The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Episodes
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
Brian Faulker, a self-proclaimed middle schooler for life, has such a love for his profession as a middle school principal that his inspiration is energizing! Couros and Faulkner have a conversation about having the ability and talent to lead and overcome obstacles and how those skills will help people grow and meet expectations. Couros shares a reflection about how the leader of the building can encourage things to happen, Faulkner shares that it is part of the environment that a leader creates. The conversation goes on and Couros and Faulkner talk about how to let kids be kids. Faulkner shares some powerful thoughts about how to support all learners and help them process changing information - all this and more in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Brian Faulker!
Links:
Brain Faulkner Twitter - https://twitter.com/brianfaulkner44?lang=en
The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr. Marcus Belin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8kY_nzwZRs
Quotes:
"What do we do here in a school to support (the kids) and help them understand that we, as human beings, are imperfect." - Brain Faulkner
"There is always going to be shade thrown at you no matter what, but how do you teach your students and staff to overcome that?" -Brian Faulkner
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 May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Rich Czyz shares a bit about his new book, Rogue Leader, and shares stories about the powerful connections he has made throughout his time in education. Czyz 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:
Rich Czyz Twitter - https://twitter.com/RACzyz
4 O’Clock Faculty - https://fouroclockfaculty.com/#
Rogue Leader (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Leader-Inspire-Professional-Development/dp/1956306099
Quotes:
"Every decision that you ever make needs to be in the best interest of the children." -Rich Czyz
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 May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
George Couros welcomes Amy Gonzales to The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Amy Gonzales brings a great perspective and shares some ideas about helping others bring out their best as they define what self-care means to them. Gonzales is an incredible leader who recognizes the importance of teaching to the whole learner and includes adults when she refers to the whole learner. Gonzales, a former teacher/AP who is now a principal at the same school site, shares her response to a commonly asked question about being a teacher while taking on administrative roles. Couros and Gonzales also have a conversation about the idea, “happy teachers, happy students” and Gonzales explains what this means to her. Gonzales shares some great ways that leaders can help support all learners so that we can all do what is best for kids.
Links:
Amy Gonzales Twitter - https://twitter.com/amygonzales622?lang=en
Quotes:
"Every day is an interview...I really believe that wherever you are, wherever you want to go...that every day is an interview." - Amy Gonzales
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 May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Bradley Lands joins The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. This episode shares some great ideas about leadership and supporting people by placing them in positions where they may be uncomfortable but have the skills to meet the challenges they face. When leaders can support these educators and help develop great people, the students are the ones who truly benefit. Hear this conversation and more as Lands 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:
Bradley Lands Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrLands
Bradley Lands Website - https://www.bradleylands.com/
Quotes:
"Take risks and show your students that you are human...let them know that you support them." -Brad Lands
"You can always be excited about content...but it is really about the human part." -Brad Lands
"Great leaders lead people up." -George Couros
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 May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
"You can’t force your will on people. If you want them to act differently, you need to inspire them to change themselves." - Phil Jackson
The opening quote from Phil Jackson set the scene for this episode with Mike Kleba, co-author of the book, Otherful! Couros and Kleba talk about what we do to inspire others and how we help people to help themselves find their own way to their version of success. During the episode, Couros and Kleba reflect on their own struggles and share how they work through them to move forward in a positive direction, which ultimately supports those around them. Kleba is an incredibly energetic author and educator whose personality is truly infectious!
Links:
Mike Kleba Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikekleba
Mike Kleba Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikekleba/?hl=en
Otherful Book - https://www.amazon.com/Otherful-Mike-Kleba/dp/173472420X
Marc and Angel Quote - https://twitter.com/gcouros/status/1232866449003294721
Thinking critically and being critical (tweet from George Couros) - https://twitter.com/gcouros/status/851114373359730692
Phil Jackson Quote (Blog Post: 20 Quotes to Start 2022) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13440
Bill Murray Interview shared on Otherful.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9TvFkiLLMo&ab_channel=RustbukkitJ.
Quotes:
"Education is the most important apparatus in our culture." - Mike Kleba
"...our flaws are what teach us, they also make us profoundly approachable." - Mike Kleba
"The greatest power is not working on people, it is working through them." - Mike Kleba
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 Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
0:00 Introduction
4:35 Dr. Will Deyamport
6:27 Chris Kennedy
12:55 Becca Ribbing
16:26 Andrew Maxey
20:27 Amy Gonzales
23:57 Closing
George Couros opens this highlight video with a powerful response to the commonly asked interview question, “what questions do you have for us?” This advice is one that Couros heard during a conversation and the response gives an opportunity for both applicants and the interview panel to reflect on their practices and their success criteria. Couros shares these thinking points as an intro to the amazing guests from April 2022's Best of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast!
Dr. Will Deyamport: A Business of One
Entrepreneur and “intrapreneur” - how do we create a business of one by honing in on what skills we have learned and created for ourselves. Dr. Will shares ways that we can create a business of one for ourselves and use our skills and knowledge we have learned to create opportunities for ourselves.
Chris Kennedy: Disruptions in Routine and Building Connections
George Couros reflects on a practice followed by Chris Kennedy who places associate principals in place for longer so they have a mentor and works to build consistency. Previously, the idea was that every 3-5 years, a new admin would come in. In Kennedy’s schools, he works to create consistency in administration. Kennedy shares how innovative practices can come from consistency.
