The Empowering Teacher

Did you know the 4 Disciplines could be as easy as whiteboard? Listen in, as Miss Ayotte, a teacher leader in the Nadaburg school district in Whitman, Arizona shares how students in her 3rd Grade class use the 4 Disciplines of Execution every single day. 

We’ve achieved Lighthouse! Now what? Growing in our Leader in Me Framework does not stop when we achieve Lighthouse Certification. Join host Molly, as she talks with Jan McCartan, leader in Me Coach and Consultant and Lead Lighthouse Certification Reviewer about what comes next.

Feeling tired? Burned out? We want so much for our students and it can feel like we don’t have enough time to do it all. Join host Molly Garcia and Sean Covey, New York Times Best-Selling Author and President of FranklinCovey Education, and tap into the power of finding moments of balance and renewal, especially when things are tough.

What’s the best way to set the tone for the day? Join Molly and guest Ms. Giona from Desert Oasis Elementary as they dig into how to integrate Leader in Me through morning huddle.

How can students lead the way in creating a more trusting school experience? Join teacher Ms. Madrigal and two student leaders at Skypointe HS in Las Vegas, Nevada as they share how they used the 13 Behaviors of High Trust to grow trust in their school.

Empowering educators work in a profession where valuing differing opinions is essential to job satisfaction and happy customers. Sean Covey joins host Molly Garcia to dive into the genius of Habit 6 and uncover how synergy is so much more than simply compromising.

As empowering teachers, we intentionally pause to inspect our own beliefs and perspectives and evaluate the impact they have on ourselves and our students. Join Molly as she leans into the power of paradigms with Robin Sampson. They explore how our own limiting beliefs can impact student learning and what we can do to break free from these mindsets and embrace all the possibilities in front of us.

Why don’t we prioritize ourselves? What would happen if we intentionally chose to apply the 4 Disciplines of Execution ( 4DX ) to our wellness by making our wellness a goal we achieve, not just one we consider? Join Molly as she uncovers the possibilities and impact 4DX can bring to our well-being with Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador and lifelong educator.

Do you find yourself wondering if you’re doing Leader in Me “right”? Join Molly and Leader in Me Coach Jamie Spinks, as they explore how we can see Leader in Me as an opportunity to amplify the goodness we already harness within our classrooms, rather than a checklist of “to-dos.” 

Have you ever faltered in your belief that every student can learn? Join Molly as she discovers ways to be inclusive of all students’ learning needs with Holly Diaz.

Is Leader in Me relevant for secondary students? As empowering teachers, we are anchored in student empowerment. We create a supportive space that has structure and routines and engages students in curiosity and investigation, no matter their age. Join Molly as she uncovers the power of Leader in Me for middle and high schools with Evett Barham, Leader in Me Coach and Consultant. 

We want the very best for our students. At times though, we can feel like giving our very best still isn't enough. If we don't do it, then who will? Listen as Molly and Muriel unpack the dilemma of wanting to do it all, but feeling like we are falling short.

How do you engage families as true partners with your school? Join Molly and guest Alex Gonzales as they explore how to tap into the genius of families. 

Are you listening? Join Molly as she gets real with Sean Covey about Habit 5.

Have you ever sat back after a full day of teaching and wondered, does this Inside-Out Approach really work? Do our choices to become more effective really impact those around us to want to do the same? Join host Molly Garcia as she jumps into conversation with Pete Wagner, Southwest ISD Athletic Director, and Mike Webb Leader in Me Coach and Consultant around the impact adult learning has on our...

Have you ever felt like there are a lot of unintentional misunderstandings and tough decisions in your day-to-day life that make working with others challenging? In this episode, we're getting real with Sean Covey, the President of Franklin Covey Education and New York Times bestselling author, to explore the question, "Is it really possible for everyone to win every time?"

Have you ever found yourself wondering, just how do we move beyond just teaching the lessons? How do we truly  provide our students with a real life practicum that will inspire and fuel their passions in such a way that it empowers them to make a difference in our world?  Join host Molly Garcia and Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, Desiree Cocroft as they ignite conversation around moving beyond...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if students were in charge? Join host Molly Garcia and Leader in Me Coach and Consultant Betsy Wierda as they explore the power of student leadership roles.

How do you approach change that takes you out of your comfort zone? Does it feel like it’s all up to you? Join Nicole Bouhana, teacher leader and coordinator at Nitschmann Middle School, and host Molly Garcia as they discuss the power of shared leadership.