In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on character. I came across a quote the other day that I have seen many times, in different variations, that said Our character is defined by what we do when we think no one is looking. Take a moment today to step back from the business of your day to day and whisper to someone who deserves to know they shine. 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on character. I came across a quote the other day that I have seen many times, in different variations, that said Our character is defined by what we do when we think no one is looking. Take a moment today to step back from the business of your day to day and whisper to someone who deserves to know they shine.

141: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Show Your Character in a Whisper

In Today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on something many of us may have sitting on our desks every day and probably take for granted... our teacher's mug. Regardless of what we use our mugs for, I think they paint a beautiful picture of what teaching is all about. Let's talk about it... 

In Today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on something many of us may have sitting on our desks every day and probably take for granted... our teacher's mug. Regardless of what we use our mugs for, I think they paint a beautiful picture of what teaching is all about. Let's talk about it...

140: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Embrace Your Teacher Mug

Today's thought is this: What are you Thankful In? Yes you heard me right, I am not wondering what you are thankful for, I am more curious about what you are thankful in. You might be wondering what I am talking about, but I think by the end of this episode you will be challenged to reflect a bit during this season of thanks. Let's talk about it...

Today's thought is this: What are you Thankful In? Yes you heard me right, I am not wondering what you are thankful for, I am more curious about what you are thankful in. You might be wondering what I am talking about, but I think by the end of this episode you will be challenged to reflect a bit during this season of thanks. Let's talk about it...

139: Thoughts for Teachers: What Are You Thankful In?

In Today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on puzzle pieces. We can become overwhelmed or frustrated in what we do when we think we have to be every piece our students need to complete their entire puzzle. I want to encourage you to embrace the puzzle piece that you are, instead of becoming overwhelmed by attempting to be every piece in the puzzle.

In Today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on puzzle pieces. We can become overwhelmed or frustrated in what we do when we think we have to be every piece our students need to complete their entire puzzle. I want to encourage you to embrace the puzzle piece that you are, instead of becoming overwhelmed by attempting to be every piece in the puzzle.

138: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Be A Puzzle Piece

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on alignment. When tough times try to derail you, or when you may feel like you are pushed beyond your breaking point, remember to focus on your alignment. It is our alignment that keeps us grounded.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on alignment. When tough times try to derail you, or when you may feel like you are pushed beyond your breaking point, remember to focus on your alignment. It is our alignment that keeps us grounded.

137: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Your Alignment is Key

In Today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on simple concept. Our destiny vs our legacy. Where destiny is essentially focusing on what we will become, Legacy concentrates on what we will leave behind. Let's talk about it...

In Today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on simple concept. Our destiny vs our legacy. Where destiny is essentially focusing on what we will become, Legacy concentrates on what we will leave behind. Let's talk about it...

136: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Destiny vs. Legacy

In Today's Thought for Teachers I want to focus on a very simple idea... The power of a single seat. Make it a goal to always leave a seat at the table for students, colleagues, and friends you may not even realize need it in the moment.

In Today's Thought for Teachers I want to focus on a very simple idea... The power of a single seat. Make it a goal to always leave a seat at the table for students, colleagues, and friends you may not even realize need it in the moment.

135: Thoughts for Teachers: There is POWER in a Single Seat

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on a quote from Bruce Lee to help encourage you to find your purpose and live it out each day.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on a quote from Bruce Lee to help encourage you to find your purpose and live it out each day.

134: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Be A Willow Tree

Today's Episode is a Thought for Teachers episode, and in it I have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Today's thought is this: Are You living in a Magic Castle? There is a specific Magic Castle in Los Angeles that has made me reflect on how I view certain aspects of my teaching and my life and I hope it will do the same for you today. Let's talk about it...

Today's Episode is a Thought for Teachers episode, and in it I have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Today's thought is this: Are You living in a Magic Castle? There is a specific Magic Castle in Los Angeles that has made me reflect on how I view certain aspects of my teaching and my life and I hope it will do the same for you today. Let's talk about it...

133: Thoughts for Teachers: Do You Live in a Magic Castle?

In this Two Minute Timeout for Teachers we will focus on a few lessons we can learn from my sisters dog Bentley. Some of the simple qualities that he has grown to possess can really help us reflect on our interactions with those around us on a daily basis.

In this Two Minute Timeout for Teachers we will focus on a few lessons we can learn from my sisters dog Bentley. Some of the simple qualities that he has grown to possess can really help us reflect on our interactions with those around us on a daily basis.

