The Empowering Teacher Thu, 14 May 2026 14:41:54 -0400 https://www.leaderinme.com/weekly en-us © 2026 Franklin Covey Co. All Rights Reserved. Franklin Covey Co. Proprietary and Confidential. yes 7f0cd89e-e7f3-5b64-a95e-3f3907ecdff8 Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education episodic false Join Molly Garcia, Leader in Me Coach, as she talks with Leader in Me experts and leadership-school practitioners to unpack the doable-today strategies that nurture a dynamic and empowering learning environment.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Leader in Me, FranklinCovey, Education, Teacher, Empowerment, Classroom, Leadership, Teaching, student-led, collaboration, pedagogy, leadership Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7x5ifwqx2jjjb2y9qqimgnwiya2w?.jpg The Empowering Teacher https://www.leaderinme.com/weekly RE-RELEASE: More Than Bulletin Boards and Bright Colors RE-RELEASE: More Than Bulletin Boards and Bright Colors If you were asked to close your eyes and describe an elementary classroom, what would you share? Typically, we describe what we can see, however, we know that a leadership environment entails so much more! Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kate Cisney, principal at Northwest Elementary School in Iowa, as they explore practical ways to build a leadership-learning environment including, and beyond, the classroom walls.


]]> If you were asked to close your eyes and describe an elementary classroom, what would you share? Typically, we describe what we can see, however, we know that a leadership environment entails so much more! Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kate Cisney, principal at Northwest Elementary School in Iowa, as they explore practical ways to build a leadership-learning environment including, and beyond, the classroom walls.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-18947302 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 805 6 9 full false RE-RELEASE: From Family Involvement to Family Engagement RE-RELEASE: From Family Involvement to Family Engagement There is power in parent partnership! Students’ families have so many gifts, talents, cultural experiences, and perspectives that strengthen our school community. When we see a child’s parent as their first teacher, we honor their genius and their experiences as a way to strengthen each child. Join Molly and guest Alex Gonzales, as they explore how to invite families into true partnership, where they are not only willing, but truly excited, to share their genius with students and staff.


]]> There is power in parent partnership! Students’ families have so many gifts, talents, cultural experiences, and perspectives that strengthen our school community. When we see a child’s parent as their first teacher, we honor their genius and their experiences as a way to strengthen each child. Join Molly and guest Alex Gonzales, as they explore how to invite families into true partnership, where they are not only willing, but truly excited, to share their genius with students and staff.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-18791827 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 668 6 8 full false RE-RELEASE: Building an 8th Habit Classroom - SHORT RE-RELEASE: Building an 8th Habit Classroom - SHORT We find our voice when we use our passion, talents, and our conscience to address a need in the world. When we model this for our students and colleagues, we empower them to find their voice. It’s the heart of teaching. So, what does this look like in our classroom? Join Molly, as she talks with Dana Penick, Coach and Consultant from North Carolina.


]]> We find our voice when we use our passion, talents, and our conscience to address a need in the world. When we model this for our students and colleagues, we empower them to find their voice. It’s the heart of teaching. So, what does this look like in our classroom? Join Molly, as she talks with Dana Penick, Coach and Consultant from North Carolina.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12524938 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0800 611 3 51 full false Leadership Day: A Student Led Experience Leadership Day: A Student Led Experience Picture this: students are running the show, welcoming guests, leading tours, and proudly sharing their learning. You’re not directing every move—you’re watching them shine! Join Molly and guests Kristin Wilson and Matthew Lund, from Locust Grove Elementary in KY, as they talk about practical steps to create an authentic Leadership Day, helping you step back so students can step up.


]]> Picture this: students are running the show, welcoming guests, leading tours, and proudly sharing their learning. You’re not directing every move—you’re watching them shine! Join Molly and guests Kristin Wilson and Matthew Lund, from Locust Grove Elementary in KY, as they talk about practical steps to create an authentic Leadership Day, helping you step back so students can step up.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-18509956 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 648 6 7 full false Goal Setting, Simplified Goal Setting, Simplified When students own their goals, they don’t just grow, they thrive. Join Molly and guest Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Executive Director of Strategy and Data Intelligence at a large school district in metro Atlanta, as they talk about how to bring the The 4 Disciplines of Execution® goal-achieving process into the classroom in a way that feels light, empowering, and doable.


]]> When students own their goals, they don’t just grow, they thrive. Join Molly and guest Dr. Cherisse Campbell, Executive Director of Strategy and Data Intelligence at a large school district in metro Atlanta, as they talk about how to bring the The 4 Disciplines of Execution® goal-achieving process into the classroom in a way that feels light, empowering, and doable.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-18339614 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 572 6 6 full false A+ Deposits: Banking on Kindness A+ Deposits: Banking on Kindness What if the most powerful tool for building trust in your classroom isn’t a strategy or a curriculm—but a relationship? Join Molly and guest Jamie Monday, Lighthouse Coordinator at Verrado Heritage School, as they talk about how an Emotional Bank Account practice can transform school culture—and how you can bring that joy into your classroom starting today.

]]> What if the most powerful tool for building trust in your classroom isn’t a strategy or a curriculm—but a relationship? Join Molly and guest Jamie Monday, Lighthouse Coordinator at Verrado Heritage School, as they talk about how an Emotional Bank Account practice can transform school culture—and how you can bring that joy into your classroom starting today.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-18214681 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0800 716 6 5 full false Student Led and in Charge! Student Led and in Charge! What if the most powerful voice in the room… is the student’s? Join Molly as she explores how Student-Led Conferences spark ownership, deepen reflection, and bring families into the learning journey with guests Christie Horton and Lindsay Fritz, Transitional Kindergarten Teachers at Summit Academy.

]]> What if the most powerful voice in the room… is the student’s? Join Molly as she explores how Student-Led Conferences spark ownership, deepen reflection, and bring families into the learning journey with guests Christie Horton and Lindsay Fritz, Transitional Kindergarten Teachers at Summit Academy.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-18082408 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0800 611 6 4 full false Connected, Not Complicated: Bringing It All Together With Leader in Me Connected, Not Complicated: Bringing It All Together With Leader in Me Initiative overload. It can feel like a neverending checklist. Join Molly and guest Lori Phillips, Principal at Oak Grove Elementary, as they talk about practical, tactical ways to move from checklist to connection—bringin clarity, coherence, and meaning to the work you’re already doing.

