Sweat The Technique thebranchmedia.org en How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting, to relationships, to sports, to hobbies and more. Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools. That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/476e53c4-9b5c-11ed-b6bd-0b15e7d72f07/image/StT_TheBranch.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Sweat The Technique thebranchmedia.org no episodic The Branch How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting, to relationships, to sports, to hobbies and more. Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools. That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers. How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting, to relationships, to sports, to hobbies and more.

Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools.

That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers.

]]> The Branch Podcasts@thebranchmedia.org Ep 57 | How Doctors Teach and Learn (with Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with medical doctors and educators Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold to discuss best practices from teaching and learning in the medical field. And if you are interested in the Teach Like a Champion for Medical Educators online course, make sure to email tlac@teachlikeachampion.org for more info! Tue, 20 May 2025 06:19:00 -0000 full The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with medical doctors and educators Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold to discuss best practices from teaching and learning in the medical field. And if you are interested in the Teach Like a Champion for Medical Educators online course, make sure to email tlac@teachlikeachampion.org for more info! This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with medical doctors and educators Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold to discuss best practices from teaching and learning in the medical field.


And if you are interested in the Teach Like a Champion for Medical Educators online course, make sure to email tlac@teachlikeachampion.org for more info!

]]> 2918 Ep 56 | World Class Coaching (with Eddie Jones) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with world class rugby coach Eddie Jones for some invaluable lessons on excellence on and off the pitch. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with world class rugby coach Eddie Jones for some invaluable lessons on excellence on and off the pitch. This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with world class rugby coach Eddie Jones for some invaluable lessons on excellence on and off the pitch.

]]> 3043 Ep 55 | The Knowledge Organizer (with Ben Katcher) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ben Katcher, a teacher at Brightstar Schools and publisher of Knowledge First. They discuss Ben’s favorite teaching tool - the knowledge organizer. And make sure to subscribe to Ben's newsletter here! Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0000 full The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ben Katcher, a teacher at Brightstar Schools and publisher of Knowledge First. They discuss Ben’s favorite teaching tool - the knowledge organizer. And make sure to subscribe to Ben's newsletter here! This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ben Katcher, a teacher at Brightstar Schools and publisher of Knowledge First. They discuss Ben’s favorite teaching tool - the knowledge organizer.


And make sure to subscribe to Ben's newsletter here!

]]> 3061 Ep 54 | The Future of Education: Part 2 (with Ravi Gupta) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta to continue a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0000 The Future of Education: Part 2 (with Ravi Gupta) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta to continue a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges. This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta to continue a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges.

]]> 3365 Ep 53 | The Future of Education (with Ravi Gupta) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta for a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000 The Future of Education (with Ravi Gupta) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta for a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges. This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta for a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges.

]]> 2835 Ep 52 | Lessons on Excellent Teaching (with Pritesh Raichura) This week on Sweath the Technique, Doug sits down with assistant principal and science teacher Pritesh Raichura for an illuminating conversation about best practices in the classroom. And be sure to check out Pritesh in action below and visit his blog here. https://steplab.co/watch/pritesh-raichura-lesson-1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000 Lessons on Excellent Teaching (with Pritesh Raichura) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweath the Technique, Doug sits down with assistant principal and science teacher Pritesh Raichura for an illuminating conversation about best practices in the classroom. And be sure to check out Pritesh in action below and visit his blog here. https://steplab.co/watch/pritesh-raichura-lesson-1 This week on Sweath the Technique, Doug sits down with assistant principal and science teacher Pritesh Raichura for an illuminating conversation about best practices in the classroom.


And be sure to check out Pritesh in action below and visit his blog here.

https://steplab.co/watch/pritesh-raichura-lesson-1

]]> 4091 Ep 51 | Shaping Behavior (with Tom Bennett) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with behavior and teaching expert Tom Bennett. Tom is the director and founder of ResearchEd, which has supported teachers by making information about science and research directly accessible to them. He’s the author of books on teaching and behavior, especially Running the Room. He’s been made OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to Great Britain. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:58:00 -0000 Shaping Behavior (with Tom Bennett) full The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with behavior and teaching expert Tom Bennett. Tom is the director and founder of ResearchEd, which has supported teachers by making information about science and research directly accessible to them. He’s the author of books on teaching and behavior, especially Running the Room. He’s been made OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to Great Britain. This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with behavior and teaching expert Tom Bennett.

Tom is the director and founder of ResearchEd, which has supported teachers by making information about science and research directly accessible to them. He’s the author of books on teaching and behavior, especially Running the Room. He’s been made OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to Great Britain.

]]> 3558 Ep 50 | Rethinking America’s Schools (with Ashley Rogers Berner) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ashley Rogers Berner, author of Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools. Berner, who has studied school systems around the world, describes how ‘pluralism’--multiple pathways within a system of publicly supported schools–is the norm among democracies. Pluralism allows families to choose schools that align to their values and beliefs but also ensure consistent outcomes necessary to sustaining democracy. She proposes a reimagining of both the structure and content of the US public school systems to educate the citizens of tomorrow. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Rethinking America’s Schools (with Ashley Rogers Berner) full The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ashley Rogers Berner, author of Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools. Berner, who has studied school systems around the world, describes how ‘pluralism’--multiple pathways within a system of publicly supported schools–is the norm among democracies. Pluralism allows families to choose schools that align to their values and beliefs but also ensure consistent outcomes necessary to sustaining democracy. She proposes a reimagining of both the structure and content of the US public school systems to educate the citizens of tomorrow. This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ashley Rogers Berner, author of Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools.

Berner, who has studied school systems around the world, describes how ‘pluralism’--multiple pathways within a system of publicly supported schools–is the norm among democracies. Pluralism allows families to choose schools that align to their values and beliefs but also ensure consistent outcomes necessary to sustaining democracy. She proposes a reimagining of both the structure and content of the US public school systems to educate the citizens of tomorrow.

