Greater is in Me: Informing, Inspiring, and Influencing Yourself and Others
By P. Sloan Joseph
There is a lot to learn and laugh about at the intersection of being a wife, mom, educator, and entrepreneur? In each episode, P. Sloan Joseph and her guest will share stories that will inform, inspire, and influence you to fulfill the greatness that exists within. Connect with Sloan on Twitter: @psloanjoseph
Greater is in Me: Informing, Inspiring, and Influencing Yourself and OthersNov 27, 2022
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48: Small Interactions, Big Impact
In less than two minutes a day, we can have small interactions that make a big impact. Whether it's a quick smile or saying "hello," you never know how you can create a positive experience in the lives of those around you. Also, in this episode, the host shares a strategy, Question of the Day, that will help to create a sense of care and community in your classroom or on your team. Twitter tags referenced in this episode @AMLE @DanaeAcker @gradydoctor @houstonkraft
Nov 27, 202213:33
47: Rapport Starts at the Door
The word "relationships" can often be overused and misused. This episode explores three phases of relationship-building (establishing, maintaining, and restoring) in order to transform them into harmonious interactions filled with genuine concern and effective communication (rapport).
Jul 14, 202212:40
46: Teacher Appreciation 2022
Teacher Appreciation Week was last week. Let's keep the attitude of gratitude going by connecting with fellow educators who have helped us along our EDU journey.
May 09, 202210:17
45: The Power of Personal Proximity
Technology has it's place, but personal connections and a sense of belonging are what improves school & classroom culture. The result--more engagement among students and staff.
Mar 26, 202207:08
44: The Miseducation of the Students Who Sit Next to the Door
In this episode..
Are you concerned about the amount of movement that takes place at the door?
How does sitting by the door contribute to negative student behaviors and academic performance?
Are you willing to change your seating chart and room layout in order to improve the impact on learning?
Are you concerned about the amount of movement that takes place at the door?
How does sitting by the door contribute to negative student behaviors and academic performance?
Are you willing to change your seating chart and room layout in order to improve the impact on learning?
Feb 26, 202207:11
43: Reimagining Classroom Management
As we begin the second half of the 21-22 school year, how can we revisit, revise, and reimagine the class culture we want to have? This episode shares takeaways from an article by Gabriel “Asheru” Benn (Ed Leadership Magazine, Sept 2018). Connect with Gabriel on Twitter @Asheru and Ed Leadership @ASCD. Read the article, You Don’t Know Me Like That, at www.ascd.org/el/classroom-management-reimagined
Jan 19, 202217:26
42: Punishment, Discipline, & Knowing the Difference
As parents/guardians, educators, and advocates for children, are we focused on past inappropriate actions (punishment) or training children for appropriate action in the future (discipline)? Will the result be fear, shame, and guilt? Or security and trust? Either way, it will impact our relationships with our children.
Aug 14, 202114:28
41: How to Have a Hard Conversation
Hard conversations are a part of everyday life. How do we have these conversations in a way that brings about progress and/or resolution?
Episode Image Credit: www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-2104151-two-business-people-talking-face
Episode Image Credit: www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-2104151-two-business-people-talking-face
Jul 10, 202110:22
40: Find Your Five-Being Successful Without Being Overwhelmed
Balancing self-care and success can get tricky. Setting goals and establishing a network to support and celebrate us really helps. Whether it's tech tools, strategies, or colleagues, the key to NOT getting overwhelmed is to #FindYourFive.
Other episodes referenced in ep 40:
3: Working Hard & Taking Naps
21: Be Careful What You Ask For
22: Part 2-Be Careful What You Ask For
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jack Berckemeyer @JBerckemeyer and the Nuts & Bolts Symposium
Mona Elleithee @renewedharmony
Hedreich NiChols @Hedreich
Matthew X. Joseph @MatthewXJoseph
Jorge Valenzuela @JorgeDoesPBL
Basil Marin @basil_marin
Upstate Technology Conference (UTC) @upstatetech
Hashtags from this episode: #FiveYourFive #UTCatHome #utc2021 #2021utc #nutsnbolts21 #nutsnbolts2021 #InformInspireInfluence #SEL #Equity #Engagement #Leadership
Jun 26, 202115:19
39-Audio Blog: 5 Steps for Improving Equity Advocacy
Being an equity advocate is a long-term commitment. It isn’t something that will be completed after one book, one discussion, or one interaction. These 5 steps will help you in being effective as you advocate for equitable learning environments.
