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Hammer & Grind : Built For ContractorsEP230: Hire-Train-Retain: The Science Behind Building a Winning Team with Mike MataloneIt is impossible to overestimate the importance of effective hiring in the competitive business environment of today. Choosing the proper people is essential for an organization's overall health as well as the performance of specific teams. The use of behavioral science is one possible strategy to improve hiring procedures. This approach, grounded in understanding human behavior and psychology, provides valuable insights that can lead to more informed hiring decisions.In this episode, Brad and Mike of XP3 Talent talk about:Mike's background and the founding of XP3 TalentKey lessons learned from Vistage...
2025-08-0450 minHammer & Grind : Built For ContractorsEP192: Scaling Success: How Mike Andes Built Augusta Lawn Care into a Franchise PowerhouseFranchising is often viewed as a straightforward path to business expansion, where a successful model can be replicated across various locations. However, Mike Andes pointed out that the path to profitable franchising is far from straightforward. It demands meticulous planning, a deep understanding of the franchisor-franchisee relationship, and strong support systems to ensure mutual success.In this episode, Brad and Mike talk about:Experiences in franchising, including challenges and strategies for success.How Mike implemented a P4P system to incentivize employees and improve efficiency.Importance of focusing on the right aspects...
2024-11-111h 00Hammer & Grind : Built For ContractorsEP54: Profit First Accounting With Alicia OsthusIf you’re unable to pay yourself first, you don't have a financially healthy or sustainable business. Alicia Osthus dives into the basics of the Profit First method and explains why it’s time to get your finances in order so you can have a profitable business!In this episode, we talk about…Alicia’s accounting background and what led her to the Profit First methodCommon financial mistake contractors make and why it pays off to hire a professionalSuggestions for using Profit First Nation to understand accounting basicsBenefits of Profit First method vs. traditional accounting1. Separate...
2022-03-1444 minHammer & Grind : Built For ContractorsEP25: 5 Reasons Contractors FailDid you know that 96% of contractors will fail within their first ten years of business? That statistic is shocking! Listen in for some of the reasons many contractors tend to fail so that you can avoid their fate.In this episode, we talk about…How construction and contracting businesses actually have the highest failure rate of any other business.Marketing: The guys actually agree that this is the most important factor, because if your marketing isn’t successful, you won’t get any customers, so it should be a full-time position in your business.Insuff...
2021-08-1654 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1Finding MEANING in Your Work, Building CREDIBILITY, & what this Middle School Teacher Learned from Yogis | Mike HuebnerDo you struggle sometimes to find meaning in your work? Do you wonder if you are making a difference? In today’s episode I got to connect with the “Credible Teacher”, Mike Huebner about what it means to find significance in your work and connect deeper with those around you. Mike says that he is “a human that happens to be a 6th-grade teacher.” He started The Credible Teacher to help teachers build the legacy they deserve through doing the inner work we all must do to impact those around us. Connect with Mike: https://www.thecre...
2020-10-0736 min
The Credible Teacher464: Conflict and confrontationIn this episode, I reflect on a quote from Wayne Dyer about what 'enlightened' people do (or not do) regarding conflict in life. I share some thoughts about why it's so hard to do and why it may help more than being in conflict.
2020-09-2114 minThe Credible Teacher463: Who’s more likely to recommend their job? An active military personnel or a teacher...In this episode, I share a crazy statistic about who recommends their job more than teachers and what this idea means to me and you as we do something that very few people can and want to do.
2020-09-1516 minThe Credible Teacher462: What teachers can do to help students love themselvesIn this episode, I share a quote from Wayne Dyer about the ideal school with ideal teachers...I reflect on how we can create this ‘ideal’ situation as individuals in a system that doesn’t want it to occur. Hope it helps!
2020-09-1417 minThe Credible Teacher461: Why it’s more important than ever for teachers to practice self-care.In this episode, I share my perspective on why taking care of ourselves as humans, and as teachers, has become much more important than before Covid and our new reality.
2020-09-1115 minThe Credible Teacher460: What we can do as individuals and BLMIn this episode, I share some thoughts on how we are losing sight of the bigger issues related to the Black Lives Matter movement and where real change happens.
