cree and Taino from Kehewin Cree Nation and began self-publishing books when she didn’t see her family represented on bookshelves.In this episode, Violet shares about her latest book, Buffalo Dreamer. It’s a middle-grade novel that explores Indigenous history, focusing on the legacies of residential schools and the discoveries of unmarked graves. If y...2024-10-1038 min
The Leaders’ Lounge Podcast4th Quarter Flight Check-Are We Still SOARing?I recently heard a message called, "Trust Your Wings". As we sail through the next 3 months, our "eagle" might be tested. Where are we in relation to our goals? At the start of this year, I challenged everyone to be "Freed to SOAR". In this episode, we do a gut-check, reviewing the components necessary to SOAR, and determining where we are on the flight journey in 2024. Determine for yourself how well you are doing, and then, celebrate or recalibrate, because if you've gotten off course, there is still time to get there!For all of our leadership...2024-10-0318 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastWhat Is Your Purple Cow?Inspired by the book by Seth Godin, "Purple Cow", leaders need to have a purple cow if they are to be seen as outstanding in their field. In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, I draw on the ideals brought forth in this thought-provoking book and ask the question of leaders, "What is your purple cow"? As we begin this week, check out the video and determine if, in fact, you have one.Please pick up the latest book from our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, by visiting the Unpacking...2024-09-2319 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers225. THREE NEW BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARYReady to uplevel your classroom library this year? We’ve got just the thing for you! We’re sitting down with our executive assistant (and full-time ELA teacher) to share our top three new book recommendations. Choosing just one book each wasn’t easy, but we got it done!You’ll hear each of our selections and why we think it deserves a spot on your shelves. From historical to fantasy, we’re confident that this list has something for everyone. They just might become some of your students' favorites this year! For more book recommendat...2024-09-1927 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastGOLDEN Lessons in LeadershipSPECIAL EDITIONAs the Olympics wrapped up in Paris, we took with us so many valuable lessons in leadership.In this episode, we unpack a few of them as we celebrate the excellence of a few key athletes who reached the pinnacle moment in their careers and walked away with gold. Some walked away as first time Olympic champions and others are veteran winners. Nevertheless, their stories, no matter how tenured they are, have become valuable nuggets of leadership wisdom.Pick up the copy of our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie...2024-08-2612 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers217. 7 MUST HAVES FOR YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL, NEURODIVERGENT SUPPORTED CLASSROOMOur back-to-school series is in full swing, and we’ve got more for you this week! This episode is going to give you a lot to think about as you’re setting up your classroom for the year.We’re sharing seven of our favorite must-haves (dare we say, GAME CHANGERS) when it comes to supporting neurodivergent kids and adults in your classroom. Some of these tools you may have heard of, and they may seem like small things to try, but it’s the little things that make a big impact! And as we always sa...2024-08-2242 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastFrom McDonald's to CEO-How This Howard Girl is Making an "Empact"Howard University Alumnae Travonnie Mackey and Dawn Marie Morris talk about Travonnie's success path and what inspires her to do the work to help corporate leaders maximize their greatest resource, human capital. For all things leadership and professional development, contact The World Class Training Institute at www.worldclasstraining.net Register for our upcoming SchoolDayze classes at www.worldclasstraining.net/schooldayze Pick up the latest book of our Chief Training Officer, Unpacking AGAPE-The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape2024-08-1751 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers214. BNT LIVE (VLOG) WITH AMANDA AND MARIEWe say it each week in our podcast intro: Brave New Teaching is so much more than a podcast. We consider you part of our BNT family and that’s why we want to share a more personal episode with you today.We recently attended the TPT conference together in sunny San Diego, California and brought our mics along so you could join in on the fun. We are bringing you behind the scenes of special moments from the trip from reuniting at the airport to touring Marie’s house and more. We are beyond exci...2024-08-0131 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers212. WHY ALL MY RAGE SHOULD BE ALL THE RAGE IN THE ELA CLASSROOM (BNT '24)Camp BNT is in full swing and it’s time for our YA pick: All My Rage, by Sabaa Tahir. This book is beautifully written and will be so incredibly easy for your students to connect with. At the same time, it covers some very challenging topics, so much so that one of us had difficulty getting through it.Inside this episode, we’re sharing an overview of All My Rage, why we chose to highlight it this summer, what to know before reading, and examples of how you can use it with your students. We hope that...2024-07-1830 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastCheck Your FlightIt's the end of the first half of the year. Are you soaring or on the way to reaching the heights that you had planned for yourself?Is your "eagle" in flight? Use this episode to reflect on the SOAR elements and celebrate the wins and prepare to readjust the opportunities. Now is the time to insure we take flight and sail into a phenomenal end of the year.Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the latest book of our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, at www...2024-07-0107 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers209. WELCOME TO CAMP BNT 2024: YOUR SUMMER TEACHER BUCKET LISTIt’s officially summer and that means Camp BNT is kicking off! We’re back for round two of Camp BNT and we’ve made some adjustments since last year that we’re excited to share with you.Last summer, we interviewed several incredible authors. You can catch up on those interviews and 2023 Camp BNT content inside episodes 152-166. Today, we’re beginning to think about our summer bucket lists and are encouraging you to do the same. Plus, you’ll get a glimpse at what’s lined up on our summer book stack from a YA novel to a PD...2024-06-2740 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Top 5 For Hiring an A-Team So You Can Get Outside!It's summertime! Vacations are beginning, and some leaders are afraid to leave. Why? Because they do not have an A-Team in place to ensure that the work runs smoothly in their absence. Hiring a great team is vital to success while working AND for peace of mind when away from the job.Tap into this episode as our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, helps leaders with the top 5 considerations when hiring an A-Team.Purchase her lates book, Unpacking AGAPE The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape.2024-06-2415 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Danger of NO Expectations"Without standards, there can be no expectations. Without expectations, the probability of chaos is high."This quote is so true, yet many leaders assign tasks without communicating standards and expectations. Additionally, leaders must recognize that to whom tasks are assigned should be a thoughtful process, considering two important factors.If you are leader who has ever wondered why the team is not producing to your liking or have had to "re-do" work that you have assigned because it was not completed they way you would have liked, the answer is likely in your failure to...2024-06-1329 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers206. DAY IN THE LIFE WITH MARIEFriends, we are doing something a little different. We know how crazy days can get for teachers and they seem to be especially crazy come the end of the school year. Between state testing, wrapping up the current school year, and getting things ready for next school year, the days are just packed! Today, we are tagging along with Marie for a long 13 hour day at school. She’s checking in and sharing what she is doing from before school auditioning middle schoolers, to her crazy busy lunch period, and wrapping up her long day with rehearsals and...2024-06-0624 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastYou vs. YOU: How to Lead with ConfidenceA leader who has confidence exudes radiance. Radiance is a light that expands broadly. Even in the face of adversity or uncertainty, a leader's confidence can serve as a calming force and can aid in trust and credibility.How do you demonstrate confidence in leadership? What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? How do you avoid imposter syndrome?These questions and more are answered in this important episode of The Leaders' Lounge. Listen in and realize that it is you vs. you. The more you believe in you, the more YOU will...2024-06-0221 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastSNAPPING...And Other Social Regulation Options for LeadersOne of the dimensions of emotional intelligence is social regulation. Great leaders have a high EQ, emotional quotient. Your EQ is made up of:Self AwarenessSelf RegulationSocial AwarenessSocial RegulationEach dimension is necessary to cultivate in order to maximize collaboration, empathy and excellence. In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, we discuss a church leader who used a social regulation tactic that raised some questions on social media. Listen to how Reverend Dr. Cornelius Hill and our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris unpack the moment and decide for yourselves as leaders whether...2024-05-2018 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastReward Power: Leaders Most Underutilized Success ToolRecently, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, spoke on the Six Bases of Power as exposited by John R.P. French and Bertram Raven, social psychologists, at the American Association of Blacks in Leadership conference, held in Las Vegas Nevada.In this episode, she shares more on what she believes to be an underutilized power base among leaders, reward power. Listen and discover how, as leaders, you can improve the morale of the entire team by spending time intentionally strengthening this tool of leadership arsenal.Purchase Ms. Morris' latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages...2024-05-0409 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastStewards of the SHIP: Unpacking AGAPE Principle #7Relationships, Money and TIME...these are the big 3 that great leaders have to steward well. As we continue our journey with the latest book by Dawn Marie Morris, we are exploring why it it vitally important to be good stewards of the SHIP.To purchase your copy of Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, go to www.worldclasstraining.net/agapeTo schedule time to discuss leadership training for your team, click this link: https://calendly.com/dawnmarie-worldclasstrraininginstitute/30min2024-04-0724 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Power Challenge: Accepting the Charge of ExcellenceEnjoy this special episode where our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, shares the training that she delivered to the participants at the American Association of Blacks in High Education at their annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.Her topic, The Power Challenge: Accepting the Charge of Excellence explores the six bases of power as exposited by John French and Bertram Raven in the late 1950's and early 1960's. As she explains masterfully, the degree to which a leader reaches the highest level of leadership is closely related to how he or she underutilizes, overutilizes...2024-04-0122 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastWhy We Can All Get There-Celebrating Women's History MonthChief Training Officer of The World Class Training Institute and Curator of The Leaders Lounge, Dawn Marie Morris, stops by Gospel 790 AM-Nashville for her monthly visit with Dr. Cornelius Hill of the Yolanda and Cornelius Show.This month, they take a moment to celebrate a few women leaders, some of whom have been challenged in recent weeks, but have shown resilience in the face of difficulty. Leading can be difficult and decisions can be made that, in retrospect, are not the best for the team, and, in some cases, the career of the leader. Nevertheless...2024-03-1729 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastSPECIAL: The World Class Training Institute Visits Today in Nashville with Carole Sullivan/WSMV-4Our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, stopped by WSMV-4 in Nashville recently. During her interview with Carole Sullivan, the