The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
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Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
“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/
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Dr. Principal El, Ryan Keliher, Starr Sackstein, Livia Chan, and Vernon Wright! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below. As a bonus, watch on YouTube for a chance to win a signed copy of The Innovator’s Mindset!
Timecodes:
1:52 Intro Music
2:00 Dr. Principal El
4:08 Ryan Keliher
5:52 Starr Sackstein
8:43 Livia Chan
11:37 Vernon Wright
13:19 Closing
Dr. Principal El
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySmCCv5F3Ps
How much does it matter when a child has someone who believes in them? Hear how Dr. Principal El answers this question as he explains the importance of believing in others.
Ryan Keliher
TBD
Creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to invest in themselves is an empowering learning experience that Ryan Keliher shares in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast!
Starr Sackstein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktJpDD3qC1A
Starr Sackstein reflects on a project that her learners came up with because she provided an opportunity to co-create curriculum!
Livia Chan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpizB1qL2Ng
Livia Chan shares more about how building her own PLN has helped her connect with other educators and created more opportunities in her professional career!
Vernon Wright
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JXi3Im1jes
Vernon Wright talks about the power of affirmations and how he uses the same affirmations daily to help him achieve his goals.
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 Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Mike Mohammad tells some really inspiring stories about his former teachers and admin and gives some great advice that he wishes he had taken earlier in his career as he 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?
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/
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset with Starr Sackstein has a little bit of everything - education, writing, basketball shoes, Pokemon GO, going gradeless...the topics and conversation throughout this episode are incredibly empowering and relevant!
Throughout this podcast, you can feel Sackstein’s passion for education and learning! Couros also asks Sackstein about her new book, Assessing With Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs. During this conversation, Couros reflects on his personal story about how grades impacted him as a learner and Sackstein shares her knowledge about going gradeless. See all this and more - including Sackstein’s priceless reaction to spelling tests!
Timecodes:
45:41 Hear Sackstein talk about her new book, Assessing With Respect: Everyday Practices That Meet Students’ Social and Emotional Needs
48:24 What is co-constructing curriculum
Links:
Starr Sackstein Publications - https://www.mssackstein.com/publications
Texting Improving Literacy George Couros Blog - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/2190
Simply May Sackstein’s lesser-known fiction publication- https://www.amazon.com/Simply-May-Starr-Sackstein/dp/0557132754/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1548016628&sr=8-11&keywords=starr+sackstein&linkCode=sl1&tag=starrsacks-20&linkId=faa25f4c6188691bbba723e2f48e7038&language=en_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/
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Livia Chan and George Couros talk about Chan’s influential educators, influential administrators, and some amazing first-year advice. Chan answers these three questions in this short episode of 3 Questions on Educators 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?
Hear Chan’s answers to these questions and this reminder: "Teaching is hard work. It is even harder if you are not yourself.” - Livia Chan
Links:
Livia Chan Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiviaChanL?s=20
Livia Chan Website - https://livchan.com/
Quotes:
"Teaching is hard work. It is even harder if you are not yourself."
"Teach with your heart; whatever is in your heart, bring what you have to your children."
3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Livia Chan - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
“Even through failures, what do we learn through the process?” - George Couros
This quote serves as the ongoing theme of this video as George Couros reflects on what he has done to lose 80 pounds. Even though Couros, who is not a medical professional, has seen results over the last 7 to 8 months, he has dealt with numerous failures, and through determination and reflection, he has created a routine that has helped him reach his fitness goals! Couros reminds us that when something is not working, we can take what we have learned to find a direction that works better for us. Towards the end, Couros gets very real about how the mental weight started leading to physical weight and he shares what he is doing to surround himself with people who cheer him on. Everyone’s journey is different, so this video serves as a reflection of a journey where Couros has found success in a way that is meaningful to him.
Links:
VShred - https://vshred.com/
Aaptiv - https://aaptiv.com/
Lumen - https://www.lumen.com/en-us/home.html
Vernon Wright Innovator’s Mindset Podcast (Vision Boards) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2DgUgwoxJ0
James Clear (Atomic Habits) - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Music - https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/5
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
George Couros and Starr Sackstein have a powerful conversation about 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?
Hear more about these questions and how Sackstein describes herself as a “bopping Grateful Dead” fan!
Quotes:
"Be gentle with yourself."
"Not knowing answers...has left space for the kids to be able to say 'I know how to find out the answer to that...' [It] creates a synergy."
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/
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Vernon Wright has an incredibly compelling story which he shares on this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Hear more about how a summative review with a caring administrator changed Wright’s career path. Wright is a great storyteller who talks about the many people who have impacted his life. Throughout this episode, Wright shares his journey and how he has pushed himself into taking the next steps. “Believe. Hustle. Manifest. Repeat.” - A reminder from Vernon Wright!
Links:
The Wright Leader Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZyxpolRl3wWW8GPgUVbhxpzeIzpwOgmUJ2D80/?igshid=rdqcxxfx8u98
Flock of Seagulls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIpfWORQWhU
DisruptED TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWuVo1VDCR3MJPyi4o16Dw
Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/
Vernon Wright Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewrightleader
Vernon Wright Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrightleader/?hl=en
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 Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
The impact that we can have on others is sometimes something that we do not realize until we are reminded and told by those who admire us. Dr. Salome Thomas-EL shares a heartwarming story about a teacher who had an amazing impact on him. Hear this story and more as Principal El 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:
Principal El Website - http://www.principalel.com/
Principal El Books - http://www.principalel.com/publications/books
Retention for a Change (coming March 15, 2021) - https://www.amazon.com/Retention-Change-Motivate-Inspire-Energize/dp/1475858825
Quotes:
"Leadership is a service - if you can't serve, you can't lead." - Dr. Salome Thomas-EL
"If you can't hack it, get your jacket." - Dr. Salome Thomas-EL
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/
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
"When failure is normative, resilience becomes second nature." - Principal El
Feeling the excitement from Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, Principal El, and enthusiasm throughout this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast is incredibly inspiring and uplifting! Principal El and George Couros talk about the power of leadership, how Principal El started a school Chess Club, and how relationships impact the school as a whole. The two get very serious about some conflict that involved Principal El and the school board - Principal El shares how he advocated for more appreciation to be shown to the teachers at his school and how that resulted in some conflict with the board - hear this story and how it turned out for Principal El as he recounts the events. Principal El also talks more about his new book that is coming out and how it gives guidance to educators as they continue pushing their own learning. Principal El shares some amazing stories of the people he has connected with and learned from. This episode is a great reminder that the belief we have in learners inspires them to have a belief in the work that they can do and the impact they can have on others.
Links:
Twitter Poem - https://twitter.com/JasonCMcDowell/status/1364898347803435010?s=20
Principal El Website - http://www.principalel.com/
Principal El Books - http://www.principalel.com/publications/books
Retention for a Change (coming March 15, 2021) - https://www.amazon.com/Retention-Change-Motivate-Inspire-Energize/dp/1475858825
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/