The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
George Couros introduces a new podcast idea that he is playing around with! This first episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast Book Review shares several powerful thoughts from “The Obstacle is the Way” by Ryan Holiday. Couros reflects on the quotes and shares his own insight and stories that relate to Holiday’s ideas. Couros even shares three questions that he asks in his presentations as a speaker and explains why he strategically asks those three questions in a specific order. Comment below and subscribe on YouTube to be entered to win a signed copy of one of Couros’ books!
Links:
The Obstacle is the Way - https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358m
The Daily Stoic - https://dailystoic.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/
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Get 50% off the Digital Portfolio course using the code JULIE
https://george-couros-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-create-and-use-digital-portfolios
George Couros invites Julie Warner Packett back to The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! As a repeat guest, Warner Packett shares some great insights about why she left the teacher profession to take on a role with the federal government of the United States and how she began a new venture called What’s Next, Teacher? Warner Packett, a data scientist, shares what she is doing to support educators who are planning on leaving the profession. This topic is on a lot of people’s minds and Warner Packett shares some really great thoughts in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Quotes:
"...it is best to try something different...education will probably be there to welcome you back later." - Julie Warner Packett
"What you want to do is figure out what the employer's problem is, then demonstrate...that you are the solution to their problems." - Julie Warner Packett
Links:
Digital Portfolio Course - use code JULIE - https://george-couros-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-create-and-use-digital-portfolios
Julie Warner Packett Twitter - https://twitter.com/newliteracy?lang=en
Julie Warner Packett LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmwp/
Failure Before Success - https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Before-Success-Teachers-Describe/dp/1475857489
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 Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Bobby Pollicino starts this podcast by sharing a bit about his new book, The Principled Leader, by talking about what it will give to readers both personally and professionally. Pollicino reflects on what inspired his new book and how our principles drive our decisions and our values. All this leads into the main part of this 3 Questions episode, where Pollicino shares how a teacher inspired him, how an administrator inspired him, and what advice he would give his first-year teacher self.
Quotes:
"Realize that you are learning with the students." -Bobby Pollicino
Links:
Bobby Pollicino LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-pollicino-4315108
Bobby Pollicino Twitter - https://twitter.com/BobbyPollicino?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The Principled Leader Book Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZgn4l5b1Ia
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/
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
0:00 Intro
0:08 CJ Rodgers
5:48 Abby Stanutz
9:30 Melissa Wright
12:39 Millicent Dickey
16:20 Lauren Ambeau
20:20 Outro
You Are Already Innovating - A Convo with CJ Rodgers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKUULiqezQ
Do you have an upcoming session or event where you will be introducing a speaker? This clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: You Are Already Innovating - A Convo with CJ Rodgers shares how Rodgers created an introduction that connected his school district’s vision to George Couros’ ideas. The introduction can be a powerful part of professional learning because it can set the purpose and help everyone hear what the speaker has to share. Rodgers shares that the introduction “sets the table!”
Helping Students Find Their Voice - A Convo with Abby Ramos Stanutz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsJg6Pqr1ds
Abby Ramos Stanutz shares what she is doing with her learners and how she is modeling the use of content creation. Abby talks about the importance of being able to stand by the content learners are choosing to create and share. Hear how Abby is helping kids find their passions instead of sharing what they think others want to hear, all in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Helping Students Find Their Voice - A Convo with Abby Ramos Stanutz!
Moments that Matter - A Convo with Melissa Wright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojVYHtGvreU
George Couros asks a question about whether or not it is okay if a student leaves a class not like math and struggling in math. Melissa Wright describes how her school site uses an academic excellence board where students are recognized for the efforts, not necessarily the outcome.
The Importance of Community in Education - A Convo with Millicent Dickey
LINK TBD
How do we focus on deep learning and how does technology support that? This conversation with Millicent Dickey reflects on the programs that are making personalized learning. Be sure to also check out the full episode, The Importance of Community in Education - A Convo with Millicent Dickey!
Authentic, Courageous, and Vulnerable Leadership - A Convo with Lauren Ambeau
LINK TBD
George Couros and Lauren Ambeau reflect on what it means to be a leader, the definition of vulnerability, and what leaders can bring to education. This clip from the full episode, Authentic, Courageous, and Vulnerable Leadership - A Convo with Lauren Ambeau, captures Ambeau’s definition of vulnerability and shares an important lesson that Couros learned from his parents.