132: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Be Like Bentley 

"Teachonomy Talks" is a podcast brought to you by Teachonomy.com for busy teachers who want to be inspired, encouraged, and empowered each week.  Our goal is to give you nuggets of value in 5-7 minutes so you can walk away energized, refreshed,  and ready for your day!

A great encouragement and reminder of why I get up early to continue my journey as an educator. Thank you!

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Very inspirational and fun!  Easy to listen to and short.  I highly recommend it for all educators.

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In today's episode, we are having an encore episode where I talk about the empty classroom that all teachers face on the last day of school, and focus on how powerful standing in that moment can truly be.

In today's episode, we are having an encore episode where I talk about the empty classroom that all teachers face on the last day of school, and focus on how powerful standing in that moment can truly be.

130: Encore Episode: The Empty Classroom 

In this episode I delve into how to keep Focus, take Initiative, and be Tenacious as a teacher. I also include a separate "workout" for each point that you can try right away. Listen today and be encouraged to Teach F.I.T.

In this episode I delve into how to keep Focus, take Initiative, and be Tenacious as a teacher. I also include a separate "workout" for each point that you can try right away. Listen today and be encouraged to Teach F.I.T.

074: Teach F.I.T.  

Today's episode is a Thought for Teachers episode, and in it I have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Today's Thought: "Do You Listen Like a Doctor?" Our interactions with doctors are very similar to those we have with our students every day. Let's talk about it...

Today's episode is a Thought for Teachers episode, and in it I have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Today's Thought: "Do You Listen Like a Doctor?" Our interactions with doctors are very similar to those we have with our students every day. Let's talk about it...

121: Thoughts for Teachers: Do You Listen Like a Doctor? 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on a quote from Errol Flynn that will cause you to reflect on your relationships with your students. What he said was this: It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper." If only hallways could talk. Imagine if teachers had the ability to hear everything that students said during a school day. What would they be whispering about you?

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on a quote from Errol Flynn that will cause you to reflect on your relationships with your students. What he said was this: It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper." If only hallways could talk. Imagine if teachers had the ability to hear everything that students said during a school day. What would they be whispering about you?

120: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... If Hallways Could Talk 

In today's episode I tell you about my friend Joel. In college he was a basketball superstar and an elite athlete. Today he is a high school principal impacting lives in amazing ways every single day. About 15 years ago Joel carried me, quite literally, through one of my biggest fears. You may just find yourself inspired to face your fears by the end. Let's talk about it...

In today's episode I tell you about my friend Joel. In college he was a basketball superstar and an elite athlete. Today he is a high school principal impacting lives in amazing ways every single day. About 15 years ago Joel carried me, quite literally, through one of my biggest fears. You may just find yourself inspired to face your fears by the end. Let's talk about it...

114: Thoughts for Teachers: Who Carries You Through Your Fear? 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on a quote from Thomas Aquinas and share an excerpt from my book uNforgettable that I feel will encourage teachers during this time of year.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on a quote from Thomas Aquinas and share an excerpt from my book uNforgettable that I feel will encourage teachers during this time of year.

115: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... You Were Built To Sail 

In this Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to encourage you to take time for YOU this week. Remember how important it is to rest in order to recharge and be the best you can possibly be each day.

In this Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to encourage you to take time for YOU this week. Remember how important it is to rest in order to recharge and be the best you can possibly be each day.

073: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Take Time to Rest 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers, I focus on this quote from actress Sophia Bush to encourage you: "You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously." Be encouraged and know that YOU are enough.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers, I focus on this quote from actress Sophia Bush to encourage you: "You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously." Be encouraged and know that YOU are enough.

107: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... YOU are a Masterpiece 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on this quote from the movie Good Will Hunting, "Sometimes people can't believe in themselves until someone else believes in them first." Be encouraged today to embrace the POWER of instilling belief by setting the example first. 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on this quote from the movie Good Will Hunting, "Sometimes people can't believe in themselves until someone else believes in them first." Be encouraged today to embrace the POWER of instilling belief by setting the example first.

103: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Instill Belief 

Today Episode is a Thought for Teachers episode, and in it i have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Todays thought is this: Do Your Flaws Form a Foundation? Often times what seems to be a blemish on the surface can actually be a transformational experience that sets the foundation for an even greater impact. When we take a moment to reflect on how our 'cracks' in our teaching road make us even better teachers, we can change the game entirely... lets talk about it...

Today Episode is a Thought for Teachers episode, and in it i have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Todays thought is this: Do Your Flaws Form a Foundation? Often times what seems to be a blemish on the surface can actually be a transformational experience that sets the foundation for an even greater impact. When we take a moment to reflect on how our 'cracks' in our teaching road make us even better teachers, we can change the game entirely... lets talk about it...

