The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Episodes
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Eric Sheninger is an amazing educator who shares stories about former educators who provided challenges that helped him find ownership over his learning. In this episode of Three Questions, Sheniger drops some powerful insights and reflections on his academic experiences. Hear how Sheniger answers these questions in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“Voice has to be a dialogue, not a monologue, you don’t just take inputs.” - Eric Sheninger
Links:
Eric Sheniger LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esheninger
Eric Sheninger X - https://twitter.com/E_Sheninger?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Eric Sheninger Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/esheninger/?hl=en
Eric Sheninger Blog - https://esheninger.blogspot.com/
Eric Sheninger Books - https://www.amazon.com/Eric-C.-Sheninger/e/B00DXGGGUQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
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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/
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on using new spaces with outdated expectations. This opening leads into the full episode with Keith Fickel who is the principal of a new school in Fort Bend, Texas. Be sure to listen or watch to learn what inspired the name of this new school!
Quotes:
“Perfection is what we strive for, but it is really about making progress.” - Keith Fickel
“Direction first, speed later.” - Keith Fickel
Links:
Keith Fickel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-fickel-91454522
Keith Fickel X (formerly known as Twitter) - https://twitter.com/keithfickel?lang=en
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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 Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Keith Fickel who is the principal at a newly opened school in Texas joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Check out how Keith Fickel answers these questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“Realize you don’t know everything because you don’t have certain experiences.” - Keith Fickel
Links:
Keith Fickel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-fickel-91454522
Keith Fickel X (formerly known as Twitter) - https://twitter.com/keithfickel?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
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/
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
On this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Couros invites a new teacher who brings a brand new perspective, Taylor Teamann joins this episode as a new teacher! This episode is a great reminder that no matter where we are in our careers, we can learn from anyone, regardless of how long they have been in the profession. Taylor Teamann shares some powerful reflections about her time in school, her hopes for her first year teaching, and her experiences during her first few weeks of teaching! Be sure to also check out the episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Taylor Teamann!
Quotes:
Every single day, anything I could say, at any given point, could be a sentence that students could remember for the rest of their lives.” - Taylor Teamann
Clip Description:
Taylor Teamann reflects on her first week of teaching in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset: The First Days of School!
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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 Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Taylor Teamann who is in her first weeks of teaching joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast - Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Hear how Teamann answers these questions and shares her new teacher perspective:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What is your hope for your first year of teaching?
Quotes:
“I hope that no matter what is happening outside of the building, They are going to know that they can come to me.” - Taylor Teamann
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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/
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Cale Birk asks great questions in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! If you heard the Three Questions episode, be sure to check out this episode too because Birk shares even more powerful explanations about the impact we have - what is the tangible thing that we want to see from our learning? Birk’s ideas will help create a connection between the vision of the administration team and the work being done in classrooms. Birk discusses how to begin with the impact of the work we are doing and what actions will create that impact.
Quotes:
“For The good leader, 'co' is their friend - co-create, co-design…they are always doing things 'with' rather than 'for' people.” - Cale Burk
“What is the impact you hope to observe? What are the leadership activities or styles you need to adopt? Focus on impact first then action second.” - Cale Burk
“The passion is a good place to start, but then the process needs to come…how do we work towards solutions?” -Cale Burk
Links:
Cale Birk Twitter - https://twitter.com/birklearns
Cale Birk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebirk
Navigating Leadership Drift - https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Leadership-Drift-Observable-Rigorous/dp/173323909X
What Will It Look Like When We Arrive (blog post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13687
Cale Birk Books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACale+Birk&s=relevancerank&text=Cale+Birk&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2
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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 Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Cale Birk and George Couros have a great conversation about leadership and education. Birk, who co-wrote the book, Navigating Leadership Drift: Observable Impact On Rigorous Learning, shares some great stories and mixes in some powerful advice in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear how Birk responds to these questions:
Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?
Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?
What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?
Quotes:
“The faster you make kids’ unique thinking observable, the faster you know what to do next.” - Cale Birk
Links:
Cale Birk Twitter - https://twitter.com/birklearns
Cale Birk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebirk
Navigating Leadership Drift - https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Leadership-Drift-Observable-Rigorous/dp/173323909X
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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/
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
On this episode of Mindset Monday on a Sunday, George Couros reflects on the value of seeking challenges. In this episode, Couros focuses on challenges. Through quotes and ideas from Andy Andrews, The Growth Mindset Coach, and TikTok/Instagram graphics, Couros shares how to take struggles and use them to help us grow. The Season 4 finale of Mindset Monday closes with a challenge: what have you learned from this series and how will you apply your learning? Share your struggles and what has helped you in the comments!
