The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
This is a follow-up podcast to when we moved from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 2022. You can watch the podcast from a year ago here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjPDr0vg5Lo
Just wanted to share some of the things I learned and how they might help you dealing with change.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
George Couros’ Epic Book Review on “Getting to Neutral” by Trevor Moawad was actually a TikTok recommendation! Couros reflects on three key quotes shared by Moawad and connects them to his own personal stories and educational experiences. Be sure to listen or watch to the end for a special shout-out to Dr. Katie Novak!
Quotes:
“The next time your world feels like it's collapsing around you, grab your mental gearshift and ask yourself something similar. Don't worry about the big picture. Ask this: What is the next thing I need to do?” - Trevor Moawad
“Let's practice identifying that next step using a hypothetical situation. Imagine you've got a terrible coworker who bullies you every day and who is being exceptionally merciless today.
This person just unleashed a torrent of insults on you, and you need to choose the next right step right now. These are the wrong questions to ask:
Why is this person doing this to me?
There may be time to examine the issue more deeply later, but in the moment, the reason doesn't matter.
How do I get out of here?
You have just as much right to be there as your bully. Don't let them chase you away.
What can I say to make them feel as bad as they're making me feel?
Escalating the situation will only make it worse.
The correct question to ask- in this or any other stressful predicament is the following: What does this situation require of me?” - Trevor Moawad
“And wherever you are on your life's path, I hope that after reading this book you accept all that's happened because you also know that none of what has happened in the past predicts the future. Every moment is its own adventure. So you own that next moment. And the next. And the next. And you keep going.” - Trevor Moawad
Links:
Getting to Neutral (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Neutral-Conquer-Negativity-Chaotic/dp/006311190X
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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 Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
George Couros welcomes Dr. Christie Whitbeck to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Dr. Whitback shares an important message to all listeners and viewers - know your impact! Dr. Whitback shares so many amazing stories and takeaways in this episode and works to remind everyone to reach out and show their appreciation. Because this message is so important, try to take the time to reach out to a fellow educator today - it is always better to show gratitude way too early rather than way too late!
Quotes:
Who are you reaching out to? What are we doing for the pay-it-forward moment? -Dr. Christie Whitbeck
Learn from our non-examples...as well as examples.” -Dr. Christie Whitbeck
Links:
Dr. Christie Whitbeck LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-whitbeck/
Dr. Christie Whitbeck Twitter - https://twitter.com/FBISDSupe
Because of a Teacher (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Teacher-Stories-Inspire-Education/dp/194833433X
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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 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Christie Whitbeck shares a few powerful memories of educators who played a formative role in her life. Dr. Whitbeck also reflects on an amazing story about a student who reached out to her long after he was out of her class. This story serves as a reminder that our students won’t always remember what we teach them, but they will always remember how we made them feel. Hear all these stories and more as Dr. Whitbeck answers 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:
“Just do the very best you can…the kids remember how you treated them more than they remember what you taught them.” - Dr. Christie Whitbeck
Links:
Dr. Christie Whitbeck LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-whitbeck/
Dr. Christie Whitbeck Twitter - https://twitter.com/FBISDSupe
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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 Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on a quote from the book, Getting to Neutral:
“The next time your world feels like its collapsing around you,
Grab your mental gear shift and ask yourself something similar, don't worry about the big picture, ask this: What is the next thing I need to do?”
When we can articulate what is going on and what we need to do to move forward, we can find confidence in what may happen next.
This episode with the amazing Dr. Donya Ball is all about articulating the situation and figuring out what is next. Dr. Ball, the author of Adjusting the Sails, reflects on what the next right thing is in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast.
