The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Evan Whitehead - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Evan Whitehead shares some incredibly powerful thoughts about social emotional learning, supporting our learners, how leaders can recognize the need of those they serve, and how we address learning loss as educators. As one of the authors featured in the upcoming book, Because of a Teacher, Whitehead shares some of his own vulnerabilities and ways to create an environment that is conducive to success. Hear all this and more as Whitehead answers 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:
Evan Whitehead Twitter - https://twitter.com/EvanWhitehead00?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Quotes:
"You don't have to feel guilty if you say no...you have a job to do..." Evan Whitehead
"We have to know that we have to take care of ourselves because, at the end of the day, that is all that we have." Evan Whitehead
"As leaders, are we telling the people that we serve, that we supervise to slow down..." Evan Whitehead
"When you take care of people, stuff will get done, but if you focus too much on the stuff, you will lose people." 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
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/

Capturing The Classroom - A Convo With Ellen Linnihan - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S2 EP

Ellen Linnihan starts off this podcast with an amazing reminder about the impact of reading to your students. Couros and Linnihan continue the conversation with strategies to help learners reading works that they are personally interested in. Linnihan shares a great way to get learners out of the “zone of ‘I just go along with what everybody else is saying.’” Linnihan also shares more about her book, Capturing the Classroom with Video, and how it is more of a “why to” as opposed to a “how-to” where she shares ideas for being more engaged with learners and how video can give us the time to do that! Couros and Linnihan close out the podcast with their reflections on the book publishing process.
Links:
Ellen Linnihan Twitter - https://twitter.com/ellenlinnihan?lang=en
Ellen Linnihan Instagram - instagram.com/ellenlinni/?hl=en
Capturing the Classroom with Video (book on Amazon - available July of 2021) - https://www.amazon.com/Capturing-Classroom-Creating-Students-Anytime/dp/1952812054/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1618168129&refinements=p_27%3AEllen+Linnihan&s=books&sr=1-2
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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/

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Dr. LaQuita Outlaw- The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Dr. LaQuinta Outlaw and George Couros have an energetic conversation 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?
Dr. Outlaw shares an inspiring story about the superintendent who had an amazing impact on her and took the time to mentor her. Hear this story, the story about how Dr. Outlaw's former math teacher took the time to support her learning, and what advice Dr. Outlaw would have appreciated earlier on in her career in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire!
Links:
LLA Link - http://learningandleading.com/
Dr. Outlaw Twitter - https://twitter.com/drloutlaw?lang=en
Quotes:
"What I am seeking is to be better tomorrow than I am today."
"Hold to what your heart feels is the right thing to do."
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
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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/

The Science of Positive Pushback - A Convo with Mike Mohammad #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S2 EP 20

Mike Mohammad and George Couros start off this podcast with a conversation about how they first connected through the IMMOOC (Innovator’s Mindset Massive Open Online Course - linked below)! The two quickly connect over their experiences and childhood - both having grown up with immigrant parents. Hear Mohammad’s answer to Couros’ question: what do you do when you have a student who just struggles? Couros and Mohammad have a powerful conversation about the purpose of keynote sessions and Mohammad shares some of his learning and experience from planning an EdCamp!
Links:
First IMMOOC (Innovator’s Mindset Massive Open Online Course) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930?i=1000375453425
Last IMMOOC Episode from 10/22/2016 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930?i=1000377003063
Mike Mohammad Twitter - https://twitter.com/mo_physics?lang=en
Mike Mohammad Blog - http://mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com/
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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/

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Deidre Roemer - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Deidre Roemer shares a bit of the story that she tells in detail in the upcoming book with the working title, “Because of a Teacher, Stories of the Past to Inspire the Future of Education.” Roemer shares a summarized version of the full story in this podcast as she reflects on her teaching career and the lessons she has learned. Roemer tells more about what makes an administrator stand out and how they are learner-centered and let the students take the lead. Roemer shares some of the strategies that she has seen schools use to help learners better understand what options they have. Hear all this and more as Couros and Roemer discuss the following 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:
Deidre Roemer Twitter - https://twitter.com/deidre_roemer?lang=en
Deidre Roemer Blog - https://leveragepoints.home.blog/
Quotes:
"We want to make sure everybody has the opportunity to figure out what their place is going to be." DR
"Not all people have the same strengths, but all people have strengths." DR & GC
"What is your experience like? Tell me why you are here. How can I make what is happening for you today the best experience it can be." DR from Her Dad
"How do you show up for people and give what you can and hold your own self accountable for doing that really well." DR
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
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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/

