Summary

In this episode of the Rockstar Principles podcast, hosts Nick Indeglio and Jon Ross reflect on their past mistakes in educational leadership, particularly regarding technology use in schools. They discuss the implications of student cell phone use and the evolution of social media, highlighting the negative impacts on mental health. The conversation shifts to their personal experiences with health trends, specifically cold plunges and saunas, and how these practices have influenced their well-being.

Takeaways

Confession is important for personal growth.
Technology in schools can lead to unexpected challenges.
Social media has transformed from a positive tool to a source of negativity.
Mental health issues among students are exacerbated by social media.
The fear of missing out (FOMO) affects student focus and engagement.
Dopamine responses to notifications can lead to addictive behaviors.
Social media can misrepresent educational narratives.
The impact of past social media posts can haunt individuals for years.
Cold plunges can provide energy and inflammation relief.
Health trends can significantly affect personal well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Confessions of Mistakes Made
08:57 The Impact of Social Media
19:43 Mental Health and Social Media's Role
23:41 Health Trends: Cold Plunge vs. Sauna

Summary

In this episode of the Rockstar Principles podcast, Nick and Jon discuss the evolving landscape of education, focusing on the critical shortage of educators and its implications for school leadership. They explore the importance of nurturing future leaders in education, the portrayal of principals in pop culture, and celebrate the contributions of outstanding educators. The conversation also touches on Philadelphia sports spirit days and concludes with a review of the movie 'The Smashing Machine,' featuring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, highlighting themes of mental health and relationship dynamics.

Takeaways:

• The educator shortage is a pressing issue that needs addressing.
  Leadership development is crucial for the future of education.
  Pop culture often misrepresents the role of principals.
  Celebrating great educators is essential for morale.
  Spirit days can enhance school climate and community.
  Dwayne Johnson's performance in 'The Smashing Machine' was outstanding.
  The film explores complex themes of codependency and mental health.
  It's important to separate facts from fiction in education.
  The principal's role is vital for school success.
  Growing the leadership tree is necessary for sustainable education.

Sound bites

"It's a brave brave new world."
"We need to grow our leadership tree."
"Jim Orchowski is a great inspiration."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and New Beginnings
01:12 The Educator Shortage Crisis
09:40 The Importance of Leadership Development
11:10 Pop Culture and the Principal's Image
14:02 Celebrating Great Educators
15:24 Philadelphia Sports Spirit Day
21:01 The Smashing Machine: A Movie Review

• The podcast landscape has changed significantly since 2013.
• Building relationships in education became crucial during COVID.
• Teachers have always wanted to build relationships but faced systemic barriers.
• Post-COVID, there's a renewed focus on attendance and student engagement.
• Trade schools are gaining traction as a viable alternative to traditional college education.
• Many skilled trades are now considered future-proof against AI.
• The importance of soft skills and real-life applications in education is paramount.
• Authentic connections between teachers and students lead to better outcomes.
• The rise of fantasy football can enhance community engagement among educators.
• The podcast aims to address various topics, including education, technology, and personal interests.

Chapters:

00:00 Return to Podcasting: A New Era
02:24 The Importance of Relationship Building in Education
06:39 Navigating Post-COVID Challenges in Schools
14:02 The Rise of Trade Schools and Alternative Education
21:05 Future-Proofing Careers in the Age of AI
29:30 Fantasy Football: A New Hobby and Community Engagement

Here's a special excerpt from Rick and Nick's Excellent EdVenture Episode 28's Every Rose has Its Thorn segment focusing on Breakfast Cereals. Nick teases the penultimate College Tier Ranking system based on cereal selections. But first, the guys discuss the best and worst things about breakfast cereal. Both guys agree that chocolate based cereals which provide leftover chocolate milk are roses. Rick reflects on one of his favorite discontinued brands – Nut'N Honey. Nick then takes the stand to deliver what can best be described as "The Great Breakfast Cereal Address of 2023" as Nick unveils a detailed review of the complex college ranking system based on cereal availability. Tune in to find out if your current college, university or Alma Mater are Tier 1, Tier 2, or find themselves in a breakfast cereal desert, also known as - Tier 3.