Today In Nashville host, she was asked about the mission of The World Class Training Institute, Inc. and her latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership. Tap in and enjoy the segment....To purchase Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, go to: www.worldclasstraining.net/agape2024-03-1104 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers193. DIVERSE VOICES: FEMALE VOICES TO CENTER IN YOUR ELA CLASSROOMIt’s officially Women’s History Month and we’re absolutely celebrating here at Brave New Teaching! While we firmly believe that we should be doing this work all year round, it’s still powerful to pause and have some intentionality behind what’s being celebrated this month. For us, that’s not only women’s voices, but also women’s issues, both past and present.In today’s episode, we’re highlighting different female voices and resources that you can use with your students this month from poetry to speeches to film and more. Celebrating these voices from all diff...2024-03-0730 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLevel Out & Leave It Alone: Agape Leadership Languages 1 & 4We are continuing our series on Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages Of Intentional Leadership, written by our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris. In this episode, Dawn explores two of the most critical behaviors necessary for successful conflict resolution. Tap in and grab your copy so that you can follow along through the remaining weeks of this series.You can purchase your copy of Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape.2024-03-0432 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastCarrier of Ethics: AGAPE Principle # 2 & Why It Matters in Fulton"Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership" by Dawn Marie Morris, our Chief Training Officer, delves into the 7 behaviors that leaders must demonstrate as they lead selflessly and sacrificially.In this episode, Ms. Morris explores agape leadership language #2, "Carrier of Ethics" and the casein Fulton County, GA where District Attorney, Fani Willis, and her former lover, Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Wade, are under fire for having a relationship while Ms. Willis & Mr. Wade worked on the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) indictment against former President Donald Trump.It is an episode that...2024-02-2630 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers191. PROJECT BASED LEARNING: AN INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE HICKSDo you enjoy assigning projects in your class, but have found that small group projects come with a whole new set of challenges? Whole-class projects may be your answer. Our guest today, Danielle Hicks, has found great success with whole-class engagement projects and is here to share about her experience.If the thought of one big giant project brings immediate overwhelm, stick with us. Sometimes veering away from traditional approaches is exactly what we need to spark creativity and collaboration among our students! In this episode you’ll hear how this type of group learning is also personalized, th...2024-02-2232 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLEADERSHIP: Why the Basis Has to Be LOVEUsing her latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, begins a series on why love, agape love, is the basis for great leadership.Over the next several weeks, Ms. Morris will take you through excerpts of the book and explore how the implementation of the principles and behaviors in this book will transform your leadership from good to greater than great!Grab a copy of the book HERE so that you can join us as we travel the chapters of Unpacking AGAPE...2024-02-1721 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers190. LESSON PLAN RESCUE: PROCRASTINATING & UNPRODUCTIVE CLASS WORK TIMEDo you struggle to find a solution for unproductive student work time? We hear you, and we’re here to help with a new lesson plan rescue episode! When our precious class time is not spent the way we hope for, it throws everything off balance like our planning, grading, and student progress…which is enough to drive you crazy! There’s no one hack to combat this, but instead, we’ve discovered the need for a mindset shift.Today we’re discussing why we need to be meeting students where they are, effective grading and assignm...2024-02-1531 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastA Leadership Conversation with Chief Operating Officer B. Coop of XOwl MusicIn this special conversation with B. Coop, Chief Operating Officer of XOwl Music, LLC., our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, does a deep dive into this rapidly rising music production company.Along with his business partner, Chief Executive Officer, Tulooo Fresh, XOwl is setting the music industry ablaze with their unique pairing of rap and symphony. Through the melodic violin tunes of B. Coop and the truth-to-power lyrics of Tulooo Fresh, their music, as they say, "Has never been seen before, never will be seen again" . They met at Elevation Church in Charolotte, NC...2024-02-0841 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers189. 5 WAYS TO USE AI POWERS FOR GOOD IN THE ELA CLASSROOMWhen AI first came on the scene in a big way, there was a lot of panic. In the world of education, there were (and still are!) concerns about how it could make cheating easier for students. However, we all know it’s here to stay and we’ve learned that there are lots of positive ways that AI is changing the classroom.Today we’re sharing four ways that you can use AI for good in the ELA classroom. It’s really exciting to think about all the ways AI can be used to better engage students, have som...2024-02-0839 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers188. HOW TO BATCH PLAN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (SPOTLIGHT ON SESAME STREET QUIZZES)Do you batch anything in your life? Some people like to batch their meal prep or batch laundry duties. We’re big fans of batching here at Brave New Teaching, and that includes batch planning!Not only can batch planning save you time, but it can also keep you organized and better prepared for what’s to come in your teaching. Today we’re sharing all about what batch planning is, why it’s such a game-changer, and what it looks like in action for us, specifically when it comes to batch planning formative assessments like Sesame Street Q...2024-02-0136 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Leader-Member Exchange Theory: Is It A Good Leadership Strategy or Nah?In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, delves into the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory. It is a leadership ideology proposed by Dr. George Graen, a professor and philosopher, in the early 1970's.The theory suggests that there is a direct link between the quality of leader-team member relationship and the performance of the team.Listen as the theory is defined and thought is provoked around how if, in fact, this idea is carried out as a regular practice, it affects overall team culture...UPCOMING EVENT: Register...2024-01-2920 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers187. OUR FAVORITE THINGS: TEACHER LIFE 2024We’re teachers, and this is a teaching podcast, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have interests beyond the world of education! We want to be a consistent reminder to you that as much as we love nerding out over curriculum, and as much as we love what we do, teaching can’t be the only thing we do.We talked about setting intentions inside episode 185 and shared a free Intention Journal that you can download. Setting intentions is going to help gently push you to think about, and follow through with, things that will help you...2024-01-1840 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastPolicy Over People-The Downfall of Former Harvard President, Dr. Claudine GayLeadership requires balance. Great leadership requires careful balance. At the heart of either, must be...PEOPLE, people!In this special episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, stopped by the Capri Cares podcast of Dr. Cornelius Hill to discuss what really happened to Dr. Claudine Gay and the other University Presidents during their abysmal hearing on Capitol Hill. It is a masterclass in what happens when leaders put policy over people....For Leadership Development, contact The World Class Training Institute at www.worldclasstraining.net...2024-01-1259 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers186. TEACHER PLANNING 101: OUR SIX BEST PLANNING TIPSIt’s the beginning of a new calendar year, which means planning is probably a hot topic on your mind. Today’s episode will help you get your wheels turning in terms of planning the upcoming second half of the school year, or whatever time of year may be ahead of you!Teacher planning is a subject that we talk a lot about on the podcast, so we’ve put together some of our best tidbits from episodes in the past. Instead of just listing the episodes out for you to go back to (although you could do tha...2024-01-1141 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers185. SETTING INTENTIONS: MINDFUL TEACHING IN THE NEW YEARHappy 2024! It’s a new year, so we thought we’d try something new to help you really get the most out of 2024. Today we’re debuting The Brave New Teaching Challenge, and it’s all about setting intentions for your year.Here’s the best part about this challenge. We’re doing it together one step at a time. We know from firsthand experience that we are better teachers when we are in community with other teachers who get it and when we push ourselves a little bit outside of our comfort zones. We have six inte...2024-01-0434 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastHow to S.O.A.R. in 2024!It's a New Season! It's a New Day!Happy 2024! Welcome to Season 2 of The Leaders' Lounge podcast. We are kicking of this year by doing something that we have never done...we are sharing our corporate theme with you!This year we will S.O.A.R.-Synergize, Optimize, Agitate and Reimagine. This will be critical for us as we continue to grow and bring you the best in leadership, professional and personal development. By sharing it with you, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, hopes to inspire you to use some or all...2024-01-0436 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers184. WHAT WE'RE READING NEXT IN 2024In episode 183, we shared our top reads from 2023. You can probably guess what we’re going to do next. That’s right, it’s time to make our 2024 TBR list. New year, new books, new you!If you’re new around here, you should know that we are total book nerds. We like reading books by ourselves, with our students, with our children, and in book clubs. Hard copy, Kindle, Audible…give us all the books! We love sharing our latest reads with you and are excited to fill you in on what’s on our shelves f...2023-12-2831 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastEntrepreneurs, Let's Talk Money!In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, sits down with Tiffany L. Watkins, Founder and Chairperson of The Riley Mae Foundation, a non-profit designed to help women better navigate the area of finance. Dawn and Tiffany discuss the upcoming MLK Money Matters Monday workshop that will assist entrepreneurs around all things money!Register for MLK Money Matters Monday at https://MLK3M.eventbrite.com...Purchase our latest book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.netNeed Executive Coaching...2023-12-2233 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastFrom Typist to C.E.O-One Woman's Journey to Owning Her Title CompanyFor years she labored for others in various entry level positions at title companies. Then through a series of events she determined that she was, "Ready Now", and Ready Now Title Services was born!Listen to this inspiring story as our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris sits down with C.E.O. Nikki Cunningham of Ready Now Title Services and discusses how she made the decision to own her business and take her life to the next level! She is making things happen in Hendersonville, TN as the first African-American woman-owned title company owner in the...2023-12-1426 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers181. UNPOPULAR OPINIONS: FINAL EXAMS (COLLABISODE)It’s time to unleash the sass! We’ve got another unpopular opinion episode for you today. These episodes are always popular with our Brave New Teaching audience and today some of YOU are contributing to the conversation.If you despise the way that final exams are traditionally given, you are most definitely not alone! There is a good reason that you feel this way. Final exams are not research based or best practice. We are here to back you up and validate your feelings and you can help keep this conversation going by passing this episode alon...2023-12-0730 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers180. THE ONE PAGER QUIZ: A FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT WALKTHROUGHWe understand the importance (and challenge) of finding engaging and effective ways to assess student learning. That’s why we created a F-R–E-E masterclass that walks you through three formative assessments that will change the way you teach reading.In this episode, you’ll hear a snipper of this masterclass, which focuses on the one pager quiz. Generally in the world of ELA, one pagers are thought of as a summative assessment. But in this training, we share how to use them as formative assessments.One pager quizzes are just one of the changes that w...2023-11-3016 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastFrom Vision Board to Vision PLANIt's time to take it off the wall and turn it into a real plan. In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, talks about the need to go beyond the vision board to develop a real plan for your goals. Utilizing the wisdom from Dr. Herbert Harris' book, The Twelve Universal Laws of Success, she helps you to turn your hopes into possibilities with a high probability of achieving.