Podcast appearances and mentions of phil echols

“We have a responsibility to learn and grow and to be aware of our privileges…and how we might use those for people who may not have the same access and opportunities that were afforded to us.” With pleasure, I bring you an interview with Dr. Phil Echols. We share a passion for Adaptive Schools approaches for effective collaborative groups and Cognitive Coaching through the organization Thinking Collaborative. https://www.thinkingcollaborative.com/  Dr. Phil Echols has been a former teacher, school counselor, and administrator of professional learning.  He is currently a Diversity Specialist for WakeMed Health and Hospitals in North Carolina. He's also a Global Consultant for Public, Private, and International Schools.  His expertise includes effective collaboration, coaching, diversity, and inclusion for education and healthcare. He has over two decades of experience in education, public speaking, facilitation, and international training and development. In this episode, Dr. Echols talks about his career journey and the connections between his work in education and now in healthcare. He highlights the influence of a personal mission statement that guides his choices, informed by his identity. Phil articulates the necessity of having courageous conversations about diversity, race and ethnicity and shares that the more we can elevate traditionally marginalized voices and experiences in our system the better off we'll be.   Instagram: @philechols  

100 shows seems to be a sign of longevity. Well if that is the case, then by those standards, we are doing alright. I have been trying to decide who I would interview for the special episode. I realized it had to be my friend, Phil Echols, soon to be Dr. Phil Echols. Phil is the creator the "Become Better" movement. You can check him out at Phil Echols on Twitter, IG, Facebook, and Linkedin. Phil's short clips inspire everyone young and old to find ways to be better every day, especially those in leadership. The affable one in every space, Phil has become my rock, my confidant, and one of my closest friends as we continue this journey to revolutionize the world. What is relevant about this show is that Phil and I spend most of the show talking about Peak Moments in our journey. That is the key revolutionaries. How do you create and relish in the Peak Moments of your life? Comical at times, endearing and vulnerable at others, this show is a reminder to enjoy the communities that you build and cultivate friendships that make your life and help you enjoy the peak moments of your life.

Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. In addition to his work in public education, he has almost two decades of experience in education, consulting, public speaking, and facilitation. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount, and leading by example is imperative. Follow Phil on Twitter at @PhilEchols and visit his website at http://www.philechols.com.

Thinking Collaborative Podcast, Episode #2 with Phil Echols

Jen sits down with Phil Echols to discuss his experiences as a beginning teacher, tough conversations that beginning teachers need to have during their first couple of years, and review strategies that can be used to have crucial conversations during your beginning years of teaching.

Join us for a discussion on why we expect so much of ourselves, why it's time to stop and how we can change our inner dialogue. Follow on Twitter: @PhilEchols @jonHarper70bd  @froehlichm   @LDamour  @bamradionetwork Phil Echols is the Senior Administrator of Professional Learning for the Wake County Public School System, supporting Professional Learning Teams and Coaching. Born into a family of servant-leaders, he believes relationships are paramount and leading by example is imperative.

Phil Echols is an Administrator of Professional Learning supporting K-12 needs in the area of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and coaching in Wake County Public Schools in North Carolina. Psychology major and teacher in his home town. Counseling The power of Twitter. People often find a way to monetize things Monetization of the network. You can’t monetize the network - via @adamcurry * #BMETalk - Black male educators * Black males are like unicorns in so many spaces. * Every time I meet someone face to face at a conference I create a twitter list with them on it. * How do you mentor those unicorns? * 100+ staff members. 1200 students. * Why do you stay here? * You could be in a school where there are more minority students. Why do you stay here? * Good things come from my DNA. * Patience and reflection comes from my parents. * Enter spaces with the mindset of who do I need to be in this space? * How to decide who you need to be in a meeting. * The relationships of the people at the table require a different approach. * Paying attention to what people might need. * Presume positive intent. * Relationships are foundational. * Sometimes I can be too heavy on the relationship and we don’t get everything done that we need to! * Facilitated leadership equilateral relationships, processes, and tasks. * Leader member exchange theory - focuses on three components: leader follower, and exchanges between those two. * Leaders often have in groups and out groups. * Out groups don’t always get everything they need. * Help people feel like they are in the “in group!“ * How to be a transformative principal? Be more mindful of your individual interactions with all of your staff members.

"If you want to soar in life, you must first learn to F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself). -Mark Sterling How’s your relationships with yourself? You can be the unhealthy relationship that’s prohibiting all other relationships from growing. None of those other relationships we talked about this season will flourish or grow to their full potential if you aren’t treating yourself with respect and dignity.

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard Shaw Many times In relationships we speak in a way that WE understand, but the message isn’t always properly conveyed that way. We have to be multilingual. It's comfortable to only speak in our preferred communication style. We must step beyond our comfort zone to strengthen and improve our relationships.

“Don’t wait until someone’s funeral to say nice things to them. Give them flowers while they can smell them. Maybe it’ll help them live longer.” -Thruman O. Echols, Jr. Friday just feel special. A good compliment or note of appreciation could be the icing on the cake to someone's week. It could also be the pick me up they needed to help them coast into the weekend on a positive note. There's no time like the present...

“We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Good relationships are much like “collaboration.” We don’t naturally collaborate. It takes work, effort, and energy. Whether professional or personal, we need relationships. One word that comes to mind when I think of relationship building… Care. Make the relationship a priority.

Knowing when to speak and when to listen can be tricky. Cars need tune-ups, shoes need polish, and marriages need spice. Relationships need it also! This podcast includes four ways to tune up your relationship.

Building trust takes consistency. We build trust by modeling trustworthiness. How you do others in front of me is how you'll do me in front of someone else.

I am honored to have Phil Echols join me for episode 5. Phil and I spoke in person at EdCampWake in March 2017. This is my first in-person interview for the podcast. Phil shares great insights into supporting both students and teachers as they strive to become better. References from the episode: Phil on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PhilEchols Phil’s Website - http://philechols.weebly.com/ The Become Better Website - http://becomebetter.tv/ Phil’s Become Better Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/user-512863928 The problem with that equity vs. equality graphic you’re using - http://culturalorganizing.org/the-problem-with-that-equity-vs-equality-graphic/