The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

August 2021 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Dr. Kischa Campbell, Morgane Michael, John Cabral, @JaredSmithPhD,@StephRothEDU, @ajjuliani, @Mr_Matkovich & @MPPresentations, @MDiffenbaugh, and George Couros! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below!
Dr. Kischa Campbell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3UJfQRfCl4
Dr. Kischa Campbell explains more about how we are three-part beings - mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Campbell relates these three parts to the needs of various personalities and tendencies. Dr. Campbell and Couros talk more about meditation and regulating emotions.
Morgane Michael (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKzrHDi00Y4&t=9s
In this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire, Morgane Michael tells more about how her practices and social-emotional learning have helped her learners better understand themselves, their emotions, and their interactions with each other.
John Cabral:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV7zF6uT-hM
A heartwarming clip where John Cabral and George Couros talk about their families and the impact that their parents had on their learning. Cabral shares more about how his parents and their story have influenced his academic pathway.
Dr. Jared Smith (need link):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPl5ldAeACs
Dr. Jared Smith and George Couros talk more about the various skillsets of administrators and school leaders. The two talk about the idea that being a great teacher does not mean that the person will be a great leader.
Stephanie Rothstein (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3NFmuIOLs
Stephanie Rothstein reflects on the importance of letting things go for the next thing to begin. Rothstein shares her reflections and how she will push this forward. Rothstein also shares a letter that she left to the next learner who will take over her classroom. This heartwarming clip has an amazing message about the way that we leave a space and why it stays great because of us.
AJ Juliani (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGu-GIG4wA
This clip starts off with a reminder from AJ Juliani that our role is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Juliani and Couros continue on to have a powerful conversation focused on empowering learners.
Matt Matkovich & Phil Januszewski:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOYD1lxB6dY
Being well-rested and taking care of ourselves allows us to give more of ourselves to our students. Phil Januszewski shares more about the importance of self care. Matt Matkovich shares more about how he builds powerful connections and stays transparent with his audience.
Marita Diffenbaugh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZRUsQLL8o
Marita Diffenbaugh shares more about how she involves her learners in the process and lays out everything that the grade level she is teaching needs to learn. Hear more about how Diffenbaugh “cleans the garage” with her learners.
George Couros:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTIPbCuYsc
George Couros shares more about a blog post that talks about 5 ways that we can drive meaningful change. Being in a place where we are ready for change and seeing the value in the change will culminate in new actions that may lead to better outcomes. Couros reminds us that there are things that we do today that we thought we would never do; there are times when we are not ready for that change and Couros reminds us that is okay and to give ourselves and others grace!

Avoiding Teacher Burnout to Thrive in Our Roles - A Convo with Morgane Michael S2 EP35

George Couros starts off this podcast with a very personal story about his own experience with teacher burnout. This conversation with Morgan Michael comes at a pivotal time when we all need that reminder to take for ourselves. We have opportunities to take care of people that we work with and we need to take the opportunity to take care of ourselves. We want to avoid burnout being the norm - this podcast shares some great insights from Morgane Michael about how to avoid burnout and how to develop our own creativity!
Links:
Morgane Michael Twitter - https://twitter.com/sabi21days?lang=en
Morgane Michael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smallactbigimpact/
Morgane Michael Website - https://www.instagram.com/smallactbigimpact/
Morgane Michael Book (pre-order)
Morgane Michael Linktree - https://linktr.ee/smallactbigimpact
Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Morgane Michael - https://youtu.be/eKzrHDi00Y4
Morgane Michael Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/kindsight-101
Quotes:
"Being able to follow that calling, that calling or that little voice that says 'You do something that seems insurmountable...' you are able to trickle that down to the kids and they can see themselves in the light that you shine."
"When we do these courageous things, we need to dig deep and clap for ourselves."
"How do you bring your soul into everything you are doing?"
"It is about how do you bring your whole soul into everything you are doing for kids?"
"How do you fill yourself up in a way that you have more to give?"
https://youtu.be/eKzrHDi00Y4
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/

SEL and Mindfulness; How to Elevate Yourself and Others - A Convo with Dr. Kischa Campbell S2 EP34

Sometimes we make connections with others over the simplest things, but they come at the exact moment when we need the motivation and inspiration provided by that person. George Couros starts off this podcast episode with a recollection of how he and Dr. Kischa Campbell met. The two made a connection because of Greece and Millie Vanilli at a conference where Couros was presenting. Dr. Kischa Campbell works with the Palmdale School District where she runs a number of groups that help others “pay attention to paying attention.” This episode is full of great insights and ideas as shared by Dr. Kischa Campbell!
Links:
Dr. Kischa Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/themindmasseuse/
Dr. Kischa Campbell Website - https://www.drkthemindmasseuse.com/
Quotes:
"Life is supposed to be a walking meditation."
"Our body communicates to us."
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/

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Stephanie Rothstein - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Check out #BecauseofaTeacher now! Link
Stephanie Rothstein and George Couros start off this podcast with an exciting announcement about Rothstein’s new position! Rothstein shares more about the letter she is leaving to the next educator who takes over her room. This rest of touching and energetic podcast focuses on these three questions (and a bonus question):
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?
What did you learn from your student teacher?
Listen to the end for Couros’ special outro music!
Links:
Stephanie Rothstein Twitter - https://twitter.com/StephRothEDU
Stephanie Rothstein Website - https://www.stephedtech.com/
TEDx Talk: My Year of Yes to Me - https://www.ted.com/talks/stephanie_rothstein_my_year_of_yes_to_me
Quotes:
"What am I willing to let go for this next thing to begin?"
"I want it to be that a space does not revolve around me - but that I help it be a space that becomes a great space because I connect with people."
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/

5 Ways We Can Drive Meaningful Change in Education - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S2 EP33

A solo podcast with George Couros where he reflects on learning, growth, and our own mental capacity. There are times when outside factors and relationships affect what we do in education. Couros shares that he has been working to take better care of himself both mentally and physically. In this episode, he shares his hopes that everyone is taking time for themselves. In this episode, Couros goes over the following five ideas in detail:
Model the change that you want to see.
Show that you understand the value that already exists.
Tell stories.
Bring it back to the kids.
Get people excited and then get out of the way.
Links:
5 Ways to Influence Change - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/4577
5 Ways We Can Influence Meaningful Change in Education - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13232
Jimmy Casas Quote - https://twitter.com/casas_jimmy/status/1208362113175044096?lang=en
Dan Pink The Puzzle of Motivation - https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation/transcript?language=en
Quotes:
"We have to understand that people are in different spaces..."
"When you serve your staff to help kids, that is better for kids..."
"The more you micromanage, the more work it is going to be for you. Do you create a space where it is dependent solely on the work that you do?"
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/

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire With Dr. Kischa Campbell - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

Dr. Kischa Campbell and George Couros first connected at a conference - the two were brought together by Milli Vanilli! Dr. Kischa Campbell shares some really empowering stories as she 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:
Dr. Kischa Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/themindmasseuse/
Dr. Kischa Campbell Website - https://www.drkthemindmasseuse.com/
Quotes:
"Be yourself, be confident in yourself, bring all aspects of you to every space that you are in because, in those spaces, you never know who you're inspiring...you never know what you can learn..."
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/

Finding The True, Good And Beautiful In Education - A Convo With Marita Diffenbaugh - S2 EP32

Reflecting and thinking about the work that we do, we can easily be passionate about education. When we focus on education, we sometimes lose ourselves, and when we lose ourselves. How can we make sure that learning is available for all kids? These opening thoughts and this opening question from Marita Diffenbaugh and George Couros guide this conversation. Diffenbaugh shares some great insights from the research she has been doing as she starts a brand new school that meets the needs of the industry and workforce.
Links:
Marita Diffenbaugh Twitter https://twitter.com/mdiffenbaugh?lang=en
Marita Diffenbaugh Website - https://elevate2c.org/north
LEARNER (the book) on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/L-R-N-R-Beautiful-Education/dp/173489086X
5 Questions to Ask Your Students To Start the School Year - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7552
The Sponge Factor - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/tag/sponge-factor
Quotes:
"What are the humans doing in this space called school? What is the job of the learner? What is the service of education?"
"Do I know the kids? Do I understand what makes them smile? Do I understand what makes them nervous? Are they feeling like they are being served and respected?"
"We can find learning in any space that we are willing to look." - GC
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/

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with AJ Juliani - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

How do we move from compliance to engagement to empowerment? AJ Juliani and George Couros talk about the importance of empowerment and share ways to empower others during this conversation! Hear this and more as Juliani 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:
AJ Juliani Twitter - https://twitter.com/ajjuliani?lang=en
AJ Juliani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/learningwithaj/?hl=en
Intentional Innovation - http://ajjuliani.com/
Empower on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Empower-Happens-Students-Their-Learning/dp/194644443X
Quotes:
"We can't focus all of our time on preparing our students for something. Our role is to help students prepare themselves for anything."
"If you want to improve and get better, you cannot just do that by yourself- you need coaches, you need mentors, you need colleagues...a whole crew of people that are going to be there..."
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/

Saying Yes To Ourselves! A Convo with Matt Matkovich & Phil Januszewski S2 EP31

“Every time we say ‘yes’ to something, we say no to something else.” This energetic podcast goes over so much, including the idea of saying yes to ourselves and why that is so important. When we say yes to everything else, we are eventually saying no to ourselves and what we need. We say yes to ourselves so we can have that energy and that ability within ourselves to support others. Finding those boundaries while still helping others and lifting them up is exactly what Phil Januszewski and Matt Matkovich share in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Hear this and how Januszewski and Matkovich get educators to create their own energy, empower themselves, and become legendary in their workspace. This is a great listen for anyone who wants to feel the energy of these two, anyone who wants practical strategies for increasing your own self-confidence, and for anyone who is a speaker or considering becoming a speaker.
Links:
Phil Januszewski - https://twitter.com/mrjaysandburg?lang=en
Matt Matkovich Twitter - https://twitter.com/mr_matkovich
M & P Presentations - https://www.instagram.com/mppresentations/
Matt Matkovich Website - https://www.mppresentations.com/
M & P Presentation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MandPpresentations
The Fire Seinfeld Episode (IMDB) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0697697/
Quotes:
"We think that confidence is the foundation of everything. When we are self-confident, we are willing to take better care of ourselves."
"The ordinary is the extraordinary."
"Self-confidence should always be balanced out with gratitude."
"You take yourself less seriously during the day if you have enough creative passion and purpose after your workday ends."
"Start fresh, take care of yourself, and be mindful of your off button."
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/

July 2021 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Clement Townsend, Debbie Tannenbaum, John Cabral, Erin Murphy, Ross Cooper, Marita Diffenbaugh, AJ Juliani, Morgane Michael, Phil Januszewski and Matt Matkovich, and George Couros! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below!
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
4:04 Intro Music
4:11 Clement Townsend
8:31 Debbie Tannenbaum
9:26 John Cabral
14:14 Erin Murphy & Ross Cooper
20:02 Marita Diffenbaugh
20:57 AJ Juliani (need link)
22:59 Morgane Michael (need link)
23:47 Phil Januszewski and Matt Matkovich
24:17 Clement Townsend
25:55 George Couros
28:36 Closing
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/