#DrHerbertHarris #TheTwelveUniversalLawsof Success2023-11-3022 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastWe Must Shed to SOARNOTE: Registration has closed for the Freed to SOAR! virtual planning event.In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, talks to Dana Larieal Morales of the Happiness Bucket. They explore the "little foxes" that hold us back and stop us from reaching our highest potential if we fail to shed them from our lives.Tap in and ask yourself, "What do I need to shed in order to SOAR IN '24!"2023-11-2140 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers177. THE ULTIMATE TEACHER-GROWTH PROGRAM: MODERN CLASSROOMS PROJECTTeaching and learning is not a one-size-fits-all, which is why we need to redesign our classrooms in order to meet the needs of all our students. Today’s guest will give you a dose of inspiration to help you thrive in today’s teaching climate.Kareem Farah, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project, is a former teacher who recognized the need for a teaching model that meets the diverse needs of his students. Fueled by his desire to make a difference, Kareem and others developed an instructional approach that is now being scaled across the country…the blende...2023-11-0950 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers176. LESSON PLAN RESCUE: LITERARY TERMSLet’s paint a picture of a scenario that most of us have likely been in at one point or another. You have a list of literary terms that you want your students to learn. You’re teaching them over and over (and over) again. You’ve given them the lists. You’ve played Kahoot and Jeopardy. You’ve done all the things, and yet, your students still can’t analyze literacy terms.Sound familiar? Well, have you tried caring less and letting them cheat? We know it sounds crazy, but hear us out! It actually make...2023-11-0236 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers174. SYNTHESIS ESSAY LIVE COACHINGWe recently hosted a live training session with members of the Brave New Teaching community and let’s just say, it was pretty awesome! During this training, we focused on teaching and guiding students through the process of synthesis writing.So today in this podcast episode, we’re bringing you part of that live session. You’ll hear us talking through writing a prompt, using essential questions, and other things to keep in mind when you are crafting a prompt for a synthesis writing assignment. Plus, we give a couple of different options for outlining. After l...2023-10-1930 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastKeys to Secure The BAGInterviewing can be a daunting task, First, your resume had to impress an employer enough to warrant an interview. Once secured, the interview can take many forms. From one on one to group to presentation to demonstration, employers use varying methods to select who they hope is the perfect candidate.One thing lies at the center of interviewing success...COMMUNICATION.In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, is back in the studio to discuss the importance of communication in securing the bag. Listen as she provides a snapshot into the presentation goodness that is a part of...2023-10-1529 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers172. 3 SECRETS TO TEACHING DYSTOPIAWhat time is it? Dystopia time! We all know how important it is to engage our students with relevant and thought-provoking content, and dystopia is the perfect genre to do just that. Today we’re sharing three secrets to teaching dystopia that will help you get the most out of your units. It’s not just about reading dystopian novels. Dystopia is a great opportunity for our students to dig deep, think critically, and connect with characters. We’ll discuss strategies such as how to contextualize current events and legislation alongside these texts, allowing our students to bridge...2023-10-0532 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastIf You Don't See It, How Can They?vision1 of 2nounvi·sion ˈvi-zhən Synonyms of vision1a: the act or power of seeing: SIGHTb: a thought, concept, or object formed by the imaginationc: a manifestation to the senses of something immaterialAll of these definitions by Merriam-Webster's dictionary speak to what leaders must have. A leader must have a vision, and it must be shared broadly.The only way that the GPS knows how to direct you is when you provide information on your desired destination. You are the leader, and the directions metaphorically represent the team that will get you there.In this #replay, our Chief Train...2023-10-0314 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Unclaimed Baggage of TRAUMAHow many people have checked their hurts, disappointments, mental anguish, and more off at the back of their minds and failed to pick them up, empty them out and remove their weight? In this dynamic episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, sits down with Pastors Cornelius Hill and Bernadette Ash for a unique leadership conversation on the effects of mental trauma....For her latest book, "Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, go to: www.worldclasstraining.net/agape...Contact The World Class Training Institute for all of your leadership and professional development training needs at www.worldclasstraining...2023-09-2534 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThat Email??? Listen In Before You SENDIn part 2 of her 2-part series on corporate communication, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, unveils her 5 gems for mastering the art of email communication. In this world where quick, fast