]]> 2392 Ep 49 | Lessons from Team Academy (with Ryan Hill’s former students) This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with two of his former students from Team Academy, Kinyette Henderson and Robert Reddick. They discuss lessons learned from the early years of Ryan’s ambitious school, and what helped them develop into the success stories they are today. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Lessons from Team Academy (with Ryan Hill’s former students) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with two of his former students from Team Academy, Kinyette Henderson and Robert Reddick. They discuss lessons learned from the early years of Ryan’s ambitious school, and what helped them develop into the success stories they are today. This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with two of his former students from Team Academy, Kinyette Henderson and Robert Reddick.

They discuss lessons learned from the early years of Ryan’s ambitious school, and what helped them develop into the success stories they are today.

]]> 1612 Ep 48 | How to Get Better at Anything (with Scott Young) This week on Sweat the Technique, Ravi welcomes back Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. Whether you’re a student studying for an exam, an employee learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you’re interested in, Scott’s insights will help you do it better. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000 How to Get Better at Anything (with Scott Young) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Ravi welcomes back Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. Whether you’re a student studying for an exam, an employee learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you’re interested in, Scott’s insights will help you do it better. This week on Sweat the Technique, Ravi welcomes back Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. Whether you’re a student studying for an exam, an employee learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you’re interested in, Scott’s insights will help you do it better.

]]> 2267 Ep 47 | How to Put People First in the Digital World (with Mike Erwin) This week on Sweat the Technique, Stacey sits down with Mike Erwin, CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, Director of Team Red White and Blue, and co- author of Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World. Mike and his book offer concrete strategies for combating the depersonalization of the Information Age and strengthening our connections with other people. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000 How to Put People First in the Digital World (with Mike Erwin) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Stacey sits down with Mike Erwin, CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, Director of Team Red White and Blue, and co- author of Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World. Mike and his book offer concrete strategies for combating the depersonalization of the Information Age and strengthening our connections with other people. This week on Sweat the Technique, Stacey sits down with Mike Erwin, CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, Director of Team Red White and Blue, and co- author of Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World.

Mike and his book offer concrete strategies for combating the depersonalization of the Information Age and strengthening our connections with other people.

]]> 2685 Ep 46 | Wisdom from 96 Years of Life (with Blouke Carus) Today Stacey sits down with her friend Blouke Carus to discuss the lessons he’s learned in his 96 years of life. Among his many accomplishments, Blouke was Chairman Emeritus of the Carus Corporation, the former Chairman of the Carus publishing company, and a former member of the President’s National Council on Education Research - but his wisdom transcends titles as he offers simple, actionable advice for living a long, happy and fulfilling life. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Wisdom from 96 Years of Life (with Blouke Carus) full 1 The Branch Today Stacey sits down with her friend Blouke Carus to discuss the lessons he’s learned in his 96 years of life. Among his many accomplishments, Blouke was Chairman Emeritus of the Carus Corporation, the former Chairman of the Carus publishing company, and a former member of the President’s National Council on Education Research - but his wisdom transcends titles as he offers simple, actionable advice for living a long, happy and fulfilling life. Today Stacey sits down with her friend Blouke Carus to discuss the lessons he’s learned in his 96 years of life.

Among his many accomplishments, Blouke was Chairman Emeritus of the Carus Corporation, the former Chairman of the Carus publishing company, and a former member of the President’s National Council on Education Research - but his wisdom transcends titles as he offers simple, actionable advice for living a long, happy and fulfilling life.

]]> 1255 Ep 45 | Learning to Listen (with Jeff Wetzler) This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life. Jeff offers effective ways to find out what others really think, know, and feel - leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Learning to Listen (with Jeff Wetzler) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life. Jeff offers effective ways to find out what others really think, know, and feel - leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships. This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.


Jeff offers effective ways to find out what others really think, know, and feel - leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships.

]]> 2983 Ep 44 | The Journey to Self Improvement (with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me) Stacey sits down with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me: Your Unfiltered Guide to Fixing Yourself. She offers wide ranging advice from friendships to dating, to self actualization and beyond. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 The Journey to Self Improvement (with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me) full 1 The Branch Stacey sits down with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me: Your Unfiltered Guide to Fixing Yourself. She offers wide ranging advice from friendships to dating, to self actualization and beyond. Stacey sits down with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me: Your Unfiltered Guide to Fixing Yourself.

She offers wide ranging advice from friendships to dating, to self actualization and beyond.

]]> 4376 Ep 43 | Maximize Your Memory (with Greg Ashman) Doug sits down with Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory. Greg discusses Cognitive Load Theory and how we can work to optimize our working and long term memory. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Maximize Your Working and Long Term Memory (with Greg Ashman) full The Branch Doug sits down with Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory. Greg discusses Cognitive Load Theory and how we can work to optimize our working and long term memory. Doug sits down with Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory. Greg discusses Cognitive Load Theory and how we can work to optimize our working and long term memory.

]]> 2879 Ep 42 | An American’s Guide to English Education (with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer) Doug sits down with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer, educators and hosts of the podcast They Behave for Me. They compare the American and English educational systems and outline how we can all do better for our kids. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000 An American’s Guide to English Education (with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer) full 1 The Branch Doug sits down with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer, educators and hosts of the podcast They Behave for Me. They compare the American and English educational systems and outline how we can all do better for our kids. Doug sits down with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer, educators and hosts of the podcast They Behave for Me. They compare the American and English educational systems and outline how we can all do better for our kids.

]]> 3038 Ep 41 | School Choice for Parents (with Robert Pondiscio) Doug sits down with Robert Pondiscio, author of How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice.  Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 School Choice for Parents (with Robert Pondiscio) full 1 The Branch Doug sits down with Robert Pondiscio, author of How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice.  Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. Doug sits down with Robert Pondiscio, author of How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice. 

Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling.

]]> 2599 Ep 40 | What Evolution Teaches Us About Teamwork (with William von Hippel) Doug sits down with William von Hippel, author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 What Evolution Teaches Us About Teamwork (with William von Hippel) full 1 The Branch Doug sits down with William von Hippel, author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy. Doug sits down with William von Hippel, author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy.

