One Percent Better

Today on the podcast, it's teacher and author  Dave Stuart Jr. I love Dave's work and have been following his journey for over five years. We discuss: How to find what Dave calls your Everest and how it applies to your personal and professional lives What six things Dave has concluded matter most when it comes to teaching and learning. The Value of doing Hard things and much more! Sign up for 1% W...

We know the importance of communication when it comes to learning, but this week I talk about one of the forgotten "C Words"-- Curriculum.  Today I share five beliefs I have about the learning experiences our children should be having.  Please keep the conversation going by signing up for  1% Wednesday or by asking a question on  Twitter. As always, thank you for listening. --JF  

Today I sit down with world-class communicator Tim Pollard.  He is an author, workshop leader, and teacher who specializes in helping you become a compelling communicator. His  company  has helped thousands of people transform confusing, dry presentations into thought-provoking, easy-to-follow experiences that drive audiences to action.   We discuss his  his book,  and the simple techniques he tea...

When it comes to fitness, how do we measure progress? In pounds lost? Inches? Energy level? BMI? Flexibility? Frankly, I don't know yet. My journey has just begun in earnest.  I would love to hear your input via  email. What's your secret to getting 1% better when it comes to working out? Support me, call me out, or ask a question here. As always, thank you being on the journey with me. --JF   

Today's guest once made, and lost, 20 million dollars.  Damion Lupo  has emerged stronger and wiser, with a story to tell about how it's not just greed, but fear that holds us back on our journeys to financial freedom. He shares that story with us today.  I hope it helps you get 1% better.  Connect with me on  my website  if I can help you in any way. Thank you so much for listening! --JF 

Where can you be in 356 days? Today I celebrate the one-year anniversary of  One Percent Better  by sharing my journey and challenging you to begin yours today.  Thank you so much for inspiring me to keep going.  Connect with me if I can help you get 1% better  today. --JF

Today I share my conversation with  John Nemo. John is an author, consultant, and business coach who has literally written the book on how to utilize LinkedIn to revolutionize your business.  John takes us step by step down a path that he has seen transform his own life and his business. If you've never used LinkedIn (like me before our conversation) this is the episode for you.  If you have, John...

Today I share a strategy to help your work get 1% better. When was the last time you sought out fresh eyes to help you improve?  It can be scary, but so important. On today's episode I lay out a simple framework for incorporating fresh eyes into your life and work. A path to improving your mindset, language, and behavior with one technique.  As always, thank you for listening, and please visit my ...

Today on the podcast, it's author  Melissa Agnes. Melissa is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker for companies and organizations looking to make sure that they are crisis ready.  We discuss her  book,  how companies can improve their messaging and communication, and so much more. As always, you can find what I am up to at  my website. Thank you so much for listening.  Reach out if I can help y...

On May 17th, I coached my final game of year 19 as a baseball coach.  This episode is an open letter to the coaching profession.  I hope something in my letter helps you get 1% better. --JF 

Today I share my conversation with  Jamy Bechler .  Jamy is an author, speaker, coach and consultant who specializes in the art and science of leadership.  Today we dive into his book  The Leadership Playbook.  In it, Jamy unpacks years of experience from inside and out of the world of sports. You can find me on  my website,  or reach out to me on social media @FerraroOnAir. I know this conversati...

On this week's episode one of my former students, Erin Maher, class of '09, takes my seat as the interviewer. She turns the mic around on me and delves deep into areas in my life such as: Memories from my classroom My daily habits Things I struggle with Books I love Strategies for staying positive  and much more. You can follow Erin on  Twitter  and me on my  website. Thank you so much for listeni...

Today I share my conversation with World Series of Poker Champion Phil Hellmuth.  In 1989 Phil was the youngest ever WSOP Main Event Champion at just 24 years of age.  Since, he has captured 14 event  bracelets, the most of any player all-time. He is the author of several books, including  Positivity. We discuss:  goal setting his mindset for success his process for self-reflection how everyone ca...

Today I discuss the importance of style.  For so long we have been told that everyone has his or her own style.  While true, this style does not come naturally.  Today's episode challenges you tap into your self-awareness in order to identify the mindset, language, and behavior of your personal style.  Visit my  website  to learn more about my style, or to let me know if I can help you in any way....

Today I share my conversation with business author  Dorie Clark. Dorie has written three books, and today we share the mindset, language, and behavior of monetizing your expertise. Dorie and I discuss: How to choose your platform for sharing your work. How to become a trusted source. How to pace yourself in your quest to seek multiple income streams.  How Dorie gets 1% better every day. You can fi...

Today I share a story from my live talk at  Koi Creative Space. How can you be remarkable? What is YOUR whitefish sandwich? What can you start today? How can I help you? If you have an idea for how we can work together, send me a note  here. Thank you so much for listening! --JF 

Today I share a conversation with  Penny Kittle. Penny is a teacher, writer, and advocate for the power of reading to transform lives.   Educators all around the world have had their students' lives changed by the generosity of her  book love foundation. Today we talk about: the value of audio books the state of reading in 2018 the most popular books for reluctant readers and how relationships com...

This week:  I discuss the single biggest problem in all of communication. I share my three favorite quotations on communication. I challenge you to text better. Reach out to me on  my website  to share your thoughts and experiences on communication. Thank you so much for listening. -JF  

Today I talk with  Anna Huckabee Tull. She is a musician, life coach, and author of the book  Living the Deeper Yes.  We discuss: how to get unstuck in your personal and creative life how to use storytelling to find your best self what flow feels like and how to tap into it more regularly  what Anna means by living a deeper yes and much more. Visit  Anna's website  or head to  my website  for more...

Today I share a conversation between my friend and mentor  Ryan Hawk  and writer  Jeff Goins . On  Episode 227  of Ryan's podcast, Jeff and Ryan talk about the mindset, language, and behavior of those in search of a mentor.  In the course of a great episode filled with takeaways, my name comes up unexpectedly. Ryan shares a story of how he and I became friends. I hope the story gives you something...

Today I talk with author  Todd Henry. Todd and I talk about his  new book,  and about what it takes to lead a creative team.  I have been a fan of Todd's work for years, and I know you will find this conversation helpful in your quest to get  one percent better today. Please visit my  website  to see everything I am up to, and please let me know if I can ever help you. Enjoy my conversation with T...

Today's episode was recorded at  https://www.koicreativespace.com/ I share four clips from my talk on The Mindset, Language, and Behavior of Daily Improvement.   If you would like to learn more about my project, head over to  https://www.onepercentbetterproject.com/  and find out if I am the right person to help inspire your group. I hope you enjoy today's podcast.  Please share it with someone to...

Today I talk with multi-time best selling author  Daniel Pink. His  Ted Talk  has been viewed nearly 20 million times.  Head to  onepercentbetterproject.com  for the show notes. Keep improving and let me know if I can  help. -JF 

Today I take you inside the walls of the locker room.  The Cairn University Baseball Coaching Staff invited me to give my Classroom Keynote to their team.  We discussed the mindset, language, and behavior of winning culture.  On this episode, I share two stories that I shared with the team, in hopes of helping you learn how to improve your mindset on the way to getting 1% better every day.  You ca...

Today's episode features  Jeff Brown.  Jeff is a skilled podcast host that brings with him years of experience behind the microphone.  It was a thrill to share Jeff's customized reading list for  The One Percent Better Audience.  He and I discuss: How to grow as a reader How Jeff picks books How he began his podcast How you can improve today by reading the right books Find links to the books menti...