Jamal realizes that he needs to take his health seriously.

Take these breaks to check your health

Adeola Whitney is the CEO of a national early literacy nonprofit, "Reading Partners" which is a New York Times-endorsed organization that mobilizes volunteer tutors across the country to work one-on-one with awe-inspiring students because they believe in educational equity and that early literacy is the key to success in school and beyond. 

Last year on the heels of the pandemic, the nonprofit created Reading Partners Connects, a digital program to help support students in under-resourced schools reading below grade level. The innovative online program has allowed Reading Partners to continue to partner with schools and provide volunteer-led one-on-one literacy instruction to students in situations where school campuses are closed to volunteers or where students are in blended learning environments.

Adeola Whitney: REDI Leadership

On this episode, Jamal goes into what "transformational leadership" is with Superintendent Zachary Shutler. More importantly, how transformational leadership can build a culture at your school.

Transformational Leadership

In this episode author Jimmy Soni not only discusses his new book, The Founders, but he also goes into the "DNA" of the legendary founders of PayPal. Names like Elon, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin, David Sacks, and Reid Hoffman certainly draw attention, but the behind-the-scenes people that make it happen are given credit. 
We also go into ecosystems like Silicon Valley and how these innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets can be brought into more classrooms. 
Lastly, Jimmy recalls his favorite teacher who inspired him to write his book!
In fact, he wants to hear from you! Please tag me on Twitter or LinkedIn @donwettrick and nominate YOUR favorite teacher. We will pick a winner and send you AND your favorite teacher Jimmy's new book!
https://jimmysoni.com/about/

Jimmy Soni: The Founders- The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley

Jacques M. Jean is the Founder & CEO of TechFides, and I met him at the Festival of the Diaspora.  
Jacques is an accomplished business professional with over 20 years of experience in planning and implementing global technology strategies. Prior to forming TechFides, Jacques held an executive position where he served as an IT Business Stakeholder for the $4B IT Division of Schneider Electric Company where he led and championed driving their IT strategy and project-related portfolios. Earlier in his Schneider tenure, Mr. Jean also led the development and implementation of the IT engagement strategy for their $7B dollar Industrial Automation division. Prior to joining Invensys, Jacques spearheaded the Value-Based Planning group at Honeywell International, where he collaborated with all business unit CIOs, optimized the IT infrastructure services, and minimized overhead and costs. 
Jacques also served as the IT Six Sigma Leader in Latin America for Honeywell Corporate, responsible for Regional Program Management and Six Sigma deployments across Latin America and the Caribbean.  
Jacques began his career as an IT Security Policy Business Analyst with AlliedSignal.  Earlier in his Schneider tenure, Mr. Jean also led the development and implementation of the IT engagement strategy for their $7B dollar Industrial Automation division. Prior to joining Invensys, Jacques was the IT leader for the Honeywell CPG business in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Jacques also spearheaded the Value-Based Planning group at Honeywell International, where he collaborated with all business unit CIOs, optimized the IT infrastructure services, and minimized overhead and costs. Jacques also served as the IT Six Sigma Leader in Latin America for Honeywell Corporate, responsible for Regional Program Management and Six Sigma deployments across Latin America and the Caribbean.  Jacques began his career as an IT Security Policy Business Analyst with AlliedSignal. Jacques is a member of the Executive Advisory Board for Tartan Advisory Partners. Jacques is also a philanthropist with three libraries under his belt across the northern side of Haiti. Jacques’ academic credentials include earning a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and furthering his studies with an Executive Program in Business Marketing Strategy from Harvard Business School and an Executive Program in LEAD to Impact from the University of North Carolina KenanFlagler Business School with the Schneider Electric Executive Corporate Leadership program in Budapest. Jacques also holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from la Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico.  Jacques is fluent in many languages such as Creole, French, Spanish, English, and some Portuguese.

Jacques Jean: From Haiti to Harvard

"Doing the work" and staying busy. Is it important- or killing you?

Why You Might Feel Overwhelmed

Dr. Jose Moray is one of the most accomplished persons I've interviewed. His passion to help serves others centers around his intense curiosity to not just learn, but find ways to help others. 

His bio reads like a Nobel Prize winner, and his drive matches. 
From his website (drjosemorey.com):

CEO and Founder of Ad Astra Media LLC; providing role models and educational STEAM content to encourage more diversity in STEAM related fields. He is the Chief Medical Officer for Ever Medical, an Eisenhower Fellow with the 2020/2021 ZHI-XING Fellows Program and is a health and technology keynote speaker, author and a consultant for NASA, Forbes, MIT and the White House Office of Science and Technology. He is considered a leader in exponential technology innovation and excels at leading multidisciplinary teams that sit at the epicenter of biotechnology, AI, and aerospace.

