How We Can Help Every Child Succeed with Ross Greene
About this episode
Ross Greene discusses how understanding children's challenges can lead to their success in education.
What if the biggest breakthrough in education isn't better curriculum, but a better way of understanding kids? In this episode, Ross Greene explains why struggling students aren't choosing to fail—they're facing obstacles adults often overlook. He shares why punishment rarely solves the real problem, how schools can create environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed, and what "meeting kids where they're at" actually looks like in practice. Along the way, we discuss his newest book, The Kids Who Aren't Okay, and why rethinking expectations could transform classrooms, families, and workplaces alike. Whether you're a parent, educator, leader, or simply someone who wants to help people thrive, this conversation will challenge the way you think. -- Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and…
People in this episode
Host: Guy Kawasaki
Guest: Ross Greene
Topics covered
- education
- child development
- student success
- parenting
- school environment
Keywords
- education
- children
- success
- punishment
- classroom
- parenting
- obstacles
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Kids Who Aren't Okay
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