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344: "Earthrise"—What Apollo 8 Should Have Taught Us

344: "Earthrise"—What Apollo 8 Should Have Taught Us

Update: 2025-01-07
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An artist’s rendering of Apollo 8 as it photographs “Earthrise.”

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This episode reflects on the Apollo 8 mission's iconic "Earthrise" image in late December 1968 and the turbulent year that preceded it. It highlights enduring lessons on inequality, collective problem-solving, and environmental stewardship. The episode urges renewed respect for history and a commitment to addressing modern challenges with the same ingenuity that defined the space race.

Three Takeaways

Historical Literacy: The mission symbolizes humanity's capacity for courage, teamwork, and ingenuity, offering hope and a sense of shared accomplishment amidst turmoil.

Historical Inequality: The unresolved issues of racial, gender, and economic inequities persist, echoing the divisions of 1968.

Environmental Responsibility: "Earthrise" underscores the planet’s fragility, emphasizing the need for collective stewardship over self-interest.

About Jeff

Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.

Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.

Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.

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344: "Earthrise"—What Apollo 8 Should Have Taught Us

344: "Earthrise"—What Apollo 8 Should Have Taught Us

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