95 episodes

The Amidon Planet podcast is all about learning how to teach better. Each episode, Joel Amidon, PhD, will explore ideas from books, interviews, other podcasts, etc. and apply those ideas to teaching better. The ultimate goal being to lead people to love others through teaching.

Amidon Planet Joel Amidon

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    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

The Amidon Planet podcast is all about learning how to teach better. Each episode, Joel Amidon, PhD, will explore ideas from books, interviews, other podcasts, etc. and apply those ideas to teaching better. The ultimate goal being to lead people to love others through teaching.

    E089: Talking to my Mentor (Joe Dye) about Talking to Strangers (Malcom Gladwell's Book)

    E089: Talking to my Mentor (Joe Dye) about Talking to Strangers (Malcom Gladwell's Book)

    Learning to teach better with Joe Dye as we discuss Malcolm Gladwell's book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know.


    Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode89

    • 59 min
    E088: Robert Iger’s Ride of a Lifetime with Gary Williams

    E088: Robert Iger’s Ride of a Lifetime with Gary Williams

    Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams as we discuss Robert Iger's book, The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company.


    Show notes can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode88/

    • 1 hr 10 min
    E087: If You Really Want To Help with Kurt Kandler

    E087: If You Really Want To Help with Kurt Kandler

    Learning to teach better with Kurt Kandler, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge, which is a Christ-centered, community-initiated development organization. In the episode, we discuss Kurt's new book, If You Really Want To Help: Redefining the War on Poverty.


    For this episode's show notes head to amidonplanet.com/episode87

    • 1 hr
    E086: Cultivate Stronger Teams with Jeff McManus

    E086: Cultivate Stronger Teams with Jeff McManus

    Learning to teach better with Jeff McManus, Lead Cultivation Officer of the The Jeff McManus Group and Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, as we discuss his new book, Cultivate: Tailgate Huddles to Grow Stronger Teams.


    Show notes for this episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode86

    • 42 min
    E085: White Educators' Guide to Equity with Jeramy Wallace and Jeremiah Sims

    E085: White Educators' Guide to Equity with Jeramy Wallace and Jeremiah Sims

    Learning to teach better with Jeramy Wallace, of the College of San Mateo, and Dr. Jeremiah Sims, of Rooted in Love, as we discuss their new book, The White Educators' Guide to Equity: Teaching for Justice in Community Colleges.


    Show notes for the episode can be found at amidonplanet.com/episode85

    • 1 hr 4 min
    E084: Wrap up 2022/Launch into 2023

    E084: Wrap up 2022/Launch into 2023

    Learning to teach better by reflecting on 2022 and launching into 2023 by reviewing the episodes of Amidon Planet from 2022 and previewing directions for Amidon Planet in 2023.


    Show notes for the episode can be found at https://amidonplanet.com/episode84/.

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

lovethesoundoflife ,

Listen & learn!

Joel is a thoughtful, wise, hilarious educator, podcast host and all around great guy. I appreciate the incredible way he brings honesty, wisdom, and encouragement to every conversation.

DrBondurant ,

Great Podcast

Love listening during my walks. Good variety of topics that inspire me to think and act.

AnnieKristin ,

This is my favorite podcast!

I love the way you approached everything. I am so grateful for this podcast. It’s helped me through so many tough times. I don’t know what I would do without it. This podcast was a lifesaver❤️

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