Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: Building Resilience in Teaching and Leadership

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/82/26/6c/82266c2c-b961-3fc3-9536-340cfef276bb/mza_12517234952376886367.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Teach.Lead.Innovate.

David Walker

59 episodes

1 week ago

The Teach Lead Innovate Podcast is a show aimed at exploring topics in educational leadership, technology, instructional strategies and trends, current events, and leadership practices in both the private and public sectors.

Self-Improvement

Education

RSS

All content for Teach.Lead.Innovate. is the property of David Walker and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Self-Improvement

Education

https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/d1c17412-6e36-4c74-a551-462616784628/episodes/e7264769-03f2-407f-ba7c-8411e52f8cda/HugKcLK5ysaB1i26oe08VJ_V.jpg

Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: Building Resilience in Teaching and Leadership

Teach.Lead.Innovate.

7 minutes 40 seconds

12 months ago

Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones: Building Resilience in Teaching and Leadership

In this week’s Motivation Monday, we explore how to turn challenges into opportunities and build resilience in your personal and professional life.

In This Episode:

The Psychology of Resilience: Insights from Dr. Martin Seligman’s work on learned optimism and growth mindset.

Real-World Examples: Stories of resilience from South Bronx Prep, Starbucks, and J.K. Rowling.

News Highlight: A Kansas school district’s inspiring recovery after tornado damage.

Actionable Strategies: Practical tips to reframe challenges, build support systems, and practice self-compassion.

References Cited in This Episode:

Seligman, M. E. P. (1990). Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life. Random House.

Education Week. (2025). Rebuilding after disaster: A Kansas school district’s journey. Education Innovation Feature.

Call to Action:

Watch this podcast on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and other platforms. Please like, share, and comment below your thoughts on today’s episode—I’d love to hear from you!

📸 Instagram & TikTok: @thecyclingsuperintendent

📩 Email: thepedalingprincipal@gmail.com

Thank you for listening or watching Teach-Lead-Innovate! Let’s grow through challenges together.

#TeachLeadInnovate #MotivationMonday #BuildingResilience #EducationLeadership #StayInspired