]]> Initiative overload. It can feel like a neverending checklist. Join Molly and guest Lori Phillips, Principal at Oak Grove Elementary, as they talk about practical, tactical ways to move from checklist to connection—bringin clarity, coherence, and meaning to the work you’re already doing.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-17833372 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0700 626 6 3 full false Leadership Portfolios: Peers With Purpose Leadership Portfolios: Peers With Purpose What if student Leadership Portfolios could spark not just reflection—but powerful, peer-driven accountability? Join Molly as she talks with guest Christine Magno, teacher at Candace A. French Elementary, about how Leadership Portfolios can drive peer conversations that fuel progress.


]]> What if student Leadership Portfolios could spark not just reflection—but powerful, peer-driven accountability? Join Molly as she talks with guest Christine Magno, teacher at Candace A. French Elementary, about how Leadership Portfolios can drive peer conversations that fuel progress.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-17743998 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0700 525 6 2 full false Teaching That Transforms Teaching That Transforms Are you a teacher looking for fresh inspiration, a student who has been shaped by a mentor, or simply someone who believes in the power of human connection? Join Molly as she talks with guests Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador, and Dr. David K. Hatch, Global Thought Leader, Author, and Consultant, about seven simple, yet transformative, strategies that educators can use every day, blending heart and science to redefine their impact!


]]> Are you a teacher looking for fresh inspiration, a student who has been shaped by a mentor, or simply someone who believes in the power of human connection? Join Molly as she talks with guests Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador, and Dr. David K. Hatch, Global Thought Leader, Author, and Consultant, about seven simple, yet transformative, strategies that educators can use every day, blending heart and science to redefine their impact!


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-17565318 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1384 6 1 full false Unlock the Power of Student-Led Conferences Unlock the Power of Student-Led Conferences When you were a student, did you have a clear idea of why you were earning the grades you did? Join Molly and guest Keli Sare, Legacy Principal at Sallie Jones Elementary, as they explore how Student-Led Conferences foster self-reflection and accountability, opening up a new level of communication between students, families, and teachers. 


]]> When you were a student, did you have a clear idea of why you were earning the grades you did? Join Molly and guest Keli Sare, Legacy Principal at Sallie Jones Elementary, as they explore how Student-Led Conferences foster self-reflection and accountability, opening up a new level of communication between students, families, and teachers. 


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16946082 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0700 440 5 11 full false Model, Set, Go! Model, Set, Go! How do you get everyone excited about Leader in Me? It can feel really overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Join Molly and guest Juley Sexton, Principal at A. B. Combs Elementary, as they talk about practical tips on how to build trust in ways that will take staff commitment to a whole new level.


]]> How do you get everyone excited about Leader in Me? It can feel really overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Join Molly and guest Juley Sexton, Principal at A. B. Combs Elementary, as they talk about practical tips on how to build trust in ways that will take staff commitment to a whole new level.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16824178 Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 -0700 644 5 10 full false Keeping It Fresh: Ideas to Keep Leader in Me Thriving Keeping It Fresh: Ideas to Keep Leader in Me Thriving Do you ever wonder how some schools stay inspired and avoid burnout while ensuring students continue to thrive as leaders? Join Molly and guest Melody Hazeltine, Legacy Principal at Neil Armstrong Elementary, as they explore creative strategies for keeping Leader in Me dynamic and impactful. 


]]> Do you ever wonder how some schools stay inspired and avoid burnout while ensuring students continue to thrive as leaders? Join Molly and guest Melody Hazeltine, Legacy Principal at Neil Armstrong Elementary, as they explore creative strategies for keeping Leader in Me dynamic and impactful. 


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16818819 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0700 502 5 9 full false Building a Legacy Through Student Voice Building a Legacy Through Student Voice We often think about what legacy we will leave. Have we ever considered how we can bring that thinking to our students? What would happen if they began their educational journey with that same question? Join Molly and guest Chris Edwards, Legacy Principal at Richland County Elementary, as they explore how students can not only find their voice, but use it to begin building a legacy that will echo far beyond their school years.


]]> We often think about what legacy we will leave. Have we ever considered how we can bring that thinking to our students? What would happen if they began their educational journey with that same question? Join Molly and guest Chris Edwards, Legacy Principal at Richland County Elementary, as they explore how students can not only find their voice, but use it to begin building a legacy that will echo far beyond their school years.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16625104 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0800 466 5 8 full false Making Meaning Out of Data Making Meaning Out of Data Data, data, data! We know that what gets measured, improves. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Katie Booth, Legacy School Principal at Silver Springs Elementary School, as they talk about how to lean into data in a doable, practical way.


]]> Data, data, data! We know that what gets measured, improves. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Katie Booth, Legacy School Principal at Silver Springs Elementary School, as they talk about how to lean into data in a doable, practical way.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16486873 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 539 5 7 full false Growing Beyond a Manager Mindset Growing Beyond a Manager Mindset Is a to-do list enough? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Jason Bennett, Legacy School Principal at Bowmar Elementary, as they discover how to grow beyond a manager mindset and empower students to accomplish the things that matter most.


]]> Is a to-do list enough? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Jason Bennett, Legacy School Principal at Bowmar Elementary, as they discover how to grow beyond a manager mindset and empower students to accomplish the things that matter most.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16257438 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0800 630 5 6 full false Are Our Paradigms Helping or Harming Students? Are Our Paradigms Helping or Harming Students? How do your paradigms about students shape their stories about themselves? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Erin Hardy, Legacy School Lighthouse Coordinator at Richland County Elementary, as they unpack the power of the paradigms we hold and the impact they have on students.

]]> How do your paradigms about students shape their stories about themselves? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Erin Hardy, Legacy School Lighthouse Coordinator at Richland County Elementary, as they unpack the power of the paradigms we hold and the impact they have on students.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-16136387 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0800 691 5 5 full false Normalizing a Noisy Classroom Normalizing a Noisy Classroom Does the thought of a noisy classroom fill you with fear? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Andrea Partington, Legacy School Teacher at Natcher Elementary as they discuss what active learning sounds like and the “chaos eliminators” that keep the focus on the learning.


]]> Does the thought of a noisy classroom fill you with fear? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Andrea Partington, Legacy School Teacher at Natcher Elementary as they discuss what active learning sounds like and the “chaos eliminators” that keep the focus on the learning.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-15862774 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0800 604 5 4 full false Micro-Moments That Change Everything Micro-Moments That Change Everything When students are missing from class, we feel it. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Brett Shelby, Legacy School Principal at Jack Elementary in Tyler, Texas, as they talk about how more connection means less absenteeism. 


