{"podcast":{"title":"Voices for Excellence","slug":"voices-for-excellence-6300546","podcast_index_feed_id":6300546,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/voices-for-excellence/","website_url":"https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/afecbc2c-9939-4ffd-9570-ccba4bf9d668/voices-for-excellence.jpg","author":"Dr. Michael T Conner","episode_count":130,"summary":"Welcome to Voices for Excellence , hosted by Dr. Michael Conners, where we explore the dynamic world of education, leadership, and innovation. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with thought leaders, educators, and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights and strategies to drive excellence in their fields. Season 3 continues our journey with a focus on cutting-edge topics like diversity in education , equality and inclusion , the impact of AI in the classroom , and transformative leadership strategies . Each episode is designed to inspire educators, leaders, and professionals committed to fostering positive change and achieving outstanding results. Across all seasons, Voices for Excellence delves into: Innovative educational practices and strategies Leadership development and personal growth Diversity and inclusion in the educational landscape The role of technology and AI in modern learning environments Join us for thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable perspectives on how to excel in today’s rapidly evolving world. Whether you’re an educator, a leader, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast provides the tools and inspi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:34.098078+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546"},"episode":{"title":"The Circles of Genius We're Wasting: Why Lived Experience Matters More Than Motivation with Shokry Elady","slug":"the-circles-of-genius-we-re-wasting-why-lived-experience-matters-more-than-motivation-with-shokry-elady","published_at":"2026-05-18T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/the-circles-of-genius-we-re-wasting-why-lived-experience-matters-more-than-motivation-with-shokry-elady","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546","url":"https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8aedc74c-2926-4abb-84a9-45ddaf39130e.mp3","summary":"Organizations love to say they’ve “given people the tools to succeed”, so why do the same individuals and teams keep being labeled as the problem? In this episode, host Dr. Michael Conner talks with Dr. Shokry Eldaly (Teachers College, Columbia University) about what’s really missing: structures that make efficacy possible. Shokry breaks down why motivation isn’t the primary barrier, how rigid systems discount lived experience, and what it looks like to build collective impact without blaming individuals. In this conversation: Why “lack of motivation” is often a convenient story How structures shape outcomes more than individual effort Lived experience as essential data for change Hope as a practical strategy for collective impact Subscribe to Voices for Excellence for conversations that challenge how we lead, learn, and grow together.","meta_description":"Organizations love to say they’ve “given people the tools to succeed”, so why do the same individuals and teams keep being labeled as the problem? In this…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3239,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/voices-for-excellence-6300546/episodes/the-circles-of-genius-we-re-wasting-why-lived-experience-matters-more-than-motivation-with-shokry-elady/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/the-circles-of-genius-we-re-wasting-why-lived-experience-matters-more-than-motivation-with-shokry-elady.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}