The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
George Couros shares how he is working to develop wisdom. In this solo episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros reflects on the importance of meaningful consumption and creation. The focus on purpose and passion very often leads the way to meaningful success. This intro leads into a reflection that George Couros recently had after watching his oldest daughter, Kallea, attend basketball camp! Couros encourages listeners and viewers to create something with this episode - share your thoughts in a blog, vlog, or post!
Quotes:
“The best way to teach is through your actions and how you are modeling things.” - George Couros
“It is all about meaningful consumption and what you create.” - George Couros
Links:
Digital Minimalism (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515
What Makes a Great Principal (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739
George Couros Website - https://georgecouros.com/
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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 Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
George Couros shares a reflection about his fitness journey and reminds us that it is possible to be grateful for a struggle. Even if we fall again, there are tools to help us keep going! This message connects to many of the powerful ideas shared by this month’s Innovator’s Mindset Podcast guests!
Description & Time Codes:
0:00 Intro with George Couros
2:07 Intro
2:16 Frank McKay
4:55 Jordan Anderson
14:00 Jasmine Bassilious & Leslie Garrison
Frank McKay: The Intersection Between Research and Innovation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWRFRPtF5eU (clip)
George Couros and Frank McKay reflect on the difference between memorization and deep understanding and how this connects to AI. McKay shares some details about what would make the 2024 Early College Summit successful! Be sure to check out the entire episode with McKay for even more great thoughts.
Jordan Anderson: Personalized Professional Learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwoutd-Pkds
In this clip from the full Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Jordan Anderson, Personalized Professional Learning, Anderson shares some great strategies for making professional development meaningful!
Tapping Into Individual Gifts to Achieve a Common Goal - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVPHir1FbpQ
In this Clip, Jasmine Bassilious and Leslie Garrison from Fruitvale School District, share what MTSS looks like in their district and how it is impacting all learners on every tier.
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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 Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
George Couros kicks this episode off with a reminder that we can control where we are working! The best way to create change in our lives is to initiate it ourselves. With this advice in mind, Couros reflects on 3 tips for getting a new job! If you are interested in this episode, be sure to check out the links below for even more of Couros’ thoughts on this content!
Quotes:
“How do I join you to take you to the next level?” - George Couros
“Let them know you know them…then highlight how you’re going to bring that vision to bring them to that next level.” - George Couros
Links:
Newsletter - https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=855f840548
George Couros Website - https://georgecouros.com/
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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 Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Get "What Makes A Great Principal" here: 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
In this week’s episode of What Makes a Great Principal, George Couros and Allyson Apsey reflect on a few ideas shared in Pillar 2, Continuous Learner. Couros and Apsey share a few strategies they are using to model how they are continuous learners!
To be a continuous learner yourself, reflect on this week’s questions:
What has challenged you? What has been reaffirmed? What will you do moving forward? Post your thoughts to these questions or ask these questions of your staff at your next PD! Be sure to share what you will be doing to move forward with your learning!
Quotes:
“We are in the business of learning, and great principals must be continuous learners.” - What Makes a Great Principal, Pillar 2
Links:
What Makes a Great Principal (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739
Allyson Apsey Youtube Chanel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWXFwbHsGQNAfbnJNRXa4g/videos
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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 Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset, George Couros shares a story about an interview he did early in his career. The guests, Jasmine Bassilious and Leslie Garrison share some amazing thoughts about their district initiatives and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) and how they focus on every student. Be sure to check out this episode for some great ideas and strategies for giving every learner the support they need.
Quotes:
“We approach everything through that MTSS lens.” -Jasmine Bassilious
Some students raise their own flag…but there are other students who do not raise their own flag…we have made a concerted effort to see all of those things.” - Leslie Garrison
Links:
Video Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=VqzYE-US-UnY2zTd&v=n61NX2YTBzY&feature=youtu.be
Leslie Garrison LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-garrison-a521b655/
Jasmine Bassilious LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-bassilious-7091314/
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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 Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
You can pick up your copy of "What Makes A Great Principal" here:
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
Welcome to the new 5 part series, What Makes a Great Principal with George Couros and Allyson Apsey! In this episode, Couros and Apsey reflect on a few of the thoughts that were shared in the first chapter of the book, What Makes a Great Principal! Apsey elaborates on one of the many ideas shared in this book focusing on what happened when she tossed out the desk chair! The two reflect on the importance of relationships both within and outside of your school communities. To help build a resource for other educators here in the comments, share your thoughts on this question: how do you build important relationships in your school community, outside of your school community, and with yourself? Be sure to check back next Thursday for another episode of What Makes a Great Principal!
Quotes:
“Remarkably, every time I was away from my office and out and about in the school, I was at the right place at the right time.” - Pillar 1, What Makes a Great Principal
Links:
What Makes a Great Principal (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #WhatMakesAGreatPrincipal
More at georgecouros.ca and whatmakesagreatprinicipal.com
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 Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
George Couros hosts this solo podcast to reflect on a recent newsletter he wrote and his own reading of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Couros reflects on 3 Cs for Learning and shared this in a recent newsletter: “Driven by curiosity, making connections and ultimately creating something with this information will help me better understand my own thinking.”
Quotes:
“Curiosity is having a well-rounded understanding of others even when you don‘t agree with them.” - George Couros
Links:
Newsletter - https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=5f649e5750
George Couros Website - https://georgecouros.com/
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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
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
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Jasmine Bassilious and Leslie Garrison from Fruitvale School District join this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! The two had a great realization when they both shared a story about an inspiring educator who happened to be the same person! Be sure to check out this episode to hear how they answer 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:
I would tell myself to pause, smell the roses…I really put high expectations on myself that were not attainable.” - Leslie Garrison
Links:
Leslie Garrison LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-garrison-a521b655/
Jasmine Bassilious LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-bassilious-7091314/
__________________________________________
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 Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Get George's latest book, "What Makes a Great Principal" here:
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
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Jordan Anderson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to talk about some great ways that her district is making relevant professional development based on feedback. Hear some of the great strategies she is using as the Director of Learning Services for Barrington 220 School District!
Quotes:
“There are two things we do well in relation to professional development:
gathering feedback from staff and offering professional development that they have the option to attend.” - Jordan Anderson
“How do we address the abilities, intelligence, and talent of every single learner... while making sure we are providing quality professional learning for our staff and families and how do we meet the social- emotional needs?” - Jordan Anderson
Links:
Jordan Anderson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-anderson-a3752a110/
Jordan Anderson X - https://twitter.com/jandersonb220
__________________________________________
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
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
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Get George's latest book, "What Makes a Great Principal" here:
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
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Jordan Anderson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to talk about some great ways that her district is making relevant professional development based on feedback. Hear some of the great strategies she is using as the Director of Learning Services for Barrington 220 School District!
Quotes:
“There are two things we do well in relation to professional development:
gathering feedback from staff and offering professional development that they have the option to attend.” - Jordan Anderson
“How do we address the abilities, intelligence, and talent of every single learner... while making sure we are providing quality professional learning for our staff and families and how do we meet the social- emotional needs?” - Jordan Anderson
Links:
Jordan Anderson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-anderson-a3752a110/
Jordan Anderson X - https://twitter.com/jandersonb220
__________________________________________
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
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
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/