Be More Like An Octopus! - Ep 8

The central brain and mini brains structure of the giant Pacific octopus highlights the significance of autonomy for individuals in contributing to an organization's vision. Just as the octopus's central brain coordinates overall functions while its mini brains control individual arms independently, individuals within an organization require autonomy to excel. Educators should aim to cultivate "mini-brain students" who are self-managing and possess the drive to figure out how to accomplish tasks. By fostering autonomy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, we empower students to take ownership of their learning and become proactive contributors to their future endeavors. RESOURCES “Octopuses: Remarkable Intelligence With 9 Brains, 3 Hearts, And 8 Arms!” by Viral List https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZieV434XWTA Dylan Wiliam’s quote (Dylanwiliam.org) - https://quotefancy.com/quote/2253365/Dylan-Wiliam-A-bad-curriculum-well-taught-is-invariably-a-better-experience-for-students “The Obstacle Is the Way” by @DailyStoic - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co-Z8_EpD8b/ “The Leaders Role in Building Independent Thinkers” by entrepreneur.com - https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/leadership/the-leaders-role-in-building-independent-thinkers-how-to/452049 Steve Job’s quote - “A Young Steve Jobs Once Gave This Priceless Leadership Lesson.” by inc.com - https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/a-young-steve-jobs-once-gave-this-priceless-leadership-lesson-here-it-is-in-a-few-sentences.html Campbell McKay’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbell-mckay-7b05a4199/?originalSubdomain=au Steve Jobs image https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Steve_Jobs_2007.jpg Follow Iceberg Mountain on... Instagram: https://instagram.com/icebergmountainpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeTheIceberg Email: icebergmountainpodcast@gmail.com Where you can find Shaun Kirkwood: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunykmakes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaunyk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunkirkwood Where you can find David Lee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidleeedtech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidleeedtech YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidLeeEdTech Music from epidemicsound.com "Booked" by Dylan Sitts