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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Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Deontay Torres brings a great perspective to this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! As a recent high school graduate, Torres is the first student to ever be a guest on this podcast and his answers to these questions are incredibly powerful as Torres shares some recent stories and reflections about his experiences in school:
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:
Deontay Torres LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deontay-torres-2760051ba
Quotes:
"The classroom is made up of individuals."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 Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
This is the "behind the scenes" and introduction for my latest book, "Because Of A Teacher!" You can get your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Here is the description from Amazon:
What you do matters.
You may not hear it often (or ever), but if you’re an educator, you’re making a difference in the lives of learners. And that impact has a domino effect.
In Because of a Teacher, more than fifteen of today’s leading educators remember the teachers and administrators who inspired and supported their careers. Through a series of heartfelt and uplifting stories, they reflect on their early years teaching, offering advice and strategies suited to first-year teachers and longtime educators alike.
These personal stories offer hope for new teachers, encouragement for educators tiptoeing into burnout, and reassurance that the work you’re doing right now will inspire generations to come.
Because of a Teacher will inspire you to
- remember those who encouraged your love of learning;
- honor and thank educators who have advocated for you, championed your career, and equipped you with the skills necessary to lead;
-reflect on how far you’ve come since you entered the profession.
Endorsements
“Whether you are in your first year of teaching or nearing your last, Because of a Teacher will remind you why you went into education in the first place and help us all focus on what is really important: the legacy we will leave with the students and staff we are blessed to work with.”
—Allyson Apsey, principal and author of The Path to Serendipity
“I would highly recommend this book to any educator I know!”
—Morgane Michael, educational consultant and author of From Burnt Out to Fired Up!
“Because of a Teacher is filled with voices from the field who remind us of the impact we can make with all students, even on our toughest days. If you are looking for an inspiring read to remind you why you went into the profession, this book is it.”
—Jimmy Casas, educator, author, speaker, and leadership coach
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Bryon Carpenter, the host of the Podcast, Fresh Air at Five, talks about some really amazing educators and shares some powerful advice about the first years in education and how educators empower each other - hear this and more 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:
Bryon Carpenter Twitter - https://twitter.com/BryonCar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Bryon Carpenter Website - http://www.bryoncarpenter.com/
Fresh Air at Five Podcast - https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5
Quotes:
"Don't do this all on your own...we continue to have this 'I can do this on my own mindset...' ask for help sooner rather than later. "
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 Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Dr. Jared Smith and George Couros reflect on the past year, share more about their struggles and what they have done to move forward. Dr. Smith and Couros have a great conversation about the power of blogging. Dr. Smith, the superintendent of South Tama County, also reflects on how he has built a system of open communication with his district. This conversation between Dr. Smith and Couros goes over transparency with your community, coping with anxiety, and more!
Links:
Dr. Jared Smith Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaredsmithphd?lang=en
Dr. Jared SmithWebsite - https://www.drjaredsmith.com/speaking
The Group Project Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-group-project-podcast/id1508769326
Learning Curve (the book) - TBD
Quotes:
"It makes me feel better telling others about the things that I struggle with."
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 Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Grayson McKinney and Zach Rondot are two amazing educators who focus on connecting learners with experts, help learners teach as experts, and then create opportunities for learners to share their expertise with others! In this episode of Three Questions, McKinney and Rondot 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:
Grayson McKinney Twitter - https://twitter.com/GMcKinney2?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Zach Rondot Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrRondot?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The Expert Effect book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Effect-Three-Part-Classroom-Students/dp/195385219X
Quotes:
"A quiet classroom does not necessarily mean an exciting, successful learning classroom." -GM
"School does not have to look the way it looked when you were a kid in school." - ZR
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/
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Dr. Kischa Campbell, Morgane Michael, John Cabral, @JaredSmithPhD,@StephRothEDU, @ajjuliani, @Mr_Matkovich & @MPPresentations, @MDiffenbaugh, and George Couros! Hear their highlight clips and then check out their full episode by clicking the links below!
Dr. Kischa Campbell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3UJfQRfCl4
Dr. Kischa Campbell explains more about how we are three-part beings - mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Campbell relates these three parts to the needs of various personalities and tendencies. Dr. Campbell and Couros talk more about meditation and regulating emotions.
Morgane Michael (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKzrHDi00Y4&t=9s
In this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire, Morgane Michael tells more about how her practices and social-emotional learning have helped her learners better understand themselves, their emotions, and their interactions with each other.
John Cabral:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV7zF6uT-hM
A heartwarming clip where John Cabral and George Couros talk about their families and the impact that their parents had on their learning. Cabral shares more about how his parents and their story have influenced his academic pathway.
Dr. Jared Smith (need link):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPl5ldAeACs
Dr. Jared Smith and George Couros talk more about the various skillsets of administrators and school leaders. The two talk about the idea that being a great teacher does not mean that the person will be a great leader.
Stephanie Rothstein (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3NFmuIOLs
Stephanie Rothstein reflects on the importance of letting things go for the next thing to begin. Rothstein shares her reflections and how she will push this forward. Rothstein also shares a letter that she left to the next learner who will take over her classroom. This heartwarming clip has an amazing message about the way that we leave a space and why it stays great because of us.
