Entrepreneurial Mindset For Transformative Education With Stephen Carter podcast

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What happens when you take a group of students, many of whom struggle with a disability, and you put them in an Educational Service Center that is launching an entrepreneurial initiative? In a word: engagement. Tom Isaacs, superintendent of the Warren County Educational Service Center, brings his over 40 years of experience in public education to this episode where he explores a range of themes related to reaching students with disabilities while supporting the staff who provide their care. Tom explores the need for ongoing positive affirmation, the need to give students real-life experiences where they have ownership, the need for a career-ready education, and the need for schools to teach durable skills. The Warren County Educational Service Center is about to launch its third year of integrating entrepreneurial mindset education into its programs and the results have been incredible.…

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Teach Them About Money: Financial Literacy and the Entrepreneurial Mindset 22:03

17 days ago22:03

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Let's face it - of all the things we CAN teach our students, one of the most practical is how to manage their money. Poor management of money is a clear formula for anxiety, stress, and broken relationships. A strong sense of how to properly manage money, however, creates pathways and opportunities for success. When we teach financial literacy from the perspective of the entrepreneurial mindset, we give students a clear of understanding of not only how money works, but how it can work FOR them. This involves four steps: 1) Create a revenue stream 2) Have a spending plan 3) Have a savings/investing plan 4) Apply Compound Interest…

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Head of School Teresa Chambers on How to Get Started with Entrepreneurship Education 44:25

4 weeks ago44:25

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Ask students at First Baptist Academy in Houston, Texas what they are most excited about and chances are, their answers will be related to entrepreneurship. Two years ago, Teresa brought an entrepreneurship program to her campus and engaged her 8th grade students in launching a student-run venture at the school. Now they are developing a certificate track, certifying their teachers in the entrepreneurial mindset, and digging into deeper parent engagement. Teresa's story is an inspiration to any head of school who is wondering how to start a meaningful entrepreneurship program--if you want to learn more about her school, visit their website at https://www.fbahouston.org/ For those wanting more information on what starting an entrepreneurship program at K-12 school looks like, reach out to Stephen Carter at Stephen@seedtreegroup.com…

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Helping Students Flourish with the Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Conversation with Ryan Moore 40:49

5 weeks ago40:49

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"Failure as fuel to future success" - Ryan Moore, Director of the Business Academy at North Cobb Christian School, outlines the key ways his entrepreneurship program has grown and is impacting students through the development of the entrepreneurial mindset. Overseeing multiple student-run ventures as part of the business academy at the school, Ryan (in addition to helping coach varsity baseball) helps students have "Ah ha" moments when it comes to building skill sets and increasing confidence, all through hands-on learning in entrepreneurship. Connect with him at rmoore@ncchristian.org North Cobb Christian School Website: https://www.ncchristian.org/academics/academies Alumni mentioned in podcast to follow: Finley Ross - NCCS Alumni at UGA - Finns Mobile Detailing - www.finnsautodetailingllc.com Jaden King - NCCS Alumni - Superior Cans - Started his own commercial and residential trash can cleaning service. https://www.superiorcancleaning.com/ John Michael Meadows - NCCS Alumni - Started a Christian Clothing Brand - 2nd2him. Instagram handle is 2nd2him. Follow Ryan on LinkedIn - Ryan Moore M.S. To learn more about starting an entrepreneurship program in your school, reach out to Stephen Carter at Stephen@seedtreegroup.com…

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Entrepreneurship Education is a Movement: Embracing Entrepreneurship as a Calling, Not Just a Course 8:54

6 weeks ago8:54

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This episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education Podcast features a short clip from our entrepreneurship symposium event where we launched the premise that All of us are called to be entrepreneurial in how we think and act - how entrepreneurship is rooted in empathy and creativity, and how it is a calling to embrace.…

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Creativity in the Business Space : The Power of Entrepreneurship Education with Charleigh Wright 38:14

8 weeks ago38:14

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When you bring a creative, artistic person and put them into a business setting, things don't always work out. But if that business setting is a space where the entrepreneurial mindset flourishes, good things are bound to happen: you will be forced out of your comfort zone, you'll be drawn into real-world problem solving, and you'll encounter ongoing critique and feedback on your way to develop empathy and a growth mindset. Charleigh Wright, 2024 graduate from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, exemplifies the entrepreneurial mindset in all that she does--she explains, in this podcast, how failure is a maze and how leadership, team building, and goal setting contributed to her overall success both in high school and now in college.…

