You Can Measure ANYTHING ® - The Podcast

Dr. Nicole Alioto
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If you lead a school, district, or organization and you have ever struggled to measure what actually matters, this show is for you. You Can Measure Anything!® is hosted by Dr. Nicole Alioto, education researcher, strategic planning consultant, and author of You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define. Each episode gives K-12 leaders, district administrators, and education researchers a practical framework for turning intangible goals into measurable outcomes that drive real school improvement. New episodes drop weekly. Follow the show on Spotify so you never miss one. For workshops, resources, the book, and bulk ordering for your team, visit youcanmeasureanything.com.

  1. 5h ago

    Measuring Soft Skills that Make a Difference in the Workplace with Yadi Caro | S4E5

    In schools and workplaces across the US, there is a growing recognition of the need for "soft skills." While the name for these critical skills often changes, what they represent does not - key elements for a successful career. Join Dr. Alioto and her guest, Yadi Caro, and they discuss the framework from Yadi Caro's new book, "Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans." Listen to this episode to hear: the 5Cs of hardcore soft skills, how teams and schools can measure and improve them, and why context is important. If your district or team is looking to improve people/power/human/hardcore soft skills, this conversation is for you! For more about the NY Inspires Portrait of a Graduate, visit https://www.nysed.gov/grad-measures/new-york-state-portrait-graduate. About Yadi Caro Yadi Caro is the founder of Hardcore Soft Skills, a company focused on educating teams and individuals on critical skills to prepare for the future of work. She is a Harvard-educated Organizational Psychology practitioner who has been working with teams of developers and engineers for over 15 years within US military organizations, launching high performing teams and helping organizations to break silos, improve collaboration and innovate. She is the author of Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans, host of the Hardcore Soft Skills podcast (listeners in 60+ countries), keynote speaker and team coach. Yadi holds a Master’s in Communications (Florida International University), and a Bachelors in Philosophy (University of Puerto Rico). Her certifications include Organizational Behavior (Harvard), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Agile Coach, Lean Six Sigma, and Business Analytics (MIT). She is also a trained ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Coach.  Visit the Hardcore Soft Skills website at https://www.hardcoresoftskills.com/. Connect with Yadi Caro on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Dr. Nicole Alioto LIVE! Did the topic from today’s show resonate with you? Chances are, your strategic plan aims to impact hard-to-measure outcomes like belonging, trust, or engagement too. But what exactly do they mean in your district—and how will you know whether or not they actually improve? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto live for a free deep dive as she takes one common strategic priority from vague idea to measurable outcome. You can find the link for the next Can You Measure That? Live Strategic Plan Deep Dive here.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow You Can Measure Anything!® on Spotify and never miss a new episode. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    Measuring Soft Skills that Make a Difference in the Workplace with Yadi Caro | S4E5

  2. Aug 14

    How to Measure and Improve Student Engagement with Dr. Amy Berry | S4E1

    In this Season 4 premiere, Dr. Nicole Alioto and Dr. Amy Berry discuss how to turn engagement from an abstract concept into something you can observe and measure. Listen to this episode to hear: How to clearly define what engagement looks like, What the engagement continuum is, and  How students are the drivers of engagement. This episode is longer than our typical interviews, but settle in because this episode is packed with GEMS! If your district is looking to improve student engagement, then you don't want to miss this conversation. About Amy Berry, Ph.D. With over 20 years of experience working in education as a teacher, researcher, and professional learning facilitator, Dr. Berry is passionate about helping learners of all ages find their joy in learning. Her areas of interest include learner engagement and agency, formative evaluation, and learning through play. She has worked with teachers, school leaders, and education officials from the U.S, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Ukraine. Website:    www.amyberry.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/dramyberry The Hub:  www.theengagementhub.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Dr. Nicole Alioto LIVE! Did the topic from today’s show resonate with you? Chances are, your strategic plan aims to impact hard-to-measure outcomes like belonging, trust, or engagement too. But what exactly do they mean in your district—and how will you know whether or not they actually improve? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto live for a free deep dive as she takes one common strategic priority from vague idea to measurable outcome. You can find the link for the next Can You Measure That? Live Strategic Plan Deep Dive here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow You Can Measure Anything!® on Spotify and never miss a new episode. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    How to Measure and Improve Student Engagement with Dr. Amy Berry | S4E1

