Change Starts Here

Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationship, built on high trust, allows for quick, efficient collaboration while fostering a more engaging and enjoyable connection. When applied to the workplace, such relationships can boost productivity and create systemic synergy across districts and schools.

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, discuss the importance of establishing foundations of trust in your district. They delve into the characteristics of high and low-trust cultures, offering actionable strategies to build trust within teams and foster efficiency. With insights from Stephen M.R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust and personal stories, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss!

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Click here to check out the Staff Booster resource: https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/rc-sb-bct?x=NrLj-v

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 - 01:05) Introduction

(01:06 - 05:19) Polar Opposite Stories

(05:20 - 08:10) Low Trust Environments

(08:11 - 09:45) Trust Taxes, Trust Dividends

(09:46 - 12:05) High Trust and High Synergy

(12:06 - 13:46) The Ego Barrier

(13:47 - 18:11) Build a Culture of Trust

(18:12 - 21:11) It Starts with Leaders

(21:12 - 21:33) Closing

Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationship, built on high trust, allows for quick, efficient collaboration while fostering a more engaging and enjoyable connection. When applied to the workplace, such relationships can boost productivity and create systemic synergy across districts and schools.

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, discuss the importance of establishing foundations of trust in your district. They delve into the characteristics of high and low-trust cultures, offering actionable strategies to build trust within teams and foster efficiency. With insights from Stephen M.R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust and personal stories, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss!

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/rc-sb-bct?x=NrLj-v

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 - 01:05) Introduction

(01:06 - 05:19) Polar Opposite Stories

(05:20 - 08:10) Low Trust Environments

(08:11 - 09:45) Trust Taxes, Trust Dividends

(09:46 - 12:05) High Trust and High Synergy

(12:06 - 13:46) The Ego Barrier

(13:47 - 18:11) Build a Culture of Trust

(18:12 - 21:11) It Starts with Leaders

(21:12 - 21:33) Closing

Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationship, built on high trust, allows for quick, efficient collaboration while fostering a more engaging and enjoyable connection. When applied to the workplace, such relationships can boost productivity and create systemic synergy across districts and schools.

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, discuss the importance of establishing foundations of trust in your district. They delve into the characteristics of high and low-trust cultures, offering actionable strategies to build trust within teams and foster efficiency. With insights from Stephen M.R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust and personal stories, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss!

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/rc-sb-bct?x=NrLj-v

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 - 01:05) Introduction

(01:06 - 05:19) Polar Opposite Stories

(05:20 - 08:10) Low Trust Environments

(08:11 - 09:45) Trust Taxes, Trust Dividends

(09:46 - 12:05) High Trust and High Synergy

(12:06 - 13:46) The Ego Barrier

(13:47 - 18:11) Build a Culture of Trust

(18:12 - 21:11) It Starts with Leaders

(21:12 - 21:33) Closing

Imagine wearing sunglasses with a red tint—everything you look at would have a red hue. The glasses represent our perceptions, but they don't always reflect the truth of the situation. Sometimes, we need to remove them to see the full spectrum of color and gain new perspectives.

Join us on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham starts off 2025 right, by setting a goal for all to start shifting our paradigms to create quantum leap change this year. In this episode, Dustin introduces Franklin Covey’s See-Do-Get Model, sharing personal examples of how it has helped him create lasting change. Don’t miss this inspiring episode to start your year on the right foot with Dustin!

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

Find the reflection exercise for this episode here:

https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/ny_prd_ref?x=q82nhA

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 - 01:46) Introduction

(01:47 - 02:48) Closer Look at Paradigms

(02:49 - 04:20) What is a Paradigm?

(04:21 - 06:43) See-Do-Get Model

(06:44 - 09:03) Assuming a Better Intent

(09:04 - 12:11) Implementing the Model

(12:12 - 13:37) Closing

Imagine wearing sunglasses with a red tint—everything you look at would have a red hue. The glasses represent our perceptions, but they don't always reflect the truth of the situation. Sometimes, we need to remove them to see the full spectrum of color and gain new perspectives.

Join us on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham starts off 2025 right, by setting a goal for all to start shifting our paradigms to create quantum leap change this year. In this episode, Dustin introduces Franklin Covey’s See-Do-Get Model, sharing personal examples of how it has helped him create lasting change. Don’t miss this inspiring episode to start your year on the right foot with Dustin!

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

Find the reflection exercise for this episode here:

https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/ny_prd_ref?x=q82nhA

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 - 01:46) Introduction

(01:47 - 02:48) Closer Look at Paradigms

(02:49 - 04:20) What is a Paradigm?

(04:21 - 06:43) See-Do-Get Model

(06:44 - 09:03) Assuming a Better Intent

(09:04 - 12:11) Implementing the Model

(12:12 - 13:37) Closing

Imagine wearing sunglasses with a red tint—everything you look at would have a red hue. The glasses represent our perceptions, but they don't always reflect the truth of the situation. Sometimes, we need to remove them to see the full spectrum of color and gain new perspectives.

Join us on Change Starts Here as Dustin Odham starts off 2025 right, by setting a goal for all to start shifting our paradigms to create quantum leap change this year. In this episode, Dustin introduces Franklin Covey’s See-Do-Get Model, sharing personal examples of how it has helped him create lasting change. Don’t miss this inspiring episode to start your year on the right foot with Dustin!

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

Find the reflection exercise for this episode here:

https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/ny_prd_ref?x=q82nhA

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 - 01:46) Introduction

(01:47 - 02:48) Closer Look at Paradigms

(02:49 - 04:20) What is a Paradigm?

