It's Time to Retire...Until It's Not!

Time Marches On: Embracing the Inevitable

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368172/fan_mail/new] In Max Ehrmann's "Desiderata," he encourages each of us to, "Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth." In this episode, Mike Lunney offers insight from his personal experience for aging well, whether it is professionally or personally. Aging happens to all of us, it is actually a privilege! Embrace the process, welcome the lessons, and be willing to gracefully share this with those who follow!

Competition: Motivation or Disincentive?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368172/fan_mail/new] Good friends Brian Hecimovich and Stephen Cox join Mike Lunney for a friendly debate on the pros and cons of competition in music education. Both of our friends are passionate, successful music educators. But they view competition differently. Enjoy this debate/discussion and consider the extrinsic vs. intrinsic, the motivation of competition goals, and the fact that we all agree, the students should be the primary concern.

It's Time to Retire...Until It's Not!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368172/fan_mail/new] Talking with guest Tim Edins about his retirement and subsequent rehire. Great visit with lots of insight from both Tim and Miike Lunney. Is retirement the best option right now? What if I decide to teach again, what does that do to my retirement? Are there penalties? Is it easy to navigate? Some things to think about!

Leaving A Job: Traveling the High Road

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368172/fan_mail/new] Whether you are leaving for greener pastures, or you're leaving because it's just time to leave, there IS a right way to leave a job. Consider the next person in line, consider the program as a whole, consider your students. "Burn it to the ground!" might seem like it will make you feel better, but will it? And if you're leaving for what you consider a better job, don't you hope the person leaving that position sets you up for the best transition possible? The high road isn't always the easiest path, but it is worth it.

The Interview: Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368172/fan_mail/new] So you got the interview! When was the last time you had an interview? Mike Lunney walks us through the process of researching for an interview, rehearsing for an interview (yes, rehearsing!), and then communicating before, during, and after the interview.