The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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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/
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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 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
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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 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
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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/
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
George Couros opens this month-end review with a reflection on his fitness journey that, at times, can feel like Groundhog’s Day. Couros reminds us to personally and professionally keep our goals and when we hit a dead-end, that doesn’t mean we need to give up on our goals, but instead, we need to alter our path. Be sure to check out this episode for highlights from the May episodes of The Innovator’s Mindset!
Description & Time Codes:
0:00 Intro with George Couros
3:44 Intro
3:52 Georgeanne Warnock
10:40 Monica Simmons
13:36 Neil Young
16:37 Dr. Ryan Daniel
21:05 Closing
Dr. Georgeanne Warnock: Only Action Can Lead to Solutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGWxcLYrNXY
In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Dr. Georgeanne Warnock shares how her school district moved to a four-day school week and how that shift has impacted the schools, staff, families, and students in her district. For even more great ideas from Dr. Warnock, be sure to check out the full episode!
Monica Simmons: Opening Global Doors in Local Communities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTlavxlEWmQ
Monica Simmons shares details about her school community and the district’s vision. In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Monica Simmons: Opening Global Doors in Local Communities, Simmons and Couros reflect on the importance of pride in a school community.
Neil Young: Comfortable Does Not Always Mean Better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYDPajbl2cM
In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset, Neil Young shares how education is a unique opportunity to do a job that will impact future generations. Young, the Lodi Unified School District Superintendent, has some really great thoughts and he shares them in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset!
Dr. Ryan Daniel: Thought Partner or Thought Confirmer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peCd9QsTGLE
Dr. Ryan Daniel shares how she works to fill her leadership toolbelt! In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Dr. Daniel also discusses the difference between being a thought partner and a thought confirmer. Be sure to check out the complete episode for some great ideas from Dr. Daniel!
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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 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Get 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
George Couros is releasing a very special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast where he reads the intro to the book aloud! Allyson Apsey and George Couros collaborated with other educators to write this book! In this very special episode, Couros not only shares the intro but also gives some insight into what he was thinking while he was writing this book! If you have not already ordered the book, check the links below to order a copy!
Quotes:
“Want to cultivate talent? Start with what people are already good at.” - What Makes A Great Principal, Pillar 3
Links:
What Makes a Great Principal (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739
Allyson Apsey Books - https://allysonapsey.com/books-2/
George Couros Books - https://georgecouros.com/books/
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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 May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
David Domena joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Domena’s ideas on great principals were shared in the new book, What Makes a Great Principal. Hear how Domena answers these questions and teases the ideas he shares in the new book:
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:
“Don‘t take it personally…..Spend more time with the class as people…” - David Domena
Links:
David Domena X - https://twitter.com/mrdelementary/media
David Domena YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EUWzzcs8i_2wSVGnrGCtQ
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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 May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
Dr. Ryan Daniel joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Dr. Daniel, who is one of the contributing authors of What Makes a Great Principal, reflects on the process of being an author and how she got over her imposter syndrome and remembered that she has a story to teach people and to get to the point and make it count! Couors and Dr. Daniel also discuss the difference between being a thought confirmer and a thought partner. Be sure to check out this episode for all the great ideas shared by Dr. Ryan Daniel!
Quotes:
“You don’t have to do it all by yourself.” - an important reminder from Dr. Ryan Daniel
“What I have done is found the people that fill the void in my leadership toolbelt.” - Dr. Ryan Daniel
Links:
Dr. Ryan Daniel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ryan-daniel-18684755
Dr. Ryan Daniel X - https://twitter.com/HeyDrDaniel/status/1755997735503720469
Dr. Ryan Daniel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heydrdaniel/
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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 May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Dr. Ryan Daniel, one of the contributing authors of What Makes a Great Principal, joins this episode of Three Questions! Dr. Daniel shares some amazing reflections from her time in education as she responds to these three 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 administrator self?
Quotes:
“Give yourself grace…”- an important reminder from Dr. Ryan Daniel
Links:
Dr. Ryan Daniel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ryan-daniel-18684755
Dr. Ryan Daniel X - https://twitter.com/HeyDrDaniel/status/1755997735503720469
Dr. Ryan Daniel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heydrdaniel/
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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/