In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Jeff Wetzler, co-founder and co-CEO of Transcend, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming education. They discuss the need for education reform and the challenges of communication in leadership. Wetzler emphasizes the importance of listening and creating a safe space for open communication. He also highlights the power of curiosity and asking questions to learn from others. The conversation concludes with a listener challenge to practice no BS listening. Overall, the episode explores the role of effective communication in driving educational innovation and leadership success.

In this episode you will learn:
Schools need to be reinvented to meet the changing needs of students in the 21st century.
Effective communication requires active listening and creating a safe space for open dialogue.
Curiosity and asking questions are essential for learning from others and fostering innovation.
Avoid jumping to conclusions and be willing to laugh at yourself.

About Jeff:

JEFF WETZLER is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization and author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. He earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. See his new Harvard Business Review article here.

You can connect with Jeff Wetzler in the following ways:
Company Websites:

https://transcendeducation.org/
https://www.teachforamerica.org/
Book: https://www.askapproach.com/
Assessment: https://assessment.askapproach.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wetzler-9ba3824/



You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
Facebook: Dr. Laura Sicola
Twitter: @LauraSicola
Instagram: @drlaurasicola
Website: https://laurasicola.com
Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

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In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Jeff Wetzler, co-founder and co-CEO of Transcend, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming education. They discuss the need for education reform and the challenges of communication in leadership. Wetzler emphasizes the importance of listening and creating a safe space for open communication. He also highlights the power of curiosity and asking questions to learn from others. The conversation concludes with a listener challenge to practice no BS listening. Overall, the episode explores the role of effective communication in driving educational innovation and leadership success.
In this episode you will learn:
<ul>
<li>Schools need to be reinvented to meet the changing needs of students in the 21st century.</li>
<li>Effective communication requires active listening and creating a safe space for open dialogue.</li>
<li>Curiosity and asking questions are essential for learning from others and fostering innovation.</li>
<li>Avoid jumping to conclusions and be willing to laugh at yourself.</li>
</ul>
About Jeff:
JEFF WETZLER is co-CEO of <a href="https://transcendeducation.org/">Transcend</a>, a nationally recognized innovation organization and author of<a href="https://www.askapproach.com/"> Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You</a>. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. He earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. See his new Harvard Business Review article <a href="https://hbr.org/2023/12/how-to-get-the-honest-input-you-need-from-your-employees">here</a>.
You can connect with Jeff Wetzler in the following ways:
<ul>
<li>Company Websites:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://transcendeducation.org/">https://transcendeducation.org/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.teachforamerica.org/">https://www.teachforamerica.org/</a> </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.askapproach.com/">https://www.askapproach.com/</a></li>
<li>Assessment: <a href="https://assessment.askapproach.com">https://assessment.askapproach.com</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wetzler-9ba3824/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wetzler-9ba3824/</a></li>
</ul>
 
You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways:
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola</li>
<li>LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc</li>
<li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions</li>
<li>Facebook: Dr. Laura Sicola</li>
<li>Twitter: @LauraSicola</li>
<li>Instagram: @drlaurasicola</li>
<li>Website: https://laurasicola.com</li>
<li>Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today</li>
</ul>
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more!

For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com 

To book Laura as a guest or speaker email info@vocalimpactproductions.com

Speaking to Influence

When you speak, do you want to inspire others and be recognized as a true leader? Do you want to feel more confident, have greater influence, and get bigger results? This is the show for executives, business owners and leaders who need to command the room, connect with their audience and close the deal. Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more! For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com  To book Laura as a guest or speaker email info@laurasicola.com

When you speak, do you want to inspire others and be recognized as a true leader? Do you want to feel more confident, have greater influence, and get bigger results? This is the show for executives, business owners and leaders who need to command the room, connect with their audience and close the deal. Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more! For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com  To book Laura as a guest or speaker email info@laurasicola.com

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