Change Starts Here

Making Trust the Default Setting

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The name of the game for companies, school districts, and every individual is effectiveness and efficiency. We all strive to improve our speed and per...

Curriculum Silos

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are naturally curious. Whether it's investigating a strange noise in the night or going down a rabbit hole on the history of toothbrushes, we'v...

Creating Opportunities to Empower Student Voice

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Students spend their school days in classrooms from bell to bell, but what about the many other hours outside of class? Are they receiving the support...

Put Future Readiness in the Driver’s Seat with Dr. Amy Dittmar

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, education has been rapidly expanding and evolving, with one of the most significant shifts being the focus on the whole child. School...

Actionable Behaviors to Build Better Trust

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trust is the cornerstone of every strong relationship, especially when you're in a leadership role. It doesn’t happen overnight—it requires consis...

Systematize High Expectations for All Learners

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In some of our favorite movies, we love watching underdogs guided by a wise mentor who helps them rise to the challenge. These mentors all share one k...

Intentional Leadership: Creating Supportive Environments for Students & Educators

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unleash the genius within every individual—sometimes all it takes is the right guidance and environment. When people’s unique talents are recogniz...

Leveraging the Power of Perspective

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As kids, we all tried peeking through a keyhole, hoping to glimpse the world beyond the door. We could see a small part of it, but everything outside ...

Increasing Competence to Achieve Greater Results

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every project or plan requires time to complete, and it's often up to leaders to assess whether that time is being used effectively. Are we actively m...

Extending Trust: Transformative Practices for Effective School Leaders

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a close look at our schedules can reveal a lot about what we truly prioritize in our workday. You likely have time set aside for vision casting...

Research Conversation: Developing Staff Efficacy

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports are full of inspiring stories where belief propels struggling teams to national championships. But this kind of belief isn’t confined to the ...

Whole Person Systems, New Results

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When all lanes of a highway are open and free of construction, traffic flows smoothly, allowing travelers to reach their destination efficiently. But ...

Research Conversation: Vertically-Aligned Goal Setting

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aiming at a target is challenging if every element isn’t fully aligned. You can hold the bow steady, but if your elbow isn’t positioned right, you...

Looking Back to Step Forward

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finding time to reflect and envision the future can feel nearly impossible amidst life’s chaos. Our packed schedules and uncertainty about how to cr...

Innovation as a Human Endeavor

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the buzzword innovation—it’s a term that’s making waves in businesses and education alike. But it often leaves us with more qu...

New Year, New Lens: Shifting Paradigms for a Transformative 2025

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine wearing sunglasses with a red tint—everything you look at would have a red hue. The glasses represent our perceptions, but they don't always...

Establishing Foundations of Trust

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationshi...

It Starts with the Plants: How School Change Takes Root

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvemen...

Authentic Educator Collaboration

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine trying to push a boulder up a hill by yourself—it keeps rolling back down before you reach the top. Even with a team, if everyone pushes at ...

Overcoming the Limits: How Educators Can Lead with an Abundance Mindset

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a glass of milk—half full or half empty? The way we perceive what’s in front of us shapes our ability to grow, innovate, and lead. An abun...

Future-Focused Lesson Planning

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you listen to a podcast or read an article, you take in the information and process it—but when something in that content connects to you perso...

Leadership Pipelines: Building Interactive Pathways for Student and Educator Growth

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building leadership in your district doesn’t start with conferences or new hires—it starts with students. Cultivating leadership from a young age ...

Developing Student Efficacy

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are countless stories about the power of belief—whether in classic fairytales, sports movies, or the journeys of groundbreaking innovators, we...

Breaking the Cycle: How Proactive Leadership Transforms Schools

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine standing at a crossroads. In one direction, you can react to every challenge that comes your way, constantly fighting fires and feeling overwh...

Promoting Student Agency

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to a time when you felt truly empowered to make a decision. Perhaps it was choosing your career path, selecting a home, or even deciding ho...

How CTE Programs Strengthen Communities

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership in education isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about putting students first. When school leaders shift their mindset to s...

The Power of Words

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Language is more than just communication—it’s a powerful tool that shapes how we think, feel, and experience the world. In this episode of Change ...

Busy Isn’t Better: Investing Time Where it Counts

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores one of the m...

Fostering a Student's Sense of Belonging

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to belong? It’s more than just being present in a room—it’s about feeling seen, heard, and valued. In a school setting,...

Connecting Students with Community

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when students step beyond the classroom walls and into the communities they live in? Meaningful connection. Real-world perspective. And a...

A Path to Purpose: Redefining Education & Empowering Change

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership in education means empowering every student to recognize their unique strengths and potential. When we shift our mindset from "special educ...

Ownership Unlocked: Trust as the Ultimate Shift

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we shift from controlling outcomes to empowering people? In the season finale of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores how ...

The Four Essential Roles: Transforming Leadership in Learning Spaces

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you create great leaders in the educational system? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham is joined by Laurie Brooks and Lyn...