]]> 3167 Ep 39 | Earn and Learn as You Start Your Career (with Ryan Craig) Ravi sits down with Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America.  They discuss where the US has gone wrong in preparing our young people to enter the workforce, and how we can do better. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Earn and Learn as You Start Your Career (with Ryan Craig) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America.  They discuss where the US has gone wrong in preparing our young people to enter the workforce, and how we can do better. Ravi sits down with Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America. 

They discuss where the US has gone wrong in preparing our young people to enter the workforce, and how we can do better.

]]> 2018 Ep 38 | Lessons from Montessori (with Bob Nardo) Ryan sits down with Bob Nardo, Founding Head of School & Executive Director at Libertas School of Memphis. They discuss why the principles of Montessori work, and how they can be applied to successful organizations of all kinds. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Lessons from Montessori (with Bob Nardo) full 1 The Branch Ryan sits down with Bob Nardo, Founding Head of School & Executive Director at Libertas School of Memphis. They discuss why the principles of Montessori work, and how they can be applied to successful organizations of all kinds. Ryan sits down with Bob Nardo, Founding Head of School & Executive Director at Libertas School of Memphis. They discuss why the principles of Montessori work, and how they can be applied to successful organizations of all kinds.

]]> 2815 Ep 37 | How to Teach Your Kids About Money (with Ron Lieber) Ravi sits down with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber to discuss lessons from his books about setting kids up for a smart financial future.  The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000 How to Teach Your Kids About Money (with Ron Lieber) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber to discuss lessons from his books about setting kids up for a smart financial future.  The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make Ravi sits down with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber to discuss lessons from his books about setting kids up for a smart financial future. 

]]> 2477 Ep 36 | Doug’s Kids on Stress and Grades in College Doug is joined by his children Maia and Caden Lemov for insights from real students on grading and assessments in college and beyond. Their conversation looks to determine how we can optimize rigor and stress to maximize our potential.  Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Doug’s Kids on Stress and Grades in College full 1 The Branch Doug is joined by his children Maia and Caden Lemov for insights from real students on grading and assessments in college and beyond. Their conversation looks to determine how we can optimize rigor and stress to maximize our potential.  Doug is joined by his children Maia and Caden Lemov for insights from real students on grading and assessments in college and beyond. Their conversation looks to determine how we can optimize rigor and stress to maximize our potential. 

]]> 2407 Ep 35 | Why Chris "Citizen" Stewart Says Black Children are the New Cotton Stacey sits down with The Citizen Stewart Show’s Chris “Citizen” Stewart to discuss his Huffington Post piece In The American Public Education System, Black Children Are The New Cotton. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Why Chris "Citizen" Stewart Says Black Children are the New Cotton full 1 The Branch Stacey sits down with The Citizen Stewart Show’s Chris “Citizen” Stewart to discuss his Huffington Post piece In The American Public Education System, Black Children Are The New Cotton. Stacey sits down with The Citizen Stewart Show’s Chris “Citizen” Stewart to discuss his Huffington Post piece In The American Public Education System, Black Children Are The New Cotton.

]]> 4044 Ep 34 | The Entrepreneur’s Mentality (with Dan Porter) Ryan sits down with Dan Porter, founder and CEO of Overtime and former president of Teach for America. Dan offers straightforward insights into the mindset that’s led him to success across multiple industries: Figure out what customers need, and become an expert on it Find the right people and convince them to keep working with you Take the risks you need to take to win And never pivot - just keep making thousands of adjustments until you succeed Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 The Entrepreneur’s Mentality (with Dan Porter) full 1 The Branch Ryan sits down with Dan Porter, founder and CEO of Overtime and former president of Teach for America. Dan offers straightforward insights into the mindset that’s led him to success across multiple industries: Figure out what customers need, and become an expert on it Find the right people and convince them to keep working with you Take the risks you need to take to win And never pivot - just keep making thousands of adjustments until you succeed Ryan sits down with Dan Porter, founder and CEO of Overtime and former president of Teach for America. Dan offers straightforward insights into the mindset that’s led him to success across multiple industries:

  • Figure out what customers need, and become an expert on it
  • Find the right people and convince them to keep working with you
  • Take the risks you need to take to win
  • And never pivot - just keep making thousands of adjustments until you succeed
]]> 2812 Ep 33 | Get Better at Anything (with Lessons from Tennis Pro Ian Westermann) Ravi sits down with Ian Westermann, founder of Essential Tennis, an online platform for video tennis instruction and pro tennis player analysis. Ian’s insights on improving your tennis game with purpose can be applied across a wide array of sports and endeavors.  Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Get Better at Anything (with Lessons from Tennis Pro Ian Westermann) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Ian Westermann, founder of Essential Tennis, an online platform for video tennis instruction and pro tennis player analysis. Ian’s insights on improving your tennis game with purpose can be applied across a wide array of sports and endeavors.  Ravi sits down with Ian Westermann, founder of Essential Tennis, an online platform for video tennis instruction and pro tennis player analysis. Ian’s insights on improving your tennis game with purpose can be applied across a wide array of sports and endeavors. 

]]> 3434 Ep 32 | Lessons from Summer Teacher Training (with Stacey Shells Harvey) Ravi sits down with his Sweat the Technique co-host Stacey Shells Harvey, co-founder and chief executive officer of ReGeneration Schools.  They discuss the benefit of summer teacher training, and how similar trainings can be used to optimize organizations and teams of all kinds.  They also touch on Ravi’s Imbroglio piece “The Alarming Decline of Summer Teacher Training.” Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Lessons from Summer Teacher Training (with Stacey Shells Harvey) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with his Sweat the Technique co-host Stacey Shells Harvey, co-founder and chief executive officer of ReGeneration Schools.  They discuss the benefit of summer teacher training, and how similar trainings can be used to optimize organizations and teams of all kinds.  They also touch on Ravi’s Imbroglio piece “The Alarming Decline of Summer Teacher Training.” Ravi sits down with his Sweat the Technique co-host Stacey Shells Harvey, co-founder and chief executive officer of ReGeneration Schools. 

