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100 Hikes

Jeff Tollefson 1 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

A personal podcast where the host shares stories from his first 25 years as a teacher, administrator, musician, and survivor of institutional chaos. Each episode offers leadership insights, honest reflections, and sometimes total screw-ups, along with music recommendations and hard-earned advice. It's a conversational, relatable experience that invites listeners to join him on a metaphorical hike through life's ups and downs.

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Hike #6 - What is education to a Shaman? Sep 20, 2026 00:47:07 Location: High Amazon Rainforest, Napo, EcuadorEver had a chance to hear generational wisdom from the rainforest? This is my second hang with community leader, educator, and Shaman, Jose, who is kind enough to let me stay with him and his family during the educational work done from Fundacion Pachaysana, and support from my work at El Sauce School with their school.The hike is around 30min followe

Hike #5 - No Masks: Ayahuasca and the Currency of Trust Sep 8, 2026 00:44:04 Location: Parque Metropolitano, QuitoAn unscripted and unfiltered conversation with a great friend, musician, educator, and activist, Santi Jimenez. We've known each other for over 20 years, first person I ever hired, first person to take me on some crazy gigs in Quito. What is "chemistry" when it comes to relationships and trust...in every sense.100 Hike Master Mixtapehttps://open.spotify.com/pla

Hike #4 - What if they say No? A 50mile race, and my (sort of) hang with Sting Sep 2, 2026 00:26:30 Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, ColoradoHow do you deal with the insecurity of rejection ? Why do I consider my self a social millionaire and what does that have to do with "no"? From a mule deer, to the Stockdale Paradox, to my great friend Pepe saying "dude? C'mon!", perhaps some of these anecdotes ring true for you as well. I recorded this over the summer of 2026

Hike #3 -From Bilbo Baggins to Top Gun: Why Organizations Need (and fear) Disruptors Aug 25, 2026 00:15:42 Location: The extinct volcano of Ilaló, EcuadorWhy do schools and businesses desire innovation, yet resist the very people qualified to build it? From The Lord of the Rings to Top Gun, let's explore why organizations need disruptors to thrive, yet creates chaos, and why compliance causes stagnation, yet stability, especially in leadership. When do you push the envelope versus when to stay on b

Hike #2 - Marimba Ensembles and Daniel Coyle: A story about high performance culture Aug 18, 2026 00:22:25 Location: Pappallacta, Ecuador.Neuroscience and "The One Thing Strategy"How to sustain "flow" for high level learning cultures.Do you use learning loops?What do marimba ensembles have to do with the "Talent Code" and "The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle?Join me for a hike in the Andes at the gateway to the Amazon river basin at over 10,000ft.(if you want to sk

Hike #1 - In the beginning...of the school year Aug 11, 2026 00:23:57 Location: Chaquinan Portal Pinsha, EcuadorHow did I get to Ecuador?Is it really necessary to set professional goals?What awesome tunes go along with this episode?Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2s2hmoLVJc10b6jfifwVXY?si=HOd1pP9SSViKyJ6iCC8bfQApple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/100-hikes-the-master-mixtape/pl.u-JVLmC1GWko

100 Hikes - Trailer Aug 9, 2026 00:01:46 Stories, leadership insights, and survival tips through my first 25 years in education, music, and on the trail. Grab your shoes and let's Inspire.Change!

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