]]> When students are missing from class, we feel it. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Brett Shelby, Legacy School Principal at Jack Elementary in Tyler, Texas, as they talk about how more connection means less absenteeism. 


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-15801637 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0700 565 5 3 full false Same Issue, Different Day Same Issue, Different Day All behavior is communication. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Gabriel Cárdenas, Principal at Evergreen Elementary and former Principal at Leader in Me Legacy School Mildred B. Janson Elementary, as they explore how paradigms help us shift from reaction to behavior to responding to students in challenging moments.


]]> All behavior is communication. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Gabriel Cárdenas, Principal at Evergreen Elementary and former Principal at Leader in Me Legacy School Mildred B. Janson Elementary, as they explore how paradigms help us shift from reaction to behavior to responding to students in challenging moments.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-15652965 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0700 894 5 2 full false Leading and Learning From Legacy Schools Leading and Learning From Legacy Schools Welcome to Season 5 of The Empowering Teacher podcast! Join Molly and Eve as they kick off this season by talking with Jan McCartan, FranklinCovey Coach and Consultant, about the impact of Legacy Schools—schools that have received global recognition for exemplifying a strong leadership culture by unleashing the highest potential in students, staff, families and their communities.


]]> Welcome to Season 5 of The Empowering Teacher podcast! Join Molly and Eve as they kick off this season by talking with Jan McCartan, FranklinCovey Coach and Consultant, about the impact of Legacy Schools—schools that have received global recognition for exemplifying a strong leadership culture by unleashing the highest potential in students, staff, families and their communities.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-15555331 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0700 620 5 1 full false Helping Students See the Power of Contribution Helping Students See the Power of Contribution The 8th Habit offers us an opportunity to think about how we can use our unique talents and passion to make things better in the world. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest John Urick, 6th Grade Teacher from Merriam Park Elementary in Kansas, as they explore how educators can implement routines and structures that foster The 8th Habit in the classroom.


]]> The 8th Habit offers us an opportunity to think about how we can use our unique talents and passion to make things better in the world. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest John Urick, 6th Grade Teacher from Merriam Park Elementary in Kansas, as they explore how educators can implement routines and structures that foster The 8th Habit in the classroom.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-14907612 Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:00 -0700 641 4 9 full false Head and Heart: A Winning Combination Head and Heart: A Winning Combination Education can feel like a push and pull between a focus on academics and taking time to nurture students as whole people—body, mind, heart, and spirit. In reality, it’s not about sacrificing one for the other, they go hand in hand. Join Molly as she talks with Dr. Eve and guests Patty Parson, Principal, and Lawren Hunter, Lighthouse Coordinator, at Live Oak Elementary, about how to build a focus on students as whole people into every school day.


]]> Education can feel like a push and pull between a focus on academics and taking time to nurture students as whole people—body, mind, heart, and spirit. In reality, it’s not about sacrificing one for the other, they go hand in hand. Join Molly as she talks with Dr. Eve and guests Patty Parson, Principal, and Lawren Hunter, Lighthouse Coordinator, at Live Oak Elementary, about how to build a focus on students as whole people into every school day.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-14737835 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0700 644 4 8 full false Simple Steps to Develop Student Voice Simple Steps to Develop Student Voice When students are leaders of change, they are more likely to be academically motivated, have a higher sense of self-worth, and show more effort and persistence. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Alex Butler, 3rd-grade Teacher at A.B. Combs Elementary, as they talk about practical ways to intentionally empower students to participate, innovate, and lead efforts to improve their classrooms, schools, and communities.


]]> When students are leaders of change, they are more likely to be academically motivated, have a higher sense of self-worth, and show more effort and persistence. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Alex Butler, 3rd-grade Teacher at A.B. Combs Elementary, as they talk about practical ways to intentionally empower students to participate, innovate, and lead efforts to improve their classrooms, schools, and communities.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-14505866 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0800 677 4 7 full false How to Let Go and Release Learning to Students How to Let Go and Release Learning to Students When we release learning to students, we make an intentional choice to empower them. We step back, so they can step up. This can, however, come with some uneasy feelings that we’ll lose control. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and Dereck Marr, Principal at Rich Pond Elementary, as they explore the benefits and challenges of empowering students to lead their own learning.


]]> When we release learning to students, we make an intentional choice to empower them. We step back, so they can step up. This can, however, come with some uneasy feelings that we’ll lose control. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and Dereck Marr, Principal at Rich Pond Elementary, as they explore the benefits and challenges of empowering students to lead their own learning.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-14385164 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0800 693 4 6 full false More Than Bulletin Boards and Bright Colors More Than Bulletin Boards and Bright Colors If you were asked to close your eyes and describe an elementary classroom, what would you share? Typically, we describe what we can see, however, we know that a leadership environment entails so much more! Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kate Cisney, principal at Northwest Elementary School in Iowa as they explore practical ways to build a leadership-learning environment including, and beyond, the classroom walls.


]]> If you were asked to close your eyes and describe an elementary classroom, what would you share? Typically, we describe what we can see, however, we know that a leadership environment entails so much more! Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Kate Cisney, principal at Northwest Elementary School in Iowa as they explore practical ways to build a leadership-learning environment including, and beyond, the classroom walls.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-14141899 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0800 794 4 5 full false Change Starts With Me—Simple, Not Easy Change Starts With Me—Simple, Not Easy Change starts with me. It sounds simple, but it’s not always easy to step away from blaming others and, instead, look first to ourselves for solutions. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guests Ana Arias, Principal, and Gabby Trudeau, 3rd-Grade Teacher, from Fallbrook STEM Elementary, as they talk about practical ways to help students build their ability to adopt and live the Paradigm of Change.


]]> Change starts with me. It sounds simple, but it’s not always easy to step away from blaming others and, instead, look first to ourselves for solutions. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guests Ana Arias, Principal, and Gabby Trudeau, 3rd-Grade Teacher, from Fallbrook STEM Elementary, as they talk about practical ways to help students build their ability to adopt and live the Paradigm of Change.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-14044530 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0800 656 4 4 full false Leadership Learning Every Day Leadership Learning Every Day Our hope for students is that they will lean into the 7 Habits to navigate the challenges and opportunities life has to offer, and bring their leadership and effectiveness into who they become. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Laura Smith, District Elementary School Lighthouse Coordinator and Leadership Instructional Coach, as they dig into the power behind teaching leadership and integrating it into what we do every day.