They discuss the benefit of summer teacher training, and how similar trainings can be used to optimize organizations and teams of all kinds. 

They also touch on Ravi’s Imbroglio piece “The Alarming Decline of Summer Teacher Training.”

]]> 2295 Ep 31 | The Learning Game (with Ana Lorena Fábrega) Ryan sits down with Ana Lorena Fábrega, author of The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning. Anna discusses how traditional schooling has gone wrong and proposes a series of actionable strategies to help kids learn. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 The Learning Game (with Ana Lorena Fábrega) full 1 The Branch Ryan sits down with Ana Lorena Fábrega, author of The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning. Anna discusses how traditional schooling has gone wrong and proposes a series of actionable strategies to help kids learn. Ryan sits down with Ana Lorena Fábrega, author of The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning.

Anna discusses how traditional schooling has gone wrong and proposes a series of actionable strategies to help kids learn.

]]> 3612 Ep 30 | Get Stronger, Discover Yourself (with Alyssa Ages) Ravi sits down with Alyssa Ages, author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Discover the True Meaning of Strength.  Through the lens of her pursuit of competitive strongman weight lifting, Alyssa describes why physical strength matters, and how it teaches us that we’re capable of so much more than we know. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Get Stronger, Discover Yourself (with Alyssa Ages) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Alyssa Ages, author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Discover the True Meaning of Strength.  Through the lens of her pursuit of competitive strongman weight lifting, Alyssa describes why physical strength matters, and how it teaches us that we’re capable of so much more than we know. Ravi sits down with Alyssa Ages, author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Discover the True Meaning of Strength. 

Through the lens of her pursuit of competitive strongman weight lifting, Alyssa describes why physical strength matters, and how it teaches us that we’re capable of so much more than we know.

]]> 2062 Ep 29 | How Industrious Beat WeWork (with Jamie Hodari) Ravi sits down with Jamie Hodari, the founder of Industrious, one of the world’s largest flexible workspace providers. Jamie discusses a sustainable path for startups in the era of VC money, the future of office work, and some wild run-ins with WeWork’s Adam Neumann.  Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 How Industrious Beat WeWork (with Jamie Hodari) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Jamie Hodari, the founder of Industrious, one of the world’s largest flexible workspace providers. Jamie discusses a sustainable path for startups in the era of VC money, the future of office work, and some wild run-ins with WeWork’s Adam Neumann.  Ravi sits down with Jamie Hodari, the founder of Industrious, one of the world’s largest flexible workspace providers. Jamie discusses a sustainable path for startups in the era of VC money, the future of office work, and some wild run-ins with WeWork’s Adam Neumann. 

]]> 2337 Ep 28 | A Coach's Guide to Teaching (with Doug Lemov) Ravi sits down with his co-host and author of The Coach’s Guide to Teaching, Doug Lemov. Doug talks about how the science of classroom teaching can be leveraged in sports to create championship caliber coaches on the court and field. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 A Coach's Guide to Teaching (with Doug Lemov) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with his co-host and author of The Coach’s Guide to Teaching, Doug Lemov. Doug talks about how the science of classroom teaching can be leveraged in sports to create championship caliber coaches on the court and field. Ravi sits down with his co-host and author of The Coach’s Guide to Teaching, Doug Lemov. Doug talks about how the science of classroom teaching can be leveraged in sports to create championship caliber coaches on the court and field.

]]> 3400 Ep 27 | How to Be a Great Teammate (with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan) Doug sits down with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, authors of The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life.  Listen in for advice on building better relationships, practicing effective leadership, and developing the competitive prowess needed to be an exceptional teammate. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000 How to Be a Great Teammate (with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan) full 1 The Branch Doug sits down with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, authors of The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life.  Listen in for advice on building better relationships, practicing effective leadership, and developing the competitive prowess needed to be an exceptional teammate. Doug sits down with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, authors of The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life. 

Listen in for advice on building better relationships, practicing effective leadership, and developing the competitive prowess needed to be an exceptional teammate.

]]> 2801 Ep 26 | Doug’s Kids Review His Parenting Today Doug is joined by his kids Maia and Caden Lemov. They discuss the parenting styles they grew up with, and how they think they’ll parent their own kids in the future.  Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Doug’s Kids Review His Parenting full 1 The Branch Today Doug is joined by his kids Maia and Caden Lemov. They discuss the parenting styles they grew up with, and how they think they’ll parent their own kids in the future.  Today Doug is joined by his kids Maia and Caden Lemov. They discuss the parenting styles they grew up with, and how they think they’ll parent their own kids in the future. 

]]> 2864 Ep 25 | How Learning Happens (with Carl Hendrick) Doug sits down with Carl Hendrick, co-author of How Learning Happens. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about learning with this former rock band front man, current PhD and professor of applied sciences. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000 How Learning Happens (with Carl Hendrick) full 1 The Branch Doug sits down with Carl Hendrick, co-author of How Learning Happens. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about learning with this former rock band front man, current PhD and professor of applied sciences. Doug sits down with Carl Hendrick, co-author of How Learning Happens. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about learning with this former rock band front man, current PhD and professor of applied sciences.

]]> 1735 Ep 24 | The Self-Driven Child (with William Stixrud and Ned Johnson) Ravi sits down with William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson to discuss lessons learned from their book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives. Listen in for William and Ned’s insights about stepping back as parents to let your children navigate the world with confidence and find their own path. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:23:32 -0000 The Self-Driven Child (with William Stixrud and Ned Johnson) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson to discuss lessons learned from their book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives. Listen in for William and Ned’s insights about stepping back as parents to let your children navigate the world with confidence and find their own path. Ravi sits down with William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson to discuss lessons learned from their book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives.

Listen in for William and Ned’s insights about stepping back as parents to let your children navigate the world with confidence and find their own path.

]]> 2730 Ep 23 | Lead Through Relationships (with Susan Asiyanbi) Ryan sits down with Susan Asiyanbi, founder and CEO of The Olori Network®, a boutique advisory firm that helps CEOs and executive teams align their people and strategy during times of complex change.  Susan started as a teacher in Newark, New Jersey, and later served as Chief Operating Officer for Teach For America where she led strategy across 51 regions and nearly 2,000 staff. Today, she partners with executive leaders to uncover root causes, shift entrenched patterns, and build aligned, high-performing teams. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:58:00 -0000 Lead Through Relationships (with Susan Asiyanbi) full The Branch Ryan sits down with Susan Asiyanbi, founder and CEO of The Olori Network®, a boutique advisory firm that helps CEOs and executive teams align their people and strategy during times of complex change.  Susan started as a teacher in Newark, New Jersey, and later served as Chief Operating Officer for Teach For America where she led strategy across 51 regions and nearly 2,000 staff. Today, she partners with executive leaders to uncover root causes, shift entrenched patterns, and build aligned, high-performing teams. Ryan sits down with Susan Asiyanbi, founder and CEO of The Olori Network®, a boutique advisory firm that helps CEOs and executive teams align their people and strategy during times of complex change. 

Susan started as a teacher in Newark, New Jersey, and later served as Chief Operating Officer for Teach For America where she led strategy across 51 regions and nearly 2,000 staff. Today, she partners with executive leaders to uncover root causes, shift entrenched patterns, and build aligned, high-performing teams.


]]> 2974 no Ep 22 | Camp for Adults and the Power of Fitness Communities (with Sadie Durante) Following up last week’s show about learning one skill per year, Ravi sits down with friend and fitness expert Sadie Durante, who coached him during his year of powerlifting.  Sadie is the director of Power Monkey Fitness and offers lessons about the importance of building community and emphasizing fun while teaching life-changing skills. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Camp for Adults and the Power of Fitness Communities (with Sadie Durante) full The Branch Following up last week’s show about learning one skill per year, Ravi sits down with friend and fitness expert Sadie Durante, who coached him during his year of powerlifting.  Sadie is the director of Power Monkey Fitness and offers lessons about the importance of building community and emphasizing fun while teaching life-changing skills. Following up last week’s show about learning one skill per year, Ravi sits down with friend and fitness expert Sadie Durante, who coached him during his year of powerlifting. 

Sadie is the director of Power Monkey Fitness and offers lessons about the importance of building community and emphasizing fun while teaching life-changing skills.

]]> 2644 Ep 21 | How to Follow Your Dreams by Learning One Skill Per Year (with Ravi Gupta) Ryan sits down with Ravi to discuss his Imbroglio piece One Skill Per Year.  Each year for the past five years, Ravi has followed a regimen of intense focus to successfully learn one skill: 2019: Powerlifting 2020: Screenwriting 2021: Surfing 2022: Tennis 2023: Novel writing Ravi presents a roadmap for anyone who has always wanted to learn something, but never got around to it. If you’ve got dreams about things you’ve always wanted to do - it’s not too late. Take Ravi’s advice and make them happen. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000 How to Follow Your Dreams by Learning One Skill Per Year (with Ravi Gupta) full 1 The Branch Ryan sits down with Ravi to discuss his Imbroglio piece One Skill Per Year.  Each year for the past five years, Ravi has followed a regimen of intense focus to successfully learn one skill: 2019: Powerlifting 2020: Screenwriting 2021: Surfing 2022: Tennis 2023: Novel writing Ravi presents a roadmap for anyone who has always wanted to learn something, but never got around to it. If you’ve got dreams about things you’ve always wanted to do - it’s not too late. Take Ravi’s advice and make them happen. Ryan sits down with Ravi to discuss his Imbroglio piece One Skill Per Year. 

Each year for the past five years, Ravi has followed a regimen of intense focus to successfully learn one skill:

  • 2019: Powerlifting
  • 2020: Screenwriting
  • 2021: Surfing
  • 2022: Tennis
  • 2023: Novel writing


Ravi presents a roadmap for anyone who has always wanted to learn something, but never got around to it. If you’ve got dreams about things you’ve always wanted to do - it’s not too late. Take Ravi’s advice and make them happen.

]]> 2952 Ep 20 | Turning Youth Athletes Into Pros (with Matt Lawrey and Steve Covino) This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with two innovators in the world of youth soccer to discuss what it takes to turn promising young athletes into world-class champions.  Matt Lawrey is the director at Atlanta United Youth Academy, and Steve Covino is the school’s under seventeen head coach.  Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Turning Youth Athletes Into Pros (with Matt Lawrey and Steve Covino) full 1 The Branch This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with two innovators in the world of youth soccer to discuss what it takes to turn promising young athletes into world-class champions.  Matt Lawrey is the director at Atlanta United Youth Academy, and Steve Covino is the school’s under seventeen head coach.  This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with two innovators in the world of youth soccer to discuss what it takes to turn promising young athletes into world-class champions. 

Matt Lawrey is the director at Atlanta United Youth Academy, and Steve Covino is the school’s under seventeen head coach. 

]]> 2088 Ep 19 | The Cat and Mouse Game of AI Detection (with Edward Tian) Ravi interviews Edward Tian, a recent Princeton graduate and brilliant young creator of GPT Zero: one of the web’s foremost AI detection tools.  They discuss the technology, ethics and implications of AI as it pertains not only to education - but to law, business, journalism, and beyond. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000 The Cat and Mouse Game of AI Detection (with Edward Tian) full 1 The Branch Ravi interviews Edward Tian, a recent Princeton graduate and brilliant young creator of GPT Zero: one of the web’s foremost AI detection tools.  They discuss the technology, ethics and implications of AI as it pertains not only to education - but to law, business, journalism, and beyond. Ravi interviews Edward Tian, a recent Princeton graduate and brilliant young creator of GPT Zero: one of the web’s foremost AI detection tools. 

They discuss the technology, ethics and implications of AI as it pertains not only to education - but to law, business, journalism, and beyond.

]]> 1761 Ep 18 | How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes (with Melinda Wenner Moyer) Today Stacey interviews Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens. Melinda provides an actionable, science-based guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000 How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes (with Melinda Wenner Moyer) full 1 The Branch Today Stacey interviews Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens. Melinda provides an actionable, science-based guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people. Today Stacey interviews Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens.

