The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

#MindsetMonday - Season 2 EP 1 - Maybe You’re the Problem?

"You can't make people change; what you can do is create the conditions where change is more likely to happen." - George Couros
A season 2 of #MindsetMonday was inspired by an Instagram post from @lisa.k721 - while this series was only going to be one season, the kind message moved George Couros to start a second season! This season 2 opening episode shares a reminder that what we can do is have an impact, what we can control is ourselves. This impact and realization can help us move forward to make ourselves better.
Questions (PIP):
What are the reasons for the problem you want to resolve?
Is there something that we are doing that is not working?
What can you do to change the approach?
What are some of those things that are irking you?
What is something that you can do differently? What do you have control over?
Links:
#MindsetMonday “Facing Hard Truths” Instagram Clip - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWlWWzYAmbZ/?utm_medium=copy_link
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/

The Importance of Relationships - 2021 Highlights from The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast (Part 4 of 4)

A Convo with Clement Townsend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHa998cHgfU
How does knowing more about video and editing help learners develop skills that are meaningful to them? Clement Townsend explains how skills like creating videos and presenting are changing the way that we teach basic skills in a more relevant and relatable way.
The Science of Positive Pushback - A Convo with Mike Mohammad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWDIL3xCGCU
“Everything that I share has little remnants of conversations over time that have made me better.” -George Couros
Hear how George Couros and Mike Mohammad talk about the importance of feedback and positive pushback in creating an empowering Keynote. It is not about being an expert, it is more about being an expert learner and working to understand learning. Being open to pushback can sharpen our thinking and help us create more powerful content when we work to be expert learners. In this clip of the longer episode, The Science of Positive Pushback -
Finding the True, Good and Beautiful in Education - A Convo with Marita Diffenbaugh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZRUsQLL8o
A powerful example of how we can involve our learners in the process of learning from Marita Diffenbaugh. Hear how she brings her students into the learning and how she “activates the kids.” This clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Finding the True, Good and Beautiful in Education
Thriving in a New Role - A Convo with Dr. Shaun Carey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBUAsQUebw
George Couros asks Dr. Shaun V. Carey how he makes decisions that will ultimately do what is best for kids even when he knows he will get pushback. Hear Dr. Carey’s answer and how he connects it back to the importance of relationships in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Thriving in a New Role - A Convo with Dr. Shaun Carey. Couros also shares his own thoughts on this topic as a parent instead of an educator.
The Learning Curve of Personal and Professional Growth - A Convo with Dr. Jared Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7eXbQhFR1A
George Couros and Dr. Jared Smith reflect on the skillset of administrators and teachers in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Learning Curve of Personal and Professional Growth - A Convo with Dr. Jared Smith.
Assessing with Respect - A Convo with Starr Sackstein - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rancyGwjTpE&t
In this short clip of The Innovator’s Mindset: Assessing with Respect - A Convo with Starr Sackstein, George brings up a question that he has often been asked about the phrase “those who can’t do, teach.” Starr Sackstein shares her experiences with how she opens up to her students about the kind of critical feedback she has received in her professional life. The two hold a powerful conversation about how educators are experts and continuously grow.
Being Your Authentic Self - A Convo with Deontay Torres - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m19hPLb7UmE
Hear the advice that Deontay Torres, a recently graduated high school student, shares about being honest to ourselves. “No one knows you, yourself, as completely as you do,” Torres says as he reminds us to ask why we are passionate about something and what our hopes are and to be honest with ourselves with our own answers.
Failure Before Success - A Convo with Dr. Julie Warner on Learning from Mistakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3klKxTUYrU
The connection between literacy and social engagement is clear when we look at how our learners develop literacy skills. Dr. Julie Warner shares more about how she has reflected on how she learns best and what she has recognized in the learners that she is working with. Social engagement can translate to effectively teaching literacy skills in the classroom - hear more about this statement in this clip of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast: Failure Before Success - A Convo with Dr. Julie Warner on Learning from Mistakes.

#BecauseOfATeacher - What advice would you give to your first-year teacher self?

