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Latest episodes

Episode 393: Interview: Jonathan Reynolds – Talent Man & Author

October 18, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

This is an engaging conversation between Ted and Jonathan Reynolds who met in Kansas City after Jonathan had keynoted at the 2026 EOS conference. Jonathan is an enthusiastic leader and a creative problem-solver who has nearly 20 years of…
Episode 392: Be Coachable (Leadership & Process)

October 11, 2026 · 38 min

Are you coachable? Take a listen as we explore the behaviors of those who are and are not coachable. This episode identifies the four types of people in coaching and shares reflections and actions to make you more coachable and a better…
Episode 391: Pumpkin Spice Reads for Fall: 6 Books for All of Us (Leadership)

October 4, 2026 · 31 min

Fall is a season of change for many of us smart thinkers and as a result we need to be prepared. How about a sequence of texts to help you be perseverant, learn from mistakes, be more creative when facing constraints, help teams…
Episode 390: A discussion with an Australian principal about Australia's social media and cell phone laws in schools

September 20, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

What if we could hear about the future? Well, you can on this episode as Ted discusses how Australian laws around cell phones and social media have positively impacted learning and student wellbeing. Australia is a great study of what “to…
Episode 389: Your Greatest Hits (Reflection)

September 13, 2026 · 27 min

Each of us is on an amazing journey each week. Regardless of age, every single one of us collects great moments in our day-to-day. Well, what if we took the time to support ourselves and others so that we could collect and reflect on the…

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Episode 388: What is your purpose statement? (Leadership & Reflection)

September 7, 2026 · 30 min

Do you have a purpose statement? If not why not? No purpose - no point! What process do you use to ensure you are living your purpose and doing what you need to do in order to be the best you? This episode is a great reflection…
Episode 387: The Digital Delusion - A Conversation with Jared Horvath - Neuroscientist and Author (Updated)

August 22, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

This summer Jared and Ted joined forces at the Smart Thinking Leadership retreat and presented to hundreds of educators. Jared was a smash hit and his research, strategies, and ideas were quickly taken back into educational systems to…
Episode 386: Reminders for New and Experienced Teachers & Student Teachers

August 16, 2026 · 37 min

Too often those of us in education forget one simple idea about ourselves: we matter. Join Ted as he explores the ways in which we matter and he reminds us how impactful we actually all are and how to put up guardrails to ensure we are…
Season 9: Episode 385: Start the year with the RIDE Principle

August 9, 2026 · 31 min

What principle guides you when you lead others? From today forward it will be the RIDE principle. A keen recognition of your influence with others. Listen as Ted take's the lessons from horseback riding and applies it to how we should…
Episode 384: Go To your Storm – The Book (Leadership & Resource)

June 28, 2026 · 34 min

Hey Hey! Ted has written another book and on this episode he describes why listening to a nudge helped him complete his first full leadership book. A book filled with practical and applicable ways to approach life. Go To Your Storm is an…
Episode 383: True Collaboration (Process & Leadership)

June 21, 2026 · 32 min

Why do so many people struggle on teams and working together? Well, there is no simple answer -- but there is a process. Join Ted on this episode as he brings you a practice to help elevate your teams and support your leadership while…
Episode 382: For the Educators (Strategy)

June 14, 2026 · 29 min

Summer is an amazing time. How can we utilize this summer to reinforce and recognize the efforts of educators? Ted shares with us the research on everything teachers - from hours worked to the money they spend in their classroom. The call…

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About the show

Ted Neitzke brings you the ”The Smart Thinking Podcast.” Smart Thinking is for anyone and everyone -- because we are all leaders. Join us weekly for reflective activities and strategies to grow yourself and others. Ted shares his leadership expertise with simple to apply tools. You will grow in your ability to step into the storm’s life presents with energy and optimism. Just like the buffalo!