2020-09-1016 minThe Credible Teacher459: The Lesson - Ep. 41 - How to Handle Other People's Bad Moods Like a ProIn this episode, Dan and I share an important article and reflect on what one can do to manage other humans’ moods! We all experience it, even during a pandemic! Hope you are safe, healthy, and happy! Take care!
2020-08-2826 min
Here's The Thing...S2E2: I met them on TikTok - Mr. Mike HuebnerSeason Two continues with Mr. Mike Huebner! He is known on TikTok as The Credible Teacher. He is a middle school teacher who is passionate about helping other teachers become as (credible) trustworthy as they can in the eyes of their students by encouraging them to take care of themselves in order to have a larger, positive impact on their students' lives. You can find him on both TikTok and IG @the.credible.teacher. And as the Host of The Credible Teacher podcast. QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY: Meet Mike Why Mike w...
2020-08-2124 minThe Credible Teacher458: The Lesson - Ep. 40 - Why Vulnerability is a Powerful Leadership TraitIn this episode, Dan and I chat about vulnerability. As a dude that no longer apologizes for crying, I have welcomed vulnerability in my life...though I know I need to do it more! Hope you enjoy!
2020-07-2327 minThe Credible Teacher457: The Lesson - Ep. 39 - Nine Ways To Be A Better PersonIn this episode, Dan and I share an article about how to be better people! I know I need to work on this myself and realize that everyone is just doing the best they can. We hope it helps and that you are staying healthy. Take care!
Mike
2020-07-0634 minThe Credible Teacher456: Kailey Lefko - Educalme & The Balanced Educator PodcastIn this episode, I chat with Kailey (co-founder of Educalme) about mindfulness and learning. Specifically, Kailey shares the motivation behind Educalme, how stress gets in the way of student learning, and how the Educalme mindfulness program benefits students (and teachers) in the classroom. To start your free trial, visit https://www.educalme.com/credibleteacher/. I've already done it myself and have used the audio to practice mindfulness with my own children while at home. It's easy and amazing!
2020-05-2345 minThe Credible Teacher455: The Lesson - Ep. 38 - Seven Reasons Why Smart People Aren't SuccessfulIn this episode, Dan and I share an article about why intelligence doesn’t equate to “success” (whatever that is). Hope you enjoy and get something valuable from our musings. Take care and be well!
2020-04-2434 minThe Credible Teacher454: Tiktok Teacher Tip - No. 3 - There will always be more than enough to do!In this episode, I share a tip from @mrteachableteacher about knowing that our list of things to do will always be longer then what we can accomplish. Thanks and enjoy!
2020-04-1618 minThe Credible Teacher453: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 2 - Don't compare yourself to other teachers.In this episode, I share a tip from @mrsbennetthasclass on Tiktok and reflect on what I've learned about not judging myself harshly, being myself, and deflecting negativity from others.
2020-04-1418 minThe Credible Teacher452: Tiktok Teacher Tips - No. 1 - Teaching is a job, not your life.In this episode, I highlight a tip given by @dystined2shine about looking at teaching from another perspective that allows us to find a balance. I share a couple thoughts about what I've learned about finding balance. Hope it helps!
2020-04-1317 minThe Credible Teacher451: The Lesson - Ep. 37 - What actually makes us happy?In this episode, Dan and I share what one author writes about what really makes humans happy. Couldn't we all be a little happier in times like these? Enjoy and thanks for being here!
2020-04-1332 minThe Credible Teacher450: The Lesson - Ep. 36 - Training your brain to remember anything!In this episode, Dan and I talk about how to remember all of the things by training our mind to do so based on someone that knows way more than we do. Enjoy!
2020-03-2642 minThe Credible Teacher449: The Lesson - Ep. 35 - How To Kill a Toxic EgoIn this episode, Dan and I discuss an article that will make you a better human. We all have egos but what do we do with them??? We don’t have the answers but we talk about some...
2020-03-1346 minThe Credible Teacher448: Balance and communication.In this episode, I share what I've learned about finding balance in order to avoid teacher burnout and explain why a teacher being 'tough' on students means nothing if students don't perceive their teachers as people who care about their well being. Take care of yourself!!!
2020-02-1217 minThe Credible Teacher447: What if teachers normalized mental health by sharing their own journey with it?In this episode, I share a brief story of telling a former student that I've been feeling anxiety lately and how important it is for teachers to be as vulnerable as they can be to normalize the mental health conversation.