The two continue the conversation and reflect on how it’s not always about what you know, it is who you’re connected to. Chris Kennedy reflects on a time when he leveraged his network to get answers from followers on a job interview question. Hear more about this in the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: "To Innovate, Disrupt Your Routine" - A Convo with Chris Kennedy.
Becca Ribbing: When to Stick with it and When to Move Forward
When do you decide when this is something that you need to stick with and when do you decide to take a different direction? Becca Ribbing talks about starting something new, creating connections, and thinking in a new way. Ribbing reflects how we can recognize when something is not working while understanding that, at the beginning, it will be a challenge and there will be a learning curve. Ribbing shares how the work can get easier the more we do it and how we need to recognize the struggle at the beginning of the path.
Andrew Maxey: Knowing the Learners We Serve
What are some suggestions or strategies that will help teachers get to know their students better? Andrew Maxey shares his answer to this question in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Elephant in the Classroom - A Convo with Andrew Maxey.
Amy Gonzales: Personalized Self-Care
In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Addressing the Needs of the Whole Teacher - A Convo with Amy Gonzales, Gonzales reflects on how she recognizes that self-care is something different for each person. In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Gonzales talks about how she models her own self-care and how this helps her staff recognize that they need to take time to meet their own needs. Gonzales shares how she uses Google Forms to hear the needs of their staff members.
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 Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
In an interview for a new teaching position, how do you answer the question, “what is teaching?” Often, a lot of us change our thoughts on this answer; sometimes the portrayals that we see in movies and on television focus more on the teacher than the students. Andrew Maxey, author of Elephant in the Classroom: Tracing the Complexity of Teaching by Exploring 13 Competencies and Practices, has a conversation with George Couros focused on the question, what is teaching? Couros and Maxey reflect on the purpose of libraries in school and what teaching really is in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Elephant in the Classroom - A Convo with Andrew Maxey! Share your comments below - you can even add them before you listen or watch this episode so you can reflect on your answer as compared to the ideas shared in this episode!
Links:
Andrew Maxey Twitter - https://twitter.com/ezigbo_
Andrew Maxey LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezigbo
Elephant in the Classroom Andrew Maxey book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Classroom-Complexity-Exploring-Competencies/dp/1475862407/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JGLSGPVV88P&keywords=the+elephant+in+the+classroom&qid=1641416917&sprefix=the+elephant+in+the+classroom%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1
Quotes:
"Be a student of your students...ask them questions not related to your subject area." - Andrew Maxey
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 Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
George Couros welcomes Stacey Roshan to this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Roshan, the author of Tech with Heart, talks about how technology enables us to connect with our learners on a different level if we are intentional about how we use it. Hear Roshan share her reflections on the following 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?
Listen at the end to hear how Roshan twists the last question around and shares an incredibly powerful response!
Links:
Stacey Roshan Twitter - https://twitter.com/buddyxo
Stacey Roshan LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/staceyroshan
Techie Musings (Stacey Roshan) - https://techiemusings.com/
Tech with Heart (on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595285?&linkCode=sl1&tag=staceyroshan-20&linkId=4374d024b1b3c01ff2aaa9dc50678578&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Quotes:
"Start with the learning goal; start with backward tracking. If you don't understand what the learning goal is, you are never going to provide the best solution." -Stacey Roshan
"I feel like my first-year teacher self could remind me and teach me a lot of things." -Stacey Roshan
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 Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
George Couros starts this podcast with a story about his first credit card. This leads Couros to the question about how we are teaching our students about financial literacy. This conversation with Dr. Will Deyamport includes how we can converse with students about financial literacy, how we talk with educators about finances, and how we, ourselves, are a business of one. Couros encourages listeners and viewers to share their thoughts and questions in the comments below!
Links:
Dr. Will Twitter - https://twitter.com/iamDrWill
Dr. Will Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdrwill/?hl=en
Dr. Will Documentary Trailer on Vimeo - https://player.vimeo.com/video/317968557
Dan Pink - Drive - https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/
Janitor Retires with Millions Ronald Read - https://www.goalcast.com/ronald-read-janitor-secret-millionaire/
Master the Game of Money by Tony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/wealth-lifestyle/master-the-game-of-money/
Quotes:
"Meeting kids where they are now also includes meeting them online because that is where they are now."
"Are kids leaving high school with a mission?"
"When you can do what you love...and make an impact outside of your classroom and get paid well...that blew my mind..."
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 Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Lorna and Kurtis Hewson join the Three Questions on Educators that Inspire Podcast! Lorna, Kurtis, and George talk about the importance of relationships and mentorship. Check out how Lorna and Kurtis respond to 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:
Lorna Hewson Twitter - https://twitter.com/LornaHewson
Kurtis Hewson Twitter - https://twitter.com/hewsonk27
Jigsaw Learning - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/
Envisioning a Collaborative Response Model (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Envisioning-Collaborative-Response-Model-Structures-ebook/dp/B01AM8I84E
Quotes:
"You have to ask your questions." - Lorna Hewson
"You can make mistakes, just don't make them three times...make the mistake, learn from it, grow from it..." - Kurtis Hewson
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/