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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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
At the beginning of this podcast, I share a little story about how sometimes not getting what you want, can be the best thing that can happen to you!
Check out some of the highlights from the month with these incredible educators!
Meghan Lawson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q35SDwov9uQ
Meghan Lawson shares an incredibly vulnerable story about her first-grade teacher and an incredibly difficult time in her personal life. Hear the story about how Lawson’s grade one teacher made such a memorable impact on Lawson in this clip of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Meghan Lawson!
Joshua Stamper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsqe_JaVhLU
Joshua Stamper shares some powerful advice for aspiring administrators. Stamper and Couros talk about creating opportunities and building relationships in this clip from Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Joshua Stamper. This clip is great reminder to show that you can lead before you are asked to do it.
Dr. Kischa Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3UJfQRfCl4
Dr. Kischa Campbell explains how we are three-part beings and shares the reason behind meditation. Dr. Campbell also shares musical suggestions based on situations and lifestyles. This clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: SEL and Mindfulness; How to Elevate Yourself and Others - A Convo with Dr. Kischa Campbell, talks about how to calm ourselves down to listen and focus.
Dr. Matthew Joseph - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq1h-aLBrxM
Dr. Matthew Joseph shares how a teacher inspired him to write daily by differentiating the writing assignments required for the semester and allowing Dr. Joseph to keep a journal. This enjoyment of writing was inspired because the educator recognized the needs of the learner and empowered Dr. Joseph to take ownership of his own learning.
Dr. Shaun V. Carey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBUAsQUebw
George Couros asks Dr. Shaun V. Carey how he makes decisions that will ultimately do what is best for kids even when he knows he will get pushback. Hear Dr. Carey’s answer and how he connects it back to the importance of relationships in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Thriving in a New Role - A Convo with Dr. Shaun Carey. Couros also shares his own thoughts on this topic as a parent instead of an educator.
Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Gew2fDspU
This clip starts off with Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse sharing the advice they would have appreciated earlier on in their careers. George Couros also reflects on a quote that has gotten some pushback from others. Couros shares that his job is to help kids find a path to success in a way that is meaningful to them, not to define what success is for them. The closing reminder, surround yourself with awesome people, sums up this episode and this group of educators!
Stacey Wood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fZ8IbTFKQ
In this clip from the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset: Developing Problem-Finders in the Classroom - A Convo with Stacey Wood, Couros and Wood hold a conversation about ways to take positives out of hard situations, this does not mean ignoring the struggles. Wood shares more about how she asks learners about the impact they want to have on others. Some great thoughts, stories, and quotes are shared in this short clip!
Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.
George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
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 Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
George Couros starts this #MindsetMonday off with a powerful question about balancing our healthy habits and doing what we love. Couros talks about how he has started finding foods that he loves that are also healthy - this has helped him build habits that he enjoys while also working towards his personal health and fitness goals. Couros shares a story about his time as a teacher and connects that to the main topic of this episode - finding what you love personally and professionally.
Questions (PIP):
How can you find a balance between doing what you love and building healthy habits?
What is something that you love that can also help you reach your goals?
Is this something you want to stick with or is it time to try something new?
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
George Couros starts off this podcast with a short introduction sharing gratitude for the listeners and the technology that allows this connection. Couros continues on to share an example of celebrating educators around the world and across the hallway. Dr. Joseph leads a powerful conversation about the difference between assessing students and looking at growth over time. Dr. Joseph goes on to share various ways that we look at student growth without necessarily having a score or a rubric. He also shares more about his new book, Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, and how we connect individuals using technology.
Links:
Dr. Matthew Joseph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthew_x_joseph/?hl=en
Dr. Matthew Joseph Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewxjoseph?lang=en
Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Connections-Cultivating-Professional-Collaboration/dp/1777534968
Malcolm Gladwell Books - https://www.google.com/search?q=malcom+gladwell+books&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS908US908&oq=malcom+gladwell+books&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i10i433j0i10l2j46i10j0i10j46i10j0i10l3.4996j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset, Innovator’s Mindset Chart - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/8389
Leadership Lounge: xfactor.link/lounge
Quotes:
"Allow students to access the knowledge how they feel comfortable."
"We don't celebrate attempts enough."
"How can you find what the best match is for your community?"
"How are we maximizing each other's talents?"
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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 Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
This episode showcases three educators: Scott Cavanias, Jessica Delavigne, and Richard Parkhouse! The episode starts off with a powerful conversation about being someone worthy of following. Hear how Cavanias, Delavigne, and Parkhouse respond to 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:
Scott Cavanias Twitter - @AIS_Principal - https://twitter.com/AIS_Principal
Jessica Delavigne Twitter - @jdelavigne_rusd - https://twitter.com/jdelavigne_rusd
Richard Parkhouse Twitter - @4Renpark - https://twitter.com/4Renpark
Quotes:
"There is nothing that can replace a strong work ethic combined with a strong moral compass." -SC
"There is a ton of power in you..." -SC
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/
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
George Couros makes a connection between our personal and professional goals and how accountability can help us create more powerful goals and build healthier habits. Couros reflects on one of Stephen Covey’s disciplines - creating a cadence of accountability. This episode of #MindsetMondays encourages listeners and viewers to find what they are focusing on, build habits and goals that we, ourselves, are accountable to, and find meaningful measures for our goals and habits.