Such great advice for teachers whether you are in your first-year of teaching or last!
0:00 Intro
1:58 Steve Bollar
3:16 Naomi Toland
5:38 Dr. Shaun Carey
7:27 Lauren Kaufman
10:35 Deidre Roemer
14:25 Stephanie Rothstein
16:57 Dwight Carter
18:16 Livia Chan
19:44 Katie Martin
21:09 AJ Juliani
Steve Bollar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUyUJWJqjx0
Steve Bollar takes on the role of the learner and shares how he started off wanting to be the “cool teacher” and reminds us not to worry about that and to let our actions speak for themselves.
Naomi Toland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi6x9pIuiV4
Naomi Toland reflects on her first year teaching and shares that it is important to communicate when we are not okay. Toland also shares how her first year taught her to remember to be kind and reflects on why she appreciates her the experiences she had in her first year of teaching.
Dr. Shaun Carey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDO0k3fASU
Dr. Shaun Carey shares some advice about not taking yourself too seriously and explains why that is advice that should be taken. Dr. Carey reminds listeners and viewers that we are all growing as learners!
Lauren Kaufman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl4rErF8b1g
Lauren Kaufman, who shared more of her answer in Because of a Teacher (bit.do/BOAT), reminds us that “significant learning happens when you connect to hearts and minds…” Kaufman reflects on her first year and shares a few pieces of powerful advice in this short segment from Three Questions on Educators that Inspire.
Deidre Roemer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQy-la_05_A
Deidre Roemer starts off her advice by sharing some perspective about her first year of teaching by reflecting on what some of her students shared with her about what they thought they were at school to do. Roemer shares a piece of advice about figuring out what learners need and what we can do to meet those needs.
Stephanie Rothstein - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3NFmuIOLs
Stephanie Rothstein shares the advice and reflections she shared with her student teacher about collaborating with people and opening up to the world. Rothstein reflects on how this advice has helped her become a better person!
Dwight Carter - https://youtu.be/u0juQOEtYYA
Chill out, adjust, pivot, and move on! These reminders from Dwight Carter lead to a conversation about the emotions that happen in the first year of teaching.
Livia Chan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkhSUcT_vz0
Livia Chan reminds us how much heart their is in teaching! Chan’s advice includes a reminder that our interactions are opportunities to show kindness.
Katie Martin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BucFqhDWrDw
Katie Martin shares two pieces of advice - one that she received about creating relationships and another piece of advice focused on documenting and sharing our learning. This is a great reminder to be consumers and creators of content!
AJ Juliani - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGu-GIG4wA
AJ Juliani closes out this episode with a reflection on a teaching practice that he thought was going great until he realized what students were doing to earn the incentive. Juliani reminds us to learn from our mistakes!
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/

Who We Surround Ourselves With - 2021 Highlights from The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast (Part 3 of 4)

Who we surround ourselves is often who we become! I talk about this in the introduction and then you see the amazing educators that had great advice this year!
Connecting and Elevating as a Leader - A Convo With Yasmeen Robbins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGFY7wbRJ9s
When we lead with questions, we have the opportunity to dig deeper and understand why something is going on. Taking a moment allows us to see the human side. Yasmeen Robbins talks about leading with questions and her and George Couros go into how this connects to the way that we should treat each other on social media! Check out the full episode of this shorter clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to hear more amazing thoughts from Robbins!
The Power of Believing in Our Students - A Conversation with Principal El - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySmCCv5F3Ps&t=3s
How much does believing in a kid matter in their development? In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset, Principal El shares more about the impact that believing in someone else has. Principal El shares that the most important thing that we can do is let people know that we love and care about them. When we understand what children go through just to be in our presence, we see the power that belief can have on a person’s resilience and self-confidence. “When failure is normative, resilience becomes second nature and that is what believing in kids does.” - Principal El
Developing Students Beyond the Curriculum - A Convo with Ryan Keliher - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odq3PPB0v0o
Ryan Keliher and George Couros talk about the entrepreneurship course that Keliher leads with his learners! Hear more about how the students learn about the process of building a company in a matter of a few months. From ideation to marketing and production, the students build a company by investing a maximum of $20/person.
A Greater Path to Purpose - A Convo With Dr. Derrick Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOIPRwqq5I8
“If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.” What advice would you like to have known earlier on in your career? Hear how Dr. Derrick Love discusses his answer to this question and reflects on the importance of having different voices and thoughts. George Couros also shares a personal story about an interview that he thought went horribly wrong! This short clip of the longer episode, A Greater Path to Purpose - A Convo With Dr. Derrick Love, talks about the importance of being challenged and shares some ways to have different perspectives and act on those perspectives.

The Expert Effect - A Convo with Grayson McKinney and Zach Rondot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeLQPH8ExTE&t=40s
In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Expert Effect - A Convo with Grayson McKinney and Zach Rondot, Rondot and McKinney share how they empower learners and get the work of their students out to an audience. Rondot shares more about how his learners’ podcast has empowered them to create a platform where they can cultivate and build on their strengths and interests. McKinney reflects on a time when he was required to learn about coding and how that learning experience helped him try something new and connect with experts. These learning experiences led to an opportunity where the students created an app that resolved a problem. McKinney and Rondot share more about the value of authentic tasks.
The Importance of Being Seen - A Convo with Dr. LaQuita Outlaw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdY9TE7vjX8
Dr. LaQuinta Outlaw shares what makes her school culture one where people are not only valued but also feel valued. In this clip of the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, The Importance of Being Seen - A Convo with Dr. LaQuita Outlaw, Dr. Outlaw reflects on the culture that school leaders cultivate.

#BecauseOfATeacher - Who is an administrator that inspired you?

In this compilation video from the "3 Questions" series, we share highlights from people answering the question, "Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?"
0:00 Intro
2:03 Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph
6:43 Allyson Apsey
10:10 Dr. Matthew Joseph
12:05 Mike Mohammad
14:51 Evan Whitehead
17:17 Lainie Rowell
19:47 Stephanie Smith
22:25 Yasmeen Robbins
Description & Links
Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCeDdEjcHac
Dr. Mary Hemphill-Joseph reflects on the impact that an administrator who was a non-example of an administrator because of their “one-size-fits-all” approach. This negative impact hindered the empowerment of all learners. Dr. Hemphill-Joseph reflects on what she learned during this time with those administrators.
Allyson Apsey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcw-qGTH8Q0
Allyson Apsey reflects on an opportunity she had to open a charter school with her administrator. Apsey shares an important lesson this administrator taught her about tradition and normalcy.
Dr. Matthew Joseph - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1h-aLBrxM
Dr. Matthew Joseph shares an administrator who was a principal and is now a superintendent who served as a mentor to him. Dr. Joseph reflects on how blunt this administrator was and how she would provide opportunities and create experiences to better support school leaders and help build up their strengths.
Mike Mohammad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7t7jQHpZ2M
Mike Mohammad shares how an opportunity from a school leader helped him grow professionally. Because of this opportunity, Mohammad was able to better his method of instruction.
Evan Whitehead - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HykVJruYgtc
Evan Whitehead shares an administrator who created opportunities to be creative while making sure that everyone felt safe taking those risks. Whitehead shares how this leader helped him see leaderships skills in himself.
Lainie Rowell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrX88adTW9g
Lainie Rowell reflects on an administrator who brought the staff in to create solutions! Rowell shares a story about how this leader sought out the help of the staff members by empowering her to create solutions.
Stephanie Smith - LINK TBD
Stephanie Smith has a unique perspective as an educator who chose to leave admin and go back into the classroom. Smith reflects on an administrator who was invested in all aspects of the school district and who would consistently visit classrooms because they cared about the lessons and wanted to interact with the students.
Yasmeen Robbins - https://youtu.be/4f2RP2y5PKA
Yasmeen Robbins shares two administrators - both of whom have different aspects of what made them great - one administrator whose transparency creates leaders and another administrator who had an energy that could transform the entire building!
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/

The Importance of Well-Being - 2021 Highlights from The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast (Part 2 of 4)

