The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
"Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of a great teacher can be transformative." - George Couros
This opening quote from George Couros sets the theme of this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Complete EdTech Coach - A Convo with Adam Juarez and Kat Goyette. Juarez, Goyette, and Couros talk about how we can make the standards work with technology as long as the focus remains on the learning we are working to achieve. However, as noted in this episode, it is not just about learning and technology - when we also think about who we are working to serve, that is when we meet the important aspects of learning. This episode reflects on how to keep a focus on who we are serving and moving backward from that to connect the curriculum and enhance that with the use of technology. Juarez and Goyette also share some of the topics they discuss in their book, The Complete Ed Tech Coach, and the work they are doing with #techrodeo!
Links:
Adam Juarez Twitter - https://twitter.com/techcoachjuarez?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Kat Goyette Twitter - https://twitter.com/kat_goyette
Adam Juarez Website - http://techcoachjuarez.blogspot.com/
Kat Goyette Website - http://www.wonderexplorelearn.com/
“Learners are the driver, Technology is the Accelerator” - https://medium.com/@egchapma/learners-are-the-driver-technology-is-the-accelerator-918f6d65c334
#TechRodeo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/search?q=%23techrodeo&src=typed_query&f=live
4 Guiding Questions for Your IT Department (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/3702
The Complete Ed Tech Coach (on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Complete-EdTech-Coach-Approach-Supporting-ebook/dp/B08LJGVWRJ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=katherine+goyette&qid=1603297404&sr=8-1
Quotes:
"Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of a great teacher can be transformative." - George Couros
"Starting with that who is important." - Kat Goyette
"Lead with learning, never with tech." -Adam Juarez
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 Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney tells some amazing stories about her former teacher who was professional and inspirational! Dr. Goffney reflects on the importance of being visible as she shares her memories of a former principal. Towards the end of this episode, Dr. Goffney shares some powerful advice! Hear all this and more as Dr. Goffney 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. LaTonya M. Goffney Website - https://drgoffney.com/
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Twitter - https://twitter.com/drgoffney
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdrgoffney/?hl=en
Quotes:
"Celebrate the moments." -Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney's advice to her first-year teacher self
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
George Couros shares an idea that he has been struggling with - dealing with the naysayers and recognizing the praise from others. In this episode, Couros reminds us to evaluate ourselves and do things that are true to us and who we are. Adam Grant shared this in a tweet: "The time people spend building personal brands would be better invested in personal connections. Products have brands. People have relationships and reputations. Authenticity is not about marketing yourself to create an image. It’s about aligning your actions with your values.” After sharing and reflecting on this quote, Couros has this advice: "Appreciate the kindness of strangers, but care more of what you think of yourself, that is the one person you will wake up with every day."
Quotes (PIP):
Don't get caught up in the negatives - this doesn't mean don't take criticism - but also, don't get too caught up in the praise of others.
"Appreciate the kindness of strangers, but care more of what you think of yourself, that is the one person you will wake up with every day." - George Couros
Think of the things that you love and share them with the world.
Links:
Adam Grant Tweet - https://twitter.com/AdamMGrant/status/1475485425687048202?s=20
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 Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Reciprocation in relationships, knowing each other, and knowing the stories each person has, helps us build stronger relationships. Matt Woods and George Couros talk about compound interest in relationships - how we take the time now to build a connection and how that actually saves us time in the future. Woods also shares more about his book series titled I Wanna Be, the various positions he has held in education, and how he has kept relationships at the forefront of his work. Hear this energetic conversation between Woods and Couros and for more Woods, check out his podcast, Leading Out The Woods!
