Change Starts Here

You may not consider yourself a leader. Maybe you’ve tried but didn’t invest fully. Maybe you don’t think you have it in you at all. Noted author, educator and leadership expert Stedman Graham is here to tell you that you’re wrong. Graham joined Change Starts Here with host and FranklinCovey Education thought leader Dustin Odham to talk “Identity Leadership,” his book, and his philosophy that, to...

Graduating from high school is a huge accomplishment for young people – but it doesn’t always mean students are ready for what lies ahead. Stephanie Malia Krauss knows that firsthand. As a high school dropout, she “needed people and opportunities within and beyond school to prepare [her] for adulthood.” Krauss believes that’s more important than ever before in a rapidly changing world, and she joi...

Adolph “Doc” Brown is a businessman, author, investor, educator, researcher, keynote speaker, and much more, and his bio advances his hope that he leaves those he interacts with ready to “learn, laugh and lead.” However, if you ask him – which Change Starts Here host Dustin Odham did – he’s “one of many of God’s children.” “That’s my filter for everything that I do and everything that I attempt to...

Self-described teacher, writer, coach, podcast host, mother, partner and daughter Elena Aguilar obviously wears many hats, including as a renowned author – but many of them also have something in common. Particularly through Bright Morning Consulting, an organization focused on helping build more just and equitable organizations, and books like her recent work “Onward,” Aguilar has embarked on a m...

Saving and budgeting are sticky subjects for spenders – and author Rachel Cruze knows that better than just about anyone. Her bio on her website tells the tale. “I’m a spender at heart. And I love pizza. (These are the important things to know about me).” As the daughter of noted financial guru Dave Ramsey, that spend-first nature created a lot of pressure to rein it in. However, becoming smarter...

The realm of education has been utterly transformed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – and it’s going to fall largely upon educators to do what they can to help right the ship for their students. The pandemic – and the resulting “COVID slide” in learning, disproportionately impacted underserved communities and students of color, making the issue that much more critical. Here to talk about t...

Change Starts Here and host Dustin Odham, Thought Leader for FranklinCovey Education, are back with another thought-provoking and inspiring episode – this time featuring a bona fide legend in the field of education. Dr. Christine Rubie-Davies – though she prefers to drop the titles and go by Christine – has spent decades immersed in the world of education and has led the conversation surrounding t...

Not everyone is wired for natural positivity. In fact, one of the world’s foremost authors and keynote speakers on the topic doesn’t even find it easy. However, if you can focus on implementing the power of positivity in leadership and beyond, you can unlock tremendous benefits for your life. On this episode of Change Starts Here, host and FranklinCovey Education thought leader Dustin Odham was jo...

Change Starts Here host and Thought Leader for FranklinCovey Education Dustin Odham invites noted educator Erin Gruwell, on whom the 2007 film “Freedom Writers” is based, to share her powerful journey shaping the lives of young people through innovative teaching methods. From her days student teaching in 1994 to her years creating and implementing the Freedom Writers method – which asks students t...

In 2013, a video swept through the internet, bringing joy to all who viewed it. It featured then-11-year-old Robby Novak, dressed to the nines in a suit, tie and sneakers, delivering a pep talk as the now fabled “Kid President.” Brad Montague, Novak’s brother-in-law, was part of the dynamic duo that made that video happen. Since, Kid President’s videos have been viewed over 100 million times. Mont...

The debut of FranklinCovey’s Change Starts Here podcast brought out the big guns, bringing on organizing and productivity consultant, New York Times bestselling author and speaker Julie Morgenstern to share her unique insights with host Dustin Odham. Morgenstern, who’s appeared alongside the likes of Oprah Winfrey on television, has a new book called “Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring...

Learning how to manage your time properly and effectively can either make or break your overall productivity. In fact, good time-management is said to be an extremely beneficial tool in helping someone achieve adequate work-life balance and acquiring better work opportunities for themselves, per Proof Hub. However, good time-management does not just happen overnight. It can take time to build and...

If you are someone who knows that embracing failure is one of the keys to success, someone who is overwhelmed by the clutter and messiness of life and leadership, OR if you are someone who knows that your beliefs can move mountains while your doubts can create them, this podcast is for you. Greatness is everywhere. It's in you, your students, and your school community. You have the power to un...