The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on what has impacted his professional learning most. Active reflection can force us to look back so that we can move forward. When blogging, thinking that could be challenged is addressed. Couros challenges listeners and viewers to not just consume this content but to also create their own connections and share their learning!
Quotes:
"Because we already knew what kind of days a child had. They may just need a hug this morning." - Jami Fowler-White: Sharing the Impact that Student Reflections Can Have
Links:
Jami Fowler-White Twitter - https://twitter.com/jjjj821
Digital PD 4 U Website - https://digitalpd4you.com/
Three Ways Blogging has Helped Me Grow as a Learner (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/8520
Jami Fowler-White Amazon Page - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B08FQBWMRD?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader
Educator Reflection Tips (Volume 1) on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FNP5F1D/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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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/

Dr. Catlin Tucker and Dr. Katie Novak join this special episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire where they answer questions about their new book, The Shift to Student Led! Dr. Tucker and Dr. Novak reflect on how this new book builds on their previous book, UDL and Blended Learning. This episode drops some great strategies for creating student-led opportunities at any age.
Quotes:
"...the only limitations kids have...are the ones we put on them." - Dr. Catlin Tucker
"One of the workflows is moving from teachers communicating about students' progress to students communicating about their progress to their grown-ups." - Dr. Katie Novak
Links:
The Shift for Student Led Learning - https://www.novakeducation.com/shift-to-student-led-learning
Dr. Catlin Tucker Website - https://catlintucker.com/
Dr. Catlin Tucker Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catlintucker/?hl=en
Dr. Catlin Tucker Twitter - https://twitter.com/Catlin_Tucker
Dr. Katie Novak Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katienovakudl/?hl=en
Dr. Katie Novak Twitter - https://twitter.com/KatieNovakUDL
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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/

George Couros begins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset with a reflection on his high school years when he played football. His coach at the time shared some very powerful advice about leadership and being someone worth following. This reflection introduces this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Steve Paramore. Paramore and Couros reflect on being someone worth following and what impact this can have on all learners.
Quotes:
"More success happens when you build strong relationships." - Steve Paramore
Links:
Steve Paramore Twitter - https://twitter.com/paramoc
Zero Calories - Science YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN6COaYLS_A
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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/

Steve Paramore, an incredible assistant superintendent who is going to be the interim superintendent soon, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Paramore reflects on how a teacher inspired him, what an administrator did to inspire him, and the advice that he would give his first-year teacher self.
Quotes:
"Do more after-school things...I feel that I needed to involve myself more in what some of the teachers might have been doing after school." - Steve Paramore
Links:
Steve Paramore Twitter - https://twitter.com/paramoc
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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
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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/

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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/

George Couros introduces a new podcast idea that he is playing around with! This first episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast Book Review shares several powerful thoughts from “The Obstacle is the Way” by Ryan Holiday. Couros reflects on the quotes and shares his own insight and stories that relate to Holiday’s ideas. Couros even shares three questions that he asks in his presentations as a speaker and explains why he strategically asks those three questions in a specific order. Comment below and subscribe on YouTube to be entered to win a signed copy of one of Couros’ books!
Links:
The Obstacle is the Way - https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358m
The Daily Stoic - https://dailystoic.com/
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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/

Get 50% off the Digital Portfolio course using the code JULIE
https://george-couros-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-create-and-use-digital-portfolios
George Couros invites Julie Warner Packett back to The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! As a repeat guest, Warner Packett shares some great insights about why she left the teacher profession to take on a role with the federal government of the United States and how she began a new venture called What’s Next, Teacher? Warner Packett, a data scientist, shares what she is doing to support educators who are planning on leaving the profession. This topic is on a lot of people’s minds and Warner Packett shares some really great thoughts in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Quotes:
"...it is best to try something different...education will probably be there to welcome you back later." - Julie Warner Packett
"What you want to do is figure out what the employer's problem is, then demonstrate...that you are the solution to their problems." - Julie Warner Packett
Links:
Digital Portfolio Course - use code JULIE - https://george-couros-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-create-and-use-digital-portfolios
Julie Warner Packett Twitter - https://twitter.com/newliteracy?lang=en
Julie Warner Packett LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmwp/
Failure Before Success - https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Before-Success-Teachers-Describe/dp/1475857489
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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/

