Cynicism can feel like protection—especially for educators, leaders, and anyone who has experienced disappointment or burnout. But what if cynicism slowly distances us from the very relationships and possibilities we need most? In this episode, Dr. Gary Williams interviews Joel Amidon about the book Hope for Cynics by Jamil Zaki Read more
It’s easy to feel like we have to manage everything – our students, our colleagues, our classrooms, our kids, and sometimes even how others think or respond. But what if some of that weight isn’t actually ours to carry? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gary Williams about The Read more
Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams as we discuss Charles Duhigg’s book, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop the Amidon Planet Store (to get yourself a t-shirt, hoodie, or coffee Read more
Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams, talent director at Robert Half Management Resources, as we discuss Robert Iger’s book, The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop Read more
Who does this belong to? This is a common question in my house. Trying to find the owner of a shoe, a book, a bag, a spill, a mess, even a task. If I can find the owner, I can determine who is responsible for making whatever it is better. Read more
Mind Your Moments How powerful is a moment? Can you make a moment powerful? Throughout my life I can think of a handful of moments that have led to drastic changes in my life, my relationships, my teaching. I think of these “defining moments” as historical markers where something significant Read more
Mentorship and the Patience of the Padawan What is a mentor? And where do I find one? As someone who can point to several mentors in my life these might seem like silly questions. But after my conversation with my friend, Dr. Gary Williams, Vice President and Director of Athletics Read more