The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
George Couros starts this podcast with a reflection on something he used to hear all the time as a student, “You talk too much.” Couros reflects on how talking and listening are both important and how our actual strengths can be viewed as weaknesses or areas of improvement. When we tap into the strengths of our students, we can help students live up to the highest expectations. How do we develop our learners so they believe in themselves and utilize their gifts whether or not those gifts fit into the standard school day? George Couros welcomes Dr. Victoria Waller, author of Yes! Your Child Can!, to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Links:
Dr. Victoria Waller Website - https://www.drvictoriawaller.com/
Dr. Victoria Waller Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriawaller/
Dr. Victoria Waller Twitter - https://twitter.com/drvickiwaller
Kool Tutor KOOL TUTOR Meet Kourtney Kardashian’s children’s ‘rockstar’ tutor Victoria E Waller as star congratulates her on new parenting book - https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5107687/kourtney-kardashian-children-tutor-victoria-waller-parenting-book/
Dr. Victoria Waller book, Yes Your Child Can! - https://www.drvictoriawaller.com/the-book
Technology/Spoon Meme - https://me.me/i/family-world-sep-21-at-8-00am-family-world-fami-be09dbb48189492ca582008a976890fb
Learning disabilities by the numbers from Understood.org - https://www.understood.org/en/articles/learning-disabilities-by-the-numbers
Man who was caught in whale’s mouth - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cape-cod-lobster-diver-was-swallowed-whale-and-then-spat-back-out-180977998/
Quotes:
"...you gave him confidence and then he could do the other things." -Dr. Victoria Waller
"Find that person who your child relates to." - Dr. Victoria Waller
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
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 Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Sean Gaillard joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Gaillard begins this episode by sharing a recent concert experience! Be sure to check out this episode on YouTube.com/GeorgeCourosIM to see the pictures from Gaillard’s time at the Paul McCartney concert. Gaillard is an amazing educator who is also one of the authors of Because of a Teacher 2! During this podcast, Gaillard shares some amazing thoughts and reflects on two impressive educators who have impacted his career. Hear all this and Gaillard’s answers to 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?
Links:
Because of a Teacher 2 (Bulk Orders) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKLOWDlwrwr9HElwJmA8iKtQofwQUeTB3DXcZhEAxShOaiBA/viewform
Sean Gaillard Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smgaillard/?hl=en
Sean Gaillard Twitter - https://twitter.com/smgaillard?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Sean Gaillard Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sean.gaillard
Lauren Kaufman - https://laurenmkaufman.com/about/
Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Teacher-Stories-Inspire-Education/dp/194833433X
Pepper Effect by Sean Gaillard - https://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Effect-Creativity-Collaboration-Innovation-ebook/dp/B07DHGY5QB
Quotes:
"Know your impact...I didn't step back and look at the fact that I am there to make an impact...I would tell that 22-year-old me to know your impact and savor the moment." - Sean Gaillard
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
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 Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
George Couros welcomes Mark White, an influential educator whose impact was shared by Dwight Carter in the book, Because of Teacher! Couros begins this podcast with a reflection of a picture of a kid in a bowling alley playing a bowling video game. This image is connected to how we can learn from different modalities - video games can provide a new perspective and bring different benefits to the learner. In this episode, White talks about leading in disruptive times and asking questions to understand different points of view. White also shares a powerful realization about the needs and learning styles of his various generations of staff members when it comes to professional development.
Links:
Mark White Twitter - https://twitter.com/markwhite55
Mark White LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwhite55
Bowling Alley Picture - https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/2b8cuk/this_kid_is_playing_a_bowling_game_at_a_bowling/
Mark White Books - https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/author/mark-edward-white
Quotes:
"...one of my main mantras as an administrator is slow down...you don't want to drag it out forever, people need a decision, but you don't want to be too fast you have to think things through." - Mark White
"These are not the times to be doing things just because you have always done it like that, unless it still works well." - Mark White
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
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 Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Greg Bagby, an incredibly positive educator who brings others together, starts this podcast off with a reflection saying, “It is a choice to be positive and I choose to be positive.” Bagby reflects on an educator who had great relationships with all learners, an administrator who made an impact on him, and the advice that he would have appreciated earlier in his career. Learn how Bagby 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?
Links:
Greg Bagby Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/gregbagby
Greg Bagby LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-bagby-99b7aa4/
Greg Bagby Blog - https://gregbagby.blogspot.com/
Quotes:
"The work is hard, the work is worth it...and don't listen to the haters." - Greg Bagby
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
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 Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Dr. Shira Leibowitz, shares a beautiful story about her definition of hope. As the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Havens of Hope, Dr. Leibowitz brings a ton of resources and knowledge to this episode - all of which she is ready to share with listeners and viewers! Dr. Leibowitz shares how and why hope is an active sentiment, we can hope to create something better or we can hope something happens - these are two very different things. When we initiate change, it is easier to navigate as opposed to when change is thrust upon us. It was a pleasure to have Dr. Leibowitz on this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Links:
Dr. Shira Leibowitz Twitter - https://twitter.com/shiraleibowitz/media?lang=en
Havens of Hope (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Havens-Hope-Redesigning-Education-COVID-19/dp/1605547611
Discovery Village Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discovery.village/
Discovery Village Center - https://discoveryvillagecenter.com/
Quotes:
"...knowing how to connect with others when I don't know something...to not be afraid to have people who you turn to for advice...to not be afraid of the messiness..." -Dr. Shira Leibowitz
"Hope is active, hope is creative, hope is behaving in a way that creates the future that you want today." -Dr. Shira Leibowitz
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
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/
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In July of 2022, it was a pleasure to host so many amazing learners on The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast! Check out the July 2022 Highlights with @JeanneLazzarini, @MattRhoads1990, @L_SmileyIU15 with @ShanaM_CAIU, and @shiraleibowitz!
