Character education is the passion of my wonderful guest, Barbara Gruener, on this episode of the show. Barbara is the author of 3 books, including two award-winning children's books, Mr Quigley's Keys and Birdie & Mipps. Connect with Barbara at her website or on X at @BarbaraGruener. Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow h…

Matt's back!! The author of SIX books with Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc, including AI for Educators and Tech Like a Pirate, joins me to chat about recent developments in artificial intelligence and shares about his return to the classroom last semester as well as his national television debut to discuss AI with Dr. Phil!! Great takeaways for all ed…

The secret is out!! In an epic collaboration between Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and Ron Clark, we have released his latest book, #BeOnePercentBetter: Surpisingly Simple Ways to Transform Your School!!! It was an honor to not only publish Ron's work, but also to write the foreword. In this episode, I read my foreword and hopefully whet your appet…

Does everything have to have a serious purpose? Is there value in exploring rabbit holes even if they end up to be completely empty at the bottom? I tackle these questions via an absolutely RIDICULOUS personal story about one of my most recent rabbit hole explorations...I think you will find it amusing. It's okay if you are laughing at me and not w…

Fantastic chat with drama teacher and prolific writer, Sam Marsden, about how to incorporate improv drama games, strategies, and concepts across the curriculum. Sam is the author of multiple fiction books as well as wonderful teaching resources including The Pocketful of Drama book series. This series includes Acting Games for Improv, Acting Exerci…

Is there a place for high-touch skills in a world increasingly obsessed with ai and technology? Yes...maybe even a bigger place! I explore some of the implications in this riff which includes a couple of personal stories and a still relevant section of Teach Like a Pirate. Enjoy! Share thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media. Co…

Why does it always seem to be perfect timing when we reach out and check on people...or when people reach out and check on us? It's because all of us are ALWAYS in the midst of battles, issues , and challenges that nobody knows anything about. I tell a story about a recent somewhat humorous check-in that happened to me during a one of my epic car n…

We could all benefit from adopting more of a "Door Holder #3" attitude towards life!! In this episode, I riff on a viral video of a young boy sharing his enthusiasm for the role he has receive and then break it down to discuss the three main players...one of which is never even in the video! Enjoy! Follow, share, and comment!! The hashtag for the s…

Dr. Jill Siler joins me to talk about her incredible book, Thrive Through the Five, and how to step into those big goals and dreams you have in your life. Jill was a long-time superintendent in Texas (Gunter ISD) and now serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning for the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). She …

Tisha Richmond, the author of Make Learning Magical and brand new co-creator of the incredible picture book, #DragonSmart, joined me for an awesome conversation. In addition to being an author, Tisha is a long-time CTE teacher (Culinary Arts), Canva In Education Learning Consultant, international keynote speaker, podcaster, workshop presenter extra…

What's my biggest lesson learned from living a year in a new part of the country? Find out in this episode and let me know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media. Find me on: TikTok: pirate.teacher X: @burgessdave Instagram: @dbc_inc DBC Inc site: daveburgessconsulting.comDe către Dave Burgess

Awesome conversation with the author of #AspireToLead and host of the #AspireToLead podcast, Joshua Stamper! We talk about persevering and overcoming setbacks, leadership principles, trauma-informed practices, and so much more. Connect with Joshua at: Website: JoshStamper.com X: @Joshua__Stamper Instagram: @Joshua__Stamper Share your thoughts on so…

Have you ever heard someone say, "Good teaching is good teaching...doesn't matter what the subject is?" I agree!! It's all about the principles of powerful pedagogy...or what I refer to as the chord structure. That's why I have been able to successfully deliver the Teach Like a Pirate program to groups of educators who are completely outside of my …

Fall back? Yes! Sometimes the old stuff still works!! New isn't necessarily better. I riffed on the idea of Spring Forward on episode 28 of the show and so now I riff on falling back! Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media. Follow me on: TikTok : @pirate.teacher X: @burgessdave Instagram: @dbc_inc Sign up for our ema…

Loved chatting with the brand new author of #PheMOMenal Teacher: Pursue Your Dreams and Still Be Your Best Self at Work and at Home! Annick Rauch is a grade 1 French immersion teacher in Winnipeg Canada, an avid runner, a blogger, a wife, and the mom of 4 children...and now an author! How does she do it all? Well...with lots of struggles! But, she …

Yes to collaboration!!! But, KILLaboration is something to avoid. Let's connect with each other to get better...not to become the same. Let's work on improving education...not just standardizing it. Ideas drawn from a section of my book, Teach Like a Pirate. I also riff on the quote, "The smartest person in the room is the room." I also share what …

So you thought I couldn't draw FOUR lessons for life out of seasickness, car sickness, and nausea??? Watch me!! LOL! I share a couple MORE embarrassing stories, a confession about my life as a pirate, and look for some inspiration that can hopefully help you navigate your life. Share on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag! Connect! I am…

