Episode 393: Interview: Jonathan Reynolds – Talent Man & Author
This is an engaging conversation between Ted and Jonathan Reynolds who met in Kansas City after Jonathan had keynoted at the 2026 EOS confer...
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Ted Neitzke brings you the "The Smart Thinking Podcast" Smart Thinking is for anyone and everyone who has a stake in the future of a child. The goal is to increase reflection, empathy, as we...
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20 of 116 episodesEpisode 392: Be Coachable (Leadership & Process)
Are you coachable? Take a listen as we explore the behaviors of those who are and are not coachable. This episode identifies the four types...
Episode 391: Pumpkin Spice Reads for Fall: 6 Books for All of Us (Leadership)
Fall is a season of change for many of us smart thinkers and as a result we need to be prepared. How about a sequence of texts to help you b...
Episode 390: A discussion with an Australian principal about Australia's social media and cell phone laws in schools
What if we could hear about the future? Well, you can on this episode as Ted discusses how Australian laws around cell phones and social med...
Episode 389: Your Greatest Hits (Reflection)
Each of us is on an amazing journey each week. Regardless of age, every single one of us collects great moments in our day-to-day. Well, wha...
Episode 388: What is your purpose statement? (Leadership & Reflection)
Do you have a purpose statement? If not why not? No purpose - no point! What process do you use to ensure you are living your purpose and do...
Episode 387: The Digital Delusion - A Conversation with Jared Horvath - Neuroscientist and Author (Updated)
This summer Jared and Ted joined forces at the Smart Thinking Leadership retreat and presented to hundreds of educators. Jared was a smash h...
Episode 386: Reminders for New and Experienced Teachers & Student Teachers
Too often those of us in education forget one simple idea about ourselves: we matter. Join Ted as he explores the ways in which we matter an...
Season 9: Episode 385: Start the year with the RIDE Principle
What principle guides you when you lead others? From today forward it will be the RIDE principle. A keen recognition of your influence with...
Episode 384: Go To your Storm – The Book (Leadership & Resource)
Hey Hey! Ted has written another book and on this episode he describes why listening to a nudge helped him complete his first full leadershi...
Episode 383: True Collaboration (Process & Leadership)
Why do so many people struggle on teams and working together? Well, there is no simple answer -- but there is a process. Join Ted on this ep...
Episode 382: For the Educators (Strategy)
Summer is an amazing time. How can we utilize this summer to reinforce and recognize the efforts of educators? Ted shares with us the resear...
Episode 381: Your Improvement: Books for Summer & Life
Ted had crafted a list of texts to read so that you can invest in yourself this summer as a person and leader. These texts will bring you op...
Episode 380: Generationally Diverse Teams (Leadership and Game)
Why do we ignore the wisdom of different generations? Likely because we don't understand the contributions that we are all capable of making...
Episode 379: A Conversation with a Mental Strength Expert and Author: Amy Morin
This is a very powerful conversation with a psychotherapist and author who provides some serious smart thinking on how to approach your own...
Episode 378: Campfire Conversations Elevate: A Process to End the School Year or Journey
Too often we miss the opportunity to grow together at the end of a journey or school year. Don't let the ending screw up your next beginning...
Episode 377: Engagement and Strengths - A Conversation with Emily Lorenz and Tim Hodges (Leadership)
Join us a for a great and in-depth conversation on the latest research around employee engagement and the application of your strengths in l...
Episode 376: A Needed Conversation (Leadership)
On this episode Ted revisits his favorite conversation with Greg Harden. Greg Harden was a legendary motivational figure and peak performanc...
Episode 375: The Danger of Assumptions in Your Culture: The WHAT Principle
We are living in an age where people are believing the headlines (gossip) and not reading the story. As a result, people are making assumpti...
Episode 374: Normalize Positivity (Leadership & Process)
In nature, negative is always attracted to positive. In human nature however, negative attracts more negative. Take a listen as Ted breaks d...