Bobby Pollicino starts this podcast by sharing a bit about his new book, The Principled Leader, by talking about what it will give to readers both personally and professionally. Pollicino reflects on what inspired his new book and how our principles drive our decisions and our values. All this leads into the main part of this 3 Questions episode, where Pollicino shares how a teacher inspired him, how an administrator inspired him, and what advice he would give his first-year teacher self.
Quotes:
"Realize that you are learning with the students." -Bobby Pollicino
Links:
Bobby Pollicino LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-pollicino-4315108
Bobby Pollicino Twitter - https://twitter.com/BobbyPollicino?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The Principled Leader Book Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzZgn4l5b1Ia
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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
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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/

0:00 Intro
0:08 CJ Rodgers
5:48 Abby Stanutz
9:30 Melissa Wright
12:39 Millicent Dickey
16:20 Lauren Ambeau
20:20 Outro
You Are Already Innovating - A Convo with CJ Rodgers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKUULiqezQ
Do you have an upcoming session or event where you will be introducing a speaker? This clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: You Are Already Innovating - A Convo with CJ Rodgers shares how Rodgers created an introduction that connected his school district’s vision to George Couros’ ideas. The introduction can be a powerful part of professional learning because it can set the purpose and help everyone hear what the speaker has to share. Rodgers shares that the introduction “sets the table!”
Helping Students Find Their Voice - A Convo with Abby Ramos Stanutz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsJg6Pqr1ds
Abby Ramos Stanutz shares what she is doing with her learners and how she is modeling the use of content creation. Abby talks about the importance of being able to stand by the content learners are choosing to create and share. Hear how Abby is helping kids find their passions instead of sharing what they think others want to hear, all in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Helping Students Find Their Voice - A Convo with Abby Ramos Stanutz!
Moments that Matter - A Convo with Melissa Wright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojVYHtGvreU
George Couros asks a question about whether or not it is okay if a student leaves a class not like math and struggling in math. Melissa Wright describes how her school site uses an academic excellence board where students are recognized for the efforts, not necessarily the outcome.
The Importance of Community in Education - A Convo with Millicent Dickey
LINK TBD
How do we focus on deep learning and how does technology support that? This conversation with Millicent Dickey reflects on the programs that are making personalized learning. Be sure to also check out the full episode, The Importance of Community in Education - A Convo with Millicent Dickey!
Authentic, Courageous, and Vulnerable Leadership - A Convo with Lauren Ambeau
LINK TBD
George Couros and Lauren Ambeau reflect on what it means to be a leader, the definition of vulnerability, and what leaders can bring to education. This clip from the full episode, Authentic, Courageous, and Vulnerable Leadership - A Convo with Lauren Ambeau, captures Ambeau’s definition of vulnerability and shares an important lesson that Couros learned from his parents.
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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/

George Couros closes out this season of #MindsetMonday with a reflection on where he is now and where he was when we began this series! Couros shares a reflection about his fitness and podcasting journeys. Throughout the struggles, he has found comfort in his created habits. Couros reflects on a potential book, “One Day at a Time, Repeated.” This leads Couros into a story about how he had someone helping him put together some furniture and how he would not stop until the job was complete. Be sure to share in the comments what you would like to hear more of and what you are taking away from this season of #MindsetMonday!
Quotes:
"What are those goals, what are those ideas that we are committed to?" - George Couros
"How do we make sure we get that job done?" - George Couros
"You can find inspiration anywhere you are willing to look for it." - George Couros
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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/