communication is the order of the day with the advent of texting and DMs, where do tone and professionalism reside? In sending email messages that uphold a professional brand, they reside at home plate. Ms. Morris will unpack her reasons in this eye-opening segment of The Leaders' Lounge....To connect to The World Class Training Institute for your leadership and professional training needs, go to www.worldclasstraining...2023-09-1837 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThat Email??? Listen In Before You SENDIn part 2 of her 2-part series on corporate communication, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, unveils here 5 gems for mastering the art of email communication. In this world where quick, fast, communication is the order of the day with the advent of texting and DMs, where does tone and professionalism reside? In sending email messages that uphold a professional brand, they reside at home plate. Ms. Morris will unpack her reasons in this eye-opening segment of The Leaders' Lounge....To connect to The World Class Training Institute for your leadership and professional training needs, go to www.worldclasstraining...2023-09-1837 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers169. SUMMER READING DEBRIEF & FALL BOOKS FOR OUR TBRIt’s time for another reading update! We’re sharing what we read (and loved) this summer, and what we plan to read this fall. These updates seem to help us keep up with our reading and we hope it does the same for you.We have a variety of recommendations today from historical fiction, YA, and fantasy, to plays and musicals. You can see our recommendations below or shop our full lists here and here.Resources:Join Happy Hour!Reduced Shakespeare Company YouTubeMarie's Amazon Book Stack ListAmanda's ListLearn to teach the Synt...2023-09-1439 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastBe Clear, Not CUTTY“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”— Maya AngelouLeaders have a responsibility to produce high-level results while motivating, inspiring, and developing their members to pursue positions and career moves that take them to the next level. For some leaders, the pursuit of productivity, comes at the expense of empathy. Great leadership requires a perfect blend of both.In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris helps you to pay attention to your verbal communication, so that...2023-09-1118 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLEADING...From the 9th LaneThis Episode is Golden! As a former sprinter, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, knows what it is like to try to win a race from the 9th lane. It is considered the lane that no one wants. It is the most difficult lane. Yet, someone typically has to run and attempt victory from the 9th lane. In this episode of the leaders' lounge, grab your favorite beverage and take in Ms. Morris' thoughts on World Champion sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson's remarkable 100-meter dash win at the championships in Budapest and how one can relate what it took to...2023-08-2729 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastDo Not Miss Your NOWIn this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, sits down as a regular contributor to The Yolanda and Cornelius Show on Gospel 760 AM. In this episode, Dr. Hill and Ms. Morris discuss the importance of resisting the urge to delay opportunities to make an impact. In addition, you will get insight into Ms. Morris' vast experience in leadership and professional development.Please listen and register for The Speak Easy Summit, coming to Nashville, TN on September 19 and 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN....www.worldclasstraining.netwww.worldclasstraining.net/agape2023-08-1832 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Distance Between You and What You Want Lies in Your Language."As a man speaketh, so is he."A salesperson who cannot clearly articulate a sales proposition will not be successful.A political candidate who cannot articulate a vision for the future that looks better than the current state will fail to gain traction.A leader who cannot articulate goals and desired team outcomes with passion and believability will not receive the necessary support.In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris adds a layer to the multitude of reasons that honing your public speaking skills is a necessity. Listen to this episode, and run...2023-08-0722 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Distance Between You and What You Want Lies in Your LANGUAGEREGISTER FOR THE SPEAKEASY SUMMIT AT www.worldclasstraining.net.,."As a man speaketh, so is he". Someone in sales who cannot articulate his buying proposition will not be successful. A political candidate who cannot clearly articulate the vision will fail to connect with voters. A leader who has desired goals and outcomes for the team and does not communicate them well will not be successful. In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, adds another layer to the idea that greatness happens when we unlock our voices and build our speaking confidence.Listen to this episode and run...2023-08-0722 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastDo Not Miss Your Money Shot!If we knew the number of opportunities that are lost or damaged due to the lack of skillful communication, the numbers are likely to be alarming! From fear to lack of efficacy creating a failure to speak, all the way to poor wordsmithing creating failure to achieve the desired result when communicating, too many of us are missing our money shot!In this episode, Dawn Marie Morris shares why learning the art of communication is vital to indirect and direct monetization in our lives. Tune in and "Do not miss your money shot!”To Register for The Sp...2023-07-3022 min