Bridging the Gap: How School & Business Partnerships Prepare Future Leaders

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of workforce development look like—and how can education and business leaders work together to shape it? In this episode of Cha...

Redefining Student Success: Insights on CTE and Community Partnerships

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prepare students for jobs that don't even exist yet? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with McLain Schaefe...

Change Starts Within: Internal Work That Fuels External Change

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Odom is a passionate educator, leadership development expert, and host of the "Change Starts Here" podcast, where he explores how internal tran...

What if You Said Yes to Less?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change Starts Here is back for a brand-new season! In this first episode, host Dustin Odham dives into how the way we see the year ahead shapes our le...

Unlocking the Genius in Every Student

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever worry that students might slip through the cracks, unnoticed for who they really are? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sh...

The Link Between Relationships & Learning

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change Starts Here: Research Conversations is back for a brand-new season! In this first episode, hosts Dr. Eve Miller Ph.D. and Kim Yaris, M.Ed explo...

Unlocking the Genius in Every Student

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever worry that students might slip through the cracks, unnoticed for who they really are? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sh...

What if You Said Yes to Less?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change Starts Here is back for a brand-new season! In this first episode, host Dustin Odham dives into how the way we see the year ahead shapes our le...

Change Starts Within: Internal Work That Fuels External Change

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Odom is a passionate educator, leadership development expert, and host of the "Change Starts Here" podcast, where he explores how internal tran...

Redefining Student Success: Insights on CTE and Community Partnerships

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prepare students for jobs that don't even exist yet? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham sits down with McLain Schaefe...

Bridging the Gap: How School & Business Partnerships Prepare Future Leaders

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of workforce development look like—and how can education and business leaders work together to shape it? In this episode of Cha...

The Four Essential Roles: Transforming Leadership in Learning Spaces

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you create great leaders in the educational system? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham is joined by Laurie Brooks and Lyn...

Ownership Unlocked: Trust as the Ultimate Shift

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we shift from controlling outcomes to empowering people? In the season finale of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores how ...

A Path to Purpose: Redefining Education & Empowering Change

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership in education means empowering every student to recognize their unique strengths and potential. When we shift our mindset from "special educ...

Connecting Students with Community

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when students step beyond the classroom walls and into the communities they live in? Meaningful connection. Real-world perspective. And a...

Busy Isn’t Better: Investing Time Where it Counts

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Change Starts Here, host Dustin Odham explores one of the m...

The Power of Words

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Language is more than just communication—it’s a powerful tool that shapes how we think, feel, and experience the world. In this episode of Change ...

How CTE Programs Strengthen Communities

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership in education isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about putting students first. When school leaders shift their mindset to s...

Promoting Student Agency

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to a time when you felt truly empowered to make a decision. Perhaps it was choosing your career path, selecting a home, or even deciding ho...

Breaking the Cycle: How Proactive Leadership Transforms Schools

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine standing at a crossroads. In one direction, you can react to every challenge that comes your way, constantly fighting fires and feeling overwh...

Leadership Pipelines: Building Interactive Pathways for Student and Educator Growth

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building leadership in your district doesn’t start with conferences or new hires—it starts with students. Cultivating leadership from a young age ...

Future-Focused Lesson Planning

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you listen to a podcast or read an article, you take in the information and process it—but when something in that content connects to you perso...

Overcoming the Limits: How Educators Can Lead with an Abundance Mindset

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a glass of milk—half full or half empty? The way we perceive what’s in front of us shapes our ability to grow, innovate, and lead. An abun...

Authentic Educator Collaboration

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine trying to push a boulder up a hill by yourself—it keeps rolling back down before you reach the top. Even with a team, if everyone pushes at ...

It Starts with the Plants: How School Change Takes Root

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Changing the culture of an organization and creating the desired impact takes hard work, but it’s often difficult to identify where these improvemen...

Establishing Foundations of Trust

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationshi...

New Year, New Lens: Shifting Paradigms for a Transformative 2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine wearing sunglasses with a red tint—everything you look at would have a red hue. The glasses represent our perceptions, but they don't always...

Innovation as a Human Endeavor

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the buzzword innovation—it’s a term that’s making waves in businesses and education alike. But it often leaves us with more qu...

Research Conversation: Developing Staff Efficacy

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sports are full of inspiring stories where belief propels struggling teams to national championships. But this kind of belief isn’t confined to the ...

Looking Back to Step Forward

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding time to reflect and envision the future can feel nearly impossible amidst life’s chaos. Our packed schedules and uncertainty about how to cr...

Research Conversation: Vertically-Aligned Goal Setting

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aiming at a target is challenging if every element isn’t fully aligned. You can hold the bow steady, but if your elbow isn’t positioned right, you...

Whole Person Systems, New Results

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When all lanes of a highway are open and free of construction, traffic flows smoothly, allowing travelers to reach their destination efficiently. But ...

Extending Trust: Transformative Practices for Effective School Leaders

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a close look at our schedules can reveal a lot about what we truly prioritize in our workday. You likely have time set aside for vision casting...