He is considered the first Intergalactic Doctor and is often featured on Forbes, Univision, CNBC and NASA360.   His latest essay “The Future Shock of Medicine: How AI will Transform Disease, Death and Doctors” was recently reviewed by The Wall Street Journal along with other contributions by contemporary thought leaders. He serves as a technology and business advisor for MIT, NASA, UVA, African Innovation Alliance, US-Polish Alliance for Innovation and has served as special envoy to the Polish Space Agency. 

As Chief Engineering Council in charge of Innovation for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, he directs international engineering teams in technology and intellectual property development.

Dr Jose Morey: Remembering My Past- Providing Opportunities For All

Jason Calacanis is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and author. However, his two podcasts: "This Week in Startups" and "The All- In" podcast have gained a lot of notoriety. 
In fact, this interview aired in 2017 and we really talked a lot about education, and how young people could get a practical education by working for a startup. 
So when I caught the All-In podcast two weeks ago, I was happy that Jason was talking about the value of a college education. I remembered this great interview and wanted to re-post it, as is a includes very informative, practical advice.

Jason Calacanis: Practical Education

Blake Hall is the founder and CEO of id.me- but he is also an Army Ranger and knows a thing or two about critical missions. In this interview we talk about cyber warfare, identity theft, and the future of social media (and social media bots and trolls).
Moreover, we get into how ID.me is saving US businesses and our Government literally billions in anti-fraud measures. 

You can follow Blake on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallblake/

Founder/ CEO of ID.me Blake Hall

Lauren Prager is the Chief Strategy Officer for Synapse Florida.  Her career has centered around building community through cultivating personal connections.  Lauren spent more than a decade working in and around Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist, educator and community organizer building bipartisan support for foreign policy issues. She joined Synapse as a volunteer to support the inaugural Synapse Summit in 2018, where more than 3,000 people came together to celebrate and connect around Florida’s innovation community.  She helps to lead Synapse’s expansion to create opportunities that showcase Florida’s diverse innovation talent, facilitating meaningful and intentional connections. 

Synapse Florida creates opportunities to celebrate, discover and engage with Florida’s dynamic innovation community. Each year they host the Sunshine State’s premier innovation event, the Synapse Summit, connecting thousands of Florida’s innovation leaders from diverse industries, technologies and communities. You’re invited to learn more at www.synapsefl.com, and join us at Synapse Summit 2023 on Tuesday, February 14, in Tampa, Florida.

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-slawsky-prager/
Twitter @lsprager 
Lauren.Prager@SynpaseFL.Com

Lauren Prager of Synapse Florida: Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

What does "self care" mean to you? 
How and why should you set boundaries?
Do the holiday's make things worse?

Teacher Self Care

Today Jamal and I discuss the importance of building communities of leaders and leadership opportunities.

Have a suggestion for Jamal and I to cover? Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jamal at: crookjamal@gmail.com

Leadership is a Team Sport

Today Jamal &  try out the new Open A tool "Chat GPT." 
What we found kind of scares us, and we try to unpack the implications.

Chat GPT: Open AI's New platform Demo in real time (& we are freaked out)

"It's not what you know- it's WHO you know" is a cliche that most people think might be a criticism. But who are we building relationships of collaboration & mutual value? 
Jamal & I discuss this any why teachers are well suited for building a great network.

It's Who You Know... and Teachers Know A Lot of People

This is a four part series led by Jamal Crook and three of Florida's finest principals!

In this episode Jamal and his guest hosts, Dr Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss practical ways to avoid burnout as a principal and the importance of self-care. 

Follow these Principals on LinkedIn: 
Jamal Crook https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal-crook-146252a1/
Jaclyn Rowehl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-rowehl-132072227/
Nate Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-francis-277472259/
Corey Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-cj-jackson-6861878a/

Special Principal Leadership Series: Avoiding Burnout As A Principal

In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss the importance of developing a strong leadership team and some pragmatic strategies school leaders can leverage to be successful.

Developing The Leaders Around You

In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss how to deal with push back, and why great leaders respond and thrive on feedback.

Special Principal Leadership Series: How To Deal With Push Back

In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss the importance of principals providing great constructive feedback to teachers.

Special Principal Leadership Series: Providing Feedback To Teachers

In this episode Jamal and the Principal guest team jumps into the importance of emotional stability.

Special Principal Leadership Series: The Importance Of Emotional Stability

Episode 1: The Transformational Leader's Mindset
In this episode Jamal and Zac discuss the mindset of a transformational leader. They discuss the importance of mission and values, how transformational leaders motivate and inspire others, and the role of emotional intelligence.

The Transformational Leader's Mindset

Episode 2: Leading Change and Innovation

In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss how transformational leaders lead change and innovation. They go into detail on how leaders foster a culture of continuous improvement, techniques for leading change initiatives, and the importance of taking calculated risks in driving innovation.