Melinda provides an actionable, science-based guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people.

]]> 2405 Introducing the Citizen Stewart Show | Empowering Kids and Parents with Arne Duncan and Stacey Harvey The Branch Media brings you a special presentation of The Citizen Stewart Show - a podcast about education in America. This week, host Chris “Citizen” Stewart interviewed two of his favorite education luminaries. First up: President Obama’s Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan: Five Ways We Can Put Aside Partisan Politics And Think Big On Education (Washington Times, 10/18/21) Study Shows Parents Overestimate Their Student’s Academic Progress (PBS, 4/16/23) We Know How To Prevent Gun Violence. Now We Need To Scale It. (Stanford Social Innovation Review, 7/14/22) Next: Stacey Shells Harvey from The Branch’s Sweat the Technique podcast: New Bill Would Eliminate Retention Under Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Ohio Capital Journal, 3/22/23) Third Grade Retention - What Does The Research Say About Retaining Students In Third Grade For Not Being Able To Read At Grade Level? (Regional Education Laboratory Program, 10/1/19) Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:30:00 -0000 Introducing the Citizen Stewart Show | Empowering Kids and Parents with Arne Duncan and Stacey Harvey full 1 The Branch The Branch Media brings you a special presentation of The Citizen Stewart Show - a podcast about education in America. This week, host Chris “Citizen” Stewart interviewed two of his favorite education luminaries. First up: President Obama’s Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan: Five Ways We Can Put Aside Partisan Politics And Think Big On Education (Washington Times, 10/18/21) Study Shows Parents Overestimate Their Student’s Academic Progress (PBS, 4/16/23) We Know How To Prevent Gun Violence. Now We Need To Scale It. (Stanford Social Innovation Review, 7/14/22) Next: Stacey Shells Harvey from The Branch’s Sweat the Technique podcast: New Bill Would Eliminate Retention Under Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Ohio Capital Journal, 3/22/23) Third Grade Retention - What Does The Research Say About Retaining Students In Third Grade For Not Being Able To Read At Grade Level? (Regional Education Laboratory Program, 10/1/19) The Branch Media brings you a special presentation of The Citizen Stewart Show - a podcast about education in America. This week, host Chris “Citizen” Stewart interviewed two of his favorite education luminaries.


First up: President Obama’s Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan:


  • Study Shows Parents Overestimate Their Student’s Academic Progress (PBS, 4/16/23)



Next: Stacey Shells Harvey from The Branch’s Sweat the Technique podcast:


]]> 3526 Ep 17 | Let Your Children Fail (with Jessica Lahey) Ravi sits down with Jessica Lahey, author of The GIft of Failure for an illuminating conversation about parenting. From homework to report cards, social dynamics, and sports - Jessica’s advice will help parents step back and embrace their children’s setbacks along with their successes. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Let Your Children Fail (with Jessica Lahey) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Jessica Lahey, author of The GIft of Failure for an illuminating conversation about parenting. From homework to report cards, social dynamics, and sports - Jessica’s advice will help parents step back and embrace their children’s setbacks along with their successes. Ravi sits down with Jessica Lahey, author of The GIft of Failure for an illuminating conversation about parenting. From homework to report cards, social dynamics, and sports - Jessica’s advice will help parents step back and embrace their children’s setbacks along with their successes.

]]> 2863 Ep 16 | What I Learned From Founding 23 Public Schools (with Ryan Hill) Ravi interviews co-host Ryan Hill about his experience as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KIPP New Jersey and Miami. Ryan shares how the organization went from one school in New Jersey in 2002, where he was the founding principal, to 23 schools in New Jersey and Florida that now serve nearly 10,000 students. Ravi and Ryan discuss what they've learned from running schools, how leaders can build systems that support structure and creativity, and why a strong culture is critical to successful schools and organizations. Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 What I Learned From Founding 23 Public Schools (with Ryan Hill) full 1 The Branch Ravi interviews co-host Ryan Hill about his experience as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KIPP New Jersey and Miami. Ryan shares how the organization went from one school in New Jersey in 2002, where he was the founding principal, to 23 schools in New Jersey and Florida that now serve nearly 10,000 students. Ravi and Ryan discuss what they've learned from running schools, how leaders can build systems that support structure and creativity, and why a strong culture is critical to successful schools and organizations. Ravi interviews co-host Ryan Hill about his experience as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KIPP New Jersey and Miami. Ryan shares how the organization went from one school in New Jersey in 2002, where he was the founding principal, to 23 schools in New Jersey and Florida that now serve nearly 10,000 students. Ravi and Ryan discuss what they've learned from running schools, how leaders can build systems that support structure and creativity, and why a strong culture is critical to successful schools and organizations.

]]> 2676 yes Ep 15 | The Power of Video in Coaching (with Luke Gromer & Darren Lewis) Doug sits down with two coaches who use video to elevate the performance of their athletes.  Luke Gromer is the host of The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast as well as a teacher and coach, working primarily with young athletes.  And Darren Lewis is the director of Codex Analysis, and has worked primarily with professional rugby players. Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 How Video Can Level Up Your Coaching with Luke Gromer and Darren Lewis full 1 The Branch Doug sits down with two coaches who use video to elevate the performance of their athletes.  Luke Gromer is the host of The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast as well as a teacher and coach, working primarily with young athletes.  And Darren Lewis is the director of Codex Analysis, and has worked primarily with professional rugby players. Doug sits down with two coaches who use video to elevate the performance of their athletes. 

  • Luke Gromer is the host of The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast as well as a teacher and coach, working primarily with young athletes. 


