I don’t think I have ever thought about the role of the ego in teaching. Until now! Thanks to an old student who wanted to talk with me about her ego, Joe and I dig into the tension between having self-regard (and being a little self-righteous) and maintaining amicable professional relationships.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Joe and I discuss
Redefining Ego: Why the ego’s “bad rap” might be holding you back
Managing Self-Righteousness: Practical tips for keeping professional relationships right — when you’re right, goddammit.
Validating Expertise: How to handle the frustration of colleagues’ not appreciating the value of what you know.
Teacher Objectification: Unpacking the emotional toll of being treated like a punching bag for all of society’s woes.
Needless to say, everybody has an ego, so this episode is relevant to everybody. Teachers and non-teachers alike!
Speaking of ego, I love this quote about TTE from Frank Racioppi of Ear Worthy:
“I love that show. It’s one of the shows that does good in this world.”
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Credits
Founder and Host: Betsy Burris
Co-Host: Joe Johnson
Producer: Jullian Androkae of PodVision
Audience Development: Andreea Coscai of PodVision
Music: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout
