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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Episodes
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/
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Chris Kennedy shares a story about how a former teacher made him believe in himself. Kennedy also shares how an administrator maintained a focus on the students. Hear these stories and the answer to these questions in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Chris Kennedy:
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:
Chris Kennedy Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrkennedy
Chris Kennedy Website - https://cultureofyes.ca/
Quotes:
"...have a student perspective...I think too often, administrators try to make things work for the adults, not for the kids." Chris Kennedy - reflecting on an administrator who inspires
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 Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
What if we focused on a few things and took time to reflect on, connect with, and process those ideas? When we take ideas and put them into action, we are able to be both consumers and creators of content. George Couros shares a story from his time as a referee where applying the learning, or the feedback given, happened right away. How many times do we read a book looking for a specific answer and then do nothing with the information we learned? Think about this podcast - what will you do with this information after you listen or watch? George Couros shares more about what he calls the “sponge factor.” Throughout this episode, Couros encourages listeners and viewers to consider what can be created because of the content you are consuming!
Quotes (PIP):
How do you go beyond consumption to create a product showing your learning?
What if we focused on a few things and took time to reflect on, connect with, and process those ideas?
What will you create because of this?
Links:
Season 2 Episode 1 - Maybe You’re the Problem? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8VfKK09-z0
Innovator’s Mindset (book on Amazon) - bit.do/IITB
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
Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Dr. Marcus Belin and George Couros share their thoughts on the response to administrators that says “that is why you make the big bucks.” Dr. Belin and Couros reflect on how administrators hear that comment and it often comes off as an excuse to treat them poorly. Couros reminds us that “it is not about top down, bottom up, it is about all hands on deck.” In the intro of this episode, Couros shares some reflections about his time as an administrator and how connecting with kids would remind him why he did what he did. Dr. Belin reflects on the struggles many administrators have and shares some powerful stories about the role he has as a principal in a school of nearly 3,000 students. No matter our role, we are all doing what is best for kids.
Links:
Dr. Marcus Belin Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarcusJBelin
Dr. Marcus Belin Website - https://www.drmarcusbelin.com/
Unapologetic Leadership (Podcast) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetic-leadership/id1552830446
Quotes:
"We are sustaining an unsustainable level." -Dr. Marcus Belin
"If you do little things each day to create a habit and that small habit can be something that can change somebody, that changes the...direction of how people feel..." -Dr. Marcus Belin
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 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Dr. Marcus Belin reflects on how he learned the qualities he did not want to emulate as a person and how that guided him through his education. Dr. Belin and Couros talk about how to harness our gifts to lift others. Hear all this and more as Dr. Belin 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. Marcus Belin Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarcusJBelin
Dr. Marcus Belin Website - https://www.drmarcusbelin.com/
Unapologetic Leadership (Podcast) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetic-leadership/id1552830446
Quotes:
"...try anything and everything because...every single day is an opportunity...that has a defined end to it." - Dr. Marcus Belin
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 Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Welcome to another monthly highlight video from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! This month, George Couros had the opportunity to host more inspiring educators on the podcast. Check out the highlights from each episode in this February 2022 Innovator’s Mindset Podcast Highlights!
Kim Miller and Shelley Groves - Success in a Way that is Meaningful to Them - A Convo with Kim Miller and Shelley Groves
Part of our role as educators is to bring out the genius in our learners. Kim Miller, Shelley Groves, and George Couros talk about what it means to be smart and how the traditional definition of smart should be expanded to include skills that are not necessarily demonstrated in traditional classrooms. Miller reflects on learners who believe they were terrible students because they were limited by the traditional learning environment. This clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Success in a Way that is Meaningful to Them - A Convo with Kim Miller and Shelley Groves answers this question which is posed by Miller: "How do we make the learning environment more focused on how the students learn?"
Matt Woods - I Wanna Be... - Matt Woods
Matt Woods and George Couros talk about social capital and how that can be built by spending time greeting parents and learners in the hallways. Woods and Couros talk about suspensions and difficult conversations that administrators often have to have with parents and how those conversations are made less tenuous when you have a relationship with the parent. Woods reflects on how the work that we put in years ago, laying the foundation of relationships, can pay dividends in the future.
Adam Torrisi - The Intentional Educator - A Convo with Adam Torrisi
Adam Torrisi reflects on ways to support our learners as they feel anxiety or stress over returning to school. Torrisi, who works as a vice principal and speaks with athletes, teams, and clubs through his program, The Intentional Athlete, reflects on the advice he shares with his staff and athletes. Torrisi reminds us, “You cannot live in a world where you are not allowed to make mistakes.” Torrisi shares all this and more in the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Intentional Educator - A Convo with Adam Torrisi.
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney - Three Questions with Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney tells some amazing stories about her former teacher who was professional and inspirational!
Adam Juarez and Kat Goyette The Complete EdTech Coach - A Convo with Adam Juarez and Kat Goyette
In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Complete EdTech Coach - A Convo with Adam Juarez and Kat Goyette, Couros asks the co-authors of The Complete Ed Tech Coach these questions:
What is best for kids?
How does this improve learning?
If we were to do _________, what is the balance of risk vs. reward?
Is this serving the few or the majority?
These questions, from a blog post written by George Couros, spark a conversation about the learners we serve and how the technology we have impacts learning.
George Couros - 4 Ideas to Improve Personal Well-Being
A very vulnerable solo podcast with George Couros who reflects on a time when he needed to take some time off and how the administrators he worked with, including Kelly Wilkins, reminded him that if he didn’t take care of himself, he couldn’t take care of the learners he was supposed to be serving. This episode The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast reminds us to embrace the opportunity to catch our breath and support those who need the same. Couros reminds us to go enjoy things outside of our jobs, to understand that there is no endpoint, try to do fewer things better, and find people that give you energy.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
“The dreams that you have are sometimes just a question away.” -George Couros
George Couros shares that this podcast is inspired by his mom who taught him that it never hurts to ask! It is better to ask and hear “no” than it is to not ask and never know. Couros shares two powerful examples - one from his personal and one from his professional life - where asking a question created an opportunity to turn a dream into a reality!
Quotes (PIP):
What are you hoping for? Reach out and ask!
“The dreams that you have are sometimes just a question away.” -George Couros
Links:
What I Learned About Education by Losing 100 Pounds - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13437
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/