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 empathy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why discipline isn’t just about keeping order—it’s a chance to build trust and lead.

• How staying calm (not controlling) can actually fix more problems.

• The power of focusing on student choices, not their character.

• Simple questions that help students figure out why they act—and how to choose better next time.

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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.

In this episode:

• Focus on meaningful goals to avoid burnout and overwhelm

• Be clear and specific with timelines for better results

• Break goals into small, doable steps to stay on track

• Celebrate small wins to stay motivated

• Set goals that align with your purpose for lasting fulfillment

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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 transform classrooms and lives. Whether you're an educator or lifelong learner, this episode invites you to see failure as a stepping stone, not a stop sign.

In this episode:

• Failure is part of the journey to success.

• Use failure as feedback to grow.

• Teachers should model resilience and embrace mistakes.

• Celebrate effort and growth, not just results.

• Focus on progress, not perfection.

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