Change Starts Here

When you listen to a podcast or read an article, you take in the information and process it—but when something in that content connects to you personally, it sticks. You digest it more deeply and remember it with greater clarity. The same holds true in education: students retain information better when it feels relevant and engaging, and when they feel actively involved in their learning. Now imagine embedding that learning with future-readiness skills.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research, discuss how educators can use existing academic standards to design future-focused lesson plans. By creating lessons that build meaningful connections and encourage students to personalize their learning, educators can boost knowledge retention and engagement. With small, intentional adjustments, these lesson plans can also foster critical skills like cooperation, problem-solving, and adaptability—equipping students to step into the world prepared for anything.

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Click here to check out 3 Future-Focused Lesson Plans: https://resources.franklincovey.com/rc-fflp-k12

Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 00:51) Introduction

(00:52 - 04:06) The End in Mind

(04:07 - 06:48) Melding Competencies

(06:49 - 08:35) Example in Literature

(08:36 - 12:44) Cross Content Examples

(12:45 - 15:51) The Heart of It All

(15:52 - 20:07) Shifting Standards for Students

(20:08 - 20:38) Closing

Imagine a glass of milk—half full or half empty? The way we perceive what’s in front of us shapes our ability to grow, innovate, and lead. An abundance mindset allows us to maximize what we have, find creative solutions, and unlock potential—even in the face of obstacles. In today’s education landscape, this perspective is more essential than ever.

Join us on Change Starts Here as host Dustin Odham continues his series on paradigm shifts, focusing on the transition from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Dustin explores what it means to embrace abundance, shares real-world examples of its impact in school districts, and provides actionable strategies—like practicing gratitude and fostering collaboration—to help your team thrive. Learn how to shift your perspective, see the possibilities, and make the most of every drop.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on bell notifications to ensure you don’t miss our next episode.

If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 01:13) Introduction

(01:14 - 02:20) Relationship Leadership

(02:21 - 03:34) Comparing Mindsets

(03:35 - 06:57) Representing an Abundance Mindset

(06:58 - 08:15) Practice Gratitude

(08:16 - 09:18) Foster Collaboration

(09:19 - 10:38) Call to Reflection

(10:39 - 11:40) Closing

Imagine a glass of milk—half full or half empty? The way we perceive what’s in front of us shapes our ability to grow, innovate, and lead. An abundance mindset allows us to maximize what we have, find creative solutions, and unlock potential—even in the face of obstacles. In today’s education landscape, this perspective is more essential than ever.

Join us on Change Starts Here as host Dustin Odham continues his series on paradigm shifts, focusing on the transition from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Dustin explores what it means to embrace abundance, shares real-world examples of its impact in school districts, and provides actionable strategies—like practicing gratitude and fostering collaboration—to help your team thrive. Learn how to shift your perspective, see the possibilities, and make the most of every drop.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on bell notifications to ensure you don’t miss our next episode.

If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 01:13) Introduction

(01:14 - 02:20) Relationship Leadership

(02:21 - 03:34) Comparing Mindsets

(03:35 - 06:57) Representing an Abundance Mindset

(06:58 - 08:15) Practice Gratitude

(08:16 - 09:18) Foster Collaboration

(09:19 - 10:38) Call to Reflection

(10:39 - 11:40) Closing

Imagine a glass of milk—half full or half empty? The way we perceive what’s in front of us shapes our ability to grow, innovate, and lead. An abundance mindset allows us to maximize what we have, find creative solutions, and unlock potential—even in the face of obstacles. In today’s education landscape, this perspective is more essential than ever.

Join us on Change Starts Here as host Dustin Odham continues his series on paradigm shifts, focusing on the transition from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Dustin explores what it means to embrace abundance, shares real-world examples of its impact in school districts, and provides actionable strategies—like practicing gratitude and fostering collaboration—to help your team thrive. Learn how to shift your perspective, see the possibilities, and make the most of every drop.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on bell notifications to ensure you don’t miss our next episode.