Quotes:
“...the community that you are serving…they are looking at you for steadfast consistency…” - Dr. Donya Ball
Links:
Dr. Donya Ball website - https://donyaball.com/
Dr. Doya Ball Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr__d__/
Dr. Donya Ball Twitter - https://twitter.com/suptdonya?lang=en
Adjusting the Sail (book) - https://donyaball.com/book/
Getting to Neutral (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Neutral-Conquer-Negativity-Chaotic/dp/006311190X
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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 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Dr. Donya Ball, author of Adjusting the Sail joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros! Dr. Donya Ball shares some powerful words about how to create a love for learning and how to make everyone in a learning community feel connected. Hear how Dr. Ball answers these questions and shares her own passion for learning:
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:
“During that first year, take up an extra-curricular.” - Dr. Donya Ball
Links:
Dr. Donya Ball website - https://donyaball.com/
Dr. Doya Ball Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr__d__/
Dr. Donya Ball Twitter - https://twitter.com/suptdonya?lang=en
Adjusting the Sail (book) - https://donyaball.com/book/
Unreasonable Hospitality - https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unreasonable+hospitality&qid=1682377006&s=books&sprefix=unreason%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1
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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 Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
George Couros welcomes Nathan Maynard and Valerie Nesmith-Arechiga to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! What do we think of when we think of school discipline? What are the consequences of actions and how do these consequences look when students are in school? In this episode, Nathan Maynard and Valerie Nesmith-Arechiga discuss what they mean when they talk about restorative practices and what restorative looks like in schools today. This powerful episode shares tons of strategies for working to implement restorative practices that Maynard and Nesmith-Arechiga have tried out personally!
Quotes:
“We have to be intentional throughout the school year around community.” - Nathan Maynard
“It was always about teaching them and not just punishing them.” - Valerie Nesmith-Arechiga
Links:
Nathan Maynard Twitter - https://twitter.com/nmaynardedu?lang=en
Valerie Nesmith-Arechiga LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-nesmith-arechiga-993552153
Dr. Belinda George (Tucked in Tuesdays) - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.belindageorge6221/featured
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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
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
George Couros begins this episode with a few thoughts about how to close out the school year. Couros shares a personal story about his fourth-grade teacher who created a memorable end to the school year!
Andrea Gribble: Social Media for Schools! - The New Book from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtJ-nks3PXQ
Andrea Gribble, the author of the brand-new book, Social Media for Schools, joins this episode of Epic Book Review! Gribble and Couros talk about strategies and advice for using social media with schools. Gribble’s book is a guide to using social media and how to effectively communicate with your community. This episode shares some amazing social media strategies as Gribble and Couros go beyond the typical social media policies and go in-depth into how to “highlight sunshine and rainbows” while still communicating about challenges.
Scott T. McCue: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-JDkia-xP0
George Couros welcomes Scott T. McCue to this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Scott T. McCue is the superintendent of Eatontown Public Schools. Couros recently spoke to a group of superintendents near the Jersey Shore where he connected with McCue. McCue and Couros begin this episode with a reflection on how to progress the ideas shared during that first conference. McCue brings a ton of energy to this episode as he reflects on his past 21 years in administration.
D. Gladys Cruz: The Importance of Mentorship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sr-kKTU5Y4
George Couros kicks this episode off with a quote from Bob Proctor:
“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” — Bob Proctor.
This quote perfectly summarizes this episode and how Couros reflects on his mentors. Be sure to complete the two challenges suggested in the intro to this episode and share your comments on YouTube!
Think about the successes you have in your work today and who has helped you to make an impact. Reach out to them!
Reach out to people you want to learn from.
Couros and Dr. Cruz share a great message in this episode about reaching out and making connections! So, take some time and use the strategies Dr. Cruz shares to make connections and make what can be a lonely profession a little less lonely!
Jason Shaffer: Helping Students Create an Online Presence Set Up for Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxByW3dNH-I
This episode with Jason Shaffer focuses on leaving an empowering online presence. How do we help our students be in a place where their online presence creates opportunities for them?
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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
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 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
In this episode of Epic Book Review, George Couros shares his learning from Will Guidara and connects it to education. Couros shares a glowing review right from the start and reflects on how this book has changed some of his thinking.
Throughout the book, Guidara emphasizes the idea of "unreasonable hospitality," which involves going above and beyond to create memorable experiences for customers and guests. He argues that hospitality is not just about providing good service, but also about creating emotional connections and making people feel truly cared for.
Couros makes connections between Guidara’s restaurant epiphanies and education in this episode of Epic Book Review: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara!
Links:
Unreasonable Hospitality on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573
Drive by Dan Pink - https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/
The Innovator’s Mindset - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497
3 Important Areas to Shift the Conversation in Education (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/8511
Tweet from Heather Thompson Day - https://twitter.com/HeatherTDay/status/1116099815467884545
David Theriault Tweet - https://twitter.com/davidtedu/status/1117217115499425792
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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
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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 May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
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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
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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/
__________________________________________
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/