The Leaders’ Lounge Podcast#Behavior Over EVERYTHINGSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: If you want to be the best that you can be as a public speaker, run to The World Class Training Institute webpage and register today for the Speak Easy Summit, September 19-20 from 1 PM-4 PM each day. in Nashville, TN at Collective615, 3820 Charlotte Avenue. www.worldclasstraining.netThis is our monthly episode of The Leaders' Lounge inside the Yolanda and Cornelius Show on The Gospel 760 AM in Nashville, TN. In this episode, Pastor Cornelius Hill and our Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris talk about ethics in leadership. As leaders in life, our behavior...2023-07-1530 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastWhat You Do Speaks So Loudly...I Can Not HEAR What You SayBehavior is the greatest indicator of integrity....in EVERYTHING. When leading ourselves and others, those in our midst watch to see if our actions align with our words. This is how trust and credibility are either built or eroded.In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris takes two of her 7 languages from her latest book and unpacks this idea.Her book, Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, is available at www.worldclasstraining.net.Tap in and check yourself. Do your behaviors align with your words. or does "What You Do Speak So...2023-07-0723 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLadies, Leadership, and WELLnessDuring the month of June, we celebrated women in leadership. In this finale episode of our series, our Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris sits down with Author and Leadership Development Expert Dr. Jeanne Porter King to discuss her latest book, Leading Well: A Black Woman's Guide to Wholistic Barrier-Breaking Leadership.Written with ideas taken from the story of the woman at the well in the Bible, Dr, Porter King juxtaposes the affirming nature of God with the inner affirmation that Black women should carry with them into the leadership arena.The conversation is one that is sure to leave...2023-06-3046 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastNo Matter What LeadershipIn the 3rd of our Leading Ladies Series, The World Class Training Institute Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris sits down with Ms. Maria Ridley, a leading lady, to discuss her path to career success as a young woman, pregnant twice while in college. Despite her challenges, she graduated with an accounting degree and, later, continued her education, earning a master's degree. as well.Listen to her inspiring story, and make a decision to lead, no matter what.2023-06-2340 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Fierce Urgency of NOW!What Are We Waiting On To Move In The Direction of Success? Procrastination is such an eloquent word that, when implemented, leads to such an unaccomplished life. Patience is necessary, procrastination is optional. In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, is on the radio, guest hosting on The Gospel 760 AM. She shares how following the unction of her spirit to act led her right to the person with whom she needed to connect to experience a fantastic speaking possibility. Listen to her 3 reasons for operating in the fierce urgency of now. It is...2023-06-1622 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Fierce Urgency of NOW!What Are We Waiting On To Move In The Direction of Success?Procrastination is such an eloquent word that, when implemented, leads to such an unaccomplished life. Patience is necessary, procrastination is optional.In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, is on the radio, guest hosting on The Gospel 760 AM.She shares how following the unction of her spirit to act led her right to the person with whom she needed to connect to experience a fantastic speaking possibility.Listen to her 3 reasons for operating in the fierce urgency of now. It...2023-06-1423 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Leading Ladies Series: Striving Through Stress with Dr. Qutina WatsonDuring the month of June, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, is sharing the mic with several amazing women.In this episode she talks with Dr. Qutina Watson, instructor in Medicine inside Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. An accomplished academician, Dr. Watson experienced tremendous stress at one of her jobs which led her to ultimately resign with no new job in sight.She helps us to understand why putting our mental health is paramount to maintaining our physical health and why trusting in the voice inside of us is absolutely vital....To connect with...2023-06-0759 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastUnleashing Your TINA! 6 Leadership Lessons from A QueenThe life and legacy of Tina Turner is being celebrated throughout the country. As our CTO, Dawn Marie Morris, began to read quotes and blogs about Mrs. Turner, she said to herself, "I am Tina". From the strength and resilience that she demonstrated in walking away from her marriage and wanting nothing except her name to the importance of solitude in her life, Tina Turner led a life of excellence in leadership.From her readings, Ms. Morris walks us through leadership nuggets from the life of Tina Turner. Listen and discover some of the remarkable ways that Mrs. Turner lived...2023-05-3026 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastBe Like Water: Make It C L E A RIn this world of microwave communication where brevity is the order of the day, clarity, at times, becomes the sacrifice. We are quick to read, conclude, and move on. As leaders, it is uber-important that when we use texting and email as our primary modes of communication, that we implore certain tools to greater the chance of being understood as intended.In this episode, "Be Like Water: Make It Clear", Dawn Marie Morris, Chief Training Officer of The World Class Training Institute, shares a recent experience that she had in text miscommunication, and she provides three great tips that she...2023-05-2316 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Guardrails for Leading with ExcellenceIn leadership, being pulled from a number of different directions can become the norm, if we allow it. However, leading with excellence happens when we do not.In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, talks about the limits that leaders must enact in their quest to be great. From people to meetings to distractions, excellence requires guardrails. This episode helps you to establish and stick to them.Let The World Class Training Institute train your teams! Connect to us at www.worldclasstraining.net or call 615-716-9990Get the lastest book by Dawn Marie Morris, "Unpacking AGAPE...2023-05-0928 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLet's Get "Chunky"The one thing that everyone has the same deposit of each day is 86,400 seconds. The difference in how some seem to rock out each day and some seem to spazz out each day lies in how we choose to use it.In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, shares what she learned about a brilliant technique for maximizing each day and getting the most out of the 86,400 seconds we are granted. If you feel like you are on life's hamster wheel some days, join in for this amazing podcast episode, and let's "Get