If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 01:13) Introduction

(01:14 - 02:20) Relationship Leadership

(02:21 - 03:34) Comparing Mindsets

(03:35 - 06:57) Representing an Abundance Mindset

(06:58 - 08:15) Practice Gratitude

(08:16 - 09:18) Foster Collaboration

(09:19 - 10:38) Call to Reflection

(10:39 - 11:40) Closing

Imagine trying to push a boulder up a hill by yourself—it keeps rolling back down before you reach the top. Even with a team, if everyone pushes at different times, you’ll struggle to make progress. But when a team communicates effectively, trusts one another, and moves as one, that boulder doesn’t stand a chance. In education, the same is true: with a strong, collaborative team, no hill is too steep to climb.

This concept comes to life in this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations. Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, explore how authentic educator collaboration leads to meaningful, lasting change in schools. They discuss how building trust within teams and reducing teacher isolation creates a unified effort toward the shared goal of improving student outcomes. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the power of working together to achieve extraordinary results!

Don’t forget to like and subscribe, and turn on those bell notifications so you don’t miss our next episode!

Click here to check out the Staff Booster resource: https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/sb_fcaec?x=kG9QcM

Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:00) Introduction

(01:01 - 05:09) Affecting Outcomes

(05:10 - 10:05) Everyone Contributes

(10:06 - 15:08) High Trust Environments

(15:09 - 16:55) Benefits of Collaboration

(16:56 - 19:17) Barriers to Consider

(19:18 - 22:35) Mindset is Everything

(22:36 - 23:07) Closing

Imagine trying to push a boulder up a hill by yourself—it keeps rolling back down before you reach the top. Even with a team, if everyone pushes at different times, you’ll struggle to make progress. But when a team communicates effectively, trusts one another, and moves as one, that boulder doesn’t stand a chance. In education, the same is true: with a strong, collaborative team, no hill is too steep to climb.

This concept comes to life in this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations. Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, explore how authentic educator collaboration leads to meaningful, lasting change in schools. They discuss how building trust within teams and reducing teacher isolation creates a unified effort toward the shared goal of improving student outcomes. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the power of working together to achieve extraordinary results!

Don’t forget to like and subscribe, and turn on those bell notifications so you don’t miss our next episode!

Click here to check out the Staff Booster resource: https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/sb_fcaec?x=kG9QcM

Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:00) Introduction

(01:01 - 05:09) Affecting Outcomes

(05:10 - 10:05) Everyone Contributes

(10:06 - 15:08) High Trust Environments

(15:09 - 16:55) Benefits of Collaboration

(16:56 - 19:17) Barriers to Consider

(19:18 - 22:35) Mindset is Everything

(22:36 - 23:07) Closing

Imagine trying to push a boulder up a hill by yourself—it keeps rolling back down before you reach the top. Even with a team, if everyone pushes at different times, you’ll struggle to make progress. But when a team communicates effectively, trusts one another, and moves as one, that boulder doesn’t stand a chance. In education, the same is true: with a strong, collaborative team, no hill is too steep to climb.

This concept comes to life in this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations. Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, explore how authentic educator collaboration leads to meaningful, lasting change in schools. They discuss how building trust within teams and reducing teacher isolation creates a unified effort toward the shared goal of improving student outcomes. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the power of working together to achieve extraordinary results!

Don’t forget to like and subscribe, and turn on those bell notifications so you don’t miss our next episode!

Click here to check out the Staff Booster resource: https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/sb_fcaec?x=kG9QcM

Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:00) Introduction

(01:01 - 05:09) Affecting Outcomes

(05:10 - 10:05) Everyone Contributes

(10:06 - 15:08) High Trust Environments

(15:09 - 16:55) Benefits of Collaboration

(16:56 - 19:17) Barriers to Consider

(19:18 - 22:35) Mindset is Everything

(22:36 - 23:07) Closing

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvements are truly taking place. Yearly reviews and test scores provide valuable insights into progress, yet they reveal little about the culture within our districts. But what if the changes we seek could begin with something as simple—and symbolic—as the plants around us?

