The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Episodes
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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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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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.
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 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
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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/
__________________________________________
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 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
stuff
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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 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
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!
Quotes:
“Stay connected…it could be a lonely job, but only if you make it one.” - Dr. Gladys Cruz
Links:
Gladys Cruz Twitter - https://twitter.com/GladysICruz
Questar III Website - https://www.questar.org
Questar III Video - https://youtu.be/Ea6B5kjCH64?list=PLskdCWQCGlGikeBBPkkfeVXUIdHhL2Gq4
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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 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Dr. Gladys Cruz joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. Dr. Cruz has some amazing stories about her time teaching and how other educators inspired her. Watch to the end for a special shout-out to cassette tapes. Be sure to check out this episode to hear how Dr. Cruz 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:
“Always keep your students first.” - Dr. Gladys Cruz
Links:
Gladys Cruz Twitter - https://twitter.com/GladysICruz
Questar Website - https://www.questar.org
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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 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
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.
Quotes:
“Your social media is for celebrations and direct communication.” - Andrea Gribble
“A Twitter handle is about communication. A hashtag is about community.” -George Couros
“Criticize the behavior, not the person. Praise in public, criticize in private. Praise with emotion, criticize without emotion.” - Will Guidara
“If you want good engagement, you feature your bus drive, your custodial staff, or your lunch crew…those people do not get enough love!” - Andrea Gribble
“Online interaction ends up causing off-line interaction.” - Andrea Gribble
Links:
Social Media for Schools (book) - https://socialschool4edu.com/book/
The Innovator’s Mindset (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497
Unreasonable Hospitality (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573
Andrea Gribble Twitter - https://twitter.com/andreagribble?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Andrea Gribble Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andreagribble07/?hl=en
Andrea Gribble LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/socialschool4edu
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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 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
The amazing Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa, Florida Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Sackman-Ebuwa brings such a refreshing amount of energy to this episode and kicks the episode off with an explanation on how she got the nickname, Ms. Dorito! While her nickname has lasted the last 16 years, this episode will fly by because of Sackman-Ebuwa’s amazing stories and energy. Hear how Sackman-Ebuwa answers these questions and be sure to stay to the end for a burst of advice that Sackman-Ebuwa wishes she could tell her first-year teacher-self:
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:
“Write your lesson plans…reflect, journal…and see kids as individuals.” - Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa
Links:
Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa Twitter - http://www.dorinasackman.com/
Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa Website - https://twitter.com/Dorina_BELIEVE
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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/