Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Build Relational Capacity with Staff and Students from Day One - Derrick Lawson
Season 8 Episode 45
Today our guest is Derrick Lawson, co-executive director of CATLL and CASCD and a former principal at all three school levels. Derrick shares practic…
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 500 - Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going - John Norlin, Houston Kraft, & Lindsay Norlin
Season 8 Episode 44
Today, John Norlin, Houston Kraft, and Lindsay Norlin mark a milestone: the 500th episode of the CharacterStrong Podcast. More than a celebration of …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Sharing Student Information Across Staff Improves School Outcomes - Steve Smith
Season 8 Episode 43
Today our guest is Steve Smith, CEO and co-founder of IntelliSpark. Steve shares how IntelliSpark helps educators get to know students as people — no…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Secondhand Compliment: How Indirect Recognition Builds Stronger Connections - John Norlin
Season 8 Episode 42
Today, host John Norlin shares a practical relationship-building strategy called the secondhand compliment — an intentional approach to recognizing s…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Five Strategies to Strengthen Tiered Support Across Your District - Dr. Susanne Thompson
Season 8 Episode 41
Today our guest is Dr. Susanne Thompson, Vice President of Business Development at SESI (Specialized Education Services, Inc.). Dr. Thompson shares f…
3 months ago
How High-Impact Tutoring Reaches the Students Schools Can Miss - Devon Wible
Season 8 Episode 40
Today our guest is Devon Wible, Vice President of Teaching and Learning at Catapult Learning. Devon works directly with schools and districts to desi…
3 months, 1 week ago
How Pre-Correction Reduces Behavior Problems Before They Start - John Norlin
Season 8 Episode 39
Today, host John Norlin shares a practical classroom strategy called pre-correction a proactive approach to reducing behavior correction before it's …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Predictability Is One of the Most Powerful Tools in the Classroom - John Norlin
Season 8 Episode 38
Today, host John Norlin shares a strategy called Grandma's Rule, a practical, research-backed approach to building predictability into the classroom…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
How to Train Yourself to Pause Before You React - John Norlin
Season 8 Episode 37
Today, host John Norlin shares a strategy called the Tactical Pause, a simple, trainable habit of pausing before responding in high-emotion situation…
4 months ago
A Simple Strategy for Becoming a Better Listener - John Norlin
Season 8 Episode 36
Today, host John Norlin shares a simple approach to staying focused in conversations when the noise of the day makes it hard to truly hear what some…
4 months, 1 week ago