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 Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
How many times are we actually stuck in a rut and thinking we are in a groove? George Couros asks this question and thinks about how to move forward in ways that will open doors for ourselves, and, ultimately, open doors for our learners. Feeling stuck? Feeling like you are unsure of what your next step is? Becca Ribbing shares how these feelings come in a cycle and happen when we no longer feel challenged. In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Ribbing and Couros talk about recognizing where we are and taking control of our future.
Links:
Chick Fil A Commercial - https://www.ispot.tv/ad/A8BN/chick-fil-a-stuck-in-a-rut
Stuck in a Rut or a Groove (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7157
Jim Carrey - Lessons From My Father - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSY-hDlx5yk
Fault Vs Responsibility by Will Smith FULL SPEECH - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln21-WhJyec
Becca Ribbing Books - https://beccaribbing.com/books
Becca Ribbing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beccaribbing/
Becca Ribbing Twitter - https://twitter.com/beccaribbing/status/1379593387838369792
Becca Ribbing Website - https://beccaribbing.com/
Quotes:
"Focusing on your strengths, to me, is the best way to evaluate whether or not something is working. Is this using my strengths? Is this using my core competencies? Am I see a trajectory where this will become easier to implement?" - Becca Ribbing
"It's important to recognize when you need a change and you can't really help other people if you're unhappy." - Becca Ribbing
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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
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 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Brian Faulkner joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Faulkner, a principal and former teacher, shares his 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?
Faulkner talks about the long-term impact that a former educator and a former administrator had on his life.
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:
"Focus on being student-centered." - Brian Faulkner
"Building a community is sitting down with the kids and saying, 'What are some of the expectations and routines that we should have in this classroom that help us be successful?' " - Brain 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/
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
“To innovate disrupts your routine.” Chris Kennedy and George Couros talk about whether we are holding out to get back to the way things used to be or are we trying to create something better? Kennedy and Couros, two long time friends, talk about education, living a healthy lifestyle, and how they have evolved their learning. This episode is a great reminder that no matter where you are in education, there is always learning to be done.
Links:
Chris Kennedy Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrkennedy
Chris Kennedy Website - https://cultureofyes.ca/
Flog Blog Post - https://cultureofyes.ca/2012/04/01/announcing-my-flog/
Aqualiteracy Blog Post - https://cultureofyes.ca/2018/04/01/soak-city-elementary-announced/
Raptors Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/gcouros/p/BxYoWsXgKyf/?utm_medium=copy_link
Quotes:
"You should care less about what I think...I want to tell you about how I am going to and get the best information. One of the ways I am going to do that is I am going to leverage my network."
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 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
These guests are incredible and I hope you enjoy the highlights from this month's conversations!
Dr. Marcus Belin: Becoming A Principal - A Convo with Dr. Marcus Belin
George Couros shares a reflection on a story he learned when he taught a Stephen Covey workshop. He and Brian Faulkner have a conversation about what it means to be a leader and how important it is to lead by example.
Dan Jackson: Work Less, Teach More - A Convo with Dan Jackson
Dan Jackson reflects on how we can be better educators by reducing our workload. Jackson and Couros talk about how we spend our time, how we take care of ourselves during that time, and how we build relationships as we prioritize the time we spend on campus. In this clip from the full episode, The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Work Less, Teach More - A Convo with Dan Jackson, Couros and Jackson reflect on ways that we can put in the effort to build relationships now so that we can focus on the actual teaching in the future.
Jan Iwase: Educating with Aloha - A Convo with Jan Iwase
“When you have an innovative teacher who understands about relationships and how important they are, (who understands) that children will rise and they will find something that they are passionate about…”
Jan Iwase shares this quote at the beginning of this clip from the full episode, The Innovator's Mindset: Educating with Aloha - A Convo with Jan Iwase. In this clip, Iwase and Couros reflect on strategies to support all learners.
Mike Kleba: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire
In this clip from the Three Questions on Educators that Inspire series, Mike Kleba shares the advice that he would give to his first-year teacher self! Hear what Kleba suggests about falling in love with the profession and what next steps he would recommend to his first-year teacher self.
Developing the Innovative Leader - A Convo with Amy Cordes and Eric Haines
Amy Cordes, Eric Haines, and George Couros talk about innovation in education and digging deep to create better opportunities for our kids. Cordes and Haines also share more about their program, Frederick County Public Schools Teacher Leadership Program, and how they developed a system where they invested in teacher leadership. This clip from the full episode, The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Developing the Innovative Leader - A Convo with Amy Cordes and Eric Haines, shares strategies for rolling new programs and resources with educators!