Leading Change And Innovation

Episode 3: Developing Your Transformational Leadership

In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss the importance of self-awareness and self regulation, techniques for building trust and credibility with your team, and strategies for improving communication and collaboration as it relates to developing as a transformational leader

Developing Your Transformational Leadership Skills

Episode 4: Real-world Examples of Transformational Leadership.

In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler get practical with real world examples of transformational leadership. They discuss several case studies and reflect on lessons that can be learned from the examples.

Real World Examples Of Transformational Leadership

Episode 5: Empowering and Developing Team Members

In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss how leaders empower and develop team members, the role of coaching and mentorship, and strategies to support the growth of team members.

Empowering And Developing Team Members

Soledad O'Brien is an award winning journalist with a reputation for being tough, fair, and factual. So it was no surprise when she candidly talked about politics, truthful reporting, the changing culture of "truth," and why some of this "political correctness" has been helpful in changing the tide of inappropriate behavior.
We also get into what role educators play in this divided media landscape. 

*This is a re-release from 5 years ago. Thus some of the news references are dated.

SEU Classic: Soledad O'Brien on truth, media, the fallacy of "both sides"

We talk with entrepreneur extraordinaire, Jeff Hoffman, who is a serial entrepreneur from Priceline.com, uBid.com, and ColorJar, However, in this episode he talked about the power of empathy and the lesson of “there is no THEY.” This episode will inspire you to do more, and help others.

You can learn more about Jeff and his worldwide mission at: http://jeffhoffman.com/

Jeff Hoffman: "There is No They"

Gary Vaynerchuk has opinions. Strong opinions. And like it or not, he's out to warn people of the changing landscape of employment, media, and education. 
This episode is filled with the passion you would expect from Gary, but also some straightforward advice to students, parents, and teachers.
Warning: Graphic Language. 
But... what did you expect?

Gary Vaynerchuk - Education Needs Carnage

Dave Rubin (Twitter: @RubinReport) has become an internet sensation for his take on group think, and what it means to be a progressive. 
While I usually shy away from politics, I've seen plenty of "twitter spats" break out- and too many of them fall into the political rhetoric I cringe at. 
Please take a listen to this podcast and see why I long for DIALOGUE over sound bytes.

Dave Rubin: Re-thinking Group Think (Rebroadcast)

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

Chris Voss: Never Split The Difference

Why I HATE TikTok as a father and a teacher.
This week Jamal joins me and we discuss. 
We really appreciated the feedback from last week. While some of you liked TikTok we really appreciated the feedback w/o it getting personal.
This was our best week for good, constructive feedback. Thank you.

Why I Hate TikTok Pt2 w/ Jamal Crook

Akira The Don is a musician blending beats with wisdom. His popular tracks and YouTube videos feature clips from Joe Rogan, Jocko, Jordan Peterson, and many others. 
In 2017, Akira the Don released mixtapes in the form of a new genre he created, referred to as "Meaningwave" – a fusion of wave music with meaningful lyrical content and lofi hip-hop.
In this episode, we dive into Meaningwave, purpose, perspective, and education. 
Find Akira on all these platforms:

https://www.meaningwave.com/
https://www.patreon.com/akirathedon
http://www.youtube.com/akirathedon
http://www.twitter.com/akirathedon
http://www.facebook.com/akirathedon
https://www.instagram.com/akirathedon/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoiSpBvkr4Y-78Pj3recUw

Akira The Don: Meaning In Music

Charles Linden was named The World’s Leading Authority by Hay House Publishing. To date, Charles’ programs, workshops and residential retreats have helped in excess of 340,000 people to find full and lifelong recovery from anxiety disorders including GAD, OCD, panic disorder, health anxiety, agoraphobia, eating disorders, self-harming, Pure O and more. Charles' media and resources has been used by over 30 million people worldwide. NHS testing of the programs demonstrated 100% recovery outcomes. Charles is consultant to celebrities, TV studios, film studios, sports stars and corporate organisations from around the world. 1000’s of recovery reviews are testament to Charles’ recovery outcomes but also to his 22 years suffering and over 25 years providing solutions to people all over the world. The programs are CPD accredited and administered by BPS and BACP support staff. TLM is the only registered, accredited anxiety disorder recovery solution.

Learn more at: https://www.emotivate.me/ and
www.thelindenmethod.co.uk
https://www.thelindenmethod.direct/anxietyreliefclub

Charles Linden: The After Affects of Anxiety of COVID and our Students

Not knowing how to handle school opening for COVID last year was ok. Not knowing what to do now is not acceptable. Are we keeping our kids safe by NOT opening schools? 
Most schools in California have not gone back in almost a year. 
"The only way out is through..."
Feel free to Tweet us at: 
@jamalcrook
@donwettrick
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We All Need To Get Back To School: The Only Way Out is Through

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