AJ Juliani (3 Questions on Educators that Inspire):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kGu-GIG4wA
This clip starts off with a reminder from AJ Juliani that our role is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Juliani and Couros continue on to have a powerful conversation focused on empowering learners.
Matt Matkovich & Phil Januszewski:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOYD1lxB6dY
Being well-rested and taking care of ourselves allows us to give more of ourselves to our students. Phil Januszewski shares more about the importance of self care. Matt Matkovich shares more about how he builds powerful connections and stays transparent with his audience.
Marita Diffenbaugh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdZRUsQLL8o
Marita Diffenbaugh shares more about how she involves her learners in the process and lays out everything that the grade level she is teaching needs to learn. Hear more about how Diffenbaugh “cleans the garage” with her learners.
George Couros:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTIPbCuYsc
George Couros shares more about a blog post that talks about 5 ways that we can drive meaningful change. Being in a place where we are ready for change and seeing the value in the change will culminate in new actions that may lead to better outcomes. Couros reminds us that there are things that we do today that we thought we would never do; there are times when we are not ready for that change and Couros reminds us that is okay and to give ourselves and others grace!
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
George Couros starts off this podcast with a very personal story about his own experience with teacher burnout. This conversation with Morgan Michael comes at a pivotal time when we all need that reminder to take for ourselves. We have opportunities to take care of people that we work with and we need to take the opportunity to take care of ourselves. We want to avoid burnout being the norm - this podcast shares some great insights from Morgane Michael about how to avoid burnout and how to develop our own creativity!
Links:
Morgane Michael Twitter - https://twitter.com/sabi21days?lang=en
Morgane Michael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smallactbigimpact/
Morgane Michael Website - https://www.instagram.com/smallactbigimpact/
Morgane Michael Book (pre-order)
Morgane Michael Linktree - https://linktr.ee/smallactbigimpact
Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with Morgane Michael - https://youtu.be/eKzrHDi00Y4
Morgane Michael Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/kindsight-101
Quotes:
"Being able to follow that calling, that calling or that little voice that says 'You do something that seems insurmountable...' you are able to trickle that down to the kids and they can see themselves in the light that you shine."
"When we do these courageous things, we need to dig deep and clap for ourselves."
"How do you bring your soul into everything you are doing?"
"It is about how do you bring your whole soul into everything you are doing for kids?"
"How do you fill yourself up in a way that you have more to give?"
https://youtu.be/eKzrHDi00Y4
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 Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sometimes we make connections with others over the simplest things, but they come at the exact moment when we need the motivation and inspiration provided by that person. George Couros starts off this podcast episode with a recollection of how he and Dr. Kischa Campbell met. The two made a connection because of Greece and Millie Vanilli at a conference where Couros was presenting. Dr. Kischa Campbell works with the Palmdale School District where she runs a number of groups that help others “pay attention to paying attention.” This episode is full of great insights and ideas as shared by Dr. Kischa Campbell!
Links:
Dr. Kischa Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/themindmasseuse/
Dr. Kischa Campbell Website - https://www.drkthemindmasseuse.com/
Quotes:
"Life is supposed to be a walking meditation."
"Our body communicates to 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 Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Check out #BecauseofaTeacher now! Link
Stephanie Rothstein and George Couros start off this podcast with an exciting announcement about Rothstein’s new position! Rothstein shares more about the letter she is leaving to the next educator who takes over her room. This rest of touching and energetic podcast focuses on these three questions (and a bonus question):
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?
What did you learn from your student teacher?
Listen to the end for Couros’ special outro music!
Links:
Stephanie Rothstein Twitter - https://twitter.com/StephRothEDU
Stephanie Rothstein Website - https://www.stephedtech.com/
TEDx Talk: My Year of Yes to Me - https://www.ted.com/talks/stephanie_rothstein_my_year_of_yes_to_me
Quotes:
"What am I willing to let go for this next thing to begin?"
"I want it to be that a space does not revolve around me - but that I help it be a space that becomes a great space because I connect with people."
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 Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
A solo podcast with George Couros where he reflects on learning, growth, and our own mental capacity. There are times when outside factors and relationships affect what we do in education. Couros shares that he has been working to take better care of himself both mentally and physically. In this episode, he shares his hopes that everyone is taking time for themselves. In this episode, Couros goes over the following five ideas in detail:
Model the change that you want to see.
Show that you understand the value that already exists.
Tell stories.
Bring it back to the kids.
Get people excited and then get out of the way.
Links:
5 Ways to Influence Change - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/4577
5 Ways We Can Influence Meaningful Change in Education - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13232
Jimmy Casas Quote - https://twitter.com/casas_jimmy/status/1208362113175044096?lang=en
Dan Pink The Puzzle of Motivation - https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation/transcript?language=en
Quotes:
"We have to understand that people are in different spaces..."
"When you serve your staff to help kids, that is better for kids..."
"The more you micromanage, the more work it is going to be for you. Do you create a space where it is dependent solely on the work that you do?"
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/