2020-02-0417 minThe Credible Teacher446: How following up with students after a behavior incident builds credibility.In this episode, I share a brief story about redirecting a student and what I've learned about following up with them after a behavior incident in the classroom.
2020-02-0316 minThe Credible Teacher445: Teachers do meaningful things for others.In this episode, I reflect on a quote about doing things for others and how it creates a life that matters. I connect this idea to what teachers are seemingly called to do and why it's silly to think that many people outside of education fully understand what we're doing as teachers.
2020-01-2719 minThe Credible Teacher444: The Lesson - Ep. 34 - The Art of Being Real With PeopleWhat does 'being real' even mean? Mike shares an article written by someone that has always been more of an acquaintance than a friend. Dan and I reflect of the author's insight on how to become more vulnerable which leads to the 'real friend zone' in our relationships. Enjoy!
2020-01-2434 minThe Credible Teacher443: The Lesson - Ep. 33 - The Health Benefits of LaughterWe know laughing feels good, right? In this episode, Dan shares some research behind why laughing is so good for our health and we chat about some things that make us laugh as well. Enjoy!
2020-01-1425 minThe Credible Teacher442: Success - Tiktok- Mr. RogersI share what I've been doing the last month or so and reflect on a great quote about success from the one and only, Mr. Rogers.
2020-01-0615 minThe Credible Teacher441: The Lesson - Ep. 32 - Six Biases That Trick You Into Thinking You Are Below AverageIn this episode, Mike shares an article about why humans think they are doing worse than their peers. It was eye-opening and very much needed!
2019-12-1736 minThe Credible Teacher440: What I've learned (so far) from being on TiktokIn this episode, I share what I've observed since joining Tiktok and a story highlighting why race is a conversation we need to have to help young (and old) people.
2019-12-1116 minThe Credible Teacher439: The Lesson - Ep. 31 - The Chemistry of StorytellingIn this episode, Mike shares an article about the chemistry of storytelling and why/how marketers use this information to sell their products. So interesting (and scary?)!
2019-12-1034 minThe Credible Teacher438: The Lesson - Ep. 30 - Ethics and Synthetic MediaThis was a crazy topic. Dan shares an article he found about 'bots' and media people consume. Dan shares information on the possible consequences of synthetic media in the ever-changing world we live in. Enjoy!
2019-12-0635 minThe Credible Teacher437: Adopting the mentality of taking care of ourselves first.This episode, I share a mentality that has helped me find more balance between my life as a teacher and a regular human being. And, how knowing that our jobs will always have more than enough to ask of us actually can help teachers find balance in it all.
2019-12-0411 minThe Credible Teacher436: The Lesson - Ep. 29 - Seven Brutal Life Lesson Everyone Has To LearnIn this episode, Mike shares an article that attempts to relay the life lessons we all experience at some point in life. Dan and I chat about our experiences with certain lessons we've learned along the way. Enjoy!
2019-11-2649 minThe Credible Teacher435: Mindsets that lead to increased credibility (for me) and where this podcast is listened to!In this episode, I share two mindsets that have led me to become a more credible teacher (it seems) and share where in the world YOU are listening to this podcast. Thank you so much!!!!
2019-11-2620 minThe Credible Teacher434: The Lesson - Ep. 28 - The Benefits of SleepIn this episode, Dan teaches us what he's learned about sleep and the many benefits of getting enough using a couple of articles he found on the topic. Everyone knows we need sleep. This episode explains why! Enjoy.
2019-11-2041 minThe Credible Teacher433: Why the little moments are so important.In this episode, I share a short story about a student interaction and reflect on the idea of how we build a community in school. I also reflect on the idea that we have many little moments that allow us to build relationships with students that lead to our overall legacy as a teacher.
2019-11-1814 minThe Credible Teacher432: Wisdom for Teachers - How gratitude creates happiness.In this episode, I share a quote from Wayne Dyer about appreciating who we are and what we already have in life. I share my experience with gratitude journaling and offer some ideas to build the habit for yourself.
2019-11-1414 minThe Credible Teacher431: The Lesson - Ep. 27 - What Do 90-Something's Regret?In this episode, Mike shares an article he found written by a woman who interviewed 90+-year-old people asking them what they regret (and other things). Dan and I talk about what we took away from this idea and how we could change our lives with this new perspective.
