The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What are the needs of the community? Who are the people we serve? How do we create the best experience possible for the people we are closest to?
These opening questions outline this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Building the World's Greatest School! A Convo with Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse. This episode is an Innovator’s Mindset Podcast first - three guests are showcased on this episode! The four learners in this episode have a conversation centered around the practices and relationships that are being built at Alvarado Intermediate School. Richard Parkhouse also shares more about his book, Building the World’s Greatest High School. Parkhouse shares how this is not limited to the school itself, it expands to the people who are part of that school - the students, the teachers, the community, the school band, the night staff, the day staff… Cavania, Delavigne, Parkhouse, and Couros talk about how the vision at Alvarado was created and how it is upheld; the group also talks about ways to move forward and finding a path to success in a way that is meaningful to the learner.
Links:
Scott Cavanias Twitter - @AIS_Principal - https://twitter.com/AIS_Principal
Jessica Delavigne Twitter - @jdelavigne_rusd - https://twitter.com/jdelavigne_rusd
Richard Parkhouse Twitter - @4Renpark - https://twitter.com/4Renpark
Building the World’s Greatest High School on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Building-Worlds-Greatest-High-School-ebook/dp/B00BK9WZX0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=building+the+worlds+greatest+high+school&qid=1632447928&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
Richard Parkhouse Amazon books - https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Parkhouse/e/B002HQFV2M%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Innovate Inside the Box on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators-ebook/dp/B07WG9P1DX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=innovate+inside+the+box&qid=1632447312&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
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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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Dr. Shaun Carey joins The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire and brings so many great ideas and thoughts to the episode. Dr. Carey started off with a story about a previous educator who he had as an elementary student and reflected on how strong relationships were built through storytelling. Hear how the power of storytelling is shared as Dr. Carey answers these questions on 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:
Dr. Shaun V. Carey Twitter - https://twitter.com/shaunvcarey?lang=en
Dr. Shaun V. Carey LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-carey-857a8692
Quotes:
"Don't take yourself too seriously...we feel like we have to be that person who knows everything and can do everything...we are growing and learning every day."
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/
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
This episode of #MindsetMondays starts off with a shout-out to Lainie Rowell who is one of the authors featured in #BecauseOfATeacher and she is starting her own gratitude journey! Couros reflects on the importance of gratitude and shares a reminder from Patrick Larkin who asked his blog followers to “find one thing each day that you are grateful for that would not have been possible if we were not in these unique circumstances.” Couros shares two questions that he read in an article by Tim Denning, titled, The Most Important Way to Measure Your Day: 1. Did I learn one new thing today? 2. Did I help or inspire one person? Couros also adds a third question: 3. Did I show gratitude to someone who has had a positive impact on me? Couros encourages listeners and viewers to reflect on these three questions and share the answers with others or share using #MindsetMonday!
Links:
Edutopia Article: Cultivating a Culture of Authentic Gratitude - https://www.edutopia.org/article/cultivating-culture-authentic-gratitude
Lainie Rowell: Instagram Gratitude Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcyazZFX2T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Is Gratitude Good for Your Health - https://www.google.com/url?q=https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/is_gratitude_good_for_your_health&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1633038204110000&usg=AOvVaw2gz6_x8GnT6BbqjMLk2Gk0
Patrick Larkin Blog Post: Never A Better Time To Practice #Gratitude - https://www.google.com/url?q=https://patrickmlarkin.blog/2020/03/17/never-a-better-time-to-practice-gratitude/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1633037808558000&usg=AOvVaw1B05LehfevAB3HRI2ASLns
The Most Important Way to Measure Your Day - https://medium.com/the-ascent/the-most-important-way-to-measure-your-day-e43a8a042b63
Questions (PIP):
What are you grateful for?
How will recognizing what you are grateful for help you and help others?
Did I learn one new thing today?
Did I help or inspire one person?
Did I show gratitude to someone who has had a positive impact on me?
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Joshua Stamper, an assistant principal, shares his experience in education - from a graphic designer to teacher, coach, and now assistant principal and author, Stamper reflects on what it means to be an aspiring leader. Stamper also shares more about his book, Aspire to Lead, and what Aspire stands for:
ACTIVATE your journey
Find SUPPORT from other leaders
PERSEVERE through challenges
Discover your IDENTITY
Grow in your REFLECTION
And EXECUTE your vision!
Couros and Stamper talk about the importance of consistently pushing ourselves. Couros and Stamper have a conversation about a blog post, 4 Attributes of a Great Assistant Principal, where Couros lays out these 4 character strengths: self-starters, determined to work towards success, determined to work towards success, they will challenge authority. Couros and Stamper close out this episode with a funny story that leads Couros to stop checking his luggage when he travels. Listen to this episode to find out why Couros is a carry-on-only traveler, hear more about Stamper’s new book, Aspire to Lead, and even more entertaining and equally inspiring stories and ideas from both Couros and Stamper!