(04:21 - 06:43) See-Do-Get Model

(06:44 - 09:03) Assuming a Better Intent

(09:04 - 12:11) Implementing the Model

(12:12 - 13:37) Closing

We’ve all heard the buzzword innovation—it’s a term that’s making waves in businesses and education alike. But it often leaves us with more questions than answers: What does innovation really mean? Does it always involve technology? Does it have to be a completely new idea? If you’ve been pondering these questions, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset, to explore the true essence of innovation. Together, they dive into George’s unique educational journey, with a nod to Billy Madison along the way. George shares his perspective on what innovation looks like in education and how educators and students alike can break free from traditional norms to foster continuous growth and creativity. With chatting about basketball, passionate stories of districts, and laughter throughout you won’t want to miss this episode.

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: George Couros, Author

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:45) Introduction

(02:46 - 09:25) George’s Education Journey

(09:26 - 14:19) Learner Driven, Evidence Informed Practice

(14:20 - 25:51) Innovation in Education

(25:52 - 30:40) Relationships Build Innovation

(30:41 - 38:45) Creating a Safe Space for Challenges

(38:46 - 43:54) Building Long-Term Vision

(43:55 - 50:05) Immediate vs Consistent Change

(50:06 - 54:44) Looking at Risk

(54:45 - 01:03:49) Innovation Inside the Box

(01:03:50 - 01:14:57) What Does Success Look Like to You?

(01:14:58 - 01:27:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(01:27:11 - 01:30:50) Closing

We’ve all heard the buzzword innovation—it’s a term that’s making waves in businesses and education alike. But it often leaves us with more questions than answers: What does innovation really mean? Does it always involve technology? Does it have to be a completely new idea? If you’ve been pondering these questions, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset, to explore the true essence of innovation. Together, they dive into George’s unique educational journey, with a nod to Billy Madison along the way. George shares his perspective on what innovation looks like in education and how educators and students alike can break free from traditional norms to foster continuous growth and creativity. With chatting about basketball, passionate stories of districts, and laughter throughout you won’t want to miss this episode.

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: George Couros, Author

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:45) Introduction

(02:46 - 09:25) George’s Education Journey

(09:26 - 14:19) Learner Driven, Evidence Informed Practice

(14:20 - 25:51) Innovation in Education

(25:52 - 30:40) Relationships Build Innovation

(30:41 - 38:45) Creating a Safe Space for Challenges

(38:46 - 43:54) Building Long-Term Vision

(43:55 - 50:05) Immediate vs Consistent Change

(50:06 - 54:44) Looking at Risk

(54:45 - 01:03:49) Innovation Inside the Box

(01:03:50 - 01:14:57) What Does Success Look Like to You?

(01:14:58 - 01:27:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(01:27:11 - 01:30:50) Closing

We’ve all heard the buzzword innovation—it’s a term that’s making waves in businesses and education alike. But it often leaves us with more questions than answers: What does innovation really mean? Does it always involve technology? Does it have to be a completely new idea? If you’ve been pondering these questions, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset, to explore the true essence of innovation. Together, they dive into George’s unique educational journey, with a nod to Billy Madison along the way. George shares his perspective on what innovation looks like in education and how educators and students alike can break free from traditional norms to foster continuous growth and creativity. With chatting about basketball, passionate stories of districts, and laughter throughout you won’t want to miss this episode.

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: George Couros, Author

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:45) Introduction

(02:46 - 09:25) George’s Education Journey

(09:26 - 14:19) Learner Driven, Evidence Informed Practice

(14:20 - 25:51) Innovation in Education

(25:52 - 30:40) Relationships Build Innovation

(30:41 - 38:45) Creating a Safe Space for Challenges

(38:46 - 43:54) Building Long-Term Vision

(43:55 - 50:05) Immediate vs Consistent Change

(50:06 - 54:44) Looking at Risk

(54:45 - 01:03:49) Innovation Inside the Box

(01:03:50 - 01:14:57) What Does Success Look Like to You?

(01:14:58 - 01:27:10) Rapid Fire Questions!

(01:27:11 - 01:30:50) Closing

Sports are full of inspiring stories where belief propels struggling teams to national championships. But this kind of belief isn’t confined to the court or field—it’s just as transformative in education. When teachers and staff unite around a shared belief that they can make a difference, they create a winning culture that drives meaningful change.

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 the critical concept of staff efficacy. They break down what staff efficacy means, how it shows up in everyday classroom practices, and why it’s a game-changer for school districts. The discussion dives into the benefits of cultivating staff efficacy, the challenges leaders face, and how building a culture of ownership and belief empowers educators and students alike.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation—it’s a must-listen for anyone looking to create a thriving environment for learning and growth in their district.

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

Tool for reflecting and evaluating what’s working for efficacy: https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/lim_csh_staffbooster?x=o9jVc2

Episode Citations:

Protheroe, N. (2008). Teacher efficacy: What is it and does it matter? National Association of Elementary School Principals. https://www.naesp.org/sites/default/files/resources/1/Pdfs/Teacher_Efficacy_What_is_it_and_Does_it_Matter.pdf

Li, S. (2023). The effect of teacher self-efficacy, teacher resilience, and emotion regulation on teacher burnout: a mediation model. Frontiers in Psychology (14). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1185079

Hipp, K. (1996). Teacher Efficacy: Influence of Principal Leadership Behavior. Paper Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York. https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=1174222

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 - 00:28) Introduction

(00:29 - 02:37) Defining Staff Efficacy

(02:38 - 06:24) Real-Life Examples

(06:25 - 10:24) Why Does It Matter?

(10:25 - 17:15) Barriers to Developing Efficacy

(17:16 - 21:00) The Role of Leadership

(21:01 - 21:47) Starts with the Individual

(21:48 - 22:25) Closing