On this episode of the podcast we have a chat with Charlie Potts. Charlie earned his EdD in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (emphasis in Higher Education) from the University of Minnesota. He completed his dissertation research on the influence that social media has on male college students' gender identity development and gendered performance. He is also the father of twin boys. We discuss fatherhood, social media, and the culture of busyness. He can be found on twitter at the handle @pottscharlie.

On this episode of the crossover we talk about how stress affects students, teachers, coaches, and dads. We also get into how to it can be harnessed for good instead of looked at as a constant drag, We discuss the power of exercise, sleep, journaling, and laughter among other things.

On this episode of The Crossover we discuss why we read, how we read and the books we've read that have had the biggest impact on our own personal growth. Give it a listen, then pick up a book and who knows you might change your life! 

Books mentioned:

Sean

Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss

Willpower Doesn't Work - Ben Hardy

The Score Takes Care of Itself - Bill Walsh

Dan

Siddhartha - Herman Hesse

12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson

Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins

On this episode The Crossover we discuss the shift in coaching that has taken place over the last ten years from transactional to transformational. Along with how those changes can be applied to classroom teaching, especially during COVID-19.

On this episode of the crossover, we discuss our lives as fathers. How it has changed us, how our own experiences have guided us, and how we apply the lessons we learn in fatherhood to teaching and coaching.

Welcome to the crossover, a podcast made by two teacher, dad, coaches with a desire for personal growth. In our first episode, we talk about the craziness of teaching, living, and parenting during COVID-19.