George Couros starts off this episode sharing about what he has learned about well-being in 2021. After that, we have some incredible highlights from the year on the podcast! Here are some of the guests highlighted!
2:59 Vernon Wright
7:11 Naomi Toland
10:27 Kim Stroble
13:28 Dr. Kischa Campbell
18:37 Morgane Michael
21:19 Couros Couros
27:47 Dr. Catlin Tucker and Dr. Katie Novak
Vernon Wright
Vernon Wright shares more about how this quote: “the very thing I was running from was the very thing I needed to run to.” Wright reflects on the importance of having a crucial conversation with yourself. George Couros reminds us that “sometimes people just need one person to believe in them.” In this clip of the full episode, The Power of Mentorship - A Convo with Vernon Wright, Wright and Couros share more about the importance of reflection and introspective thinking.
Naomi Toland
Naomi Toland and George Couros talk about this quote: "Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change." - Stephen Hawking. The two continue the conversation and Naomi shares some of her learning on neuroscience and ends with this idea: “What we can do in our own thinking is catch the thought we have, challenge it...and then create a new thought, or we can say that thought is something I want to hold on to. It is okay to have those initial thoughts but what we do with them is really important.”
Kim Strobel
What does the term Happiness Coach make you think about? The notion of happiness is a journey - it is a process and it does not mean that we constantly feel happy all the time. In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Kim Strobel shares what it means to be a Happiness Coach and how that is not all “sunshine, sparkles, and rainbows.” Right away, Strobel shares about her struggles with the condition, panic disorder. Strobel and Couros talk about how the work that Strobel is doing ties into education and how it relates to the relationships we build with our learners. This episode is filled with happiness habits, tips, and practices!
Dr. Kischa Campbell
Dr. Kischa Campbell explains how we are three-part beings and shares the reason behind meditation. Dr. Campbell also shares musical suggestions based on situations and lifestyles. This clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: SEL and Mindfulness; How to Elevate Yourself and Others - A Convo with Dr. Kischa Campbell, talks about how to calm ourselves down to listen and focus.

Morgane Michael
How does social-emotional learning help our learners? How do we help our learners come out of school with more opportunities? Morgane Michael shares some ways that we can dig into self-knowledge, utilize self-care strategies, and take care of ourselves to “craft the life that (we) want to be leading.”

#BecauseOfATeacher - Who is a teacher that inspired you?

In this compilation video from the "3 Questions" series, we share highlights from people answering the question, "Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?"
0:00 Intro
2:07 Dr. Derrick Love
3:49 Meghan Lawson
8:53 Dr. LaQuita Outlaw
11:25 Dave Burgess
12:35 Jennifer Casa-Todd
14:19 Deontay Torres
17:37 Amber Teamann
19:24 Dr. Katie Novak
Description & Links
Dr. Derrick Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccUpjno7Fqs
Dr. Derrick Love reflects on how a grade 1 teacher supported his needs as a learner while providing him with the opportunities that allowed him to fall in love with learning.
Meghan Lawson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q35SDwov9uQ
Meghan Lawson shares an incredibly vulnerable story about her first-grade teacher and an incredibly difficult time in her personal life. Hear the story about how Lawson’s grade one teacher made such a memorable impact on Lawson in this clip of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Meghan Lawson!
Dr. LaQuita Outlaw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZk5iplabPs
Dr. LaQuita Outlaw reflects on a teacher who took the time to explain the content area being taught instead of acting like the students were supposed to know how to demonstrate their learning. This teacher has impacted the way that Dr. LaQuita Outlaw interacts with her students and staff today!
Dave Burgess - Full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRsX7PrqRmw&t
Dave Burgess reflects on the time that he got to work with John Wooden and how his definition of success has impacted him as an educator and as a person.
Jennifer Casa-Todd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgq7KO3UGc0
Jennifer Casa-Todd reflects on a teacher who believed in her later on in her schooling by opening the world of books. Casa-Todd comes with a unique perspective because she had teachers in her elementary years who did not believe in her.
Deontay Torres - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0THbACfvk
Deontay Torres, who at the time of this recording had recently graduated high school, shares the first teacher who came to mind that inspired him! He shares how his relationship with a teacher impacted him and how this teacher supported him and gave him a new perspective on who he was as a person and his ability. Hear how this teacher helped him get through a crossroad moment in his life.
Amber Teamann - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBdFINtC68M
Amber Teamann reflects on a teacher who was all-in on, not just her, but her entire family! Teamann shares a story about how a teacher’s enthusiasm showed through in her commitment to her learners!
Dr. Katie Novak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7pBn-r0k7E
Dr. Katie Novak shares a pivotal moment in her education and how a teacher pushed her to put her best effort into her academics. Dr. Novak reflects on her time in high school and how this teacher helped make her into the educator she is today!
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/