Chunky"!...Let us train...2023-05-0126 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastFrom Couldn't To Shouldn't-A New Leader's PlaybookBeing a new leader comes with many opportunities. The new landscape that emerges also comes with decision points that look different than they did prior to promotion.In this episode of The Leaders' Lounge, author and Chief Training Officer of The World Class Training Institute takes you through her new lew leader's playbook and shares some tips for how to navigate this terrain.This episode is right-now help for new leaders who want answers on how to be impactful most quickly and avoid some of the pitfalls that new leaders experience.Tap in as we go from "Couldn't to Shouldn't"...2023-04-2525 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLeading...In a HeadwindLeading in times of ease is well....easy. When everyone cooperates, leadership can feel like a cool breeze on a sunny day. What anyone who has been in leadership knows, however, is that leading in challenging times requires a careful mix of skill, temperament, and empathy. In this episode, our Chief Training Officer, Dawn Marie Morris, talks to Pastor Dr. Cornelius Hill about how to lead in a headwind. This intriguing discussion highlights the strengths and opportunities of leadership in handling the failure of three members of the Tennessee House of Representatives to follow the rules of "decorum". This gained...2023-04-1830 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastLeading While WoundedIn this episode of the Leaders' Lounge, host and Chief Training Officer of The World Class Training Institute, Dawn Marie Morris, is joined by certified mental health coach Reverend Dr. Cornelius Hill. In light of the recent Covenant School shootings, leaders, particularly in education, are emotionally scarred. Dawn and Dr. Hill take a moment to share a few ideas to help leaders as they get present with what they are feeling and work through strategies to lead while wounded....Connect with The World Class Training Institute at www.worldclasstraining.net2023-04-0339 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Undeniable Light of Agape LeadershipWhen you walk into the room, does the atmosphere shift? What energy are you sending to those you support? Leaders who operate from a place of agape love emit an undeniable light and positive energy simply by their presence.In this episode, host Dawn Marie Morris, author of Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, and the Chief Operating Officer of The World Class Training Institute, Inc., explores one of the distinctions of being an agape leader, the undeniable light.www.worldclasstraining.net/agapewww.worldclasstraininging.net/pd2023-03-2819 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastThe Mindset of LeadershipUsing her book, Unpacking Agape-The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership, as context, host Dawn Marie Morris, shares her Intentional Leadership Model. The mindset of a leader far transcends title. No matter the level in an organization, leaders must think using the ideas presented in this model if they are to realize lasting positive impacts with their teams.Pick up your copy of Unpacking Agape-The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape.2023-03-2122 min
The Leaders’ Lounge PodcastAre You Spending More On Your Head...Than In It???In this premiere episode of The Leaders' Lounge, Dawn Marie Morris, host, sits down with Pastor Cornelius Hill on the Yolanda and Cornelius Show. Together, they explore the idea of how investing in professional development pays manifold dividends.2023-03-1428 minBrave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersEPISODE 140: INDEPENDENT READING SERIES (INTERVIEW WITH ABBY GROSS)Did you catch episode 139 with Dr. Jenna Copper? We talked all about independent reading and student choice at the high school level. Today we’re continuing our independent reading series with our friend, Abby Gross.This one is for all of our middle school teacher friends! Abby was a high school teacher who recently moved to middle school. This transition is what gave her the chance to wake up to a whole new set of possibilities for what independent reading could look like in her classroom.We have a feeling that this conversation wi...2023-02-231h 09Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersEPISODE 139: INDEPENDENT READING SERIES (INTERVIEW W/ DR. JENNA COPPER)When we decided to do a series on independent reading, the first name that came to mind was our friend, Dr. Jenna Copper. Jenna has just as much passion and excitement for independent reading and student choice as we do. Plus, she shares Marie’s love of YA fantasy books, which is just the icing on top!In this conversation, we talk about what independent reading has looked like in our classrooms. We also discuss a lot about the exciting ways to position units within your curriculum and how to approach student choice strategically. You’ll love hear...2023-02-1652 min
Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School TeachersEpisode 69: BUILDING CONNECTION WITH CLASSROOM DESIGN FEATURING BETSY POTASHYour classroom is a magical space. It's a place where you and your students spend a good deal of time, and you can design it in a way that fosters a sense of community, inclusivity, comfort, and inspiration. This episode is from The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, and will share several ideas on how you can get creative in creating a classroom space that's right for you! SHOW NOTES: bravenewteaching.com/classroom-design-with-betsy-potashMentioned in this episode:Get more Brave New Teaching each week:Join BNT Happy Hour Here!2021-10-1426 min
words in season56. Pray What!?!: Conversations with the Father w/ Special Guest Corrie ClarksonIf you prayed the prayer of salvation for the first time email me at morris.k.07@gmail.com! I would love to celebrate this life-changing decision with you!
Ephesians 1 & 4
Psalms 16
2021-03-2551 minwords in season47. Salvation: Who am I? Part 3I am in right relationship and fellowship with God.
Tell me how you made Jesus Lord & Savior of your life! I would love to celebrate with you!
morris.k.07@gmail.com2021-01-2124 minwords in season32. Salvation: Who is Jesus? Part 1
Genesis 2:7,8-9,15 NLT
Genesis 3:1-7 NLT
Ephesians 2:1-6 MSG
John 3:16 AMPC
Psalms 127:1
Romans 10:9-10
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Take a moment right now and give your heart to Jesus. Tell Him that you want Him, for there is no other God, but the Father God and there is no other...2020-10-2918 min