]]> Our hope for students is that they will lean into the 7 Habits to navigate the challenges and opportunities life has to offer, and bring their leadership and effectiveness into who they become. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Laura Smith, District Elementary School Lighthouse Coordinator and Leadership Instructional Coach, as they dig into the power behind teaching leadership and integrating it into what we do every day.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-13810128 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0800 699 4 3 full false Helping Students See Their Genius Helping Students See Their Genius We can see the genius of students so clearly, how can we help them see it too? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Emily Avila, Dual-Language Teacher at Maie Ellis Elementary School as they explore practical strategies that help students become able to see their own light and the impact it has on themselves and each other.

]]> We can see the genius of students so clearly, how can we help them see it too? Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Emily Avila, Dual-Language Teacher at Maie Ellis Elementary School as they explore practical strategies that help students become able to see their own light and the impact it has on themselves and each other.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-13686131 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0700 536 4 2 full false The Power of Our Own Learning The Power of Our Own Learning What happens when we model for students how we, too, are learners? Join Molly and special guest Muriel Summers, as they talk about the power of the Inside-Out Approach to learning and teaching.


]]> What happens when we model for students how we, too, are learners? Join Molly and special guest Muriel Summers, as they talk about the power of the Inside-Out Approach to learning and teaching.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-13464943 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 539 4 1 full false Season 4 - Trailer Season 4 - Trailer On September 19, 2023, we’ll be releasing an Empowering Teacher Podcast for Early Learning educators, another for Elementary educators, and our third one for Secondary educators, our middle and high school teachers.


]]> On September 19, 2023, we’ll be releasing an Empowering Teacher Podcast for Early Learning educators, another for Elementary educators, and our third one for Secondary educators, our middle and high school teachers.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-13533672 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 54 4 0 full false Reflection—a Tool for Preparation - SHORT Reflection—a Tool for Preparation - SHORT And just like that, the end of the year is here! It comes and goes in the blink of an eye, and if we are not careful we can miss out on an amazing opportunity to honor the pause and reflect on all that accompanied a year of learning. Join Molly, as she talks with Robin Becker, Coach and Consultant from Texas, who shares practical ways to lean into reflection and move us forward as we plan for the upcoming year.



]]> And just like that, the end of the year is here! It comes and goes in the blink of an eye, and if we are not careful we can miss out on an amazing opportunity to honor the pause and reflect on all that accompanied a year of learning. Join Molly, as she talks with Robin Becker, Coach and Consultant from Texas, who shares practical ways to lean into reflection and move us forward as we plan for the upcoming year.



]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12524984 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0700 640 3 53 full false Leaning on the 7 Habits During Difficult Conversations Leaning on the 7 Habits During Difficult Conversations We can all relate to the butterflies in our belly, remembering to take a deep breath, and that feeling of just wanting it over when we lean into the courage it takes to hold a difficult conversation—whether with a student, a parent, or a colleague. Join Molly, as she talks with Stephanie Gow, Coach and Consultant from Texas, about how to create a 7 Habits toolkit to navigate difficult conversations and transform relationships.


]]> We can all relate to the butterflies in our belly, remembering to take a deep breath, and that feeling of just wanting it over when we lean into the courage it takes to hold a difficult conversation—whether with a student, a parent, or a colleague. Join Molly, as she talks with Stephanie Gow, Coach and Consultant from Texas, about how to create a 7 Habits toolkit to navigate difficult conversations and transform relationships.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12524968 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1238 3 52 full false 4DX: Breaking It Down - SHORT 4DX: Breaking It Down - SHORT Does it ever feel like all you do is set goals? You might have goal fatigue! If we want to go beyond setting goals and see goal achievement with excellence, we need a system or process that can help our students own it and crush it! Join Molly as she talks with Lesley Eason, Coach and Consultant from North Carolina, who walks us through a simple outline to begin this work.


]]> Does it ever feel like all you do is set goals? You might have goal fatigue! If we want to go beyond setting goals and see goal achievement with excellence, we need a system or process that can help our students own it and crush it! Join Molly as she talks with Lesley Eason, Coach and Consultant from North Carolina, who walks us through a simple outline to begin this work.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12262823 Mon, 08 May 2023 16:00:00 -0700 457 3 50 full false Supporting Students With Brain Power Supporting Students With Brain Power Do you ever sit back and wonder what is going on in the brains of your students? Like, if I could just figure out the why, or see a little deeper, I might be able to figure out how to help them. You're not alone! Spend some quality time with Dr. Eve Miller, Cognitive Neuroscientist, as she talks with Molly about how to build a neuroscience toolkit that can help us understand and support our students.

]]> Do you ever sit back and wonder what is going on in the brains of your students? Like, if I could just figure out the why, or see a little deeper, I might be able to figure out how to help them. You're not alone! Spend some quality time with Dr. Eve Miller, Cognitive Neuroscientist, as she talks with Molly about how to build a neuroscience toolkit that can help us understand and support our students.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12262813 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1851 3 49 full false Creating a Calming Space for Students Creating a Calming Space for Students Our students are like us. They can get overwhelmed and sometimes they carry some big emotions from the day before into a new morning. As teachers, what can we do in those moments? Join Molly and guests Toni White and Ashely Tucker as they share how leaders at Cuivre Park Elementary created and use a calming space for students to work through their emotions.


]]> Our students are like us. They can get overwhelmed and sometimes they carry some big emotions from the day before into a new morning. As teachers, what can we do in those moments? Join Molly and guests Toni White and Ashely Tucker as they share how leaders at Cuivre Park Elementary created and use a calming space for students to work through their emotions.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12254870 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1340 3 48 full false Building Lighthouse Classrooms Building Lighthouse Classrooms Achieving Lighthouse Certification is a whole-school accomplishment! It’s a process that involves every stakeholder—especially students. Imagine the impact if every student engaged in the process and understood what it means to actively achieve Lighthouse. Imagine if every student could articulate why they are a “beacon of hope.” Join Molly, as she talks with Lindy and Krista, two leaders at Bellefontaine Elementary in Ohio, about how students at their school drive the certification journey.