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 Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Amy Gonzales joins the Three Questions on Educators that Inspire podcast and shares a heartwarming story about how her career aspirations were formed from an early age because of the connections that she made with her elementary school educators. Hear these touching stories and how Gonzales 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:
Amy Gonzales Twitter - https://twitter.com/amygonzales622?lang=en
Quotes:
"Trust yourself...I had so much passion and conviction, but not enough confidence and that is where I would go back to myself and say, 'what were you thinking?'" - Amy Gonzales
"You've gotta have that confidence and really know that this is what you're meant to do." -Amy Gonzales
"School should be a place where kids can identify their gifts when they walk out." - George CourosPlease 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 Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
When you think of the term, leadership, what do you think of? Do you think of administrators or do you think of those people who influence change?
George Couros starts this podcast with a definition of leadership: “Those who can influence change in a positive manner forward.” In this introduction, Couros shares some thoughts about leadership and expanding leadership across districts. Leadership is also about learning when to sit back and let other people lead. This conversation with Amy Cordes and Eric Haines focuses on expanding innovation through people instead of programs and tech! Cordes and Haines share how their roles in innovative learning support the learners - all this and more in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Developing the Innovative Leader - A Convo with Amy Cordes and Eric Haines!
Links:
Amy Cordes Twitter - https://twitter.com/amyfcpsachieve
Eric Haines Twitter - https://twitter.com/ehainesfcps
FCPS Vanguard Website - https://vanguard.fcps.org/
The Innovator’s Mindset (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity-ebook/dp/B016YTBZKO
Quotes:
"We like to leverage technology intentionally." - Amy Cordes
"Does it minimize managerial tasks? Does it maximize instructional time with students so teachers can spend time doing what they were hired to do?" - Amy Cordes
"Those who can influence change in a positive manner forward." - George Couros
"Leadership is about influencing everyone around you and making others better..." -Eric Haines
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 Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Mike Kleba joins the Three Questions on Educators that Inspire podcast and shares some inspiring stories about former teachers, administrators, and lessons he has learned throughout his career! Mike Kleba brings such a powerful energy to this episode as he shares his 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:
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
Quotes:
"Fall in love with this profession, find every chance you can to fall in love with this profession." - 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/
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
“Traditional does not equal bad and new does not equal good.” This quote from George Couros starts this podcast and serves as a reminder there are some things in education that we should hold on to. Regardless of how long the practice has been in place, as long as it helps kids grow, we are on the right path. Jan Iwase, a retired educator, shares more about her upbringing in Hawaii and how her community played a part in who she is today. Couros and Iwase talk about how education can lead to something better and Iwase’s new book, Educating with Aloha!
Links:
“Same Thing” or “Something?” - Blog Post - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13378
Jan Iwase Twitter - https://twitter.com/jiwase1
Jan Iwase Website - https://janiwase.com/index.html
Jan Iwase Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jiwase1/
Leading with Aloha (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Aloha-Pineapple-Fields-Principals/dp/1948011174
Educating with Aloha (book) - https://bookshawaii.net/products/educating-with-aloha
Because of a Teacher (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Teacher-Stories-Inspire-Education/dp/194833433X
Quotes:
"We as educators need to realize that every child is different...so what might work for one child does not necessarily work for the other. And that is where relationships really matter." -Jan Iwase
"How do we change the way teachers teach and children learn...innovative ideas for building caring communities." -Jan Iwase - a description of the book, Educating with Aloha
“Traditional does not equal bad and new does not equal good.” - 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/
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Andrew Maxey and George Couros start this podcast with a conversation about Maxey’s new book, Elephant in the Classroom: Tracing the Complexity of Teaching by Exploring 13 Competencies and Practices. Maxey continues this podcast with a story about a teacher who treated the students being served with dignity and recognized their infinite worth. Maxey shares stories from his time in education as he 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:
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:
"It's okay, you don't have to know it all...all professionals grow into
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 Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
A powerful conversation focused on considering how we spend our time and making sure that what we do works to give us more energy. Dan Jackson and George Couros talk about how we choose actions that can actually create more time for ourselves in the future. When we think of all those extra things that educators do, we can prioritize the investments that we make in ourselves and our colleagues which will help us focus on empowering our learners. In this episode, Dan Jackson also shares more about his new book, Work Less, Teach More!
Links:
Teacher PD Website - https://www.teacherspd.net/author/djackson/
Dan Jackson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danjacksontpd/
Dan Jackson Twitter - https://twitter.com/danjacksontpd
Work Less, Teach More (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Work-Less-Teach-More-effective/dp/B09M5D1DW4/
Quotes:
"You have to have a core thing...my core thing is to really help teachers teach in a way that prepares them for life." - Dan Jackson
"Once you know where you are going, then it is time to start thinking about what you can reduce in terms of your workload." - Dan Jackson
"By reducing your workload, you are going to be a better teacher...if you are not tired, if you are engaged and motivated...you can shift into more effective strategies." - Dan Jackson
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/