Resources: Original blog post: https://pepgc.org/2021/02/05/5-steps-for-improving-equity-advocacy-by-p-sloan-joseph/
Book-Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Podcast-The Leading Equity Podcast with Dr. Sheldon Eakins
Youtube Channel-TedTalk (Education Equity)
Twitter Chats- #BreatheEDU, #CultureEd, #MasteryChat
Public Education Partners (PEP) Greenville
Youtube Channel-Small Bites with Hedreich Nichols
Feb 21, 202109:45
38: An Interview with Tasha Joyner, M. Ed-Building Better for Ourselves, Schools, & Communities
Our special guest, Tasha Joyner, is the founder of READy to Evolve, LLC--an educational consulting firm. Tasha uses her life as a wife, mother, and 16 years as a public school educator to model the importance of investing in ourselves and others. In this episode, she shares about having a strong support system at work and at home. She also gives examples of "doing it afraid" on this journey of fulfilling the greatness that exists within.
Special Guest Contact Info: tjoyner1908@gmail.com
Hashtags from this episode:
#MyYOUNGERSister
#EquityWarrior
#SEL
#SocialEmotionalLearning
#Equity
#PayItForward
#InformInspireInfluence
#Purpose
#OneWord
#Better
#Selfconfidence
#ASeatAtTheTable
#RestorativePractice
#BetterTogether
#Casel
#CriticalConversations
#BringPeopleTogether
#DoItScared
#SendFaithToAnswerWhenFearKnocks
#Fearlessly
#StartWithSelf
#WeLOVEOurMama
#WeLOVEChickfila
Special Guest Contact Info: tjoyner1908@gmail.com
Hashtags from this episode:
#MyYOUNGERSister
#EquityWarrior
#SEL
#SocialEmotionalLearning
#Equity
#PayItForward
#InformInspireInfluence
#Purpose
#OneWord
#Better
#Selfconfidence
#ASeatAtTheTable
#RestorativePractice
#BetterTogether
#Casel
#CriticalConversations
#BringPeopleTogether
#DoItScared
#SendFaithToAnswerWhenFearKnocks
#Fearlessly
#StartWithSelf
#WeLOVEOurMama
#WeLOVEChickfila
Jan 30, 202124:01
37: Fly, Run, Walk, Crawl
A quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.--“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Are we using what we have to help people FLY? Do our policies, culture, curriculums, lesson plans and practices help ALL people fly, or just the ones that look like us, live like us, believe like we believe?
Resources from this episode
Ep. 15 is referenced during this episode. Listen at https://anchor.fm/greaterisinmepodcast/episodes/15-Barking-Dogs-e4jqrr
Speech by Dr. King, "KeepMovingfromThisMountain"--http://okra.stanford.edu/transcription/document_images/Vol05Scans/10Apr1960_KeepMovingfromThisMountain,AddressatSpelmanCollege.pdf
HBCU 101: https://hbculifestyle.com/hbcus-101-getting-started/
Call Me MiSTER: https://www.clemson.edu/education/research/programs/callmemister/
SC State University: http://www.scsu.edu/
Spelman College: https://www.spelman.edu/
Small Bites with Hedreich Nichols: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=small+bites+hedreich+nichols&page&utm_source=opensearch
The Leading Equity Center with Dr. Sheldon Eakins: https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/
Principal Baruti Kafele: https://principalkafele.com/
Edutopia: https://www.edutopia.org/
Cult of Pedagogy: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/pod/
Teaching Tolerance: https://www.tolerance.org/
Black Gaze Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/blackgazepodcast/
Jan 17, 202115:37
36: Putting Out Fires
It takes a village to raise a child. And the child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. (African Proverb) What can we do to make sure all of our kids and students feel connected, loved, and appreciated?
Oct 24, 202017:36
35: Scary Times
Since 2020 has been full of surprises, I have a few questions about Halloween, Election Day, and Thanksgiving. I also want to make sure we are training our students to be critical thinkers, so they will be effective leaders now and in the future.
Sep 12, 202017:56
34: From Lemons to Lemonade
Sometimes going in a new direction is t a bad thing. You’re still going to reach your goal, so enjoy the journey and find a way to go from lemons to lemonade.
Aug 09, 202008:57
33: Live & Learn
Living is doing what you enjoy. Learning is realizing the greatness in you and others. Both are necessary really have a positive and productive life!
Jul 11, 202017:38
32: #BreatheEDU
Who do you have in your life to help you “breathe?” Those people are important to you being able to fulfilling the greatness that exists within.
Jun 20, 202018:54
31: Power Off
What do you do to protect your sanity? How do you “power off” to make sure you rest and restore? Once you power back on, what are you going to do to inform, inspire, and influence the spaces where you are most comfortable? #InformInspireInfluence #GreaterIsInMePodcast
May 30, 202018:09
30: Part 2-Pause for Positivity
Although we are surrounded by negativity, we can choose to pause for positivity. In this episode, Sloan shares the positive perspectives of those who are doing great things in education.