]]> Achieving Lighthouse Certification is a whole-school accomplishment! It’s a process that involves every stakeholder—especially students. Imagine the impact if every student engaged in the process and understood what it means to actively achieve Lighthouse. Imagine if every student could articulate why they are a “beacon of hope.” Join Molly, as she talks with Lindy and Krista, two leaders at Bellefontaine Elementary in Ohio, about how students at their school drive the certification journey.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12166505 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0700 2008 3 47 full false My Part on the Lighthouse Team - SHORT My Part on the Lighthouse Team - SHORT Schools come in all different shapes and sizes, and that is absolutely wonderful! It’s what personalizes the work we do to meet the needs of each of our communities. Listen in, as Susanna Hobrath, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, shares how we can personalize our Lighthouse Teams to fit our school’s needs, while staying true to the foundational components of shared leadership.


]]> Schools come in all different shapes and sizes, and that is absolutely wonderful! It’s what personalizes the work we do to meet the needs of each of our communities. Listen in, as Susanna Hobrath, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, shares how we can personalize our Lighthouse Teams to fit our school’s needs, while staying true to the foundational components of shared leadership.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12023287 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0700 455 3 46 full false Students Take the Lead - SHORT Students Take the Lead - SHORT Do you ever feel like you’re carrying all the responsibility for student learning and school culture? Learn how one school let students take the lead. Molly is joined by La Paloma Elementary School Principal,  Claudia De Leon, and Coordinator, Kayla Cavanaugh.

]]> Do you ever feel like you’re carrying all the responsibility for student learning and school culture? Learn how one school let students take the lead. Molly is joined by La Paloma Elementary School Principal,  Claudia De Leon, and Coordinator, Kayla Cavanaugh.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12038555 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0800 398 3 45 full false Students as Partners Students as Partners How do you invite students to lead—we mean, really lead? Join Molly as she talks with Kristan Riedinger, Principal at Vickery Creek Elementary in Georgia, about how one school learned to honor the pause, and watched as students solved real problems with terrific results.


]]> How do you invite students to lead—we mean, really lead? Join Molly as she talks with Kristan Riedinger, Principal at Vickery Creek Elementary in Georgia, about how one school learned to honor the pause, and watched as students solved real problems with terrific results.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-12038511 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0800 848 3 44 full false 3 Steps to Win-Win PD 3 Steps to Win-Win PD Have you ever sat through a day of professional development and thought to yourself, how in the world does this connect to me and my students? You may not be alone! Listen in, as Jerry Lee, Principal at Woodlawn Elementary School in Florida, shares with Molly how their school takes a Win-Win approach to professional development.

]]> Have you ever sat through a day of professional development and thought to yourself, how in the world does this connect to me and my students? You may not be alone! Listen in, as Jerry Lee, Principal at Woodlawn Elementary School in Florida, shares with Molly how their school takes a Win-Win approach to professional development.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11831436 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0800 546 3 43 full false Nurturing the Heart of a Leadership Classroom Nurturing the Heart of a Leadership Classroom Did you know that a leadership environment can begin teaching students without even cracking open a book? Join Molly, as she talks with Sharla Austin, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, about how to intentionally create a leadership environment, where even the walls teach lessons that reveal students’ worth and potential.

]]> Did you know that a leadership environment can begin teaching students without even cracking open a book? Join Molly, as she talks with Sharla Austin, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, about how to intentionally create a leadership environment, where even the walls teach lessons that reveal students’ worth and potential.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11709796 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0800 1216 3 42 full false Building Students' EBAs - SHORT Building Students' EBAs - SHORT When students and staff know they are loved, school culture is strengthened and everyone is better equipped to deal with the day-to-day challenges that may come our way. Listen in, as Connie West, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, shares how we can get intentional about culture with Emotional Bank Accounts.


]]> When students and staff know they are loved, school culture is strengthened and everyone is better equipped to deal with the day-to-day challenges that may come our way. Listen in, as Connie West, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, shares how we can get intentional about culture with Emotional Bank Accounts.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11670905 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0800 436 3 41 full true Unleashing the Power of Student Potential Unleashing the Power of Student Potential You know that feeling when you look at your students and are just mesmerized by their potential? We know these students are going to change the world! We see it—how do we help them see it? Join Molly as she talks with Jenna Tate, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant about how we can communicate the worth and potential to students so clearly that they see it in themselves.


]]> You know that feeling when you look at your students and are just mesmerized by their potential? We know these students are going to change the world! We see it—how do we help them see it? Join Molly as she talks with Jenna Tate, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant about how we can communicate the worth and potential to students so clearly that they see it in themselves.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11588571 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0800 792 3 40 full false Students Take the Mic - SHORT Students Take the Mic - SHORT Have you ever listened to a podcast and thought, “I bet students could do that”? They can! Listen in as Lisa, 4th Grade Teacher at Sycamore Springs Elementary, and Kyleigh, Sycamore student and fellow podcaster, share with Molly how they found their voice with their very own student-led podcast.

]]> Have you ever listened to a podcast and thought, “I bet students could do that”? They can! Listen in as Lisa, 4th Grade Teacher at Sycamore Springs Elementary, and Kyleigh, Sycamore student and fellow podcaster, share with Molly how they found their voice with their very own student-led podcast.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11373358 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0800 419 3 39 full false Teach Students to Lead Teach Students to Lead When you are asked to “teach students to lead” what do you think of? Join Molly, as she talks with Vi Vuong and Jorge Parra from Solano Elementary, LAUSD East in Los Angeles. Together, they’ll break it down to the specifics about how we begin empowering our students by intentionally teaching them to lead.

]]> When you are asked to “teach students to lead” what do you think of? Join Molly, as she talks with Vi Vuong and Jorge Parra from Solano Elementary, LAUSD East in Los Angeles. Together, they’ll break it down to the specifics about how we begin empowering our students by intentionally teaching them to lead.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11373250 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1976 3 38 full false Let's Talk Paradigms! Let's Talk Paradigms! What single concept is responsible for more life-changing moments for teachers and greater empowerment in a school and classroom? What is the most powerful part of the Leader in Me process? Join Molly, as she talks about the power of paradigms with New York Times best-selling author and President of FranklinCovey Education, Sean Covey. 

]]> What single concept is responsible for more life-changing moments for teachers and greater empowerment in a school and classroom? What is the most powerful part of the Leader in Me process? Join Molly, as she talks about the power of paradigms with New York Times best-selling author and President of FranklinCovey Education, Sean Covey. 

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11369695 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1622 3 37 full true "Leaderize" Your PD Today! - SHORT "Leaderize" Your PD Today! - SHORT We want the best for our students. When we integrate Leader in Me into our professional development we can better support our students as they grow into the leaders we know they can be. Join Molly as she connects with Jorge Parra, Principal at Solano Avenue Elementary School in LAUSD-East, about intentional and organic ways to weave Leader in Me into everything we do. 

