In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes author, founder of schoolio.org, and inventor of the I‑o method—Robert J. Caveney. Join Robert and Dave for a discussion of Robert's books, "SCHOOLING For Readiness And Drive" and the forthcoming "Methods for Working Together", and explore the importance of changing the method to create effective change in the world of K12 education.
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes renowned author, coach, and leadership development expert—Chalmers Brothers. Join Chalmers and Dave for a discussion of Chalmers's books, "Language and the Pursuit of Happiness" and "Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence", explore the importance of language in transforming culture, and discover how coaching can help unleash leaders in all areas of life.
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Big Beacon Radio program assistant Emma Schoenfelner to speak about the importance of shift skills (don't call them soft) in creating change. Shift skills include: noticing, listening, questioning, speech acts, story identification, telling, and reframing, vulnerability & authenticity. Join Emma and Dave to discuss why these skills are hardly "soft", as…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back renowned change leader, author, entrepreneur, and Harvard Business School professor emertitus—Dr. John Kotter. Join John and Dave for a discussion of John's latest book “That’s Not How We Do it Here!” which explores crucial obstacles to change, particularly in higher education and education more generally, as well as delve into how strategies…
While there is still far to go, there are several pioneering universities around the world who have made enormous strides in the effort to transform engineering education. Olin College is one of those pioneers. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Vincent Manno, provost and Dean of Faculty at the Olin College of Engineering. Join Vincent and Dave…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes John Qualls, President of Eleven Fifty Academy, a nonprofit organization focused on closing the nation’s technology skills gap while creating a coding ecosystem that benefits individuals, employers, and communities. Join John and Dave to examine the fallout from high school graduation to college graduation, explore alternative Learning Paths and Programs, and discuss student…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back columnist and author Kerry Hannon to talk about the new rules for career happiness in our rapidly changing work landscape. Join Kerry and Dave to explore the world of work, examine how each generation approaches their careers differently, and find helpful connections between the world of work and the world of higher…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Peter Sims, founder & CEO of Parliament, inc., and best-selling author of "Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries". Join Peter and Dave to explore the concept and successes of making little bets vs. giant changes, and discover how this approach can aid in the transformation of culture, workplaces, and higher…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Richard Felder and Rebecca Brent, co-authors of 'Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide'. Drs. Felder and Brent regularly present workshops on effective teaching, mentoring and supporting new faculty members, and faculty development, on campuses and at conferences around the country and abroad. Join Richard, Rebecca, and Dave to explore different learning and…
In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Alvaro Concha, Founder and President of Hack Space Peru. Hack Space Peru is a non-profit organization that promotes and spreads hacker and maker culture among Peru's youth by organizing various programs and activities at universities and high schools. Join Alvaro and Dave to compare and contrast the Peruvian and US approaches to education,…