EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 52 MIN
Ep. 113: Traits of Cool, characteristics of a bully, and the thin line between.
from Schurtz and Ties: A podcast about education and culture · host Schurtz&Ties
Bullies get things done—but do they create lasting value? Most often, no. So why do they still attract followers? Because they often embody the Six Traits of Being Cool: extraverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous.In this episode, Kasey and Brian unpack these six traits—why they’re so attractive, how they can be both magnetic and destructive, and what we can do about it in our schools, our homes, and in our personal lives.References:- The 6-Traits of Being Cool - At the Table Podcast, "Stop Trying to be Cool"Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with TeachBetter.com: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom."Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic:X: @SchurtzandTiesGmail: [email protected]#DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking
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Bullies get things done—but do they create lasting value? Most often, no. So why do they still attract followers? Because they often embody the Six Traits of Being Cool: extraverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous.In this episode, Kasey and Brian unpack these six traits—why they’re so attractive, how they can be both magnetic and destructive, and what we can do about it in our schools, our homes, and in our personal lives.References:- The 6-Traits of Being Cool - At the Table Podcast, "Stop Trying to be Cool"Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is a proud partner with TeachBetter.com: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom."Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic:X: @SchurtzandTiesGmail: [email protected]#DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking
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