May 02, 202020:16
29: Pause for Positivity-Part 1
Although we are surrounded by negativity, we can choose to pause for positivity. In this episode, Sloan shares the positive perspectives of those who are doing great things in education.
Apr 18, 202023:22
28: What is Teaching?
With schools out for social distancing, everyone has their opinions about what teaching really is. Podcast host, P. Sloan Joseph provides clarity on what teachers REALLY do when school is in session.
Mar 28, 202008:25
27: On The Edge
What happens when there’s a field trip, the bus breaks down, the kids are singing Baby Shark, and having a Renegade dance contest? You call or text your “core” to talk you off the edge!
Mar 07, 202016:29
26: The Real World
The “real world” can be tough. How do we extend grace without being taken advantage of?
Feb 15, 202015:55
25: Good Intentions
Most people have good intentions. But, do our actions empower or enable those around us?
Feb 01, 202016:15
24: The Elephant(s) in the Room
In this episode, P. Sloan Joseph talks about the impact trauma has on teaching and learning.
Jan 18, 202013:57
23: One Thing
P. Sloan Joseph talks about why she decided NOT to create resolutions for 2020. Instead she shares her ideas on selecting #OneThing to focus on to maintain her physical & mental health.
Jan 04, 202017:57
22: Part 2- Be Careful What You Ask For
What happens when you want to grow, but fear is holding you hostage? Be careful what you ask for because you might just get it! Listen as P. Sloan Joseph shares how her fear of flying, large crowds, and small spaces is tested in order for her to reach her goals.
Nov 16, 201914:51
21: Be Careful What You Ask For
What happens when you want to grow, but fear is holding you hostage? Be careful what you ask for because you might just get it! Listen as P. Sloan Joseph shares how her fear of flying, large crowds, and small spaces is tested in order for her to reach her goals.
Nov 10, 201916:20
20: Rainbow Moments
We all experience moments of personal and professional frustration and disappointment. What do you do until the storm is over?
Nov 09, 201909:43
19: It’s Not All About Me
What does flag football, steak, and classroom observations have in common? In this episode. P. Sloan shares stories about prioritizing the needs of others.
Sep 15, 201914:53
18: The “S” Word
Have you ever wanted someone to stop talking? What do you say to them? Do you use the “S” word?
Sep 02, 201916:29
17: Back To School
It’s time to head back to school. What will parents and educators need to do to make sure this is the best year ever? Listen to episode 17 for a few tips.
Aug 17, 201914:25
16: Name It And Claim It!
Do you desire positive changes in your relationships? At work? As a parent? It’s time for us to “name it and claim it”!
Jul 27, 201915:30
15: Barking Dogs!
Distractions are all around us. What do we do When the distractions can actually improve our lives, but keeps us from reaching our goals?
Jul 13, 201914:18
14: Know Your Role!
What are the different roles you play each day? in each of these roles, are you helping or hindering others to be their best?
Jun 11, 201914:55
13: In It To Win It!
What sacrifices have you made to reach your goals? What are you willing to lose so you can win?
Jun 01, 201913:46
12: Lean On Me
Achieving our goals will not be a straight path. It’s filled with highs and lows. Who (or what) do we lean on when we need a little push?
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May 18, 201916:28
11: A Change of Plans
How do you handle it when you have a plan and life throws you a curve ball? Do you look at it as an obstacle or an opportunity?
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May 11, 201913:28
10: Finish Line Ahead
It takes a village. What can we do to help others be successful when they are being “tested”?
May 04, 201913:04
9: Full Circle
Trusting the process and believe that everything will come full circle when you are on the journey to fulfill the greatest that’s within.
Apr 27, 201915:36
8: Exciting & Scary
There are exciting and scary parts of life. And rebuilding what we want to fulfill our greatness starts with small, intentional steps!
Apr 20, 201917:39
7: Work Hard, Play Hard!
You work hard. Now take some time to enjoy life!
Apr 13, 201912:19
6: What’s Your Role?
Are we able to celebrate the accomplishments of others while waiting for our dreams to come true?
Apr 06, 201912:18
5: Doing The Most!
What’s more important? Making money or making a difference in the world around us?
Mar 30, 201915:60
4: Coffee & Kindness
We improve our world by being kind to ourselves and others.
Mar 23, 201914:54
3: Working Hard & Taking Naps
Let’s talk about working hard and being successful!
Mar 16, 201913:35
2: Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Let’s talk about about establishing healthy boundaries at home and at work.
Mar 09, 201914:49
1: Know Better, Do Better (Giving Yourself Grace to Grow)
Let’s talk about giving grace and room to grow and how that will lead to success at home and at work.
Mar 02, 201914:36