Sometimes goals feel out of reach...they're not! You just need to go find ladders. I relay a ridiculous personal story from my new life in Vancouver, Washington and relate it to some life lessons. Enjoy! Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Buy my book, Teach Like a PIRATE HERE!!! Follow me on X at @burgessdave Fo…

Hey! My book, Teach Like a Pirate, came out ELEVEN YEARS ago!!! I only was reminded of the exact date (August 18th, 2012) because of some haters on the X app being snarky about the possible death of the message! Ha!! Serendipity!! So I decided to celebrate and chat a bit about the book on this episode. Still here. Find me on X: @burgessdave Instagr…

Learn how to control the "Theater of the Mind" for greater success and happiness! you wouldn't sit through a bad movie twice...let alone 10 times...or a hundred. But, we replay movies of our past failures over and over again!! YOU own the theater! Take control of your thoughts. Share your comments on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag.…

I got an email from Lauren in Illinois saying that the "Classroom Kung Fu" section of Teach Like a PIRATE was super meaningful for her work right now. This inspired me to go back into my book and take a look...and here it is! I read the whole section then riff on it a bit. Enjoy! Oh...and thanks Lauren! Has something resonated with you from #tlap? …

I'm joined by a childhood friend and basketball teammate, Demetrius Laffitte. Demetrius was a legendary San Diego high school basketball player who went on to play D1 college basketball and eventually become a professional basketball player in multiple countries all around the world. He then became a basketball coach, international basketball scout…

I tell some embarrassing stories about relocating to the Pacific Northwest and use it as a way to talk about recognizing different seasons of our life. Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Connect with me! Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgessdave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbc_inc/ Website: https://daveb…

The principles of Stoicism are not just abstract philosophical ideas...they can serve as a guide for navigating life. I tried my best to ground myself in some of these ideas as I headed into a dreaded dental surgery today. Listen in to learn more! Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Join our email list and/or con…

Learning when to quit and when to say no are two underrated success secrets on the path to fulfillment and achievement. Explore more with the author of Teach Like a Pirate, Dave Burgess. Share your thought on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc Dave's book: Teach Like a Pirate D…

Knowing when you have enough is a key concept when seeking happiness. Some people never find it. Never enough money. Never enough information or research in order to make a decision. Their work is never quite good enough to ship. There's always more options to explore before taking action. They have analysis paralysis. The truth is that we can many…

This episode is about consistency as a creator and living up to your commitments to put work into the world...to ship. Features quotes, stories, and ideas from Seth Godin, Esther Dyson, Mark Levy, Stephen King, Steven Pressfield, and more. Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Dave on Instagram: @dbc_inc Dave on Tw…

International keynote speaker, author, and the founder and creator of Ignite Your Shine, LaVonna Roth, joins me on this episode! We discuss many topics including advice for educators looking to jump into speaking and consulting. In fact, LaVonna has created a mastermind group called Prime to Shine to help others navigate that leap! Follow LaVonna o…

Haters? Trolls? Critics? If you are a creator and are putting your work out into the world, they come with the territory. You can't let them stop you! I share some thoughts on all of this and also do my version of "mean tweets." Share your thoughts...kindly...on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag! Dave on Twitter: @burgessdave Dave on …

Incredible conversation with the author of You Are Poetry, Mike Johnston! Mike is an award-winning teacher, poetry educator and advocate, spoken word artist, and slam poetry champion! I was inspired by how Mike speaks about the power of poetry and it's life-affirming and transformative capabilities. Follow Mike on Twitter and/or Instagram. Share yo…

It's so easy to fall into the comparison trap. Don't waste your time and energy comparing your place on your journey to where others are and feeling bad about it. Likewise, don't be judgmental of those a few steps behind you. Also understand...they might not even be in the same race! Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #DaveBurges…

Everybody is talking about #ai and #ChatGPT!! Matt Miller just released an amazing book called AI for Educators (#AIforEDU) and we dive deep into the topic in this amazing conversation with the prolific blogger, keynote speaker, and author of SIX books!! Whether you are jumping headfirst into this new technology or feeling hesitant...this is a conv…

Kim Strobel is a happiness coach, educator, and entrepreneur (founder of Strobel Education) who joins me for a wonderful chat about how she overcame extreme panic disorder to become a highly successful and sought after motivational speaker. I really enjoyed chatting with Kim and learning more about her story...so many great takeaways. Download Kim'…

Daylight Saving Time and the whole idea of flipping the clock back and forth seems so archaic. Why do we still do it??? Well, this episode isn't really about that! It's about asking, "What else are we still doing that just doesn't make sense anymore?" Using the DST debate as a backdrop, Dave asks you to ponder what would happen if we put all of our…