  • And Darren Lewis is the director of Codex Analysis, and has worked primarily with professional rugby players.
]]> 2204 Ep 14 | How to Master Anything (with Scott Young) Ravi sits down with Scott Young, author of Ultralearning to discuss how to master hard skills quickly. Lifelong learners will benefit from Scott’s techniques as they take up new hobbies or look to accelerate their careers.  Also check out The Branch’s Imbroglio newsletter this week for more on lifelong learning lessons from Ravi. Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000 How to Master Anything (with Scott Young) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Scott Young, author of Ultralearning to discuss how to master hard skills quickly. Lifelong learners will benefit from Scott’s techniques as they take up new hobbies or look to accelerate their careers.  Also check out The Branch’s Imbroglio newsletter this week for more on lifelong learning lessons from Ravi. Ravi sits down with Scott Young, author of Ultralearning to discuss how to master hard skills quickly. Lifelong learners will benefit from Scott’s techniques as they take up new hobbies or look to accelerate their careers. 

Also check out The Branch’s Imbroglio newsletter this week for more on lifelong learning lessons from Ravi.

]]> 2886 Ep 13 | Meritocracy and Socialism (with Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich) Doug interviews Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich, Professor of Geology at Temple University. Ilya grew up in Soviet-era Ukraine and harbors an informed skepticism about his students’ enthusiasm for certain aspects of socialism. Take a listen for his thoughts on the benefits of meritocracy in education, and read more in his piece here. Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Meritocracy and Socialism (with Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich) full 1 The Branch Doug interviews Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich, Professor of Geology at Temple University. Ilya grew up in Soviet-era Ukraine and harbors an informed skepticism about his students’ enthusiasm for certain aspects of socialism. Take a listen for his thoughts on the benefits of meritocracy in education, and read more in his piece here. Doug interviews Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich, Professor of Geology at Temple University. Ilya grew up in Soviet-era Ukraine and harbors an informed skepticism about his students’ enthusiasm for certain aspects of socialism.

Take a listen for his thoughts on the benefits of meritocracy in education, and read more in his piece here.

]]> 1070 Ep 12 | Starting Up and Staying Kind (with Christine Choi) Ryan sits down with Christine Choi, a founding member of Teach for America, former Head of Communications for Virgin Galactic, and current partner at M13. Christine is a life-long learner with vast experience across an array of startups and global brands. She offers lessons on how to build teams, manage crises and make big moves - all while staying humble, kind and community-focused. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Starting Up and Staying Kind (with Christine Choi) full 1 The Branch Ryan sits down with Christine Choi, a founding member of Teach for America, former Head of Communications for Virgin Galactic, and current partner at M13. Christine is a life-long learner with vast experience across an array of startups and global brands. She offers lessons on how to build teams, manage crises and make big moves - all while staying humble, kind and community-focused. Ryan sits down with Christine Choi, a founding member of Teach for America, former Head of Communications for Virgin Galactic, and current partner at M13.

Christine is a life-long learner with vast experience across an array of startups and global brands. She offers lessons on how to build teams, manage crises and make big moves - all while staying humble, kind and community-focused.

]]> 2435 Ep 11 | Becoming a Sleuth for Your Child's Health (with Sehreen Noor Ali) Stacey sits down with Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. Sehreen offers lessons to help parents navigate healthcare and advocate for their children.  Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Becoming a Sleuth for Your Child's Health (with Sehreen Noor Ali) full 1 The Branch Stacey sits down with Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. Sehreen offers lessons to help parents navigate healthcare and advocate for their children.  Stacey sits down with Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. Sehreen offers lessons to help parents navigate healthcare and advocate for their children. 

]]> 2754 Ep 10 | Parenting Lessons from Running Schools (with Stacey and Doug) Hosts Doug Lemov and Stacey Shells Harvey discuss the lessons they’ve learned from running schools, and how they’ve applied them to their roles as parents.  This is an illuminating and heartfelt conversation from two experts, colleagues and friends. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Parenting Lessons from Running Schools (with Stacey and Doug) full 1 The Branch Hosts Doug Lemov and Stacey Shells Harvey discuss the lessons they’ve learned from running schools, and how they’ve applied them to their roles as parents.  This is an illuminating and heartfelt conversation from two experts, colleagues and friends. Hosts Doug Lemov and Stacey Shells Harvey discuss the lessons they’ve learned from running schools, and how they’ve applied them to their roles as parents. 

This is an illuminating and heartfelt conversation from two experts, colleagues and friends.

]]> 2740 Ep 9 | Who Coaches the Coaches? (with Cody Royle) Ravi and Doug interview Cody Royle, a coach of coaches from professional Rugby to leaders in the corporate world. Cody offers insightful lessons about how great coaches operate. For example: theatrical halftime speeches in movies are not the real thing - great coaches simply offer specific, effective instructions for how to succeed in the moment. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Who Coaches the Coaches? (with Cody Royle) full 1 The Branch Ravi and Doug interview Cody Royle, a coach of coaches from professional Rugby to leaders in the corporate world. Cody offers insightful lessons about how great coaches operate. For example: theatrical halftime speeches in movies are not the real thing - great coaches simply offer specific, effective instructions for how to succeed in the moment. Ravi and Doug interview Cody Royle, a coach of coaches from professional Rugby to leaders in the corporate world.

Cody offers insightful lessons about how great coaches operate. For example: theatrical halftime speeches in movies are not the real thing - great coaches simply offer specific, effective instructions for how to succeed in the moment.

]]> 2478 yes Ep 8 | Training Leaders to Act Like Teachers (with Marc Mannella) Ravi sits down with Marc Mannella, founder of KIPP public schools, who now uses his expertise from K-12 to train prominent leaders to act more like great teachers. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Training Leaders to Act Like Teachers (with Marc Mannella) full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Marc Mannella, founder of KIPP public schools, who now uses his expertise from K-12 to train prominent leaders to act more like great teachers. Ravi sits down with Marc Mannella, founder of KIPP public schools, who now uses his expertise from K-12 to train prominent leaders to act more like great teachers.

]]> 2188 Ep 7 | Better Call Cutty (with Passport Cutty) Host Stacey Shells Harvey interviews her friend Alex Brooks, AKA Passport Cutty: influencer, author, and empowering life coach. She offers lessons from parenting and dating, to growing up and speaking up in today’s overly-online world. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Better Call Cutty (with Passport Cutty) full 1 The Branch Host Stacey Shells Harvey interviews her friend Alex Brooks, AKA Passport Cutty: influencer, author, and empowering life coach. She offers lessons from parenting and dating, to growing up and speaking up in today’s overly-online world. Host Stacey Shells Harvey interviews her friend Alex Brooks, AKA Passport Cutty: influencer, author, and empowering life coach. She offers lessons from parenting and dating, to growing up and speaking up in today’s overly-online world.