Quotes:
“There is a difference between learning and modeling our learning.” - George Couros
“Share this with your staff: ‘I am struggling..but I am still going to try to figure it out.' “ - George Couros
“The people who are obsessed with growing and looking to get better, always do better than the people who become complacent with where they are now.” - George Couros
Links:
Growth Mindset Coach (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Mindset-Coach-Month-Month/dp/1612436013
Innovator’s Mindset (Book on Amazon) - amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497
Seven Decisions by Andy Andres (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Decisions-Understanding-Personal-Success/dp/0529104350
Rut or Groove Commercial - https://youtu.be/R-dmZfcYMWc?si=-fqN8Mmv6cmx9iXe
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
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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/
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
George Couros opens this special Month-End Highlight episode with an announcement that this one is all about the Epic Book Reviews from this month! Couros’’ introduction shares some questions to reflect on including considering doing what is best for the people in front of you. Couros asks this question: Do you put people in positions to do what is best for kids or to follow the rules? To foster innovation, we need to allow for creativity. Be sure to check out some of the books below for even more ideas and inspiration!
Links
The Innovator’s Mindset Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=0986155497&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin
Culturize by Jimmy Casas on the Epic Book Review
https://youtu.be/8u3r6VZBhKU?si=t2_qe6jq97fqDS1Z
Jimmy Casas reminds us to have a clear vision - what do we hope to become someday and why do we do what we do? If you like this clip, be sure to check out the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Culturize by Jimmy Casas on the Epic Book Review!
Lead with Appreciation - Amber Teamann on the #EpicBookReview
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Amber Teamann reflects on the first seven months of her first principalship. In this clip from Lead with Appreciation - Amber Teamann on the #EpicBookReview, Teamann shares a turning point in her career and what she learned from this realization.
Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher on the Epic Book Review!
https://youtu.be/d67DDRmBgAc?si=XCw7QJjie5tqKVoK
Asset thinking and developing strengths - this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher on the Epic Book Review, shares just one of the strategies that you will find in Apsey’s book, Leading the Whole Teacher! Apsey dives into a strategy she learned from Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead. For even more great strategies and learning, be sure to check out the complete episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast - Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher on the Epic Book Review!
Katie Martin: Learner-Centered Innovation on "The Epic Book Review"
https://youtu.be/Z-6pz_t_en4?si=nx-ImjCZdPksaFYd
Katie Martin shares the inspiration behind her book, Learner-Centered Innovation in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Katie Martin: Learner-Centered Innovation on "The Epic Book Review”!
Book Revisit - Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess
https://youtu.be/2AJshxA4mhA?si=VYESZIh9qTGqGZUA
“Inspiration without implementation is a waste…don’t just inspire me, change my practice.” - Dave Burgess
In this clip from The Innovator's Mindset Podcast, Burgess reflects on the process he followed before he even started writing Teach Like a Pirate. Burgess shares how he recognized that in order to amplify his impact, he had to create a product that could go further than he could physically. Be sure to check out the full episode with Burgess for even more inspiration!
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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
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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 Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Get "Lead with Appreciation" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949595811?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1949595811&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Epic Book Review, Amber Teamann joins the podcast and reflects on the purpose that her book works to meet and what it is all about! In this episode, Teamann shares a powerful reflection about a realization that she had early on in her first principalship. Teamann and Couros also discuss the difference between being valued and feeling valued. This leads Teamann to share a comment that really hits home for Couros. To hear more from Teamann, be sure to check out her book, Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide)! Be sure to listen to the very end for a challenge - add your thoughts in the comments on YouTube for a chance to win a free book!
Quotes:
“Here is an entire book dedicated to getting to know your staff, why it matters, and how you could do it.” - Amber Teamann
“Your principle precedes your person every single time.” - Amber Teamann
Links:
Staff Appreciation & Motivation for PRINCIPALS (Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/motivationappreciation/
Lead with Appreciation (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949595811?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1949595811&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
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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/