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Behavior change that produces measurable organizational results
FranklinCovey is a global leadership and organizational performance firm whose work focuses on changing the behaviors that drive measurable business results. Their programs span leadership development, execution, and culture change, and are used by thousands of organizations across industries. On MarketScale, FranklinCovey publishes content for HR leaders, executives, and L&D professionals building high-performance organizations.
Leadership and learning thrive on connection, not crisis response.
FranklinCovey's education podcast argues that sustainable excellence requires pre-built trust, intentional presence, and systems thinking. The proof is superintendent case studies, neuroscience on habit formation, and post-pandemic recovery data.
FranklinCovey's Change Starts Here podcast contends that educational leaders must build systems and relationships before crisis strikes, not during it. The channel argues this through superintendent interviews, research on habit formation and executive function, and case studies from large districts like Collier County, Florida (48,000+ students), showing that shared vision, professional learning, and pre-crisis partnerships produce predictable learning outcomes.
Drawn from Principles of Leadership: Essential Leadership… and 4 more →
“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
C.S. Lewis, quoted in Finish Strong episode
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Dr. Kamela Patton
Education leader, Collier County Public Schools, Florida
Articulated five foundational conditions for educational excellence that drive consistent learning outcomes and community impact.
Dr. Jody Carrington
Psychologist
Discussed the loneliness epidemic, shame, and the power of feeling seen in reconnecting disconnected teams and organizations.
Dr. Janell Blunt
Associate professor of psychology and learning, Midwestern university
Shared research on retrieval practice and memory science, showing how educators can shift from delivering information to helping students retrieve it when needed.
Dr. Kelvin Adams
Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools
Revealed that effective superintendent leadership rests on honesty, sincerity, and providing correct information, with kids as the priority after nearly fourteen years in role.
Cathy Quiroz Moore
Superintendent, Wake County Public School System, NC (15th largest in U.S.)
Demonstrated that seeking leadership opportunities and dual cultural roots drive belief that every student has potential.
Questions this channel answers
What makes an effective school board or leadership team?
According to the Center for Public Education, effective boards exhibit eight characteristics including accountability, unification, team development, and a shared vision for high expectations. Building a high-trust team is the pathway to becoming great.
Great School Boards: Building a High Trust Team →How do educators prepare students for life, not just college?
By shifting focus toward holistic student development and overall wellbeing rather than academic growth alone, equipping students with tools to thrive in life beyond standardized tests.
Preparing Students for Life, Not Just College with Steph… →How can leaders make a lasting impact on their teams?
Through intentional presence, creating memorable moments, and being someone who is genuinely seen by their people, which addresses loneliness and shame and transforms organizational culture.
How to Lead in a Disconnected World →How do you help underserved students catch up after pandemic disruption?
Extended learning time (ELT) requires education leaders to create the right policies and strategies with balanced resources, especially in STEM, to close disparities that hurt student career prospects.
Engaging Your Students in Extended Learning Time (ELT) w… →Why are so many teachers leaving the profession?
Post-pandemic pressure trauma is creating burnout; pressure to produce more outputs, increased responsibility, and standardization demands are forcing great people out. At least 300,000 left between February 2020 and May 2022.
The Four Essential Roles of Leadership →Best place to start
Principles of Leadership: Essential Leadership Principles with Dr. Kamela PattonIntroduces the channel's core thesis: five conditions for educational excellence and the role of pre-crisis partnerships in predictable success.
How to Lead in a Disconnected WorldShows why connection and feeling seen matter organizationally, grounding the channel's argument in psychology and real workplace loneliness.Industry context
Behavioral factors drive most security incidents, yet organizations often rely on system-level fixes. Internal breach detection remains a significant gap across industries.
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