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What if We Are All Called to be Entrepreneurs? Embracing a New Definition 18:45

9 weeks ago18:45

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The word "entrepreneur" is not just hard to spell--it is loaded with meanings both literal and suggested, to the point that we need clarity around what the term actual means and represents. In this episode, we explore Jordan Raynor's definition from his book, Called to Create, where he explains that an entrepreneur is "anyone who takes a risk to create something new for the good of others." In this sense, he has three primary components: 1) Takes a risk 2) Creates something new 3) Serves others When we consider this three-fold definition, it becomes clear that we are all actually entrepreneurs in how we think about and interact with the world.…

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Go Out and Sell Something: A Powerful Opportunity for Our Students 13:19

10 weeks ago13:19

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As part of the foundations of entrepreneurship program as we work to instill the entrepreneurial mindset in our students, we give them a project where they go out and sell something. And the real kicker is it has to be to someone they do not already know. This involves identifying a product or service and cutting to the heart of the TRUE value and creating a UVP or Unique Value Proposition. The true power comes as students identify the WHY behind what they are selling and it adds power to the entire experience. In the end, teaching the entrepreneurial mindset is about arming our students with real-world skills that will set them up for success in every area of life.…

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Dr. Jen Bennett on The Time for Christian Entrepreneurship Education is Now 51:47

11 weeks ago51:47

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Wow--talk about a supercharged podcast episode! Dr. Jen Bennett, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Endowed Faculty in Business Entrepreneurship at Indiana Wesleyan University dives into the heart of what it means to think like an entrepreneur and how she uses her classroom to help students embrace their calling and step into who they were created to be. Key points in the talk: Impact Start with a Pivot You learn entrepreneurship by Doing It Students need to step out of the pressure to be perfect We need to do scary things and get uncomfortable Rubrics and tests stifle curiosity Don't Give students an Easy Way Out Being Successful Means Doing the Work You Were Created to Do You can follow Dr. Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenbennett/…

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Creativity and Entrepreneurship with Bella Randle 55:49

12 weeks ago55:49

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Bella Randle is flourishing in every sense of the word - since graduating from the entrepreneurship program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (where she led the flagship business, The Leaning Eagle Coffee Bar), Bella has entered into an Entrepreneurship and Innovation major at West Virginia University and has woven her love of entrepreneurship with her love of theater through constantly seeking opportunity. In this conversation, we explore how a firm foundation in the entrepreneurial mindset through a hands-on approach can set us for everything life can throw our way. Some primary takeaways from our conversation: 1. Creativity is a key part of the entrepreneurial mindset 2. There is no "solo" part of entrepreneurship - it takes a team and it takes communication 3. Problem solving is a key skill and shows up everywhere 4. We need freedom, resources, and autonomy (but not too much) to flourish 5. Have a plan but hold it loosely…

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Is It Really Collaboration or Is It Just Cooperation? 12:31

13 weeks ago12:31

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Understanding the true difference between cooperation and collaboration is key to getting to the heart of the transformative power of working together toward a shared goal. When we embrace true collaboration, we bring about critical thinking, adaptability, and innovation--skills that are essential for an entrepreneurial mindset. Cooperation is often about individuals working side by side, independently, toward a shared goal, while collaboration is about individuals or groups working together in a deeply integrated way, co-creating solutions. Let's move FROM cooperation TO collaboration!…

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The Ideal Environment for Entrepreneurial Flourishing 10:17

14 weeks ago10:17

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We wouldn't plant seeds in a garden without ensuring the proper nutrients, water, and sun, so why would we attempt to plant the seeds of the entrepreneurial mindset in our students (and ourselves) without first ensuring we have the three necessary components? We need to make sure that we have proper FREEDOM, AUTONOMY, and RESOURCES (but not to much of any of these) in order to bring about true flourishing for the entrepreneurial mindset.…

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The Two Most Important Areas for Healthy Growth 10:15

16 weeks ago10:15

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When it comes down to it, the two most important areas for healthy growth are CLARITY and ACCOUNTABILITY. Whether it is healthy growth in a relationship, in a business, in a school, in a classroom, or in any setting, having a clear vision of where you are going and why (CLARITY) and a system to ensure you will get there (ACCOUNTABILITY) is a clear formula for success.…

