Ep. 45 Let's Start With Why

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Ep. 45 Let's Start With Why

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Apr 25, 2016

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Drew Perkins talks with David Mead from Simon Senek's Start With Why organization about the how and why of establishing purpose in education.

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Apr 25, 2016

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The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 45 Let's Start With Why: talks with from Simon Senek's organization about the how and why of establishing purpose in education. by The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast
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