]]> 4572 yes Ep 6 | Controllable, Specific & Positive (with Dan Abrahams) Doug and Ravi interview Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist known for creating simple-to-use performance techniques for players and coaches at the highest levels. While his work has primarily focused on professional soccer and golf, his teachings can be applied to any sport and a wide range of endeavors. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Controllable, Specific & Positive (with Dan Abrahams) full 1 The Branch Doug and Ravi interview Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist known for creating simple-to-use performance techniques for players and coaches at the highest levels. While his work has primarily focused on professional soccer and golf, his teachings can be applied to any sport and a wide range of endeavors. Doug and Ravi interview Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist known for creating simple-to-use performance techniques for players and coaches at the highest levels. While his work has primarily focused on professional soccer and golf, his teachings can be applied to any sport and a wide range of endeavors.

]]> 2998 yes Ep 5 | Considering Culture (with John Reid-Dodick) Ryan interviews John Reid-Dodick, Chief People Officer at AlphaSense and former change-maker at AOL and WeWork. Insights from John’s vast experience influencing corporate culture can serve as useful lessons for teachers, students and leaders of all kinds. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Considering Culture (with John Reid-Dodick) full 1 The Branch Ryan interviews John Reid-Dodick, Chief People Officer at AlphaSense and former change-maker at AOL and WeWork. Insights from John’s vast experience influencing corporate culture can serve as useful lessons for teachers, students and leaders of all kinds. Ryan interviews John Reid-Dodick, Chief People Officer at AlphaSense and former change-maker at AOL and WeWork. Insights from John’s vast experience influencing corporate culture can serve as useful lessons for teachers, students and leaders of all kinds.

]]> 2380 Ep 4 | Lessons on Resilience (with George Bonanno) Ravi and Doug discuss the new science of resilience with George Bonnano, author of The End of Trauma. George talks about how we as a society are having the wrong conversation about trauma, and what we can do about it – from K-12 education to the medical profession.  George is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College.  Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Lessons on Resilience (with George Bonanno) full 1 The Branch Ravi and Doug discuss the new science of resilience with George Bonnano, author of The End of Trauma. George talks about how we as a society are having the wrong conversation about trauma, and what we can do about it – from K-12 education to the medical profession.  George is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College.  Ravi and Doug discuss the new science of resilience with George Bonnano, author of The End of Trauma. George talks about how we as a society are having the wrong conversation about trauma, and what we can do about it – from K-12 education to the medical profession. 

George is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College. 

]]> 3186 Ep 3 | Lifelong Learning with World-Renowned Surf Coach Ru Hill Ravi sits down with Ru Hill on location in Costa Rica. Ru is the founder and owner of Surf Simply, one of the most renowned surf schools in the world. He offers lessons that can be applied both out on the waves and in your everyday life. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Lifelong Learning with World-Renowned Surf Coach Ru Hill full 1 The Branch Ravi sits down with Ru Hill on location in Costa Rica. Ru is the founder and owner of Surf Simply, one of the most renowned surf schools in the world. He offers lessons that can be applied both out on the waves and in your everyday life. Ravi sits down with Ru Hill on location in Costa Rica. Ru is the founder and owner of Surf Simply, one of the most renowned surf schools in the world. He offers lessons that can be applied both out on the waves and in your everyday life.

]]> 3797 no Ep 2 | The Upside of Stress (with Dr. Kelly McGonigal) This week, hosts Ryan Hill and Ravi Gupta sit down with Dr. Kelly McGonigal to discuss her book The Upside of Stress. She offers a surprising new view of stress—one that reveals its benefits, and explains how we can capitalize on them. Dr. McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. New episodes of Sweat the Technique will drop every Wednesday. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:45:00 -0000 The Upside of Stress (with Dr. Kelly McGonigal) full The Branch This week, hosts Ryan Hill and Ravi Gupta sit down with Dr. Kelly McGonigal to discuss her book The Upside of Stress. She offers a surprising new view of stress—one that reveals its benefits, and explains how we can capitalize on them. Dr. McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. New episodes of Sweat the Technique will drop every Wednesday. This week, hosts Ryan Hill and Ravi Gupta sit down with Dr. Kelly McGonigal to discuss her book The Upside of Stress. She offers a surprising new view of stress—one that reveals its benefits, and explains how we can capitalize on them.

Dr. McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University.


New episodes of Sweat the Technique will drop every Wednesday.

]]> 2482 Ep 1 | Teaching Like a Champion (with Doug Lemov) Introducing Lost Debate's newest weekly podcast, Sweat the Technique! In our very first episode, Ravi sits down with co-host Doug Lemov, K-12 expert and author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion. They discuss how lessons from teaching and running schools can be used toward success in any field. New episodes of Sweat the Technique will drop every Wednesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Teaching Like a Champion (with Doug Lemov) full 1 The Branch Introducing Lost Debate's newest weekly podcast, Sweat the Technique! In our very first episode, Ravi sits down with co-host Doug Lemov, K-12 expert and author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion. They discuss how lessons from teaching and running schools can be used toward success in any field. New episodes of Sweat the Technique will drop every Wednesday. Introducing Lost Debate's newest weekly podcast, Sweat the Technique! In our very first episode, Ravi sits down with co-host Doug Lemov, K-12 expert and author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion. They discuss how lessons from teaching and running schools can be used toward success in any field.


New episodes of Sweat the Technique will drop every Wednesday.

]]> 3545 no Introducing: Sweat The Technique How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting to relationships, to sports, to hobbies, and more. Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools. That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:33:00 -0000 Introducing: Sweat The Technique trailer The Branch How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting to relationships, to sports, to hobbies, and more. Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools. That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers. How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting to relationships, to sports, to hobbies, and more.

Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools.

That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers.

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