The thinkLaw Podcast

The motto "Work hard. Be nice." has been a hot topic recently. In this episode, Colin talks about why these two small sentences support one big myth that delays true educational equity. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

We all have that immediate reaction of "No. Nope. Not gonna happen." on occasion. Learn how to fight this knee jerk "no!" with some practical critical thinking that will keep you open to ideas that may actually be good ideas. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

There is so much struggle when it comes to the idea of AND. AND matters. AND has value. In this episode, we give you tools to figure out what's the matter with AND so that we can start thinking differently about the big power of such a little word.

Have you ever tried to communicate something that just was not being received? Perhaps it was during an argument or when talking to your kids. How do you speak "their" language? In this episode, we help you leverage critical thinking to master this type of communication to bridge the gap when you're just not being heard. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

Why is it so hard to get started? Let critical thinking help you turn your analysis paralysis into action. In this episode, you will learn about six strategies to help you reverse the trend of not getting started, because what's the value of thinking if we never act? Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

What does race have to do with critical thinking? It is impossible to separate race from real-world problems. In this episode, you will learn how to center race as an important factor in your critical thinking, and how you can become a coconspirator in the fight for racial justice. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

Freestyle rap is one of the purest forms of critical thinking. Freestyle rappers find patterns, use words that rhyme, and leverage their own stories. Learn how you can do this, too, and how it can help the next time you need to think on your toes. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

Think you've got a good idea? How can you really know? We don't spend enough time being intentional about making sure our “good” ideas are actually... well, good. Use this three-step process to ensure that your next one will be. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!

"Not enough" is grounded in a scarcity mindset. If we had an infinity mindset instead, would "not enough" get more love?

Learn three, immediately applicable tools that will help you disagree without being disagreeable.

Learn what your "gut feeling" actually is and how to make your gut reaction one based on critical thinking.

Learn the power and necessity of "wait time" in education, business, and life.

How do you know that your students actually get it? That the people that you are leading actually get it? That your children at home actually get it? Here are three questions that will help you check for understanding and the simple prework that will set you up for success. Text THINKLAW to 66866 to stay connected with the Critical Thinking Revolution! Get your copy of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students today!