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 Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
George Couros closes out this season of #MindsetMonday with a reflection on where he is now and where he was when we began this series! Couros shares a reflection about his fitness and podcasting journeys. Throughout the struggles, he has found comfort in his created habits. Couros reflects on a potential book, “One Day at a Time, Repeated.” This leads Couros into a story about how he had someone helping him put together some furniture and how he would not stop until the job was complete. Be sure to share in the comments what you would like to hear more of and what you are taking away from this season of #MindsetMonday!
Quotes:
"What are those goals, what are those ideas that we are committed to?" - George Couros
"How do we make sure we get that job done?" - George Couros
"You can find inspiration anywhere you are willing to look for it." - George Couros
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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 Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Lauren Ambeau is an associate superintendent and during this conversation, she and George Couros talk about authenticity and leadership. Couros reflects on how we talk about authenticity but then social media is often an inauthentic space where people gravitate toward content that is curated. Couros shares how he struggles with this and questions how can allow for more authenticity. During this episode, he and Ambeau talk about how not just the highlights, but the entire story, should be shared and reflected upon.
Quotes:
"Leadership has never been about position or title...trust and respect is earned." - Lauren Ambeau
"Vulnerable, to me, means leaders that are willing to stand up and say, 'We are trying to reimagine education...as leaders, we may not have all the answers on how to get there...' " - Lauren Ambeau
"...everybody deserves the right to sit in the learner's seat." - Lauren Ambeau
Links:
Lauren Ambeau Twitter- https://twitter.com/laurenambeau
Lauren Ambeau Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenambeau/
Vulnerable Influence - https://www.vulnerableinfluence.com/
FISD Conference Tweet - https://twitter.com/laurenambeau/status/1557134086497615873?s=20&t=0dsC7wNUsDdJ2kRJPzcrOg
Schools of the Future: Time to Develop Your Metaphor: Jack McManus at TEDxManhattanBeach - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9mY3unDZfs
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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 Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Lauren Ambeau joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros! Ambeau shares some amazing thoughts about her former sixth grade math teacher, an inspiring administrator, and the advice she would go back and give her first-year teacher-self. Hear all this and more as Ambeau 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:
"Never doubt your influence...do not doubt what you have to bring to the field." - Lauren Ambeau
Links:
Lauren Ambeau Twitter- https://twitter.com/laurenambeau
Lauren Ambeau Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenambeau/
Vulnerable Influence - https://www.vulnerableinfluence.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/
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
George Couros begins this episode with a reflection of his own personal struggles following his recent move. He then shares a quote that has been attributed to Walt Whitman as shared in an episode of Ted Lasso, “Be curious, not judgemental.” This episode of #MindsetMonday shares a thought that when we lack information, it can hurt us. When we find information and connect it to our own experiences, that is where we often find value in our learning.
Quotes:
"Sometimes our mistakes cost us, do we want to make those mistakes twice?" -George Couros
"Do I ask questions to further understand the experience of others?" - George Couros
"When we take better care of ourselves, we can take better care of others." - George Couros
Links:
Ted Lasso - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_FofLSherM
Pink Panther - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui442IDw16o
Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood - https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/
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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 Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
George Couros recently spoke at Millicent Dickey’s school district and he reflects on the powerful talk that she gave to her staff at the beginning of the school year. Millicent was able to create a sense of appreciation during her opening remarks - so much so that George even made a note on his phone during her speech reminding him to invite Millicent to the podcast! Millicent talks about how she creates that sense of community and more in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Quotes:
"...our community is supportive of our students." -Millicent Dickey
Links:
Millicent Dickey Twitter - https://twitter.com/mwdickey
Millicent Dickey LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/millicent-dickey-32592b6/
Relationships Are the Foundation of Great Schools (But They Aren’t Enough) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7994
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 Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
George Couros shares a very personal story about a teacher colleague who had a major impact on his way of thinking. The idea of “would you cross the street to greet someone” is highlighted in this episode and an idea that Couros learned from a very important colleague. In this Three Questions episode, Couros shares a very personal story about a teacher who he had as a kid and how he did not have a positive impact on that person.
Quotes:
"Sometimes our colleagues, or the people that are closest to us, are not recognized until it is way too late." - George Couros
"Share the impact someone has had on you - tell that person, not just on social media, but when you are with them." - George Couros
Links:
Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHYEqr8_9Ro
Empowering the Adults - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13271
Elevating the Work Across the Hallway #Podcast - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/11488
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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/