One Percent Better

In some ways, this entire podcast is about decision making.  How to make better ones minute by minute, day by day, with the end result being that we get to go to sleep a little better than we were when we woke up. Today I want to share a question with you: why don’t we celebrate good decisions like we rue bad ones? But right here, right now, let's start a movement. The movement begins with four simple steps: a)define great decisions   b)record great decisions c)celebrate great decisions d) share great decisions with others   Message me this week @FerraroOnAir to share yours. As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This week I share my conversation with Tom Peters! The exclamation point is there to signify three things: My excitement in what I was able to learn from Tom My excitement from what you are about to learn from Tom It's his logo (Really. Check out his website) In 1982 Tom and a colleague wrote a book entitled In Search of Excellence, and he has never looked back. This one is quotable, shareable, and a whole heck of a lot of fun. Enjoy. --JF 

This week I share one idea that changed my life and two stories of how it’s shown up in my world.  Don't confuse price with value. The $75.00 dollar steak Charlee's first wager  As always thank you for listening! --JF 

This week I share a high-velocity, high-value conversation with NFL expert and author, Michael Lombardi. Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Mike Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and Al Davis.   Today, he shares the leadership lessons he has learned with my audience.  I absolutely loved this conversation. I think you will too. As always, thank you for listening! --JF 

I learn so much by being asked deep questions.  This week it's Instructional Coach Kim Darche that helps me (and I certainly hope you) get 1% better. She flips the script with some of the most inventive questions I have ever been asked. "What two published books would you save from a burning building?"  How did Kim get to flip the script? She asked.  She's a long-time passionate listener to the podcast, and after taking a dive into her work, I was very impressed. Voila. Here she is. Let today's episode inspire and encourage you in many ways, not the least of which is how vital a truth it is that we all need a coach. It's impossible to see our blindspots.  Kim helps teachers see theirs, and she might be able to help you as well. Find her on Twitter @KimDarche and let her know how she can help you, or what you thought of her work behind the microphone As always, thank you for listening! --JF 

Today I share my conversation with author Austin Kleon.   I caught Austin as he was about to embark on his book tour.  Our conversation was honest, fun, and I hope, useful. We talk about:  The tug of war between art and commerce.  The ups and downs of going on a book tour Staying creative despite demoralizing times  How George Clooney's movie role selection connects to creative life How Austin would change public education And much more. Subscribe to Austin's Newsletter  Buy one of Austin's Books As always, thanks for listening! --JF 

This week I share a dream I had.   During a recent conversation with educator and upcoming guest Aaaron Pribble, we spoke about one of the realities of being a teacher.  At night you dream about things that could go wrong in the classroom. This week, a skunk snuck into my classroom. What do YOU think about so much that it shows up in your dreams?  I spent some time this week making my website 1% better. Start Here   I would love your thoughts.  As always, thank you for listening. --JF 

Today's conversation is flat-out fun.  It's also useful and inspiring. I have learned that's what you get with Laura Gassner Otting. She's the candid, vulnerable, sharp, author of the book Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life.  We talk about:  Why Laura has a turkey heart on her Instagram feed The moniker of "bad ass" Working in The White House alongside Bill Clinton  Confidence  How to ignore everybody on your quest Can charisma be taught? The self talk Laura uses before public speaking Aligning the pursuit of money and doing good And much more. Be sure to grab a copy of Laura's book here. Head over to Laura's website for her very own show notes:https://lauragassnerotting.com/onepercent/ As always, thanks for listening! --JF     

In this solo episode, I want to encourage you to look back. Take out last month's calendar and ask yourself three questions: Where did I spend my time? What can I feel proud of and celebrate? Do I want to spend my time similarly next month? Too often we plan ahead without looking back.  We wonder: how can I crush next month? The best way to prepare for next month is by looking back on this month. To help you, in this episode I share with you the creative work I did last month, along with my lessons learned along the way. I hope it helps you think about how you spend your time, and that it helps you get 1% better at reflecting. As always, thank you for listening! --JF 

Today I share Part II of my conversation with David Allen. Episode 82 is the place to go if you missed Part I. This week we discuss: Marie Kondo's Netflix Show and system How to clarify and organize the nonstop "stuff" in your life What David means by the very next action step The value of the "someday maybe" list Why David chose the path that he did How to optimize a "To Do" list The way teenagers can benefit from GTD As always, thank you for listening. Until next week... --JF