Welcome to Change Starts Here, join our host, Dustin Odham, as he sits down with Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District. Christian shares his journey at Spring Grove, reflecting on how his windy path has deepened his understanding of self-leadership and the power of reflection. Through initiatives like their innovative Launch Program and Lighthouse Teams, Christian is empowering both students and teachers to become leaders within their school community. Don’t miss Christian’s thoughtful and grounded insights on leadership and growth. Watch now to discover how he’s making a meaningful impact!

Don’t forget to like, and turn on those bell notifications to ensure you don’t miss our next episode.

If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest: Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:54) Introduction

(02:55 - 04:09) A Windy Path

(04:10 - 06:02) Reflective Practitioner

(06:03 - 08:49) A Need for Change

(08:50 - 10:24) Identifying Leaders

(10:25 - 11:59) How Did You Fail Today?

(12:00 - 14:39) Plants Show Up

(14:40 - 17:56) Inside Out Change

(17:57 - 21:52) Looking at Lighthouse

(21:53 - 24:08) People Before Everything

(24:09 - 26:49) The Launch Program

(26:50 - 30:54) Changing Trajectories

(30:55 - 36:38) Patience to Follow

(36:39 - 45:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(45:11 - 45:50) Closing

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvements are truly taking place. Yearly reviews and test scores provide valuable insights into progress, yet they reveal little about the culture within our districts. But what if the changes we seek could begin with something as simple—and symbolic—as the plants around us?

Welcome to Change Starts Here, join our host, Dustin Odham, as he sits down with Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District. Christian shares his journey at Spring Grove, reflecting on how his windy path has deepened his understanding of self-leadership and the power of reflection. Through initiatives like their innovative Launch Program and Lighthouse Teams, Christian is empowering both students and teachers to become leaders within their school community. Don’t miss Christian’s thoughtful and grounded insights on leadership and growth. Watch now to discover how he’s making a meaningful impact!

Don’t forget to like, and turn on those bell notifications to ensure you don’t miss our next episode.

If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest: Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:54) Introduction

(02:55 - 04:09) A Windy Path

(04:10 - 06:02) Reflective Practitioner

(06:03 - 08:49) A Need for Change

(08:50 - 10:24) Identifying Leaders

(10:25 - 11:59) How Did You Fail Today?

(12:00 - 14:39) Plants Show Up

(14:40 - 17:56) Inside Out Change

(17:57 - 21:52) Looking at Lighthouse

(21:53 - 24:08) People Before Everything

(24:09 - 26:49) The Launch Program

(26:50 - 30:54) Changing Trajectories

(30:55 - 36:38) Patience to Follow

(36:39 - 45:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(45:11 - 45:50) Closing

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvements are truly taking place. Yearly reviews and test scores provide valuable insights into progress, yet they reveal little about the culture within our districts. But what if the changes we seek could begin with something as simple—and symbolic—as the plants around us?

Welcome to Change Starts Here, join our host, Dustin Odham, as he sits down with Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District. Christian shares his journey at Spring Grove, reflecting on how his windy path has deepened his understanding of self-leadership and the power of reflection. Through initiatives like their innovative Launch Program and Lighthouse Teams, Christian is empowering both students and teachers to become leaders within their school community. Don’t miss Christian’s thoughtful and grounded insights on leadership and growth. Watch now to discover how he’s making a meaningful impact!

Don’t forget to like, and turn on those bell notifications to ensure you don’t miss our next episode.

If you want to learn more about FranklinCovey, visit us at https://www.franklincovey.com/solutions/education/

Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest: Christian Ehrhart, High School Associate Principal at Spring Grove Area School District

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:54) Introduction

(02:55 - 04:09) A Windy Path

(04:10 - 06:02) Reflective Practitioner

(06:03 - 08:49) A Need for Change

(08:50 - 10:24) Identifying Leaders

(10:25 - 11:59) How Did You Fail Today?

(12:00 - 14:39) Plants Show Up

(14:40 - 17:56) Inside Out Change

(17:57 - 21:52) Looking at Lighthouse

(21:53 - 24:08) People Before Everything

(24:09 - 26:49) The Launch Program

(26:50 - 30:54) Changing Trajectories

(30:55 - 36:38) Patience to Follow

(36:39 - 45:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(45:11 - 45:50) Closing