2019-11-1240 minThe Credible Teacher430: Race Matters - The good/bad binary and race.In this episode, I share a few paragraphs from chapter five in White Fragility about whether we can be a good person and racist at the same time. I share some information I've read from another book, Raising White Kids, as well.
2019-11-1117 minThe Credible Teacher429: Why toxic competition is hurting us as teachers and humans.In this episode, I share part of an article from Mindful Magazine about toxic competition and my own experiences with it. I reflect on why it doesn't help us as teachers to compare to other teachers and why it doesn't help us achieve what we really want for ourselves as human beings.
2019-11-1020 minThe Credible Teacher428: The Lesson - Ep. 26 - Nine Ways To Overcome JealousyIn this episode, Dan shares an article focused on what jealously is and how we can overcome the feelings of it. We offer some questions about what we are really jealous about and realize it's much more complicated than it seems.
2019-11-0736 minThe Credible Teacher427: Wisdom for Teachers - we cannot fake who we truly are.In this episode, I share a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote and reflect on how teachers cannot pretend to be someone they aren't. Students see through it and we are much more credible when we have the courage to be our true selves.
2019-11-0716 minThe Credible Teacher426: Why communicating that we have things to improve on makes us more credible.In this episode, I share a brief example that made me realize that credibility is gained when teachers share aspects of our experiences that make us all human. When teachers share what they are working on, students begin seeing us in different ways.
2019-11-0513 minThe Credible Teacher425: Bruce Lipton, PhDI'm beyond jacked to share this episode with you. I asked Bruce Lipton Phd. some questions about his experience as both a student and a teacher. Bruce goes into depth on the topic of epigenetics and what his discoveries mean for us as individuals and as teachers in the classroom.
2019-11-041h 18The Credible Teacher424: Wisdom for Teachers: It's not what we accumulate, it's what we give away.In this episode, I share a quote from Wayne Dyer about how we can measure our life and reflect on the fact that teachers choose education to give away lots of things to students in order to have a positive impact on their lives.
2019-10-3114 minThe Credible Teacher423: Race Matters: "The good old days."In thos episode, I read a portion of Robin Diangelo's book, White Fragility, sharing some of the history of what that means for people of color and reflect on what perspective may help solve some of the issues we are seeing in our society. I fully realize that I have lots to learn and I don't have any answers.
2019-10-3118 minThe Credible Teacher422: The Lesson - Ep. 25 - Some People Don't Like You and That's OkayIn this episode, Dan and I chat about the reality that not every single person will like us and how that's okay. We use an article to reflect on this idea and offer perspective on how this makes a lot of sense based on the fact that no one is universally liked. Enjoy!
2019-10-2941 minThe Credible Teacher421: Why a teachers mindset is everything.In this episode, I share a brief story about an interaction about former students sharing their thoughts on them being my "toughest class". I reflect on how mindset (and meditation) has helped me respond to things that happen at school rather than react to them.
2019-10-2514 minThe Credible Teacher420: Habits and vulnerability.In this episode, I reflect on the habits I have regarding the past two years of The Credible Teacher and share a story about my receding hair line. Also, why this story builds teacher credibility through vulnerability and a suggestion for others trying to be more vulnerable.
2019-10-2417 minThe Credible Teacher419: Wisdom for Teachers - We are all on our own path.In this episode , I share a quote from Wayne Dyer about the fact that we are all on our own paths and living our lives based on what we know and the conditions of our lives. I reflect on how going inward and putting a mirror up on myself has helped me become less judgemental and more credible.
2019-10-2318 minThe Credible Teacher418: The Lesson - Ep. 24 - HypocritesIn this episode, Dan shares a very techinical article about what a hypocrite is and all the types of hypocrites. We quickly realize that everyone is a hypocrite (it seems) in some, way, shape or form AND that it's better to be a honest hypocrite if we 'have' to be one. Who knew there were so many types of hypocrites??? Thanks for being here and enjoy!
2019-10-2247 minThe Credible Teacher417: How will this lesson matter in 20 years?In this episode, I document why thinking about how my lesson will help students 20 years from now has impacted how I teach and I reflect on how this builds credibility while focusing on the students real life/future.
2019-10-2214 minThe Credible Teacher416: Race Matters- What is white supremacy?In this episode, I read an excerpt from the book White Fragility by Robin Diangelo thatdescribing what white privilege is and reflect on why awareness is so important if we want race relations to improve.