Links:
Cadence of Accountability - Stephen Covey Video - https://resources.franklincovey.com/mkt-4dxv1/store-334
Questions (PIP):
How do we get the most out of our efforts and the time we spend doing things?
How do we create accountability and make sure that the goals we want to make happen actually happen?
What is our focus and how does that lead to reaching our goals?
When you are making your goals, are you looking to do something meaningful for yourself, or are your goals more extrinsic? Do your goals rely on others?
What are the meaningful measures that will help you keep healthy habits and reach your goals?
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
This episode starts off with a conversation about being problem finders and problem solvers. Stacey Wood shares what she is doing in her high school entrepreneurship class and how that connects with the book, The Innovator’s Mindset. Wood goes into detail about what her students are doing in her class’ Idea Center and how they work to be social entrepreneurs and create new products that resolve existing problems. Couros also goes into detail about how to use his 5 Questions to Ask Students at the Start of the Year resource. This closing question is one that Couros is consistently asked, especially by high school teachers: Couros asks Wood, as a high school teacher, when you have students who come into your classroom and are conditioned to have that mentality of “just give me the test,” how do we un-condition our students from that mentality? Wood shares some great advice in response to this question that has helped her as she works to create opportunities for students to show their learning.
Links:
Ewan McIntosh TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUnhyyw8_kY
The Innovator’s Mindset (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity-ebook/dp/B016YTBZKO
5 Questions to Ask Your Students To Start the School Year - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7552
A.J. Juliani: Genuis Hour - https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/ka8eye5pf5bhwp3-lc7ch-nd29c-ddt7y-5gf79-2bcyt-67hl2-xtpcb-5b8a5-3se4f-9h2mp-ml247-9wb4n-8b6jk-lkcha-aydfe-ra44k-awyx8-tkpxx-pklrj-kkw58-bhc7h-wcdcz-f6dbr-929sl
Quotes:
"I try to give teachers an opportunity to express what they are feeling...but I also try to get them to express something positive."
"I try to remind them of the influence they have...teachers need to be reminded that, even in 2021, their role is huge."
"What kind of impact do you want to have?"
"The same risk-taking that we encourage for kids, we have to m
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/odel as adults - and that does not mean trying it just once." - GC
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Joshua Stamper starts off this podcast with a brief description of his new book, Aspire to Lead, which builds up to a conversation about the leaders that have supported Stamper throughout his time in education. Couros and Stamper discuss the following 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:
Aspire to Lead (book by Joshua Stamper) - https://www.amazon.com/Aspire-Lead-Joshua-Stamper/dp/1953852386
Quotes:
"Don't be afraid to ask questions...because if you don't know something, the expectation is still there for you to get that thing done." -JS
"You have to build a space where people feel that when you push them that you also have their back." -GC
"I learn from this because I am looking to learn." -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/
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
In the third episode of #MindsetMonday, George Couros talks about how he has built habits so that he no longer has to negotiate with himself. This episode reflects on a time when Couros would teach spin class in the morning before he went to school and fulfilled his responsibilities as a school principal. Couros reminds us that when there is accountability to other people, we do not have a choice, we have to fulfill our responsibilities, but it is also important to do things where we are accountable to ourselves. This episode gives listeners and viewers a strategy to make habits even when something is difficult.
Questions (PIP):
How can we develop habits so we no longer have to negotiate with ourselves?
How can we give ourselves the same grace that we give others while keeping ourselves accountable?
What are you going to keep yourself accountable for? Whom will you be accountable to?
What are some things that you are doing right now that you do not negotiate? Who are you doing those things for?
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
"Because of a Teacher" is now available! Get your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
George Couros starts this podcast off with a story about his first call to his mom after he got his first principalship. This story leads into the conversation with Dr. Shaun Carey, the superintendent of Enumclaw School District. The two talk about the vision of a school principal and district leader and how we can still be ourselves in that role. Dr. Carey’s fun-loving personality shows through in this episode as he and Couros have an energetic and informative conversation! Couros asks a crucial question in this episode: how do you make tough decisions even when you know you will get pushback? Hear Dr. Carey’s response to this, how he builds relationships with staff at Enumclaw School District, and how he will measure the district’s success during this time, all these answers and more in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Thriving in a New Role - A Convo with Dr. Shaun Carey!
Links:
Dr. Shaun V. Carey Twitter - https://twitter.com/shaunvcarey?lang=en
Dr. Shaun V. Carey LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-carey-857a8692
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 Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Because of a Teacher is now available! Dr. Matthew Joseph shares his experiences about journaling after a college professor gave him the option to document his freshman year. Dr. Joseph continues to share about a superintendent who invested in him as a person. In the closing question, Dr. Joseph shares some powerful advice. This entire episode is guided by these three questions and ends with some powerful advice:
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. Matthew Joseph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthew_x_joseph/?hl=en
Dr. Matthew Joseph Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewxjoseph?lang=en
Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Connections-Cultivating-Professional-Collaboration/dp/1777534968
Dr. Matthew Joseph shares his experiences about journaling after a college professor gave him the option to document his freshman year. Dr. Joseph continues to share about a superintendent who invested in him as a person. In the closing question, Dr. Joseph shares some powerful advice. This entire episode is guided by these three questions and ends with some powerful advice:
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. Matthew Joseph Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthew_x_joseph/?hl=en
Dr. Matthew Joseph Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewxjoseph?lang=en
Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Connections-Cultivating-Professional-Collaboration/dp/1777534968
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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/