Sweat The Technique

How do we get better, faster? A group of pathbreaking educators come together weekly to answer that question, applying lessons from the classroom to all areas of life — from parenting, to relationships, to sports, to hobbies and more. Sweat the Technique is hosted by four former principals and superintendents who’ve led gap-closing schools. That includes: Doug Lemov, author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and trainer to many successful educators and professional sports coaches, Ryan Hill, founder and CEO of a network of 23 KIPP public charter schools in New Jersey and Miami, Stacey Shells Harvey, founder and CEO of ReGeneration Schools, and Ravi Gupta, former leader of Tennessee's highest performing network of charter schools and founder of the largest-ever training organization for Democratic candidates and staffers.

Episodes

Ep 57 | How Doctors Teach and Learn (with Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold)

May 20, 2025 • 48 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with medical doctors and educators Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold to discuss best practices from teaching and learning in the medical field. And if you are interested in the Teach Like a Champion for Medical Educators online course, make sure to email tlac@teachlikeachampion.org for more info!

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Ep 56 | World Class Coaching (with Eddie Jones)

April 30, 2025 • 50 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with world class rugby coach Eddie Jones for some invaluable lessons on excellence on and off the pitch.

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Ep 55 | The Knowledge Organizer (with Ben Katcher)

March 12, 2025 • 51 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ben Katcher, a teacher at Brightstar Schools and publisher of Knowledge First. They discuss Ben’s favorite teaching tool - the knowledge organizer. And make sure to subscribe to Ben's newsletter here!

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Ep 54 | The Future of Education: Part 2 (with Ravi Gupta)

March 5, 2025 • 56 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta to continue a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges.

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Ep 53 | The Future of Education (with Ravi Gupta)

February 26, 2025 • 47 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with his co-host Ravi Gupta for a conversation about the future of education, along with some possible solutions to our schools’ greatest challenges.

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Ep 52 | Lessons on Excellent Teaching (with Pritesh Raichura)

February 19, 2025 • 68 mins

This week on Sweath the Technique, Doug sits down with assistant principal and science teacher Pritesh Raichura for an illuminating conversation about best practices in the classroom. And be sure to check out Pritesh in action below and visit his blog here. https://steplab.co/watch/pritesh-raichura-lesson-1

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Ep 51 | Shaping Behavior (with Tom Bennett)

January 15, 2025 • 59 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with behavior and teaching expert Tom Bennett. Tom is the director and founder of ResearchEd, which has supported teachers by making information about science and research directly accessible to them. He’s the author of books on teaching and behavior, especially Running the Room. He’s been made OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to Great Britain.

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Ep 50 | Rethinking America’s Schools (with Ashley Rogers Berner)

November 27, 2024 • 39 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ashley Rogers Berner, author of Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools. Berner, who has studied school systems around the world, describes how ‘pluralism’--multiple pathways within a system of publicly supported schools–is the norm among democracies. Pluralism allows families to choose schools that align...

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Ep 49 | Lessons from Team Academy (with Ryan Hill’s former students)

August 21, 2024 • 26 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with two of his former students from Team Academy, Kinyette Henderson and Robert Reddick. They discuss lessons learned from the early years of Ryan’s ambitious school, and what helped them develop into the success stories they are today.

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Ep 48 | How to Get Better at Anything (with Scott Young)

August 14, 2024 • 37 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Ravi welcomes back Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. Whether you’re a student studying for an exam, an employee learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you’re interested in, Scott’s insights will help you do it better.

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Ep 47 | How to Put People First in the Digital World (with Mike Erwin)

August 7, 2024 • 44 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Stacey sits down with Mike Erwin, CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, Director of Team Red White and Blue, and co- author of Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World. Mike and his book offer concrete strategies for combating the depersonalization of the Information Age and strengthening our connections with other people.

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Ep 46 | Wisdom from 96 Years of Life (with Blouke Carus)

July 31, 2024 • 20 mins

Today Stacey sits down with her friend Blouke Carus to discuss the lessons he’s learned in his 96 years of life. Among his many accomplishments, Blouke was Chairman Emeritus of the Carus Corporation, the former Chairman of the Carus publishing company, and a former member of the President’s National Council on Education Research - but his wisdom transcends titles as he offers simple, actionable advice for living a long, happy and f...

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Ep 45 | Learning to Listen (with Jeff Wetzler)

July 24, 2024 • 49 mins

This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life. Jeff offers effective ways to find out what others really think, know, and feel - leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships.

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Ep 44 | The Journey to Self Improvement (with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me)

February 7, 2024 • 72 mins

Stacey sits down with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me: Your Unfiltered Guide to Fixing Yourself. She offers wide ranging advice from friendships to dating, to self actualization and beyond.

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Ep 43 | Maximize Your Memory (with Greg Ashman)

January 31, 2024 • 47 mins

Doug sits down with Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory. Greg discusses Cognitive Load Theory and how we can work to optimize our working and long term memory.

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Ep 42 | An American’s Guide to English Education (with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer)

January 24, 2024 • 50 mins

Doug sits down with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer, educators and hosts of the podcast They Behave for Me. They compare the American and English educational systems and outline how we can all do better for our kids.

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Ep 41 | School Choice for Parents (with Robert Pondiscio)

January 17, 2024 • 43 mins

Doug sits down with Robert Pondiscio, author of How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice. Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling.

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Ep 40 | What Evolution Teaches Us About Teamwork (with William von Hippel)

January 10, 2024 • 52 mins

Doug sits down with William von Hippel, author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy.

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Ep 39 | Earn and Learn as You Start Your Career (with Ryan Craig)

January 3, 2024 • 33 mins

Ravi sits down with Ryan Craig, author of Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America. They discuss where the US has gone wrong in preparing our young people to enter the workforce, and how we can do better.

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Ep 38 | Lessons from Montessori (with Bob Nardo)

December 20, 2023 • 46 mins

Ryan sits down with Bob Nardo, Founding Head of School & Executive Director at Libertas School of Memphis. They discuss why the principles of Montessori work, and how they can be applied to successful organizations of all kinds.

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Ep 56 | World Class Coaching (with Eddie Jones)

Ep 55 | The Knowledge Organizer (with Ben Katcher)

Ep 54 | The Future of Education: Part 2 (with Ravi Gupta)

Ep 53 | The Future of Education (with Ravi Gupta)

Ep 52 | Lessons on Excellent Teaching (with Pritesh Raichura)

Ep 51 | Shaping Behavior (with Tom Bennett)

Ep 50 | Rethinking America’s Schools (with Ashley Rogers Berner)

Ep 49 | Lessons from Team Academy (with Ryan Hill’s former students)

Ep 48 | How to Get Better at Anything (with Scott Young)

Ep 47 | How to Put People First in the Digital World (with Mike Erwin)

Ep 46 | Wisdom from 96 Years of Life (with Blouke Carus)

Ep 45 | Learning to Listen (with Jeff Wetzler)

Ep 44 | The Journey to Self Improvement (with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me)

Ep 43 | Maximize Your Memory (with Greg Ashman)

Ep 42 | An American’s Guide to English Education (with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer)

Ep 41 | School Choice for Parents (with Robert Pondiscio)

Ep 40 | What Evolution Teaches Us About Teamwork (with William von Hippel)

Ep 39 | Earn and Learn as You Start Your Career (with Ryan Craig)

Ep 38 | Lessons from Montessori (with Bob Nardo)

Popular Podcasts

Ep 57 | How Doctors Teach and Learn (with Lindsay Dow and Bob Arnold)

Ep 56 | World Class Coaching (with Eddie Jones)