  3. Aug 7 ·  Bonus

    You Can Measure Anything® Best of Season 3

    As we count down to Season 4 coming on August 14, 2026, join us for this special episode where we countdown the top 3 most listened to episodes of Season 3 with brief excerpts from these amazing shows. Is your favorite episode here? Listen to the full episode of the third most listened to episode here. Listen to the full episode of the second most listened to episode here. Listen to the full episode of the most listened to episode here. SEASON 4 DROPS AUGUST 14 with an interview with Dr. Amy Berry talking about measuring student engagement. You wont' want to miss it! If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    You Can Measure Anything® Best of Season 3

  4. Jul 31 ·  Bonus

    You Can Measure Anything!® Best of Season 2

    As we count down to Season 4 coming on August 14, 2026, join us for this special episode where we countdown the top 3 most listened to episodes of Season 2 with brief excerpts from these amazing shows. Is your favorite episode here? Listen to the full episode of the third most listened to episode here. Listen to the full episode of the second most listened to episode here. Listen to the full episode of the most listened to episode here. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    You Can Measure Anything!® Best of Season 2

  5. Jul 17 ·  Bonus

    You Can Measure Anything!® Best of Season 1

    As we count down to Season 4 coming on August 14, 2026, join us for this special episode where we countdown the top 3 most listened to episodes of Season 1 with a brief excerpt highlighting some amazing interviews. Is your favorite episode here? Listen to the full episode of the third most listened to episode here Listen to the full episode of the second most listened to episode here Listen to the full episode of the most listened to episode here           If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    You Can Measure Anything!® Best of Season 1

  6. Jul 3

    Let's Talk About Sex: A You Can Measure Anything Origin Story (Season 3 Final Episode)

    In this final episode of Season 3, Dr. Nicole Alioto shares one of the origin stories behind You Can Measure Anything! Listen to this brief episode to hear: •  How measuring attitudes about sex helped form step 1 of the Diamond Definition™ process, •  How you can use the Diamond Definition™ to reduce bias in measurement practices, and •  What is ahead for Season 4 of the podcast!   If you have a hard-to-define construct you'd like us to address next season or you'd like to be a guest, nicole@nicolealioto.com with the subject line PODCAST. Follow You Can Measure Anything!® on Spotify and never miss a new episode.     If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    Let's Talk About Sex: A You Can Measure Anything Origin Story (Season 3 Final Episode)

  7. Jun 5 ·  Bonus

    You Can Measure Anything!® The Podcast Season 3 - The Diamond Definition™ Process for Measuring Anything Explained

    Most education leaders know what a thriving school feels like. Very few know how to measure it. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto introduces the Diamond Definition™ process for measuring anything: her proprietary framework for turning your school's most intangible goals into clear, measurable outcomes. This is a focused 5-minute episode built for busy K-12 leaders, district administrators, and education researchers who want a practical starting point for measuring what matters most in their school or organization. You will learn: •  Why your current measurement approach is likely missing your most important school data •  How the Diamond Definition™ process works, step by step •  How to apply this framework immediately to your own measurement challenges   This episode is drawn directly from Nicole's book You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, the go-to resource for school improvement through smarter data.   Watch the video version on YouTube: youcanmeasureanything.com   Follow You Can Measure Anything on Spotify and never miss a new episode.   If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    You Can Measure Anything!® The Podcast Season 3 - The Diamond Definition™ Process for Measuring Anything Explained

  8. May 22 ·  Bonus

    Special Episode: What is a Frankensurvey? (An Excerpt From You Can Measure Anything!)

    If you know the process to measure something you can measure anything, and in You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, Dr. Nicole Alioto shares her Diamond Definition™ process for measuring anything so you can get the best data for the best insights. In this episode, you will hear what the four Cs of the Diamond Definition™ process are and what a Frankensurvey is all about in a snippet from the audiobook! When you work through the Diamond Definition™ process to make intangible concepts tangible so you can define them and measure them reliably, you will gain accurate insights about those concepts, make better decisions, and achieve greater results!  To get a copy of the book, ebook, or audiobook, visit Amazon here. For resources, additional book information, bulk ordering, or keynotes, visit the You Can Measure Anything! website here. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!

    Special Episode: What is a Frankensurvey? (An Excerpt From You Can Measure Anything!)
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If you lead a school, district, or organization and you have ever struggled to measure what actually matters, this show is for you. You Can Measure Anything!® is hosted by Dr. Nicole Alioto, education researcher, strategic planning consultant, and author of You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define. Each episode gives K-12 leaders, district administrators, and education researchers a practical framework for turning intangible goals into measurable outcomes that drive real school improvement. New episodes drop weekly. Follow the show on Spotify so you never miss one. For workshops, resources, the book, and bulk ordering for your team, visit youcanmeasureanything.com.

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