101: Thoughts for Teachers: Do Your Flaws Form a Foundation? 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on a quote from Oscar Wilde that said, "Be Yourself - Everyone Else is Already Taken." My hope is to take just a few minutes and inspire you to be Fearlessly Authentic.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I want to focus on a quote from Oscar Wilde that said, "Be Yourself - Everyone Else is Already Taken." My hope is to take just a few minutes and inspire you to be Fearlessly Authentic.

117: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Be Fearlessly Authentic 

In this episode I talk about three elements that great restaurants have in common that teachers can implement into the classroom to increase their impact even more.

In this episode I talk about three elements that great restaurants have in common that teachers can implement into the classroom to increase their impact even more.

052: 3 Lessons Teachers Can Learn From a Restaurant 

Have you ever thought of the immense power of the person behind the spotlight? In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers, I talk about how important that person really is when it comes to teaching our students. Check it out...

Have you ever thought of the immense power of the person behind the spotlight? In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers, I talk about how important that person really is when it comes to teaching our students. Check it out...

131: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Where Do You Shine Your Spotlight? 

How do you 'Break Bread' in your classroom? If you are wondering what breaking bread has to do with your teaching, then I would encourage you to listen for the next few minutes and be encouraged to reflect on an aspect of our teaching that cannot go overlooked. Lets talk about it...

How do you 'Break Bread' in your classroom? If you are wondering what breaking bread has to do with your teaching, then I would encourage you to listen for the next few minutes and be encouraged to reflect on an aspect of our teaching that cannot go overlooked. Lets talk about it...

098: Thoughts for Teachers: Do You 'Break Bread' in Your Classroom? 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I share a simple song lyric taken from the movie The Greatest Showman. The goal behind this episode is to inspire you to make EVERY student feel empowered and important for who they are as people.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I share a simple song lyric taken from the movie The Greatest Showman. The goal behind this episode is to inspire you to make EVERY student feel empowered and important for who they are as people.

096: Two Minute Timeout For Teachers... Show Them They Matter 

Today is a Thought for Teachers Episode to help you reflect on your impact. Todays thought is this: What Legacy are you leaving behind? Taking a moment to think about our impact as something that will be left for the next generation can really change how we approach everything we do in and out of the classroom. Lets talk about it...

Today is a Thought for Teachers Episode to help you reflect on your impact. Todays thought is this: What Legacy are you leaving behind? Taking a moment to think about our impact as something that will be left for the next generation can really change how we approach everything we do in and out of the classroom. Lets talk about it...

100: Thoughts for Teachers: What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind? 

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on a quote from Dr Seuss. Whether we have read his stories as children, or we still teach them today to our students, the moments of laughter and happiness that are usually tied to them will remain with us forever. Take your timeout today and reflect on how important it is value every moment we have as teachers.

In today's Two Minute Timeout for Teachers I focus on a quote from Dr Seuss. Whether we have read his stories as children, or we still teach them today to our students, the moments of laughter and happiness that are usually tied to them will remain with us forever. Take your timeout today and reflect on how important it is value every moment we have as teachers.

099: Two Minute Timeout for Teachers... Value Every Moment

Today Episode is a thought for teachers episode, and in it i have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Today's thought is this: What is your one question? As teachers we ask and answer a ton of questions every single day. We ask questions to make a students think, to guide them as they explore, and to help them learn. We answer questions in order to give insight, eliminate confusion, and offer comfort. But I often wonder if we were able to ask ONE question that could change lives, would we ask it, and what would it be? Lets talk about it...

Today Episode is a thought for teachers episode, and in it i have a single thought for you to ponder that will hopefully give you something to reflect on as you go about your day. Today's thought is this: What is your one question? As teachers we ask and answer a ton of questions every single day. We ask questions to make a students think, to guide them as they explore, and to help them learn. We answer questions in order to give insight, eliminate confusion, and offer comfort. But I often wonder if we were able to ask ONE question that could change lives, would we ask it, and what would it be? Lets talk about it...

108: Thoughts for Teachers: What is Your One Question? 

Today's episode is all about reflecting on how YOUR classroom is very much like the popular reality TV show America's Got Talent. Today's thought: Is your classroom a reality TV competition? Lets talk about it...

Today's episode is all about reflecting on how YOUR classroom is very much like the popular reality TV show America's Got Talent. Today's thought: Is your classroom a reality TV competition? Lets talk about it...

095: Thoughts for Teachers: Is Your Classroom a Reality TV Competition? 

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