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Conducting a Failure Audit: Four Key Questions for Growth 14:14

17 weeks ago14:14

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When we take the time to really dig into "failure" we discover that it really isn't failure at all--if anything, it's a key to unlock greater learning and exponential impact. The best tool to do this is a failure audit. In this podcast, I walk through the three primary components of a failure audit to bring about the biggest impact in our lives and those around us. Key takeaways include the four questions for a failure audit: 1. What happened? 2. Why did it happen? 3. What did you learn? 4. What will you do differently next time? Failure audits begin with examining a failure we have experienced ourselves, and then move to key interviews with other people, before resulting in patterns and insights. Redefining failure is one of the key steps in increasing our entrepreneurial mindset.…

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We Must Redefine Failure: Moving from Perfection to Progress 21:22

18 weeks ago21:22

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In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education podcast, Stephen Carter discusses the transformative power of redefining failure and its essential role in growth and education. He emphasizes that failure should not be viewed negatively, but rather as a necessary component of learning and improvement. By adopting a growth mindset and embracing the concept of continuous improvement, individuals can foster resilience and progress. Carter also explores practical strategies for rethinking assessments and feedback in educational settings, ultimately advocating for a shift in mindset that prioritizes action and reflection over perfection. Key Takeaways Failure has been identified as something bad, something to avoid. Failure is an element necessary for growth. Comfort and growth can't coexist. True failure is if we never tried in the first place. The entrepreneurial mindset can be taught. Failure is necessary for learning and growing. Continuous improvement means we're never going to fully arrive. Redefining failure means moving away from perfection as the goal. Wisdom comes from evaluated experience, not just experience. Using growth mindset language creates a culture for redefining failure.…

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Preparing All Students with a Mindset to Thrive in Uncertainty 1:16:33

19 weeks ago1:16:33

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In this episode, I include the full audio from my breakout session at the CESA Symposium where I discuss how the entrepreneurial mindset offers a transformative approach to education that takes students from "surviving" to "thriving" in face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This talk focuses on how schools can engage in meaningful entrepreneurial education on their K-12 campuses in order to truly engage students.…

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Becoming Unstoppable: Taking Stock of Where We Are and Where We Want to Be 21:22

21 weeks ago21:22

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When we come to value principles, we can create unstoppable momentum in our lives. This begins when we accept that we must balance our production with our production capacity, what Stephen Covey calls the P/PC balance and this requires taking stock of where we are in key areas of our life: spiritual, intellectual, financial, relational, vocational, physical. When we determine where we are in these areas and contrast it to where we want to be, it will lead to a clear plan that we can them implement alongside these three principles: 1) comfort and growth cannot co-exist 2) vision is essential 3) sharpen the saw (another Covey principle)…

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Collaboration is Key to Entrepreneurship and Life 9:38

22 weeks ago9:38

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Entrepreneurship is often seen as a solo endeavor, but true success often hinges on collaboration. In this episode, we explore why teamwork and synergy are essential entrepreneurial skills, challenging the myth of the "lone wolf" entrepreneur. Drawing from Stephen Covey’s sixth habit, we highlight how embracing diversity and leveraging strengths creates innovative solutions far greater than individual efforts. We also connect these lessons to schools, showcasing practical ways educators can teach collaboration through project-based learning, student-run businesses, and more. Listen in to discover how fostering synergy in education prepares students for entrepreneurial success in a connected world. Transformative schools start with collaborative classrooms!…

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Transformative Education with Erik Ellefsen 34:56

23 weeks ago34:56

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In this episode of Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education, I'm joined by Erik Ellefsen from Baylor University's Center for School Leadership for an unstructured yet insightful conversation on innovation in education. We explore the power of dreaming bigger, the importance of trust in leadership, and why educators need to shift from being subject matter experts to becoming expert guides. Through this, we dig into stories of risk-taking, the value of a growth mindset, and how to design meaningful learning journeys for students. Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or lifelong learner, this episode is packed with inspiration to ignite your passion for education. Tune in and discover how saying "yes" to opportunities can transform the way we teach and lead.…

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Transforming School Culture Through the Entrepreneurial Mindset 9:15

