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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Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Dean Tolson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share his journey from illiterate NBA player to Magna Laude! Tolson’s story is a powerful that he is passionate about sharing! Be sure to check out this episode to hear the 5 vows that Tolson kept to overcome illiteracy!
Quotes:
“5 vows: never skip class, sit front & center, turn in every assignment, take every test on time, never leave the university until you have that degree.” -Dean Tolson
Links:
Power Forward (Book) - https://www.deantolson.com/book/
Dean Tolson X - https://twitter.com/dean_tolson?lang=en
Dean Tolson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dean_tolson/
Dean Tolson Website - https://www.deantolson.com/
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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 Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Dr. Will Deyamport joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share some great details about his new book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint to Jumpstart and Scale Your Education Business!
Why did you write this book?
How can this improve learning in schools?
What did you learn through the process of writing this book?
Quotes:
“Edupreneur unleashes the individual power that each of us has.” -Dr. Will Deyamport
Links:
Dr. Will Publications - http://www.thedrwillshow.com/p/publications.html
The Edupreneur - A Convo with Dr. Will Deyamport - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S3 EP15 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX9dOW8sfCU&pp=ygUVZHIgd2lsbCBnZW9yZ2UgY291cm9z
The Dr. Will Show - http://www.thedrwillshow.com/
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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/
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on the “warm bath, cold shower” mentality. If we are modeling the expectations we want our students to embody, we need to have a mix of a warm bath and a cold shower. Couros has a great conversation with Sarah Sirgo, the Chief of Staff at Frederick County Public Schools, who talks about the idea of being “professionally irreverent.” Be sure to check out this episode for the great ideas that Sarah Sirgo shares!
Quotes:
“Who you are is what people say about you at the dinner table.” - Sarah Sirgo
“Being professionally irreverent is…being deliberate about not just going along to go along.” - Sarah Sirgo
Links:
Sarah Sirgo X - https://x.com/Lead2Support?s=20
Sarah Sirgo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sirgo-lead2support/
Sarah Sirgo Website - https://www.lead2support.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 Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Kristen Brooks, an Apple Distinguished Educator and one of the authors of STEAM for Little Learners, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Brooks reflects on her time working with technology and shares some great insights as a current classroom teacher. Hear how Brooks 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 advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
Quotes:
“Reach out to whoever is around you...ask questions. The teacher across the hall has so much experience...Reach out…” - Kristen Brooks
Links:
Kristen Brooks - http://www.kristenbrooks.net/
STEAM For Little Learners Download the Book - https://books.apple.com/us/book/steam-for-little-learners/id6476427830
STEAM For Little Learners (information) - https://education.apple.com/story/250013081
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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 Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
George Couros welcomes everyone to the highlights for February 2024! Couros begins with a reflection on how his year is going so far and shares some struggles he has had so far this year. During this reflection, Couros shares a message about why it is important to not fake how we feel. Be sure to check out these highlight videos for some great ideas from this month's guests!
Description & Time Codes:
0:00 Intro with George Couros
4:03 Intro Music
4:11 Starr Sackstein
8:31 Amy Gonzales
12:28 Dr. Keith Simmons
17:19 Holli Elliott
19:32 Closing
Starr Sackstein: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolios and Conferences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJkplLJBMac
Starr Sackstein and George Couros talk about an alternative to standardized testing in this Clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Starr Sackstein: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolios and Conferences.
Amy Gonzales: The Principal All Communities Deserve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNQ4RTjPvhg
In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset: Epic Book Review with Amy Gonzales, George Couros and Dr. Amy Gonzales reflect on why she wrote the book, The Principal All Communities Deserve.
Dr. Keith Simmons: Creating a Vision With Your Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wMHgrepDTQ
Dr. Keith Simmons shares how he co-created a vision to anchor the work that was being done in his school district. Be sure to check out the full episode for even more great ideas, The Innovator’s Mindset with Dr. Keith Simmons: Creating a Vision With Your Community.
Holli Elliott: Balancing Health and Wellness While Teaching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni3IYyaSSH8
Holli Elliott shares the power of saying no and why it is important to be able to say no in order to have a balanced life. Be sure to check out the full episode with Holli Elliott for even more great education, fitness, and health ideas!
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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 Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
George Couros has a great conversation with Kristen Brooks who is one of the authors of the free iBook, STEAM for Little Learners! Brooks is currently a teacher at a K-5 school and she shares some great perspectives and ideas about AI and how to use AI with your students. Brooks is helping our youngest learners develop some great habits through her technology lessons and innovative ideas.
Quotes:
“We are in the tech lab to create…we choose to create more than we consume.” - Kristen Brooks
“Is that what I had in my head…is that what I thought the outcome would be?” - Kristen Brooks
Links:
Kristen Brooks - http://www.kristenbrooks.net/
STEAM For Little Learners Download the Book - https://books.apple.com/us/book/steam-for-little-learners/id6476427830
STEAM For Little Learners (information) - https://education.apple.com/story/250013081
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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 Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
In this podcast, George Couros reviews "Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts" by Ryan Holiday! You can get your copy here on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143109014?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=0143109014&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
He focuses on how this book promotes timeless learning, and focuses in on these 3 quotes:
“With a perennial seller as your goal, the track is clear: lasting impact and relevance.”
There’s a great exchange involving the philosopher Epictetus that encapsulates my approach to thinking about marketing. “Tell me what to do!” the student says. Epictetus corrects him, “It would be better to say, ‘Make my mind adaptable to any circumstances.’”
It’s better to play the longer game. Leave behind the hype and ephemeral infatuations for the time capsule and the one-hit wonders.
Here is the short summary as provided by ChatGPT:
Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday is a blueprint for creating timeless work in a world of fleeting trends. It emphasizes craftsmanship, quality, and enduring value over quick fixes and overnight success.
Holiday argues that the key to creating a perennial seller lies in understanding the principles of great artistry and business. It's about honing your skills, understanding your audience deeply, and consistently delivering exceptional work.
The book dives into the importance of positioning your work effectively, building a platform, and cultivating a loyal fan base. Holiday stresses the need for patience and persistence in the pursuit of long-term success.
Through insightful anecdotes and case studies, Perennial Seller illustrates how timeless works are often the result of relentless dedication, strategic marketing, and a commitment to excellence.
Overall, Perennial Seller offers invaluable insights for creators and entrepreneurs seeking to create enduring impact and leave a lasting legacy in their respective fields. It's a must-read for anyone striving for sustained success in a fast-paced world.
Let me know what you think in the comments!
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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 Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
George Couros reflects on how we maintain motivation throughout the year. Couros shares a very realistic perspective about the importance of finding discipline. This episode with Holli Elliott focuses on strategies to prioritize and balance health and fitness.
Quotes:
“We are all motivating each other, but it started with a hobby and a passion.” - Holli Elliott
“Sometimes in our balanced life, we have to learn to say no.” - Holli Elliott
Links:
Holli Elliott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollielliott_
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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 Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
I wanted to share some of the story of Odom and my love for my dog. If you have lost a dog before, this might be tough to listen to but I want to have this for my kids in the future.
It has been an incredibly hard experience but I am so glad I had Odom in my life because I am better for it.
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
In this impromptu podcast, George Couros calls on his friend and brilliant mind in learning, AI, and technology integration to discuss the negatives and positives of AI, how it can benefit our personal lives, professional lives, and most importantly, student learning.
This is based on the following blog post from George Couros:
https://georgecouros.ca/blog/four-questions-to-consider-on-using-chatgpt-in-education/
Please consider using this for a professional learning day, and model it alongside your colleagues. It was a great practice for us to dig into these ideas!
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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/