While you patiently wait for new episodes of the Rock Star Principals Podcast, please enjoy another special preview of Rick and Nick's Excellent EdVenture. Episode 9 features talk about the Search Institute's Developmental Assets, Letting Go to Move Forward, Favorite Jedi, and much much more.

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While you're waiting for the Rock Star Principals to return to the airwaves with new content, Dr. Nick invites you to "pass the time" listening to one of his other educational podcasts titled, "Rick and Nick's Excellent EdVenture."

Today we provide a full episode of the Excellent EdVenture. The description is below. We encourage you to subscribe and support this great show for principals, counselors, teachers, coaches, parents, and anyone who likes edu-awesome podcasts.

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The Excellent EdVenture Episode 4:

This episode kicks off with the guys catching up what they've been up to of late. Rick talks a little about his recent Fall Break family trip to Pensacola Beach and Toby's aversion to jellyfish. Middle School Principal - Dr. Nick - shares about how a simple conversation turned into a movie-making competition with one of his students and production of "The Cornman.". Rick then reads his blog from this past week "Helping the Butterfly" which prompts the guys to discuss the dangers of advice-giving and the benefits of allowing others to learn from natural consequences.

In the "Building the Brochure" segment, Dr. Nick and Dr. Rick continue their investigation into Search Institute's research on the 40 Developmental Assets. For this first week, they share experiences and reactions to the assets three and four - "Other Adult Relationships" and a "Caring Neighborhood". Nick points out how important it is for kids to have support from multiple caring adults and Rick considers an expanded definition for "neighbors' to include a school community.

The Every Rose has Its Thorn segment revolves around Fall/Autumn this week. The beauty of the leaves changing and hiking in the cool weather are a few of the rosier aspects of the season. On the thornier side, the guys discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder and Rick's disconnect from football.

The guys dig back into the mailbag in the last segment to respond to more fan questions. Dr. Rick starts by going back to a question from last week's episode to share some additional information on finding qualified counselors. Nick then shares some brilliant advice for Heather from TX, an elementary school teacher who is having an incredibly difficult year. Things end on a lighter note as the guys respond to another listener about their pre-workout routines and the challenges of keeping in shape in their mid-forties.

Episode 140 of "The Rock Star Principals' Podcast" is brought to you by Lexia Learning.

Lots of hectic excitement and zany energy along with the usual dose of Edu-Awesomeness this week with RSP as the boys record while Nick is driving and Jon is in his office using a phone recording app:

• The 11 P's of Rock Star Principal Leadership: Pragmatism
• Movie Plug: "Nobody" starring Bob Odenkirk
• Upcoming Series Introduction: "Lasso's Leadership Lessons"
  • Inspired by the hit Apple TV Series, "Ted Lasso"

The Rock Star Principals are back and once again brought to you by Lexia Learning! In this week's episode, Jon and Nick bring you two awesome segments discussing:

• Leadership Lessons from "Yellowstone"
  • Kevin Costner's Leadership Quotes
    • "You can't teach toughness. You're either born a willow or you're born an oak."
    • "There's once constant in life: you build something worth having; someone's gonna try and take it."
    • "I have this new rule. I only carry my cell phone in places where there's no service."
• The 11 P's of Rock Star Leadership
  • The Pledge of Responsibility
    • "This is the business we've chosen."
      • Godfather II
    • Doug Reeves' 90-90-90 Research
      • Teachers and Leaders who take full responsibility for all outcomes and results achieve more.

Don't forget to catch the Rock Star Principals at the ASCD Empowered Principal Symposium this Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 for an awesome afternoon of Professional Development, which will then be available on-demand until June 21st. Also, a big "thank you" to our producer and instructional technologist, Mike Indeglio, for creating a dynamic presentation for our session.