Today I offer three questions I am reflecting on about how to best educate young people. These are top of mind as I conclude year 24 in the classroom.  I would love your feedback.  Here are the questions:  Where is the line between . . . 1) Serving students and enabling entitlement 2) Having high standards and being compassionate 3)Treating our high school students like adults and creating an environment we think is best suited for learning Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com If you enjoy conversations about education you will love my conversation with lifetime educator Kelly Gallagher As always, thanks for listening to Episode 271! --Joe 

Halfway through this episode, Colin teaches me how to be less weird when selling. That tip is worth the entire episode, and I know it can help you as well!  We get into valuable lessons from their book The Unsold Mindset as well as figuring out powerful questions like: Who is the best salesperson on the show The Office? What does it mean to be authentic? Why did Colin and Garrett schedule their teaching class on Monday? How come it's rare to get paid for what we enjoy doing? and much more. You'll love these guys. If you are looking for 1:1 communication coaching, schedule a free coaching call HERE As always, thanks for listening to Episode 270! --Joe 

One simple and powerful idea this week: when your brain says "I am not sure I am ready" you probably are.  When in your life has this proven true? Share your thoughts with me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Listen to the whole conversation with Mace Curran HERE Looking for 1:1 communication coaching this Summer? Schedule a FREE coaching call.  As always, thanks for listening to Episode 269! --Joe 

Thank you for pushing play and for sharing this episode with someone.  Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you are interested in 1:1 coaching this Summer.  A magical story by Matthew Dicks: Karen vs. The Patriots Find out more about Matt's work on his website HERE Stick around until the last 3rd of this conversation when Mathew gives us a storytelling tip that he has taught to CEOs and 10 year-old kids, a valuable tip we can put it into our lives immediately. Learn about Homework for Life and why Matthew calls it "the single most important thing I teach." It's a damn good conversation, packed with value.  Last week's episode on HUMILITY Thank you for being here for Episode 268! --Joe 

Today I continue a damn good converation about the value & role of humilty in our life and work. Please spread the word by sharing this with someone you know.  This week's episode features the thoughts & voices of five podcast listeners.  Special thanks to all of you who made a contribution. Here they are (in order of appearance) along with the best place to connect with them: Brett Holtz Charles Schultz Brian Levenson (Book) Amanda Box Kyle Harris If you are craving more, listen to the previous episode in which I began the conversation around "What is Humility?" I would love your thoughts on humilty or this episode. Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Thank you for listening to Episode 267! --Joe   

My guest today takes us inside the cockpit of her F-16 fighter jet. She pulls us up a chair during private debriefing meetings.  She even lets us stand next to her during the lowest moments of her personal life. It's a wide-ranging, fun conversation packed with nuggets you can immediately apply in your life and business.  Before we dive in, remember: If you have an important upcoming opportunity in front of a microphone, head HERE and tell me about it. I would love to give you an unfair adavantage. You never know who is listening. https://www.damngoodconversations.com/  can help.  Today on Episode 266, I share my conversation with Michelle "Mace" Curran. After 13 years in The United States Air Force, Curran has decided to turn her hard-won lessons on trust, vulnerability, communication, and courage into invaluable lessons for those of us in the business and creative fields.  Find out more about Mace HERE. Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com  with questions or comments on this episode. I would love to hear from you.  As always, thanks for listening! Hope all your conversations this week are damn good. --Joe 

If you found value in this episode, you'll love the document below containing 9 hand-picked episodes focused on helping you ask better questions.  Head HERE to find that free resource. There's even space for you to add comments and questions.  Looking for examples from today's episode?  Here's 22 Dandelion Questions  If you crave more on this topic, email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Finally, if you are someone ready to take your communication to the next level, you might be interested in 1:1 coaching.  Head HERE and let's connect to see what makes sense for you.  As always, thanks for listening to Episode 265! --Joe     

This episode is brought to you by https://www.damngoodconversations.com/ Head to DGC if you are looking to use a microphone to improve your business.  Here is today's damn good guest: Nathan Parcells. A few questions I asked Nathan:  How do you disarm my mother and not ruin the meal and still make your point to stick up for yourself in the coaching industry? Does everyone need a coach? Could you talk about the polarity between confidence and humility? Should I be thinking about a client's work or obstacle when I am not with them? What is the relationship between burnout and boundaries  All this and much more. As always, thanks for listening to Episode 264! --Joe  PS: Are you going to appear on an upcoming podcast? Head HERE to book a free consulting call before you hit record.  

Do you know anyone who does public speaking? I can help bring out the best in someone you know. I would love an introduction here: Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Ty!  Here are some Damn Good Links: Need great coffee? Tell them I sent you Best Coffee I Have Ever Tasted I recorded a conversation with Questionologist Warren Berger. Take a peek at his work, including his book: A More Beautiful Question Andy Kaufman is a damn good podcast host. Check him out HERE Do you need a great prime rib recipe? Email me HERE The two coolest guys talking sales [our conversation coming soon] Buy Zoe Chance's book immediately HERE Listen to Zoe and I chat HERE A tweet about bad Wi-Fi TWEET TWEET Need anything? Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening to Episode 263! --Joe   

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations David C. Baker is a return guest. You can listen to my first conversation with David HERE Today we talk about his incredible new book, Secret Tradecraft of Elite Advisors: Covert Techniques for a Remarkable Practice Check out David's new amazing book HERE This is a conversation about expertise, coaching, writing, the power of aesthic choices, and so much more. As always, thanks for listening to Episode 262! --Joe