Increasing Competence to Achieve Greater Results

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every project or plan requires time to complete, and it's often up to leaders to assess whether that time is being used effectively. Are we actively m...

Leveraging the Power of Perspective

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intentional Leadership: Creating Supportive Environments for Students & Educators

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unleash the genius within every individual—sometimes all it takes is the right guidance and environment. When people’s unique talents are recogniz...

Systematize High Expectations for All Learners

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In some of our favorite movies, we love watching underdogs guided by a wise mentor who helps them rise to the challenge. These mentors all share one k...

Actionable Behaviors to Build Better Trust

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trust is the cornerstone of every strong relationship, especially when you're in a leadership role. It doesn’t happen overnight—it requires consis...

Put Future Readiness in the Driver’s Seat with Dr. Amy Dittmar

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, education has been rapidly expanding and evolving, with one of the most significant shifts being the focus on the whole child. School...

Creating Opportunities to Empower Student Voice

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Students spend their school days in classrooms from bell to bell, but what about the many other hours outside of class? Are they receiving the support...

Curriculum Silos

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are naturally curious. Whether it's investigating a strange noise in the night or going down a rabbit hole on the history of toothbrushes, we'v...

Remodel Organizational Silos

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remodeling a home is a significant undertaking, but the transformation not only increases your home's value—it also enhances your enjoyment of the n...

Leading with Courage with Dr. Tommy Schmolze

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's world, the need for strong leadership is more crucial than ever as we strive to develop the next generation into capable leaders. The educa...

What is Systemic Synergy?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you listen to an orchestra, the blending of numerous instruments into a harmonious melody is what makes the music truly captivating. While a sing...

The Power of Trust

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the arrival of a new season, we bring a fresh set of wisdom. Leadership is a continuous journey of learning and reflection. In this episode, you'...

Finding Balance in Reflection

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflection is more than just something to check off a checklist- it is a practice that can be life changing if done intentionally. Since it has such a...

Navigating Challenges to Drive Educational Change

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the realm of education, possessing a servant's heart and genuine care for those you serve is incredibly important. This mindset not only fuels fulf...

Discipline 4: Creating a Cadence of Accountability

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Accountability goes beyond the surface level of pointing fingers or singling out individuals for underperformance; rather, it serves as a cornerstone ...

Cultivating Greatness: Establishing a Positive School Culture

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In every field and endeavor, the ability to lead is indispensable for success, making it a vital skill for students to cultivate. Fostering leadership...

Bridging Academics with Executive Function: Key Takeaways

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we conclude our season of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, join us for our final episode today. Dr. Eve Miller, Director of Research at ...

The Impact of Leadership and Culture in Academics

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a culture of leadership and trust is essential for creating a successful and joyful educational environment. Whether it's fostering trust thr...

Why Teaching Academics is Not Enough

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Math, science, and reading are essential skills that we learn in schools from a young age. Nowadays the realization that we need to teach students not...

Discipline 3: Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Players on the court push extra hard when they are down a few points or the timer on the scoreboard is counting closer to zero. They are able to find ...

Creating a Culture of Celebration with 4DX

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 4 Disciplines of Execution have been used across many different school districts and by many different leaders to improve their organizations. The...

Metacognition

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about thinking? Our brains easily switch to an autopilot setting that takes us through life without much thought put behind it. ...

Problem Solving

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the word 'problem' comes to mind, we might first think of challenging math equations or hurdles that have hindered our journey. However, every ob...

Discipline 2: Acting on Lead Measures

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Large goals can become achievable when you introduce lead measures. Breaking up goals into smaller achievable outcomes not only grants you a feeling o...

Finding and Protecting Your Purpose for Leading

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The leaders in our schools are essential to creating an environment where staff and students are able to grow and excel in life. This role that comes ...

Adaptability

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a constantly evolving world marked by innovation, possessing the skill of adaptability is crucial for every worker, and it's a quality that student...

Discipline 1: Focusing on the Wildly Important

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Harnessing the potency of goal-setting is a crucial skill for educators. Discover the next step in refining your goals by emphasizing your Wildly Impo...

Discipline

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Individuals in the military serve as exemplary embodiments of what many of us characterize as self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to stay ...

Change: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

By acknowledging the underlying patterns inherent in all transformations, we empower ourselves to overcome any challenges that may arise. Facing chang...

Time Management

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mastering time management is no simple task. Many of us turn to planners, self-help books, or apps in an attempt to enhance our time management skills...

Being Inspired by the Life You Live

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Living a fulfilling life looks different for everyone. There are many possibilities for how people can live a fruitful life, and the unique story each...

Bonus Episode: The Transformative Power of Coaching Potential

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discovering potential and showing others their potential is one of the most powerful forms of leadership and coaching that one can be a part of. This ...

Aligning Systems to Execute Strategy

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders are constantly searching for different techniques to reach their goals. At FranklinCovey, we have found there are 4 essential roles of leaders...

Leadership in Education: A People-Centric Approach

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Change Starts Here, our host Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, and his guest Dr. Maria Vazquez, Orange...