Links:
Aspire to Lead (book by Joshua Stamper) - https://www.amazon.com/Aspire-Lead-Joshua-Stamper/dp/1953852386
4 Attributes of a Great Assistant Principal - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/3635
Aspire Podcast - https://joshstamper.com/aspire-episodes/
AJ Juliani Failure Report - https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/my-2020-failing-report
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available on Amazon! Pick up your copy at linktr.ee/gcouros
George Couros welcomes back Lauren Kaufman who is a newly appointed assistant principal! Couros and Kaufman discuss the challenges and excitement around this new role and Kaufman shares how, in 2021, she is staying solution-oriented and focusing on building relationships. The two talk about the new release, Because of a Teacher, and writing a blog! All this even before Couros and Kaufman 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:
Lauren Kaufman Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lau7210
Lauren Kaufman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenmkaufman/
Lauren Kaufman Blog - https://laurenmkaufman.com/
Because of a Teacher on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Teacher-Stories-Inspire-Education/dp/194833433X
3 Ways Blogging Has Helped Me Grow as a Learner - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/8520
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/
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
At the beginning of this podcast, I share a little story about how sometimes not getting what you want, can be the best thing that can happen to you!
Check out some of the highlights from the month with these incredible educators!
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!
Joshua Stamper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsqe_JaVhLU
Joshua Stamper shares some powerful advice for aspiring administrators. Stamper and Couros talk about creating opportunities and building relationships in this clip from Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Joshua Stamper. This clip is great reminder to show that you can lead before you are asked to do it.
Dr. Kischa Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3UJfQRfCl4
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.
Dr. Matthew Joseph - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1h-aLBrxM
Dr. Matthew Joseph shares how a teacher inspired him to write daily by differentiating the writing assignments required for the semester and allowing Dr. Joseph to keep a journal. This enjoyment of writing was inspired because the educator recognized the needs of the learner and empowered Dr. Joseph to take ownership of his own learning.
Dr. Shaun V. 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.
Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Gew2fDspU
This clip starts off with Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse sharing the advice they would have appreciated earlier on in their careers. George Couros also reflects on a quote that has gotten some pushback from others. Couros shares that his job is to help kids find a path to success in a way that is meaningful to them, not to define what success is for them. The closing reminder, surround yourself with awesome people, sums up this episode and this group of educators!
Stacey Wood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fZ8IbTFKQ
In this clip from the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset: Developing Problem-Finders in the Classroom - A Convo with Stacey Wood, Couros and Wood hold a conversation about ways to take positives out of hard situations, this does not mean ignoring the struggles. Wood shares more about how she asks learners about the impact they want to have on others. Some great thoughts, stories, and quotes are shared in this short clip!
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
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/
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
George Couros starts this #MindsetMonday off with a powerful question about balancing our healthy habits and doing what we love. Couros talks about how he has started finding foods that he loves that are also healthy - this has helped him build habits that he enjoys while also working towards his personal health and fitness goals. Couros shares a story about his time as a teacher and connects that to the main topic of this episode - finding what you love personally and professionally.
Questions (PIP):
How can you find a balance between doing what you love and building healthy habits?
What is something that you love that can also help you reach your goals?
Is this something you want to stick with or is it time to try something new?
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
George Couros starts off this podcast with a short introduction sharing gratitude for the listeners and the technology that allows this connection. Couros continues on to share an example of celebrating educators around the world and across the hallway. Dr. Joseph leads a powerful conversation about the difference between assessing students and looking at growth over time. Dr. Joseph goes on to share various ways that we look at student growth without necessarily having a score or a rubric. He also shares more about his new book, Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, and how we connect individuals using technology.
Links:
Dr. Matthew Joseph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthew_x_joseph/?hl=en
Dr. Matthew Joseph Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewxjoseph?lang=en
Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Connections-Cultivating-Professional-Collaboration/dp/1777534968
Malcolm Gladwell Books - https://www.google.com/search?q=malcom+gladwell+books&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS908US908&oq=malcom+gladwell+books&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i10i433j0i10l2j46i10j0i10j46i10j0i10l3.4996j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset, Innovator’s Mindset Chart - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/8389
Leadership Lounge: xfactor.link/lounge
Quotes:
"Allow students to access the knowledge how they feel comfortable."
"We don't celebrate attempts enough."
"How can you find what the best match is for your community?"
"How are we maximizing each other's talents?"
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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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
This episode showcases three educators: Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse! The episode starts off with a powerful conversation about being someone worthy of following. Hear how Cavanias, Delavigne, and Parkhouse 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:
Scott Cavanias Twitter - @AIS_Principal - https://twitter.com/AIS_Principal
Jessica Delavigne Twitter - @jdelavigne_rusd - https://twitter.com/jdelavigne_rusd
Richard Parkhouse Twitter - @4Renpark - https://twitter.com/4Renpark
Quotes:
"There is nothing that can replace a strong work ethic combined with a strong moral compass." -SC
"There is a ton of power in you..." -SC
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
The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
George Couros makes a connection between our personal and professional goals and how accountability can help us create more powerful goals and build healthier habits. Couros reflects on one of Stephen Covey’s disciplines - creating a cadence of accountability. This episode of #MindsetMondays encourages listeners and viewers to find what they are focusing on, build habits and goals that we, ourselves, are accountable to, and find meaningful measures for our goals and habits.
Links:
Cadence of Accountability - Stephen Covey Video - https://resources.franklincovey.com/mkt-4dxv1/store-334
Questions (PIP):
How do we get the most out of our efforts and the time we spend doing things?
How do we create accountability and make sure that the goals we want to make happen actually happen?
What is our focus and how does that lead to reaching our goals?
When you are making your goals, are you looking to do something meaningful for yourself, or are your goals more extrinsic? Do your goals rely on others?
What are the meaningful measures that will help you keep healthy habits and reach your goals?