Dr. Efrain Martinez

Wisdom and Productivity: The Podcast of An Imperfect Educator

Education EN ↓ 202 episodes

This podcast is made by a wisdom seeker who has found productivity to be a great tool for achievement. Here are my reflections & interviews with luminary figures.

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Dr. Efrain Martinez

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S3:E7: 5 Ways Educators Can Win Friends & Influence People |Wisdom&Productivity| #TeachBetter 22.05.2022 17:05

It is what you think Focus in what is really in front of you To be interesting, be interested Don't say; do! Smile

S3:E6: A #Prelude to the Post-Pandemic Principalship: 5 Principles |Wisdom&Productivity| #TeachBetter 01.05.2022 24:21

Centuries are not merely defined by the number of years but by the impact of events. When Dr. Fauci recently declared the US is out of the coronavirus pandemic phase, a new century began. The game change went from kindly reminding students about the importance of masks to not really caring if anyone is wearing one. However, the ramifications of all these changes demand more leadership from princip...

S3:E5: Interviewing Dr. Courtney Orzel (@drorzel) |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter 26.04.2022 47:01

Today I have the privilege to interview Dr. Courtney Orzel.

S3:E4: On Eating the Big Frog First & The 20/20/20 Formula (Wisdom & Productivity) #TeachBetter 24.04.2022 9:18

S3:E4: On Eating the Big Frog First & The 20/20/20 Formula (Wisdom & Productivity) #TeachBetter To live the life that we want, we must set the stage for glorious success. Today’s reflection begins with the concept originating from Brian Tracy’s book Eat That Frog! He uses a Mark Twain quote that is perfect for my reflection today: “If the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live fr...

S3:E3: On the Productivity of Wisdom | #TeachBetter | Wisdom & Productivity 09.04.2022 14:29

Is it possible you might benefit from several productivity tips & tricks to enhance your practice and quality of life? 👀🎧

S3:E2: A #Jungian View of Life! |Wisdom & Productivity| #TeachBetter 03.04.2022 15:14

As an educator, I enjoy researching strategies and skills from a multiplicity of fields. "A #Jungian View of Life!" is an alternative and innovative way to tackle the issues of this new century that affect students (of all ages).

S3:E1: Interviewing Jillian DuBois ( @JillDuBois22 ), Author, Illustrator & Optimistic Originator | Wisdom & Productivity | #TeachBetter 27.03.2022 43:27

"Make        time,           don't take time."

S2:E44: “The End of S2 & What’s Next” | Wisdom & Productivity | #TeachBetter 25.03.2022 19:37

Podcasting as artistic venue and on what's next in Season 3!

S2:E43: The Days In-Between {Wisdom & Productivity} 28.02.2022 6:41

We tend to focus tremendous amounts of focus and energy in our goals; yet, we tend to ignore the magnanimity that every moment carries. Today I get to reflect on this!

S2:E42: Interviewing the Illustrious Leader: Dana Butler (@mrdab008) {Wisdom & Productivity} 19.02.2022 1:08:51

In this episode, I get to interview one of the smartest leaders I know! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ZWtKK5HR4

S2:E41: Adapting Sharma's 8 Purposes {Wisdom & Productivity} 13.02.2022 8:44

In this episode, I get to reflect on two topics: on Robin Sharma's 8 Purposes of Being in Business

S2:E40: What I learned from James Dyson via Tim Ferris 07.02.2022 6:55

About James Dyson's story about believing in oneself!

S2:E39: The One #Habit: What I Learned from the Daily Rituals of Artists 22.01.2022 4:19

After reading Daily Rituals  How Artists’ Work by Mason Currey, I reflected that there’s only one habit I will pick from all those artists today: #walking

S2:E38: How quitting coffee improved #productivity & reduced #inflammation [Wisdom & Productivity] 17.01.2022 9:54

“Take       the first step                  in faith.           You            don't have to see              &nbsp...

S2:E37: Interviewing @RaeHughart #TeachBetter {Wisdom & Productivity} 15.12.2021 30:01

Had a great time interviewing Rae Hughart. So many nuggets of wisdom!

S2:E36: Interviewing Principal Cory Overstreet [@CWOverstreet] {Wisdom & Productivity} 02.12.2021 31:03

Interviewing Dr. Cory Overstreet

S2:E35: Interviewing Principal @RaulGastonD45 , @ilprincipals President-Elect {Wisdom & Productivity} 01.12.2021 33:22

Learning from the illustrious Principal Raúl Gastón!

S2:E34 #Love Is the Source: The Schools of the New Century #PeaceAndCalm #Wisdom & #Productivity #TeachBetter 27.11.2021 9:59

Reading a blog post I wrote: https://www.teachbetter.com/blog/love-is-the-source-the-schools-of-the-new-century/

S2:E33: Interviewing Dr. Anthony McConnell, Superintendent at School District 113A 10.11.2021 24:02

"Give yourself more time" "The importance of checklists" "Allow ideas to marinate" 

S2:E32: Interviewing Dr. Steven Weber, Associate Superintendent for T&L @ Fayetteville Public Schools 03.11.2021 28:13

+Listen to the perspective of parents +About the value of asking questions +Capture your thoughts +Self care

S2:E31: Random thoughts on improving my podcasting game! 02.11.2021 6:16

On this very brief show, I get to share random thoughts on improving my podcasting game with better sound. 

S2:E30: On a manuscript gone, reflections on the conference, and getting back to the game! 29.10.2021 22:36

On this show, I get to reflect on the time my manuscript decided to disappear, my reflection on a conference I recently attended, and on getting back to work after being gone!

S2:E29: "What I Think When Running" 04.10.2021 21:27

S2:E29: “What I Think When Running"   http://anchor.fm/emartinezedd http://tinyurl.com/WandPSpotify http://tinyurl.com/WandPApple

S2:E28: “Interviewing Chuck Moss, Director of Innovation & Development at Dinwiddie County Public Schools" 01.10.2021 21:13

"Bring the best in people" "Discover moments of awesome" "How #fishing is a Zen activity" -@dcpsmoss

S2:E27: “Interviewing LaVonna Roth, International Keynote Speaker & Chief Illuminator at @IgniteYourSHINE" 30.09.2021 20:06

"Embrace mistakes" "use a #FullFocusPlanner" "Schedule #everything" "Life is meant to be a journey" http://anchor.fm/emartinezedd http://tinyurl.com/WandPSpotify http://tinyurl.com/WandPApple