2019-10-2118 minThe Credible Teacher415: Wisdom for Teachers - Great people make others feel great!In this episode I share a quote from Mark Twain about listening to great people versus listening to small people and how great people make others feel the same way.
2019-10-1816 minThe Credible Teacher414: The Lesson - Ep. 23 - Trying New ThingsIn this episode, Mike shares an article he found on Pyschology Today by Dr. Nickerman about the benefits of trying new things. Specifically, the things Nickerman thinks about as he attempts new things in his life.
2019-10-1643 minThe Credible Teacher413: How articulating what's on my mind to students leads to teacher credibility.In this episode, I share something that's been working for me to build credibility. It's been the notion of explaining to students that what I'm thinking about while I'm making decisions as their teacher...so they see what I'm juggling and a way to build empathy for what we are all doing in the classroom.
2019-10-1514 minThe Credible Teacher412: Students and racial profiling.In this episode, I share a story about students sharing their experiences of family members being racially profiled and my hope as to what positive impacts this may have for our future.
2019-10-1415 minThe Credible Teacher411: Microaggressions in schools.In this episode, I share what microaggressions are and three forms that show up in schools using Zaretta Hammond's book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain.
2019-10-1120 minThe Credible Teacher410: Wisdom for Teachers - A classroom of the future.In this episode, I reflect on a quote from Wayne Dyer about what the future of education could look like if we value love along with curriculum in our schools.
2019-10-0917 minThe Credible Teacher409: The Lesson - Ep. 22 - The Importance of FailureIn this episode, Dan shares an article about failure. Specifically, Dan shares why it's so important and the five valuable lessons from doing so.
2019-10-0951 minThe Credible Teacher408: Why storytelling builds trust and some science behind it.In this episode, I share some new information about storytelling and what's happening in our brains as we tell them and hear them. Also, i reflect how I've grown to use more stories in class and believe I need to use more if them based on how humans learn from others. Thanks for being here!
2019-10-0717 minThe Credible Teacher407: The Lesson - Ep. 21 - What's epigenetics?In this episode, Mike shares an article that outlines what 'epigentics' are and why the research about them is important when considering our overall health as humans.
2019-10-0250 minThe Credible Teacher406: How 'leading with trust' builds credibility.This episode, I share some ways to build trust based on research and share how I 'lead with trust' when allowing students to pick their own seats in class.
2019-10-0116 minThe Credible Teacher405: Why communicating our "why" is so important when building credibility with students.In this episode, I share a story about how I restart certain classes using a growth mindset philosophy. Also, why communicating the "why" behind our decisions as classroom teachers can build credibility and trusting relationships with our students.
2019-09-2614 minThe Credible Teacher404: The science behind relationships and trust.In this episode, I share a segment of an amazing book I'm reading and the science behind how trust is built between a teacher and student.
2019-09-2417 minThe Credible Teacher403: The Lesson - Ep. 20 - White Privilege & PrisonIn this episode, Mike shares an article titled, "How Prison Taught Me About White Privilege" by Mark Olmsted. Olmsted relays how he performed a social experiment to better understand the roles that inmates would not want to play in our society based on their race. Dan and I talk about our experiences (or lack thereof) concerning race as white males in America and how better understanding our roles requires work and empathy. We are not at all experts about anything but are willing to talk about topics that we need to address in our current state as a society. Enjoy!
2019-09-2439 minThe Credible Teacher402: Book recommendation - To Be A SlaveIn this episode, I share the connection I made between being a culturally responsive teacher and this book that shares what slavery was like from real slaves perspectives. It opened my eyes.
2019-09-2322 minThe Credible Teacher401: Sponsorship and a memorable teacher survey.In this episode, I share a new sponsorship opportunity (which is really exciting) and a 'memorable teacher attributes' survey I created to capture what our favorite teachers do and say in the classrooms they manage.
2019-09-2018 minThe Credible Teacher400: What is structural racialization?In this episode, I read from Zaretta Hammond's book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. Specifically, the section on structural racialization and why the awareness of it is needed to better understand how schools are operating in our country.
2019-09-1921 minThe Credible Teacher399: Wisdom for Teachers - Children teach us what life's all about.In this episode, I share an anonymous quote about the impact children have on us as teachers and parents. I share how my perspective has changed on how I view students and what my own children have provided for me as their father.