0:00 Intro
0:08 Jeanne Lazzarini
4:56 Matt Rhoads
11:33 Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery
15:11 Shira Leibowitz
Jeanne Lazzarini
George Couros and Jeanne Lazzarini talk about whether or not kids have been taught to hate math. The two discuss the techniques that are used to teach math and Lazzarini encourages educators to find unique ways to teach math. Couros and Lazzarini talk about the complexities of math and why learners can struggle when they get to higher levels of math.
Matt Rhoads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyb68ZW3UFo
Matt Rhoads and George Couros have a conversation about new teachers entering a school district and how we can create a place where our learners feel valued. Rhoads reflects on how we can create successful learning environments and how teachers have an opportunity to actually interview their potential school districts instead of interviewing for a school district. Hear this conversation and check out the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Amplify Learning - A Convo with Matt Rhoads for more powerful ideas.
Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery
In this clip from the full episode, Connected to the Classroom - A Convo with Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery, George Couros and guests reflect on energetic ways to start a session! These strategies can easily be applied to classrooms, PDs, and meetings. Check out this clip to learn more about energetic ways to start off your next session!
Shira Leibowitz
Dr. Shira Leibowitz shares how she defines hope and reflects on the ways that schools and lives have been transformed because of COVID-19.
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 Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Dr. Shawna Miller, an educator in Louisville, joins the Three Questions podcast where she shares some powerful reflections about an educator who supported her during her early learning, what a former administrator did to help her recognize her strong leadership skills, and what advice she would give her first-year teacher self. Check out all this advice from Dr. Miller as she 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?
Links:
Shawna Miller Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/ShawnaMiller03
Quotes:
"...if I were more intentional about connecting with kids early on, I would not have wasted so much time in the beginning..." -Dr. Shawna Miller
Dr. Shawna Miller, an educator in Louisville, joins the Three Questions podcast where she shares some powerful reflections about an educator who supported her during her early learning, what a former administrator did to help her recognize her strong leadership skills, and what advice she would give her first-year teacher self. Check out all this advice from Dr. Miller as she 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?
Links:
Shawna Miller Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/ShawnaMiller03
Quotes:
"...if I were more intentional about connecting with kids early on, I would not have wasted so much time in the beginning..." -Dr. Shawna Miller
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
George Couros starts this episode with a strategy he used to stay connected to the classroom even when he was at the central office. Being in the spaces where the decisions that are being made helps us understand the impact of those decisions. Keeping a focus on connecting with the people we serve helps create a wonderful learning environment. This week’s guests, Lisa Smiley and Shana Montgomery share some ways that they maintain a focus on building connections. Smiley and Montgomery bring such energy to this episode and share some great ideas with listeners!
Links:
Lisa Smiley Twitter - https://twitter.com/l_smileyiu15
Shana Montgomery Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShanaM_CAIU
George Couros Meme Check-In - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/tag/meme-check-in
Authenticity, Communication, Relationships - An #InnovatorsMindset Clip with Stephanie Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIgkmMFap-U
Quotes:
"...put a pause...slow down...that has been helpful for the staff and helpful for us too." - Lisa Smiley
"...be intentional and reasonable..." -Shana Montgomery
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
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 Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Get Dwight's new book here!
Be Great: Five Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out
https://www.amazon.com/Be-Great-Principles-Improve-Culture/dp/1948334569/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657994867&sr=8-1
George Couros welcomes Dwight Carter to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset! Carter is the author of a newly released book, Be GREAT! In this episode, Carter starts off with a reflection on why he changed the title and the meaning of the new title. Hear all this and more as Carter answers these questions:
What inspired you to write this book?
What was your biggest takeaway from this writing experience?
What do you hope this book will do for educators and education?
Links:
Dwight Carter Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dwight_Carter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Dwight Carter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dwightcarter/?hl=en
Dwight Carter Blog - https://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/about/
Dwight Carter Website - https://mrdwightcarter.wixsite.com/begreat
Dwight Carter Books - https://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/publications/
Mo Cheeks Video - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=914068625714193
Quotes:
"We have to stop looking for programs and frameworks to improve school culture, it has to come from within." - Dwight Carter
"What can each of us do internally based on what we believe and expect how school culture should be to make sure, outwardly, that school culture becomes what it is." - Dwight Carter
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
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 Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
George Couros opens this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with a thought that he disagrees with. Couros reflects on the idea that kids can be good at whatever they want and how it is actually more important to help kids be good at something by developing their passions and strengths while exposing them to new ideas. We all have different talents and gifts and that makes the world better. This episode with Jeanne Lazzarini talks about ways that math can be taught so that all learners can connect their personal strengths. Lazzarini shares ways that she connects her students to math in their own lives.
Links:
Jeanne Lazzarini Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeannelazzarini
Jeanne Lazzarini LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-lazzarini-30932732
RAFT Website - https://raft.net/
Mathematics for All Course - https://www.novakeducation.com/math-for-all-middle-school
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
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/
Quotes:
"I never 'flashcard' the kids, we just explored." -Jeanne Lazzarini