What does it take to be a leader outside the typical classroom? Ken Williams, founder of unfoldthesoul.com takes us through his classroom of teachers, administrators, and leaders in order to accomplish his mission of inspiring, empowering and transforming all learners in education and beyond. 

So, tune in and enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Ken’s teacher story that led him away from law school.
• Ken's typical day.
• Gossip in the workplace and the term he refers to as the "Town Crier" in his "Everyday People" presentation. 

• Ken's advice to aspiring administrators. "I had to be ready for the fact that the adults are my new classroom." 
• Ken's idea of the word "Buy-In" 
• Why Ken decided to begin delivering his message on a bigger platform with speaking

• Rick DuFour's impact on Ken
• Ken discusses his book "Starting a Movement" with co-author Tom Hierk
• "Mission is critical" 
• "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday
• Goal processes
• Prioritized to-do list (work)
• ABC to-do list template
• Ken's big goal for 2017
• "The Final Countdown" by Europe 
• Ernie O Moroccan - Lestascy Del Oro

Items mentioned in this episode include: 

• April Mass Photography ⇐  Get candid & fun photography at 10% off if you mention this podcast
• "Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions" ⇐ about PLC's at work. 
• "The War of Art" & "Turning Pro" ⇐ by Stephen Pressfield
• Find Ken Williams on facebook, Instagram, and twitter @unfoldthesoul
• Email Ken Williams: ken@unfoldthesoul.com
• Review the podcast

Music
Song: I dunno (ft. J Lang, Morusque) 
Artist: Grapes 
Album: ccMixter 

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