2019-09-1816 minThe Credible Teacher398: The Lesson - Ep.19 - What does passive aggressive even mean?In this episode, Dan shares multiple articles about what it means to be passive aggressive and we quickly realize it's EVERYWHERE! We are guilty of it and we talk about all the ways people can be passive aggressive along with some suggestions on how to minimize this unwanted behavior that is running rampant. Enjoy!
2019-09-1752 minThe Credible Teacher397:Why sharing our "why" when addressing student behaviors is important & connected to credibility.In this episode, I document a short story about addressing a behavior and how critical it is to follow up with students after it happens to provide closure.
2019-09-1717 minThe Credible Teacher396: Research Only-"The good teacher: Our best teachers are inspired, influential and passionate."In this episode, I read a lot from this study done by John Hattie (and others) about why people in New Zealand loved their teachers. It's so good! The information that is. Enjoy!
2019-09-1324 minThe Credible Teacher395: How making positive phone calls home leads to increased credibility.In this episode, I document why I'm making positive phone calls home to begin the school year and how these calls lead to me being perceived as caring...and someone that will help the students I serve.
2019-09-1216 minThe Credible Teacher394: Wisdom for Teachers - SadhguruI share a quote from Sadhguru about how little we know as humans and how we can begin to understand more if we realize that this is the case. Also, how coming from this 'not knowing' place can help us help students and build credibility along the way.
2019-09-1111 minThe Credible Teacher393: The Lesson - Ep. 18 - Is Crying Good For You?In this episode, Dan gets all sappy on us and brings up the topic of crying...which we both love. He shares an article that highlights whether or not crying is beneficial and some various types if criers...we appreciate you tuning in!
2019-09-1042 minThe Credible Teacher392: Credible teachers are master communicators.I document some things I've observed myself doing while communicating with my classes about WHY we do things the way we do them in school. Also, how positive phone calls home help me understand what students need and create more credibility with my students.
2019-09-0915 minThe Credible Teacher391: Research only - Why actually telling students we care about them is critical.I share some research on perceived teacher caring and how communicating that we care is the first step in the process...and that the rest of the year is the actions that prove we actually care about them. Enjoy!
2019-09-0514 minThe Credible Teacher390: The Lesson - Ep. 17 - How to be more empathetic.In this episode, Mike shares an article written by a woman who noticed how NOT empathetic people around her were when sharing news about issues she was experiencing in her life. Dan and chat about the difficulties of being empathetic based on certain situations and much more. Thanks for being here!
2019-09-0443 min
The Credible Teacher389: A conversation about teacher credibility with Ryan CowdenIn this episode, I ask Ryan Cowden (former teacher and current education podcast host) about how his experiences building credibility as a teacher and what he remembered from his most impactful teachers as a student.
2019-09-0458 minThe Credible Teacher388: Wisdom for Teachers - Joseph JoubertI share and reflect on a quote regarding how important it is for teachers to model the expectations we may create to begin the school year. Also, why it's critical to communicate where we are at as teachers regarding the expectations so students know we are human too. Thanks for listening!
2019-08-2818 minThe Credible Teacher387: The Lesson - Ep. 16 - Five Qualities of Authentic PeopleIn this episode, Dan defines what it means to be authentic and shares an article to help us us understand what we can do to be more authentic. Thanks for listening!
2019-08-2733 min
The Credible Teacher386: Wisdom for Teachers - Christopher EmdinI share and reflect on a quote from Christopher Emdin about how important the process of building relationships with students are. Specifically, remembering to take time to get to know students throughout the year and realize that the teaching/learning process is a two way street. And, that how we view ourselves impacts how we show up for our students.
2019-08-2118 min
The Credible Teacher385: The Lesson - Ep. 15 - The Importance of FeedbackIn this episode, Dan shares an article that helps us understand what it means to get feedback and why it's so important for growth.
2019-08-2124 minThe Credible Teacher384: What are the effects of judging our students for doing the same things we did while their age?I share how I used to play video games a lot as a young person and how judging my current students for doing the same thing does not help me become more impactful,or credible, from their perspective.
