Send us a text In this conversation, Yanik hosts Prof Dr. Heather K. Dillard and Prof. Dr. Terry Goodin to explore their newly published book Mindset for Success published by @SolutionTree in 2025. The conversation emphasizes the need for empowerment through action and the transformative effects of their collaborative writing process. Trust and relationship-building are highlighted as essential components of effective educational environments. In this conversation, Terry Goodin and Heather Dillard explore the importance of building trust through vulnerability in educational settings, the integration of problem-based learning with professional learning communities (PLCs), and the significance of understanding student needs through storytelling. They discuss the role of clarity in educational leadership, the necessity of supportive leadership for sustaining PLC practices, and the challenges faced in collaborative writing. The conversation culminates in reflections on finding purpose and meaning in education, emphasizing the importance of connection and helping others. === Terry Goodin, EdD, is a professor of education at Middle Tennessee State University. He has both K–12 and higher education teaching experience, as well as 13 years of corporate experience in marketing. Heather K. Dillard, EdD, is an associate professor of education at Middle Tennessee State University. She has authored and coauthored book chapters, research articles, and magazine articles, primarily about Professional Learning Communities at Work®. === Mindset for Success published by Solution Tree Press in 2025: https://www.solutiontree.com/ca/mindset-for-success.html Connect with Dr. Goodin and Dr. Dillard here: https://x.com/HeatherKDillard === Make Your Life a Masterpiece! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove #education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters Support the show