]]> We want the best for our students. When we integrate Leader in Me into our professional development we can better support our students as they grow into the leaders we know they can be. Join Molly as she connects with Jorge Parra, Principal at Solano Avenue Elementary School in LAUSD-East, about intentional and organic ways to weave Leader in Me into everything we do. 

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11237568 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0700 542 3 36 full false Leaders Go First! Leaders Go First! We can choose to see leadership as a position made for a few, or we can choose to see leadership as a shared role—it’s up to us! Join host Molly, as she connects with Matt Smith, Superintendent of the Des Moines Independent Community School District to explore the impact shared leadership can play in our schools.


]]> We can choose to see leadership as a position made for a few, or we can choose to see leadership as a shared role—it’s up to us! Join host Molly, as she connects with Matt Smith, Superintendent of the Des Moines Independent Community School District to explore the impact shared leadership can play in our schools.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11203688 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1727 3 35 full false A Year of Hope A Year of Hope How do we wholeheartedly embrace the possibilities of the new school year when we know that things can change at the drop of a hat? Listen in, as Leader in Me Global Ambassador Muriel Summers shares her wisdom, experience, and honor for all of the powerful teachers who are heading into another year of impacting young lives.


]]> How do we wholeheartedly embrace the possibilities of the new school year when we know that things can change at the drop of a hat? Listen in, as Leader in Me Global Ambassador Muriel Summers shares her wisdom, experience, and honor for all of the powerful teachers who are heading into another year of impacting young lives.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-11115784 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1592 3 34 full false 4DX and Your Daily Routines - SHORT 4DX and Your Daily Routines - SHORT Did you know the 4 Disciplines could be as easy as whiteboard? Listen in, as Miss Ayotte, a teacher leader in the Nadaburg school district in Whitman, Arizona shares how students in her 3rd Grade class use the 4 Disciplines of Execution every single day. 


]]> Did you know the 4 Disciplines could be as easy as whiteboard? Listen in, as Miss Ayotte, a teacher leader in the Nadaburg school district in Whitman, Arizona shares how students in her 3rd Grade class use the 4 Disciplines of Execution every single day. 


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10794556 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0700 557 2 33 full false Family Engagement - The Golden Ticket! Family Engagement - The Golden Ticket! Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10694596 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1745 2 32 full false Life Beyond Lighthouse Life Beyond Lighthouse We’ve achieved Lighthouse! Now what? Growing in our Leader in Me Framework does not stop when we achieve Lighthouse Certification. Join host Molly, as she talks with Jan McCartan, leader in Me Coach and Consultant and Lead Lighthouse Certification Reviewer about what comes next.


]]> We’ve achieved Lighthouse! Now what? Growing in our Leader in Me Framework does not stop when we achieve Lighthouse Certification. Join host Molly, as she talks with Jan McCartan, leader in Me Coach and Consultant and Lead Lighthouse Certification Reviewer about what comes next.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10552502 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1393 2 31 full false Recharge, Renew, and No Regrets! Recharge, Renew, and No Regrets! Feeling tired? Burned out? We want so much for our students and it can feel like we don’t have enough time to do it all. Join host Molly Garcia and Sean Covey, New York Times Best-Selling Author and President of FranklinCovey Education, and tap into the power of finding moments of balance and renewal, especially when things are tough.


]]> Feeling tired? Burned out? We want so much for our students and it can feel like we don’t have enough time to do it all. Join host Molly Garcia and Sean Covey, New York Times Best-Selling Author and President of FranklinCovey Education, and tap into the power of finding moments of balance and renewal, especially when things are tough.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10552507 Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 -0700 2003 2 30 full false The Morning Huddle: Easy & Powerful - SHORT The Morning Huddle: Easy & Powerful - SHORT What’s the best way to set the tone for the day? Join Molly and guest Ms. Giona from Desert Oasis Elementary as they dig into how to integrate Leader in Me through morning huddle.


]]> What’s the best way to set the tone for the day? Join Molly and guest Ms. Giona from Desert Oasis Elementary as they dig into how to integrate Leader in Me through morning huddle.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10420356 Mon, 02 May 2022 16:00:00 -0700 303 2 29 full false Trust Spills Over - SHORT Trust Spills Over - SHORT How can students lead the way in creating a more trusting school experience? Join teacher Ms. Madrigal and two student leaders at Skypointe HS in Las Vegas, Nevada as they share how they used the 13 Behaviors of High Trust to grow trust in their school.


]]> How can students lead the way in creating a more trusting school experience? Join teacher Ms. Madrigal and two student leaders at Skypointe HS in Las Vegas, Nevada as they share how they used the 13 Behaviors of High Trust to grow trust in their school.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10356494 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0700 308 2 28 full false Synergize, Rather Than Compromise Synergize, Rather Than Compromise Empowering educators work in a profession where valuing differing opinions is essential to job satisfaction and happy customers. Sean Covey joins host Molly Garcia to dive into the genius of Habit 6 and uncover how synergy is so much more than simply compromising.


]]> Empowering educators work in a profession where valuing differing opinions is essential to job satisfaction and happy customers. Sean Covey joins host Molly Garcia to dive into the genius of Habit 6 and uncover how synergy is so much more than simply compromising.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10353835 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1280 2 27 full false Unleashing Potential, One Paradigm at a Time Unleashing Potential, One Paradigm at a Time As empowering teachers, we intentionally pause to inspect our own beliefs and perspectives and evaluate the impact they have on ourselves and our students. Join Molly as she leans into the power of paradigms with Robin Sampson. They explore how our own limiting beliefs can impact student learning and what we can do to break free from these mindsets and embrace all the possibilities in front of us.



]]> As empowering teachers, we intentionally pause to inspect our own beliefs and perspectives and evaluate the impact they have on ourselves and our students. Join Molly as she leans into the power of paradigms with Robin Sampson. They explore how our own limiting beliefs can impact student learning and what we can do to break free from these mindsets and embrace all the possibilities in front of us.



]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10219404 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1911 2 26 full false WIGs and Wellness WIGs and Wellness Why don’t we prioritize ourselves? What would happen if we intentionally chose to apply the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) to our wellness by making our wellness a goal we achieve, not just one we consider? Join Molly as she uncovers the possibilities and impact 4DX can bring to our well-being with Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador and lifelong educator.