Connecting and Elevating as a Leader - A Convo With Yasmeen Robbins S2 EP20

A fun and energetic episode with Yasmeen Robbins and George Couros! Right away, the “best friendship” between the two is clear as Robbins reminds us, “You have got to show people that you are human." Robbins reflects on a very real conversation that she had with a parent where she had to take a step back and “lead with questions.” Robbins has so many great strategies and reminders that allow us to reveal our human side and show our understanding and appreciation of others. Hear more about how Robbins is building an app that will connect school administrators and provide the North Carolina school system with a tool to connect administrators. Watch or listen to the end to hear a brief and energetic conversation about Couros’ and Robbins’ shared love of shoes!
Links:
Covey Habit 5 - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/habit-5/
Yasmeen Robbins Linked-in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeen-robbins-b7777a79
Re-Brand NC Education - https://www.rebrandnced.com/about-rbnced
Yameen Robbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/robbinseducates
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 Yasmeen Robbins - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Yasmeen Robbins shares some seriously great advice and stories in this episode of 3 Questions on Educators that Inspire. Check out the full episode to hear Robbins answer 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:
George Couros Risk-Taking Blog Post - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7566
Yasmeen Robbins Linked-in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmeen-robbins-b7777a79
Re-Brand NC Education - https://www.rebrandnced.com/about-rbnced
Yameen Robbins Twitter - https://twitter.com/robbinseducates
Quotes:
"Trust your intuition when it comes to your kids and your classroom."
"Teach as if you are trying to entertain yourself."
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
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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/

Developing Students Beyond the Curriculum - A Convo with Ryan Keliher - S2 EP19

"If we only teach the students the curriculum, we have failed them." - George Couros
The quote that opens this podcast sums up this powerful conversation between Ryan Keliher and George Couros. The two start off the conversation connecting on interests outside of education. Keliher recognizes the importance of reflection and recognizing mistakes. Keliher explains how he is providing learners with an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skill sets through his work with Junior Achievement. Keliher and Couros also talk about Keliher’s book, Superstar Curriculum: “A collection of skills, habits, and attitudes” that Keliher has found over his educational career. The four components of the book, Superstar Curriculum are: character development, habit of mind development, opportunity development, and personal leadership. This episode has a little of everything - the two talk about fatherhood, education, entrepreneurship, basketball, wrestling, and much more!
Links:
Ryan Keliher Twitter - https://twitter.com/superstarcurric?lang=en
Ryan Keliher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/superstarcurriculum/?hl=en
Junior Achievement - https://jausa.ja.org/
Superstar Curriculum (book - Amazon link) - https://www.amazon.com/Superstar-Curriculum-School-Create-Brightest/dp/1728669774
Google 20% Rule - https://www.inc.com/bryan-adams/12-ways-to-encourage-more-free-thinking-and-innovation-into-any-business.html
Kallea Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CMe9vE_hTIZ/?igshid=1s2kdavlfnebvPlease 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 Ryan Keliher - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

Keliher and Couros talk about having pride in their school and how actions impact the school culture as Keliher 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:
Ryan Keliher Twitter - https://twitter.com/superstarcurric?lang=en
Ryan Keliher Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/superstarcurriculum/?hl=en
Quotes:
"If a teacher is not a learner first, they are not going to be a very effective teacher."
"...video matches the audio..."
"Just because you're a teacher, it doesn't mean you are not a learner..."
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
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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/

How do you make others feel valued in their work? - A Convo with Livia Chan S2 Ep18

“Do you leave a space better off than when you arrived?” The first question asked by George Couros right away in this episode sets off this powerful conversation with Liva Chan! Chan, who has so much knowledge in so many different roles within a school, shares her experiences and how she helps others “see what is possible.” Chan describes some of the changes coming up in the British Columbia school system and how they are going gradeless and encouraging educators to go deep into the curriculum. As the conversation continues, the two talk more in-depth about the power of building a Professional Learning Network! Couros asks the question, “How do we utilize technology to connect with people and build relationships?” Hear Chan’s advice on building your own PLN towards the end of this episode!
Links:
Livia Chan Website - https://livchan.com/
Teach Better - https://www.teachbetter.com/
Experience Accelerated George Couros Blog Post - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/2682
Livia Chan Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiviaChanL?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
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/