
Ted Neitzke brings you the ”The Smart Thinking Podcast.” Smart Thinking is for anyone and everyone -- because we are all leaders. Join us weekly for reflective activities and strategies to grow yourself and others. Ted shares his leadership expertise with simple to apply tools. You will grow in your ability to step into the storm’s life presents with energy and optimism. Just like the buffalo!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducation | |||

Do you have a purpose statement? If not why not? No purpose - no point!
What process do you use to ensure you are living your purpose and doing what you need to do in order to be the best you?
This episode is a great reflection opportunity for you ... more
This summer Jared and Ted joined forces at the Smart Thinking Leadership retreat and presented to hundreds of educators. Jared was a smash hit and his research, strategies, and ideas were quickly taken back into educational systems to support learnin... more
Too often those of us in education forget one simple idea about ourselves: we matter. Join Ted as he explores the ways in which we matter and he reminds us how impactful we actually all are and how to put up guardrails to ensure we are engaged for ou... more
What principle guides you when you lead others? From today forward it will be the RIDE principle. A keen recognition of your influence with others.
Listen as Ted take's the lessons from horseback riding and applies it to how we should manage our cla... more
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As a veteran teacher, I am a committed listener to this podcast ever since I heard one of Ted’s talks at our school year opener. Every episode offers new approaches and perspectives to enhance communication and leadership with humans of all ages and experiences. I use so much of this in my teaching and cannot wait to read his summer book recommendations. He cares about the teaching profession and seeing education thrive in all communities. We cannot be stagnant in this profession…be buffalo ever... more
This podcast is a great way to level set your thinking and prepare to contribute to a culture at work that has the potential to change our world. Keep up the great work Ted. UWO Foundation
Everything I listen to an episode, I’m encouraged to be a better leader and person. Thank you Ted!
This podcast is uplifting. I enjoy how Ted refers to everyone as leaders. He gives practical leadership tips. I’m also now a fan of the Well Pennies!
Love listening to this podcast as I always learn something and Teds words have becoming an inspiration...and especially now that we have all pretty much become teachers and influencers this has been my favorite new podcast!!! Keith
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The show centers on practical leadership, personal development, and creating high-performing teams through applied frameworks, dialogue, and storytelling. Episodes converge on themes like clarity in collaboration, mindset shifts for resilience, intergenerational dynamics, and strategies to turn plans into action in schools and workplaces. A recurring through-line is leading with energy and optimism, even in challenging situations, using tangible tools (T-chart exercises, WHAT principle, GROW model) and real-world anecdotes to illustrate how everyday leadership affects culture, performance, and well-being. The format blends reflective monologues with guest interactions and actionable takeaways, making it useful for listeners who want repeata... more
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Recent guests on The Smart Thinking Podcast include:
1. Jared Horvath
2. Amy Morin
3. Emily Lorenz
4. Tim Hodges
5. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
6. Matthew Arau
7. Tim Elmore
8. Rainey Briggs
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