Jim Grout explains to Phil the message behind a Vermont phrase; "Don't sell a Moose a Hat Rack" and how it applies to the work of designing team and leadership development programs and all of the work that High 5 provides.

Anne-Louise guest hosts an interview with Ryan McCormick and Mike Anderson as they discuss the importance of what we say and how it matters in the classroom.

Find more about Mike: www.leadinggreatlearning.com

Beth joins Phil on the podcast to discuss her career in education, starting as a Special Education Teacher all the way to being a Superintendent to now working with High 5's Edge of Leadership program. 

Jim Grout (High 5's Executive Director) joins Phil to talk about a concept that originates from the book "Legacy" by James Kerr; Sweep the Sheds. This has become an essential part at the core of High 5's work in Leadership Development.

Tre Gammage chats with Phil about his work with SEL, how he got started and the importance of teaching educators about SEL.

Find out more about Tre here: 

- tregammage.com

- seleducators.com

In this episode we compiled another selection of answers to the question "What Inspired You To Become An Educator?"

Tom Percival (author of Ruby Finds a Worry) joins Phil to discuss writing children's books that focus on emotions, what inspired him to write them, and the importance of role modeling vulnerability.

Phil and Anne Louise are joined by Martha Lavigne and Meagan McLaughlin to discuss their shared experiences of the Pond Traverse challenge. The Pond Traverse is an activity featured in the EOL summer program that really embodies the concept of Problem Solving.