The Importance of Gratitude - 2021 Highlights from The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast (Part 1 of 4)

Take a listen to some of the great stories and guests from Season 2 of the #InnovatorsMindset Podcast! George Couros starts off this episode with a focus on gratitude and then you will hear some of the favourite stories from the year! Guests are below:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Dr. Sarah Thomas
9:37 Dr. Katie Novak
13:54 Steve Bollar
17:41 Livia Chan
21:02 George Couros
28:28 Dr. Brad Gustafson
31:59 Outro
Dr. Sarah Thomas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvP8gCM3wrs
In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Whole Educator and Saved by the Bell - A Convo with Dr. Sarah Thomas, George Couros and Dr. Sarah Thomas talk more about how Dr. Thomas got into investing and financial literacy. Hear her surprising story and more as the two talk about education, pop culture, and the hit TV shows of the ’80s and ’90s!
Dr. Katie Novak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoTQpgnm3YM&t=5s
Dr. Katie Novak shares the three core principles of UDL as she discusses the strategies and how those strategies have evolved:
Engagement
Representation
Action & Expression
Dr. Novak talks about designing a collection of resources for any type of learning environment - hybrid, face to face, virtual.
Steve Bollar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgBnKaFEqXw
Steve Bollar shares his definition of integrity in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Standing Tall in Leadership - A Conversation with Bollar: “My definition of integrity is a set of beliefs, values, and actions that other people can depend on.”
Hear his explanation on what integrity is as well as a great example of this definition. Bollar also continues to list the four ways that people can show their integrity. This is a great clip of a powerful conversation with an amazing leader!
Livia Chan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2rpPzMkNwE&t
In this short clip of the longer episode, How Do You Make Others Feel Valued in Their Work? - A Convo with Livia Chan, Chan describes the impact that has been made because of the PLN she has built. She reflects on how who she has connected with and how making connections has impacted her career.

George Couros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuTLbVOrKGs
When we show up and help others, when we persevere through tough conditions, when we take time to appreciate this moment, we can focus on our progression and growth. Education is not about getting to an endpoint, it is about growing and developing as we go. This podcast ends with a reminder to stop, take a moment, and appreciate what we have done. So, remind yourself that you are proud of yourself!
Dr. Brad Gustafson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W20H2BhcR5k
This is a short clip from my conversation with Brad Gustafson coming out soon! Dr. Gustafson shares how he created a budget for innovation where teachers could write a one-sentence “grant”. Hear more about how this idea opened up opportunities and helped all learners explore new ideas that otherwise may not have been possible! Hear how this idea created new opportunities for the school!

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Adam Torrisi - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Adam Torrisi, an assistant principal, social worker, and , talks about the importance of relationships, team building, storytelling, and more in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Hear the conversation between Torrisi and Couros as they talk about these three 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:
Adam Torrisi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theintentionalathlete/
Adam Torrisi Website - https://www.theintentionalathlete.com/
Quotes:
"...he doesn't see them as obstacles, he sees them as conditions of a situation." -Adam Torrisi - reflecting on an inspiring administrator
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/

#MindsetMonday - EP 10 - Mix and Match Your Solutions

We all have different circumstances, the solutions that work for one person may not necessarily work for you. George Couros reflects on his professional journey as well as his fitness journey and considers how he has taken control of both. Couros shares that some of the programs he tried for fitness and health taught him some things but, in the end, he had to take learning from each experience and each program to make his own way forward. When we depend on others to fix our problems and they are not able to do so, then we are still stuck with the same problem. When we mix and match different ideas to make our solutions, we create routines that are solution-oriented and help us reach our goals. Couros encourages us to choose 3 things to try, give those 3 things some time, then reflect and re-evaluate before adjusting those routines or practices.
Questions (PIP):
What solutions will work for you?
What is your way forward?
Find 3 things that you want to try. Give them some time then reflect on the progress and re-evaluate.
What did you learn from this series? What has helped you? How did you figure out a way forward?
Links:
Bryon Carpenter (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/BryonCar
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
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