Brand New Ways

Susan Sontag, The Rolling Stones, and “rock, paper, scissors” as a conflict resolution strategy. In this episode I talk to Jill Vialet, CEO and Founder of Playworks, a national non-profit that believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. They strive to create safe, inclusive school environments that allow kids to thrive and discover their own superpowers. Music Show Opening Mix: Brand New – Salt-n-Pepa Brand New – Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake) Brand New Key – Melanie Brand New – Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)    Show Closing Mix: Brand New Funk – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Brand New You’re Retro – Tricky Brand New Me – Dusty Springfield Brand New Me – Isaac Hayes   Reading List The Ambiguity of Play - by Brian Sutton-Smith  Lateral Thinking: An Introduction - by Edward de Bono Experience And Education - by John Dewey The Volcano Lover: A Romance – by Susan Sontag Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less - by Robert I. Sutton and Huggy