Links:
Matt Woods Twitter - https://twitter.com/woodfromawoods
Matt Woods Website - https://www.leadingoutthewoods.com/
Leading Out The Woods - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-out-the-woods/id1507447161
Matt Woods, I Wanna Be… book series - https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Woods/e/B0893QR5NS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Quotes:
"When you are passionate about something, it does not feel like work, it feels like an extension of what you are already doing." - Matt Woods
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 Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Eric Haines starts off this episode by reflecting on an influential educator whose genuine self-made her stand out as a teacher to all the learners throughout her career. Amy Cordes continues to share how an administrator she has worked with inspired her by embodying a positive vibe and kept educators student-centered. Both Cordes and Haines share the advice they would give their first-year teacher selves! Hear how Cordes and Haines answer 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:
Amy Cordes Twitter - https://twitter.com/amyfcpsachieve
Eric Haines Twitter - https://twitter.com/ehainesfcps
FCPS Vanguard Website - https://vanguard.fcps.org/
Marc and Angel Quote - https://twitter.com/marcandangel/status/1352604217710686208?lang=en
Quotes:
"Reaching out to your colleagues is really important..leaning on that professional learning network, I have seen so much success in teachers, really leaning on each other and not trying to go it alone." - Eric Haines
"The keyword throughout your career is flexibility." - Amy Cordes
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 Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
In Season 2, Episode 7 of #MindsetMonday, George Couros thinks through what is next for him as he shares that he has reached his goal weight! This episode begins with a reflection on a TikTok video and a blog post that reminds us to look at the next step that will lead us to our bigger goal. Couros shares that by creating a larger goal and taking steps each day to reach that goal, we are more likely to meet the end goal! This episode shares Couros thinking aloud about what his next goal is - be sure to comment below to help Couros as he thinks aloud about his next steps!
Quotes (PIP):
Do you have a goal that you are working towards? What is that goal? What steps are you taking each day?
Do you have a big goal and are you doing the things that you need to do each day to get to that goal?
Links:
Goal.Cast on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@goal.cast?lang=en
The Road Right in Front of You (Blog Post) - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/8044
James Clear, Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
George Couros Progression Pictures - https://www.instagram.com/p/CYO6p9hOvOR/
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 Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Adam Torrisi talks about the work he does as a vice principal and the services he provides through his program, The Intentional Athlete. Torrisi provides a presentation for athletics teams and clubs where he presents a mental framework for the athlete using a three-part framework: willingness, rationalization, and fulfillment. This framework works to help teams and athletes “get out of their own way.” Torrisi and Couros reflect on this program, mental health, fitness, finding our own solutions, and more in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Links:
Adam Torrisi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theintentionalathlete/
Adam Torrisi Website - https://www.theintentionalathlete.com/
MindSet Monday - The Power of Boring Episode #9 - LINK TBD
Dean Shareski - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd-Nk2sB-vA
Quotes:
"Stop thinking in destinations, start thinking in journeys." - Adam Torrisi
"The length of the school day is the same, but the demands go up every single year." - 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 Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Kim Miller and Shelley Groves who work in a career technical planning district, come to this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with an amazing perspective on how to help learners create opportunities and find success in ways that are meaningful to them. Miller and Groves reflect on these questions during this conversation:
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:
Kim Miller Twitter - https://twitter.com/KimMiller_Learn
Shelley Groves Twitter - https://twitter.com/shelleygroves74
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Twitter - https://twitter.com/EFCTS
Quotes:
"She focused on developing people, developing teachers, meeting adults where they were, and developing them." - Kim Miller
"Hold on...it is going to be great!" - Shelley Groves
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 Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
What might seem insignificant to you might be important to others. George Couros starts this episode with a story about a peculiarity in Van Halen’s contract. Couros shares how using a person’s name shows that you are here in this space with them and that they are being honored. This episode focuses on how the seemingly small details can make a huge impact!
Quotes (PIP):
What really matters, how do you utilize your time, and how do you connect with others?
Links:
Van Halen Article from Entrepreneur - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/232420
Clip Description:
Paying attention to details - or sweating the small stuff - can actually lead to achieving long-term goals. In this clip from #MindsetMonday, George Couros reflects on what can happen when we actually pay attention to the details!
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 Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Helping our kids find opportunities that are meaningful to them is one of the objectives of Kim Miller and Shelley Groves who work in a career technical planning district. Miller, Groves, and Couros talk about the ability to learn, the bravery that it takes to explore a different opportunity, solving the problems of today through hands-on experiences, and bringing out the genius in our learners. This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast reflects on ways that we can personalize learning without standardizing our kids.
Links:
Kim Miller Twitter - https://twitter.com/KimMiller_Learn
Shelley Groves Twitter - https://twitter.com/shelleygroves74
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Twitter - https://twitter.com/EFCTS
The 4 E’s in Education - https://www.peoplefluent.com/blog/learning/fast-lane-to-continuous-learning/
Quotes:
"How do we make the learning environment more focused on how the students learn?" - Kim Miller
"We learn more through failure than we do through success. It is our struggles that help us learn." - Kim Miller
"That is a brave student that can say 'I want to make this jump, make this change, for my
future.' " - Shelley Groves
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/