2019-08-1716 minThe Credible Teacher383: We won't be everyone's favorite teacher but it's the attempt that counts.I share a quick story about asking a high school student who her favorite teacher is (and why) and reflect on the realization that being everyone's favorite is impossible...but students know who is trying which builds credibility.
2019-08-1607 minThe Credible Teacher382: Why assuming the best of intentions just makes sense.I share a story about an interaction I had online that made me think about how important assuming the best intentions of others is usually the best route. I share how this relates to being a teacher and why believing our students are doing the best they can has decreased my stress over the years.
2019-08-1518 minThe Credible Teacher381: A teacher's role in the 'bad kid' narrative.I share a story about a cashier telling me about all the 'bad kids' she sees and how this narrative plays into a student's reputation, one that's hard to shake. I share how my mindset has changed over the years and that teachers have the power to help their students make a new choice by meeting them where they are at...one day at a time.
2019-08-1326 min
The Credible Teacher380: Self care and teacher credibility with Alexis Shepard - The Afro EducatorI met Alexis Shepard at the Teacher Self Care Conference in June of 2019 and attended her session on teacher self care and the 'Good Teacher' myth. It was amazing and so is this conversation as I learned about her thoughts on what makes a teacher credible in the eyes of their students. Alexis shares her insights on how honesty and transparency (among other things) have helped her not only take better care of herself but also become more credible along the way. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us Alexis!
2019-08-131h 02
The Credible Teacher379: The Lesson - Ep. 14 - Seven Things Trustworthy People Do DifferentlyIn this episode, Mike shares an article highlighting what we can do (as teachers and 'normal' people) to be perceived as more trusting by their peers. Mike talks a lot in this one so brace yourself...thanks for supporting the podcast and let us know what we can improve upon! We appreciate you taking the time to listen and hope you are getting some value from it. Take care!
2019-08-1147 minThe Credible Teacher378: Our greatest strength is how (the ability to) we view ourselves.I document how our self identity plays into how we view students and why doing the work (outside of school) makes us more credible teachers, and more importantly, happier people.
2019-08-0611 min
The Credible Teacher377: The Lesson - Ep. 13 - Anne FrankIn this episode, Mike shares some of Anne Frank's diary entries that were published in a recent Sun magazine. If you enjoy things that will potentially alter your perspective then you will enjoy this episode (but most likely Anne Frank's Diary). Thanks for being here! We appreciate it.
2019-08-0638 min
The Credible Teacher376: The Lesson - Ep. 12 - ScreentimeIn this episode, Dan helps us all better understand what screentime really is and how much time Americans spend in front of them. We talk about how we view the topic as both a teacher and parents.
2019-07-3146 minThe Credible Teacher375: The Lesson - Ep. 11 - HappinessIn this episode, Mike shares an article from Mindful magazine on how we can use struggles to become happier.
2019-07-2441 min
The Credible Teacher374: All about teacher credibility with John HattieI talk to (the one and only) John Hattie about teacher credibility! Professor Hattie shares who his favorite teacher was as a student and how they created a safe learning environment by using trust, one of the main components of teacher credibility. Hattie shares a boatload of perspective on what it means to be a credible teacher and gives some insights into how teachers can help their students learn more by becoming perceived as credible in their eyes. I'm so grateful for Professor Hattie taking the time to chat and I'm sure you won't be disappointed in this one. Enjoy!
2019-07-2148 min
The Credible Teacher373: The Lesson - Ep. 10 - The Tyranny of ExpectationsIn this episode, Dan shares an article written by Phillip Moffitt about how expectations are undermining our ability to be happy. Dan shares some thoughts on how having hopes and goals is one way to look at human aspirations without having the expectations to go with them.
2019-07-1639 min
The Credible Teacher372: The Lesson - Episode 9 - Does Internet Privacy Matter?In this episode, Dan helps me (and you) understand whether or not internet privacy is a concern for us as citizens of this planet. As per usual, we don't have any solid answers to the questions that come up but we are learning along the way and hope you are too. Thanks for being here!
2019-07-1037 min
The Credible Teacher357: The Lesson - Episode 4 - CommunityIn this episode, Mike uses an article titled, "What does "community" even mean?" written by Fabian Pfortmüller to teach Dan (and to better understand) what the term "community" means. We don't solve any real problems as it relates to building/sustaining community anywhere but we enjoyed talking about something that we, apparently, need more of. Enjoy!
2019-06-0536 min