Endurance in Life and Leadership - Chad Stevens - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 066

Today’s guest is an EdTech Chronicle's 2023 Best C-Level Officer in Education/EdTech, as well as an dedicated leader in education technology! Introducing Chad Stevens, CEO at TinkRworks. Chad partners with host Gregory McDonough to share his journey from being a principal and CTO of a school district to leadership in educational technology. He discusses how an endurance mindset, developed as a former Ironman participant, has influenced his approach to business and personal growth. The conversation covers the importance of consistency, learning from failures, and leveraging AI and technology to enhance education.

Takeaways:

• Leaders should focus on maintaining consistent actions and processes. This approach helps in building sustainable growth, whether in personal development or business operations.
• Whether in a workplace or a training environment, cultivating a supportive community enhances motivation and performance. Encourage teamwork and collaboration.
• Make use of available data to guide decisions, but don't wait for perfect data. Use insights to make informed choices quickly to avoid missed opportunities.
• As technological advances like AI become more prevalent, leaders should incorporate these tools to drive efficiency and innovation while considering ethical implications.
• Encourage teams to try new things, fail, and learn quickly. Innovation often comes from experimenting and iterating on processes.
• Advocate for educational programs that teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Support initiatives that allow children to explore STEM fields actively.

Quote of the Show:

• “The ability to apply consistency over time is really what creates success, not just in fitness, but in relationships and work and everything else." - Chad Stevens

Links:

• Chad’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k12cto/ 
• TinkRworks’ Website: https://tinkrworks.com/ 
• Chad’s X: https://x.com/k12cto 

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