Teachers, are you making the #1 mistake at the start of the school year?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach Podcast, D. Paul Miller shows why setting rules isn’t enough and how teaching classroom routines like content can transform your year.

By using the “I do, We do, You do” method, D.Paul reveals how small changes in the first week lead to fewer disruptions, stronger relationships, and greater student success.

This conversation will challenge the way you launch your classroom — and give you practical tools to start strong.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why teaching routines like lessons creates lasting classroom success

• How relational authority shapes trust and respect with students

• The power of “I do, We do, You do” for teaching expectations

• How clear classroom expectations save time and reduce chaos

• Simple ways to use AI tools to model and practice routines

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This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Is your classroom authority rooted in rules — or in real relationships?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach Podcast, D.Paul Miller shares how to build trust and respect with students by focusing on relationships over rules. Instead of leading with policies, D.Paul shows teachers how relational authority, classroom contracts, and even AI tools can transform classroom management into something lasting and meaningful.

Through personal stories and practical strategies, he challenges educators to see authority not as control but as connection — the kind that inspires students to engage, respect, and thrive.

If you’re ready to strengthen your classroom authority and start the year with confidence, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn

• How to build relational authority that earns respect and reduces discipline issues

• Why focusing on relationships over rules changes classroom culture

• Ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Forms to connect with students

• How to co-create a classroom contract that empowers students

• Practical steps to start the school year strong — or reset if you’ve already begun

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What role do safe spaces and meaningful feedback play in fearless learning?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach podcast, D.Paul Miller explores how relationship-building, feedback, and a culture of safety transform classrooms into places where students embrace fearless learning.

Learn practical strategies you can apply right away to boost engagement and confidence in your students.

What You’ll Learn:

• How safe spaces build trust and inspire fearless learning

• Why strong teacher–student relationships fuel engagement and success

• Practical strategies to design lessons for active participation

• How meaningful feedback turns failure into growth opportunities

• Ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusion in your classroom

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This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact