This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.Jeff offers effective ways to find out what others really think, know, and feel - leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships.

Passport Cutty, author of 'Mending Me', discusses self-improvement, Dr. Chan's impact, empathy, setting boundaries, and self-care. She emphasizes reflecting on feedback, facing discomfort, and making tough decisions for personal growth.

Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers, discusses Cognitive Load Theory, optimizing memory, and the importance of finding the right balance of challenge in learning to enhance memory encoding, minimize cognitive load, and tailor teaching methods to diverse learner levels.

Educators Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer discuss challenges in English education, comparing coastal regions to affluent areas like London. They talk about curriculum choices at age 14, examination structure, English literature in the UK vs. US, and solutions for optimizing learning outcomes. Importance of inclusive practices and teacher training stakeholders in evolving English education.

Author Robert Pondiscio discusses school choice and parent-school dynamics, highlighting Success Academy's success with low-income families. The podcast explores the evolution of parent choice in education and challenges in public schooling, emphasizing the role of motivated students and parental involvement.

Doug sits down with William von Hippel, author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy.

Ravi sits down with Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America. They discuss where the US has gone wrong in preparing our young people to enter the workforce, and how we can do better.

Bob Nardo, the Founding Head of School & Executive Director at Libertas School of Memphis, shares insights on applying Montessori principles to various organizations. He highlights the success of Libertas as a public charter school in North Memphis, focusing on community resilience and individualized education. Nardo emphasizes hands-on learning and the role of social-emotional development in student growth. Additionally, he discusses creating adventure playgrounds to inspire imaginative play and the integration of Montessori methods with traditional education.

Ravi sits down with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber to discuss lessons from his books about setting kids up for a smart financial future.  The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make

Doug is joined by his children Maia and Caden Lemov for insights from real students on grading and assessments in college and beyond. Their conversation looks to determine how we can optimize rigor and stress to maximize our potential.