The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things. One day, I will rap in my podcasts officially making me a SoundCloud rapper.
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Episodes
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Dr. Justin Terry, the superintendent of Forney ISD, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share his reflections on the questions below. Dr. Terry even shares that he was originally going to be a coach, not a superintendent!
Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?
What advice would you give yourself as a first-year educator?
Quotes:
“We embrace innovation inside the box, you can create engaging environments for kids…” - Dr. Justin Terry
Links:
Opportunity Central - https://www.theoc.net/
Dr. Justin Terry X - https://twitter.com/justinwterry
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sarah Painter, the 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast and shares some truly powerful thoughts about the importance of following through on your commitments to yourself just like you would follow through on your commitments to others. Painter is an inspiring guest and she took the time, even before her run, to sit down with George Couros and share some of her inspiration. Check the links below to see where to follow Painter on social media!
Quotes:
“It is the students that we are showing up for, not our circumstances.” - Sarah Painter
“I decided I would challenge myself to run a mile outdoors every day.” - Sarah Painter
Links:
Sarah Painter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-painter-916b73227/
Sarah Painter X - https://x.com/painter11?lang=en
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Cristina Capretta, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Berea City School District in Ohio, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire and shares some great tips about communication and social media. Capretta also drops a great strategy for getting notified when one of your own children signs up for a social media account.
Quotes:
“Never underestimate the impact you can make.” - Cristina Capretta
“I ask them…tell me something good that happened today.” - Cristina Capretta
Links:
Cristina Capretta LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccapretta/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
George Couros welcomes you to a new monthly highlight episode with some fantastic guests! To kick off the September highlights, Couros shares a few details about his weekly photo dumps and one of his favorite quotes from Dale Carnegie about why it is important to understand others. Couros reflects on the difference between leading by listening and leading by shouting. Be sure to check out this intro and the great ideas shared by this month's guests in this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast!
Description & Time Codes:
0:00 Intro with George Couros
4:15 Intro
4:23 Dondre Harris
8:48 Morgane Michael
11:52 3 Reminders for the Beginning of the School Year
14:10 3 Sentences That Changed My Trajectory Forever
Dondre Harris-Investing in Those You Serve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENizO7Cw9K0
This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast is brought to you in part because of a Tweet and a brief connection! Couros starts this episode with a reflection on how he connected with this week’s guest, Dondre Harris! Harris brings a great message to this episode about how he sees himself as being in the business of customer service. Be sure to check out this episode to learn what that means and how Harris applies that message to his roles and responsibilities as an administrator!
Morgane Michael: A Blueprint for Belonging
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBP7h4RJfY0
Morgane Michael, author of the newly released book, Blueprint for Belonging, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Michael and Couros discuss her new book, what inspired her to write it, and what she hopes readers get from her newest publication!
3 Reminders for the Beginning of the School Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUz0nkxcCng
In this reflective episode, George Couros revisits three essential reminders for the beginning of the school year. From creating a positive classroom culture to the power of kindness in our interactions, these insights are more relevant to anyone regardless of whether or not you are in education. This episode reminds us all that small actions and thoughtful approaches can shape a student's journey and foster a supportive educational environment. Couros also shares a challenge to reach out to a person who has had an impact on you - tell them about their impact!
George Couros: 3 Sentences That Changed My Trajectory Forever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYxBKpYKLk
In this solo episode of The Innovator’s Mindset, George Couros shares three sentences that forever changed his trajectory. As Couros dives deep into each of these thoughts, he shares personal stories about why these ideas have had such a profound impact on him. Check out this episode to hear these three ideas or click the email link below to read them in Couros’ 3 Things email.
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
After the introduction, the conversation you are about to hear is between two people that do not exist. It is an AI generated podcast using the NotebookLM software from Google.
It is based on a recent email I sent to my community on Adam Grant's "Hidden Potential" at this link:
https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=ab84690870
I then uploaded the link to https://noteebooklm.google.com/ and gave a few prompts. The discussion in this podcast was what was generated with a few prompts. You can download study guides, summaries, FAQs etc.
I then created visuals for youtube using pictory.ai
After that, I added captions using CapCut and did final editing.
In total, the process took me about 30 minutes, including recording the video. As I get better with it, I will probably be able to get faster in creating this space.
Some questions to consider:
1. What are the negatives of this use of AI and what are the potential benefits?
2. How could we use this in our personal lives?
3. How could we use this to improve our professional lives?
4. How would students utilize this?
I would love your thoughts on the process.
Thanks for learning alongside me during this process!
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Michelle Krell, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA), joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to answer a the traditional two questions and a special third question specifically asked just for Michelle:
Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?
What advice would you give yourself as a first-year administrator?
Quotes:
“Every interaction you have will be remembered...I did interviews with every staff member…” -Michelle Krell
Links:
Michelle Krell X - https://x.com/krell_m
Michelle Krell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-krell-271859265/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Michelle Krell, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA), joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share some great ideas and thoughts about leadership. During this episode, Krell even makes up a new word and she and host, George Couros, discuss the power of relationships and knowing the staff at your school site. Be sure to listen or watch this episode to hear all of Krell’s great thoughts on leadership and to better understand what a “leaderful environment” actually is!
Quotes:
“I want a leaderful building...I want a building full of leaders.” - Michelle Krell
“Happy teachers make happy kids.” - Michelle Krell
Links:
Michelle Krell X - https://x.com/krell_m
Michelle Krell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-krell-271859265/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Sarah Painter, the 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Be sure to check the full episode to learn some of the great thoughts that Painter shares as she answers these questions:
Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?
What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
Quotes:
“Be confident, Get out of your own way.” - Sarah Painter
Links:
Sarah Painter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-painter-916b73227/
Sarah Painter X - https://x.com/painter11?lang=en
__________________________________________
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast is brought to you in part because of a Tweet and a brief connection! Couros starts this episode with a reflection on how he connected with this week’s guest, Dondre Harris! Harris brings a great message to this episode about how he sees himself as being in the business of customer service. Be sure to check out this episode to learn what that means and how Harris applies that message to his roles and responsibilities as an administrator!
Quotes:
“We are in the business of customer service...People go where they feel comfortable…” - Dondre Harris
Links:
Dondre Harris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dondre-harris/
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Morgane Michael, author of the newly released book, Blueprint for Belonging, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Michael and Couros discuss her new book, what inspired her to write it, and what she hopes readers get from her newest publication!
Quotes:
“My hope is people take 1 or 2 strategies and work it into their culture starting Monday.” -Morgane Michael
“Small, incremental changes…consistency over time.” - Morgane Michael
Links:
Blueprint for Belonging, A: Building a Positive School Culture From the Ground Up (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-Belonging-Research-backed-practical-strategies-ebook/dp/B0DCDYXQQH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nXeaxmH2woqK17E-6tHK-_Qo3Pi3uhtxckXhxPefy36ea8m9bcA0LYSMvpSxQKCleKG_h8UehVYne5fjYDpjYHvk-a5IbbTlCST6b-P0AB1LyxTVmCTsj2Fks_sw_00A1c0-xfNvp-4JHhE_ZUlX4pWK77w4qgewzkciJXX1EeBWVxq-CYCKERkug0I_kgYRrLAygb3orcshMPaDR167Fg.pf7YzfuZhgg1B8XNMG2HdV5Lbez5XQXopWTmDcsbe3w&qid=1725123618&sr=8-1
Morgane Michael X - https://x.com/morganemichael?lang=en
Morgane Michale Website - https://morganemichael.com/
Morgane Michael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smallactbigimpact/?hl=en
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
More at georgecouros.ca
George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2 -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/