The always inspiring, Adam Welcome, joins me to discuss his journey and how he continues to push himself, grow, and lean into his full potential. More importantly, we discuss how YOU can do this, too! Adam is the author of: Run like a Pirate (#RunLAP) which shares life lessons while he chronicles his attempt to run a marathon every single month of …

Dave explains how we can set our classrooms on fire and motivate kids by using strategies used in modern day theme parks and in extreme fitness races. Let's empty kids into the gift shop of your curriculum and transform assignments into challenges! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #DaveBurgessShow. Connect with Dave: Twitter: https://twitter.c…

Fantastic chat with educational leader extraordinaire, Dwight Carter! Dwight is the author of Be Great: 5 Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out. We chat about these principles, but also take some detours into topics as varied as funk music in Ohio, his track and field career, coaching, growing up as a twin, and much more! Let us …

A powerful lesson learned from one of the greatest coaches of all time, John Wooden. Listen in as Dave tells the story drawn from working for Coach Wooden for 3 consecutive years at his basketball camps. Share your thoughts on social media using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag. Connect with Dave: Twitter Instagram Website Email me at dave@daveburgess.…

"Thinking of a master plan..." - Rakim Dave discusses how one line from one book finally moved him into action and finding a job...even if it was the wrong one! Also, learn how to take any experience and transform your mindset into one of seeking self-improvement and fulfillment. Dave also references his NYT best-selling book, Teach Like a PIRATE. …

The Zen Teacher, Dan Tricarico, joins me to talk all things teacher wellness, radical and intentional self-care, bliss stations, pamper triggers, meditation....and more! We also discuss the power of poetry, writer's block, and how the words you and your students commit to paper can save you. Plus, as a bonus...the infamous deleted "shower scene!" D…

Media literacy expert and professor, Julie Smith, joins me for an entertaining discussion about all things media including a fascinating look at TikTok. Hear our origin story, our shared love for a certain beverage, tips on how to be a more savvy consumer of media, and so much more. Julie is the author of Master the Media: How Teaching Media Litera…

Allyson is the author of 5 books...with a 6th coming in 2023!!! We discuss her latest project, #LeadingTheWholeTeacher, plus her first DBC Inc. book, The Path to Serendipity, and she gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming book coauthored with Jessica Gomez!! Tons of takeaways and wonderful ideas shared throughout!!! Learn how to truly support educat…

How many opportunities are passing up because you think the door is locked...and you haven't even tried to turn the knob? Dave tells a story from his college days and uses it discuss the dangers of "groupthink" and how to move past it to shatter the status quo. Share using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag!! Dave on Twitter Dave on Instagram Book Dave t…

Whatcha going do at .08??? Dave discusses his worries about your goals and resolutions and urges you to continue to push through the tough stretches until you can get your "Second Wind." This episode also features two ideas from Atomic Habits author, James Clear. Share your thoughts using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag! Connect with Dave! His book: T…

I'm joined by the amazing author of Be Real:Educate from the Heart and Cannonball In, Tara Martin. Tara is not only a DBC Inc. author, but she also works with me at DBC Inc full time, is an incredible keynote and workshop speaker, a fitness advocate and coach, and just so much more. We discuss the origin story of our friendship, #BookSnaps, how to …

Tech with Heart author, Stacey Roshan, joins me to discuss how she has leveraged technology to lift the voices of ALL learners in her class, increase connection and sense of ownership, and ease anxiety. All of this has led to creating truly compassionate classrooms that dispel the myth that technology is cold and impersonal. Connect with Stacey: Tw…

I chat with the prolific speaker, author, podcaster, and blogger, George Couros about his latest book, Because of a Teacher Volume II plus so many more topics such as: How to be prolific and consistently share your work Mentoring others in empowering ways The importance of "going first" as a leader Delivering criticism in ways that lead to change r…

Gratitude can change your life! In this episode, I chat with Lainie Rowell, the incredible author of the brand new release from IMpress, #EvolvingWithGratitude. We discuss the science behind gratitude, the practical ways gratitude can be incorporated in your life both personally and professionally...we even take a detour to discuss Lainie's "spaces…

A podcast version of "Play Your Drum" which has been featured on my blog and in my book, Teach Like a Pirate. In this episode, I discuss how New Year's Resolutions and "one words" have not been so effective for me and what I look for instead when reflecting on the year. I also explain why Little Drummer Boy is my favorite holiday song and offer con…

Is Santa real? I come through with the definitive proof you have been waiting for in this episode and then draw some connections to how we can become more "Santa" in our own lives. Be sure to let me know what you think using the #DaveBurgessShow hashtag on social media. Follow me at @burgessdave on Twitter and @dbc_inc on Instagram. To book me for …