24 weeks ago9:15

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The time to teach the transformative power of the entrepreneurial mindset is now--and the age is as soon as we start learning. The entrepreneurial mindset will transform an entire school culture in four distinct ways: first is through its Biblical principle found in Romans 12:2. Second is through the ripple effect of transformation and how it spreads from person to person. Third is through the process of renewal that happens when we embrace a mindset opposite of conformity. And finally, an entrepreneurial mindset causes us to stretch and dream bigger than we ever though possible. Through this, we can come to live the transformed life.…

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Pre-Decide to Chase Opportunity 8:14

25 weeks ago8:14

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John Wooden famously said, "When opportunity comes, it's too late." If we're going to be the kind of people who think like entrepreneurs, we have to be ready to seek and chase opportunity when it shows up--that is not the time to plan and prepare. This requires having a readiness mindset, developing our skills, creating systems and habits, and preparing both financially and emotionally. Once this plan is in place, we are ready whenever opportunity shows up.…

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Two Steps to Become More Antifragile 10:31

26 weeks ago10:31

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As we explore this idea of antifragility more and more, it becomes apparent that there are key techniques we can implement into our lives that will help us build systems to encourage antifragility (as opposed to fragility). First, this means we need to lean into redundancy and second this means we need to actively get rid of the things making us fragile. If we work toward building our own antifragility, we are working toward an entrepreneurial mindset.…

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Beyond Resilience: Building a Mindset of Antifragility 9:16

27 weeks ago9:16

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We focus a lot, when it comes to the entrepreneurial mindset, on resilience and the development of grit. We like to consider ourselves elastic enough that we can "bounce back" from difficulty and return to our normal state. What if, however, there was a way for us to go beyond resilience and build a mindset of antifragility so that the volatility and stress we will inevitably encounter in life leaves us stronger and better as a result?…

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Five Questions To Use in Conversation with Other People 8:08

28 weeks ago8:08

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At a networking event and not sure how to proceed? Want to strike up a conversation with someone but unsure of what to say? Want to avoid saying things like, "what's your name?" and "what do you do?" These five questions will guide into meaningful conversation and allow you to get to impact through connecting with other people: they will enable you to be both interested in others and interesting toward others.…

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The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ezekiel Rochat 39:19

29 weeks ago39:19

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Ezekiel Rochat has lived and continues to live the entrepreneurial journey - starting his website building business in his early 20's, he has experienced all the aspects of thinking and pivoting like an entrepreneur. The one common theme through it all is movement--he keeps going and trying new things and growing his business. You can follow Ezekiel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekielrochat/ and you can check out his website at https://www.rocship.com/ If you want to see real-time work he has done, check out my own website https://www.seedtreegroup.com/ which Ezekiel built.…

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Always Be Moving: Avoid the Risk of Inaction 9:37

30 weeks ago9:37

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To have an entrepreneurial mindset is to have a mindset biased toward action--if we are biased toward action, then when the decision comes to do or to not do, we will lean toward doing. In this, we will be able to steer and course correct along the way, but we if never act, we never make movement, which leads to the ongoing regret of inaction.…

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Don't Break the Chain: A System for Your High Return Habit 10:43

31 weeks ago10:43

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The famous "don't break the chain" system is famous because it works--once we identify our high return habit (the habit that creates enormous momentum toward our vision) then we can use this system to create accountability around our daily completion of this habit.

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Growth and Comfort Cannot Co-Exist 10:04

32 weeks ago10:04

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The irony is we want both comfort and growth and yet comfort and growth cannot co-exist--which is to say we have to make intentional choices regarding how we will pursue growth. Growth does not come naturally--our natural inclination is toward comfort and ultimately the path of least resistance, but when we embrace growth, we find a higher sense of meaning and purpose to our lives.…

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Drift is Inevitable: Calibrating is Essential 8:26

33 weeks ago8:26

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We will drift--the only way to avoid drift is to stay out of the water, but with the entrepreneurial mindset, we are biased for action which means we will be getting in the water and chasing down our dreams. It also means we will fall victim to longshore drift and regularly get off track. With a system of calibration, we can ensure we get back on track and progress toward our goals.…

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"Go Out and Test": A Conversation with EdTech Consultant Jacob Kantor 52:29

34 weeks ago52:29