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Rocks First: Executive Function Advice with Dr. Curt Merlau

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S3 EP 40 | Season 3 Episode 40: Rocks First: Executive Function Advice with Dr. Curt Merlau

Have you ever felt like you're constantly juggling priorities - but the most important things always seem to slip through the cracks?

On this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine sit down with Dr. Curt M., an educator turned education consultant who now leads a national team at Resultant - a data and technology firm that helps schools and agencies use the right data, at the right time, for the right people.

As a first-generation college student and longtime problem-solver, Curt shares how he carved a path from the classroom into systems-level leadership, all while navigating the internal work of managing his own executive function. Curt explores the role of emotional regulation in the workplace and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy has helped him better understand his own emotional responses. He also shares how his team uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the “Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand” method to manage competing priorities and stay focused on what matters most. Together, these practices offer an honest look at what it takes to stay grounded and effective in a fast-paced, high-stakes world.

They also talk about daily rhythms, why being the smartest in the room isn’t the goal, and how to find structure when everything feels urgent.

💡 Want a framework for building better habits at work and at home? Curt also breaks down the Daily Drumbeat - a practice his team uses to stay aligned and grounded every day.

🔗 Learn more about Curt’s work at https://resultant.com

Find out more about Making the Grade here

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S3 EP 40 | Season 3 Episode 40: Rocks First: Executive Function Advice with Dr. Curt Merlau

Have you ever felt like you're constantly juggling priorities - but the most important things always seem to slip through the cracks?

On this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine sit down with Dr. Curt M., an educator turned education consultant who now leads a national team at Resultant - a data and technology firm that helps schools and agencies use the right data, at the right time, for the right people.

As a first-generation college student and longtime problem-solver, Curt shares how he carved a path from the classroom into systems-level leadership, all while navigating the internal work of managing his own executive function. Curt explores the role of emotional regulation in the workplace and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy has helped him better understand his own emotional responses. He also shares how his team uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the “Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand” method to manage competing priorities and stay focused on what matters most. Together, these practices offer an honest look at what it takes to stay grounded and effective in a fast-paced, high-stakes world.

They also talk about daily rhythms, why being the smartest in the room isn’t the goal, and how to find structure when everything feels urgent.

💡 Want a framework for building better habits at work and at home? Curt also breaks down the Daily Drumbeat - a practice his team uses to stay aligned and grounded every day.

🔗 Learn more about Curt’s work at https://resultant.com

Find out more about Making the Grade here

Learn more about Executive Function: https://makingthegradeproject.com/executive-function-for-educators/

Follow Making the Grade!

Website | https://makingthegradeproject.com/blog/category/podcast/

Instagram | Making the Grade IG

Apple Podcasts | Making the Grade Podcast (Listen and give us a rating!)

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