The Lead Serve Teach Podcast

Hey teachers, are you struggling with classroom discipline? 

Tune in as D. Paul Miller shares how a shift in perspective—and a little empathy—can turn discipline moments into powerful teaching opportunities. 

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach Podcast, you’ll learn why stepping back, asking the right questions, and seeing the bigger picture can transform both your students and your classr...

How do great teachers really handle disruptive students?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach, D.Paul Miller shares fun, real-world strategies to turn classroom chaos into connection. Learn how serving first and leading with calm can flip discipline into powerful moments of growth—for you and your students. If you’re ready to rethink the way you handle disruptions, this episode is a must-listen!

Ever feel stuck when it comes to classroom discipline? You're not alone. In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach, D.Paul Miller shares a real story from his own classroom and breaks down how discipline doesn’t have to be about control—it can actually build stronger relationships. If you're tired of the same old punishment cycle, this one’s for you. It’s all about staying calm, asking better questions, and leading with ...

Struggling to make your teacher goals stick? In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach, D. Paul Miller explores why most goals fail—and how to set ones that actually work. With lessons from Brian Tracy and real stories from his time as a principal, he shares simple, powerful strategies to help educators reduce burnout and stay aligned with their purpose.

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Are you ready to reframe your setbacks? Discover why embracing failure is essential for growth in both education and life. 

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach, host D. Paul Miller dives into the power of failure—not as a defeat, but as feedback for growth. Through personal stories and teaching experiences, Miller reveals how adopting a growth mindset and celebrating effort over perfection can transfor...

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach podcast, host D. Paul Miller dives into intuitive leadership in education and the balancing act between data-driven decision-making and trusting one's instincts within educational environments. He discusses a critical confrontation with a student, highlighting how he leaned on his gut instinct to navigate the situation effectively. 

Gut instincts and intuition can se...

In this episode of the Lead Serve Teach podcast, host D. Paul Miller shines a light on empowering educators through transformative habits and routines. He emphasizes not only the importance of challenging students but also the significance of educators setting stretch goals for themselves to foster personal and professional growth. 

D. Paul Miller discusses the difference between routines—habitual practice...

In this episode of the Lead Serve Teach podcast, host D. Paul Miller dives into teaching that matters and discusses the essence of value in education, encouraging educators to differentiate between tasks that are truly impactful and those merely difficult to achieve. As he shares his journey from a first-year teacher to a seasoned principal, Paul touches on the importance of redirecting effort towards activities that f...