]]> Why don’t we prioritize ourselves? What would happen if we intentionally chose to apply the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) to our wellness by making our wellness a goal we achieve, not just one we consider? Join Molly as she uncovers the possibilities and impact 4DX can bring to our well-being with Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador and lifelong educator.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10125945 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0800 2230 2 25 full false Are We Getting This Right? Are We Getting This Right? Do you find yourself wondering if you’re doing Leader in Me “right”? Join Molly and Leader in Me Coach Jamie Spinks, as they explore how we can see Leader in Me as an opportunity to amplify the goodness we already harness within our classrooms, rather than a checklist of “to-dos.” 


]]> Do you find yourself wondering if you’re doing Leader in Me “right”? Join Molly and Leader in Me Coach Jamie Spinks, as they explore how we can see Leader in Me as an opportunity to amplify the goodness we already harness within our classrooms, rather than a checklist of “to-dos.” 


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-10096601 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800 1729 2 24 full false All Means Everyone All Means Everyone Have you ever faltered in your belief that every student can learn? Join Molly as she discovers ways to be inclusive of all students’ learning needs with Holly Diaz.

]]> Have you ever faltered in your belief that every student can learn? Join Molly as she discovers ways to be inclusive of all students’ learning needs with Holly Diaz.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9971747 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800 1874 2 23 full false Relationships, Relevance, Rigor—In That Order Please! Relationships, Relevance, Rigor—In That Order Please! Is Leader in Me relevant for secondary students? As empowering teachers, we are anchored in student empowerment. We create a supportive space that has structure and routines and engages students in curiosity and investigation, no matter their age. Join Molly as she uncovers the power of Leader in Me for middle and high schools with Evett Barham, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant. 

]]> Is Leader in Me relevant for secondary students? As empowering teachers, we are anchored in student empowerment. We create a supportive space that has structure and routines and engages students in curiosity and investigation, no matter their age. Join Molly as she uncovers the power of Leader in Me for middle and high schools with Evett Barham, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant. 

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9836493 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 1766 2 22 full false Can We Really Do It All? Can We Really Do It All? We want the very best for our students. At times though, we can feel like giving our very best still isn't enough. If we don't do it, then who will? Listen as Molly and Muriel unpack the dilemma of wanting to do it all, but feeling like we are falling short.


]]> We want the very best for our students. At times though, we can feel like giving our very best still isn't enough. If we don't do it, then who will? Listen as Molly and Muriel unpack the dilemma of wanting to do it all, but feeling like we are falling short.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9718955 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0800 2112 2 21 full false From Family Involvement to Family Engagement From Family Involvement to Family Engagement How do you engage families as true partners with your school? Join Molly and guest Alex Gonzales as they explore how to tap into the genius of families. 

]]> How do you engage families as true partners with your school? Join Molly and guest Alex Gonzales as they explore how to tap into the genius of families. 

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9595077 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1938 2 20 full false The Power of Preschool The Power of Preschool Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9451647 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1758 2 19 full false Bringing Students Into Our Calm Bringing Students Into Our Calm Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9431870 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0700 1932 2 18 full false Getting Real With Habit 5 Getting Real With Habit 5 Are you listening? Join Molly as she gets real with Sean Covey about Habit 5.

]]> Are you listening? Join Molly as she gets real with Sean Covey about Habit 5.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9335120 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0700 1474 2 17 full false When the Game Starts With Me When the Game Starts With Me Have you ever sat back after a full day of teaching and wondered, does this Inside-Out Approach really work? Do our choices to become more effective really impact those around us to want to do the same? Join host Molly Garcia as she jumps into conversation with Pete Wagner, Southwest ISD Athletic Director, and Mike Webb Leader in Me Coach and Consultant around the impact adult learning has on our students.


]]> Have you ever sat back after a full day of teaching and wondered, does this Inside-Out Approach really work? Do our choices to become more effective really impact those around us to want to do the same? Join host Molly Garcia as she jumps into conversation with Pete Wagner, Southwest ISD Athletic Director, and Mike Webb Leader in Me Coach and Consultant around the impact adult learning has on our students.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9295573 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0700 2140 2 16 full false Really, Can Everyone Win? Really, Can Everyone Win? Have you ever felt like there are a lot of unintentional misunderstandings and tough decisions in your day-to-day life that make working with others challenging? In this episode, we're getting real with Sean Covey, the President of Franklin Covey Education and New York Times bestselling author, to explore the question, "Is it really possible for everyone to win every time?"

]]> Have you ever felt like there are a lot of unintentional misunderstandings and tough decisions in your day-to-day life that make working with others challenging? In this episode, we're getting real with Sean Covey, the President of Franklin Covey Education and New York Times bestselling author, to explore the question, "Is it really possible for everyone to win every time?"

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9209142 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700 1543 2 15 full false I've Taught the Lessons, Now What? I've Taught the Lessons, Now What? Have you ever found yourself wondering, just how do we move beyond just teaching the lessons? How do we truly  provide our students with a real life practicum that will inspire and fuel their passions in such a way that it empowers them to make a difference in our world? 

Join host Molly Garcia and Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, Desiree Cocroft as they ignite conversation around moving beyond the lessons and into an opportunity to bring meaningful service learning to the entire school community.

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]]> Have you ever found yourself wondering, just how do we move beyond just teaching the lessons? How do we truly  provide our students with a real life practicum that will inspire and fuel their passions in such a way that it empowers them to make a difference in our world? 

Join host Molly Garcia and Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, Desiree Cocroft as they ignite conversation around moving beyond the lessons and into an opportunity to bring meaningful service learning to the entire school community.

Apple Podcasts | Spotify


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9130033 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0700 1822 2 14 full false When Students Lead the School When Students Lead the School Have you ever wondered what would happen if students were in charge? Join host Molly Garcia and Leader in Me Coach and Consultant Betsy Wierda as they explore the power of student leadership roles.


]]> Have you ever wondered what would happen if students were in charge? Join host Molly Garcia and Leader in Me Coach and Consultant Betsy Wierda as they explore the power of student leadership roles.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-9072889 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700 1052 2 13 full false Is the Dip Coming for You? Is the Dip Coming for You? Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8987198 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1201 2 12 full false From Busyness to Fulfillment From Busyness to Fulfillment Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8595088 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700 1630 1 11 full false From Withholding Trust to Restoring Trust From Withholding Trust to Restoring Trust Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8450371 Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700 1986 1 10 full false From Me to We From Me to We How do you approach change that takes you out of your comfort zone? Does it feel like it’s all up to you? Join Nicole Bouhana, teacher leader and coordinator at Nitschmann Middle School, and host Molly Garcia as they discuss the power of shared leadership.

]]> How do you approach change that takes you out of your comfort zone? Does it feel like it’s all up to you? Join Nicole Bouhana, teacher leader and coordinator at Nitschmann Middle School, and host Molly Garcia as they discuss the power of shared leadership.

]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8407996 Mon, 03 May 2021 16:00:00 -0700 1307 1 9 full false From Enduring Hardship to Embracing Hope From Enduring Hardship to Embracing Hope Today we share a story of hope and wisdom about how to take the first step forward when we just can’t see past our current situation. Join Molly Garcia as she discusses how to pivot from enduring hardship to embracing hope with Grammy Nominated Semi-Finalist and Music Teacher at Roan Forest Elementary School, Matthew Trevino.


]]> Today we share a story of hope and wisdom about how to take the first step forward when we just can’t see past our current situation. Join Molly Garcia as she discusses how to pivot from enduring hardship to embracing hope with Grammy Nominated Semi-Finalist and Music Teacher at Roan Forest Elementary School, Matthew Trevino.


]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8363450 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1864 1 8 full false From Surviving Stress to Rekindling Renewal From Surviving Stress to Rekindling Renewal Today we’re jumping right into the power of the brain! How can we pivot from surviving stress to rekindling renewal? Join host Molly Garcia and Dr. Eve Miller as they discuss what neuroscience teaches us about how to decrease our stress levels and help keep us in, and excited about, our profession. 



]]> Today we’re jumping right into the power of the brain! How can we pivot from surviving stress to rekindling renewal? Join host Molly Garcia and Dr. Eve Miller as they discuss what neuroscience teaches us about how to decrease our stress levels and help keep us in, and excited about, our profession. 



]]> Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8261678 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0700 1398 1 7 full false From Compromise to Commitment From Compromise to Commitment Today we look at the question, how do I stay committed to the expectations of my school and district without compromising a commitment to my own mission? Sean Covey joins Molly Garcia as they look at the power and practicality of Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind.

]]> Today we look at the question, how do I stay committed to the expectations of my school and district without compromising a commitment to my own mission? Sean Covey joins Molly Garcia as they look at the power and practicality of Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind.

]]> http://www.leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-episode-6 Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8129499 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700 1465 1 6 full false From Flounder to Focus From Flounder to Focus Let’s talk about being intentional when it comes to setting—and achieving—goals. Molly is joined by Lynn Kosinski, Senior Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, and co-author of—publishing soon—The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators.

]]> Let’s talk about being intentional when it comes to setting—and achieving—goals. Molly is joined by Lynn Kosinski, Senior Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, and co-author of—publishing soon—The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators.

]]> http://www.leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-episode-5 Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-8035913 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1017 1 5 full false From a Job to a Calling From a Job to a Calling Serving as a teacher is not just about doing a job, it’s a calling. How do we come back to the heart of teaching—our WHY for answering the call—in the midst of a whirlwind? Leader in Me Coordinator Natalie Smith joins Molly Garcia to share what she does to stay connected, regardless of the circumstances around her.

]]> Serving as a teacher is not just about doing a job, it’s a calling. How do we come back to the heart of teaching—our WHY for answering the call—in the midst of a whirlwind? Leader in Me Coordinator Natalie Smith joins Molly Garcia to share what she does to stay connected, regardless of the circumstances around her.

]]> https://www.leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-episode-4 Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-7814242 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800 1322 1 4 full false From Woah to Let's Go! From Woah to Let's Go! Let’s discover how to find the courage and innovation to fully jump back into moving forward with the opportunities and experiences that we know are so powerful for our students, even when so much around us feels stalled or precarious. Molly chats with South Carolina’s 2019 National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Leader in Me School leader, Rhonda Rhodes. 

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]]> Let’s discover how to find the courage and innovation to fully jump back into moving forward with the opportunities and experiences that we know are so powerful for our students, even when so much around us feels stalled or precarious. Molly chats with South Carolina’s 2019 National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Leader in Me School leader, Rhonda Rhodes. 

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]]> https://www.leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-episode-3 Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-7436440 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1060 1 3 full false From Uncertainty to Opportunity From Uncertainty to Opportunity Today we look at moving from uncertainty to opportunity. How do we embrace change when we simply don’t know what tomorrow holds? When we want to be, and need to be, a grounded adult in our students’ lives, how can we find that grounding first for ourselves? To help us navigate our way through this question, we spend some quality time with the President of Franklin Covey Education and New York Times bestselling author, Sean Covey.

]]> Today we look at moving from uncertainty to opportunity. How do we embrace change when we simply don’t know what tomorrow holds? When we want to be, and need to be, a grounded adult in our students’ lives, how can we find that grounding first for ourselves? To help us navigate our way through this question, we spend some quality time with the President of Franklin Covey Education and New York Times bestselling author, Sean Covey.

]]> http://www.leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-episode-2 Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-6917642 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800 1384 1 2 full false From Burnout to Balance From Burnout to Balance Let’s look at how we can move from burnout to balance. How do I stay committed to the success of my students, especially with the season we’re in, and still take good care of myself? How can I first find, then maintain that balance? To help us explore these questions, we’re going to be spending some quality time with Leader in Me Legacy School Principal of A. B. Combs Elementary School, Muriel Summers.

]]> Let’s look at how we can move from burnout to balance. How do I stay committed to the success of my students, especially with the season we’re in, and still take good care of myself? How can I first find, then maintain that balance? To help us explore these questions, we’re going to be spending some quality time with Leader in Me Legacy School Principal of A. B. Combs Elementary School, Muriel Summers.

]]> http://www.leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-episode-1 Molly Garcia / Muriel Summers Buzzsprout-6583063 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800 1293 1 1 full false Trailer – Introducing The Empowering Teacher Trailer – Introducing The Empowering Teacher Looking to increase your influence, decrease your stress, and empower leadership learning in the classroom and life? The Empowering Teacher, our new bi-weekly podcast series, is for you! Coming January 4th!

]]> Looking to increase your influence, decrease your stress, and empower leadership learning in the classroom and life? The Empowering Teacher, our new bi-weekly podcast series, is for you! Coming January 4th!

]]> http://leaderinme.com/resources/podcast-trailer Leader in Me I FranklinCovey Education Buzzsprout-6914231 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0800 309 1 0 trailer false