The Innovator's Mindset Podcast

On this episode of Mindset Monday on a Sunday, George Couros reflects on the value of seeking challenges. In this episode, Couros focuses on challenges. Through quotes and ideas from Andy Andrews, The Growth Mindset Coach, and TikTok/Instagram graphics, Couros shares how to take struggles and use them to help us grow. The Season 4 finale of Mindset Monday closes with a challenge: what have you learned from this series and how will you apply your learning? Share your struggles and what has helped you in the comments! Quotes: “There is a difference between learning and modeling our learning.” - George Couros “Share this with your staff: ‘I am struggling..but I am still going to try to figure it out.' “ - George Couros “The people who are obsessed with growing and looking to get better, always do better than the people who become complacent with where they are now.” - George Couros Links: Growth Mindset Coach (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Mindset-Coach-Month-Month/dp/1612436013 Innovator’s Mindset (Book on Amazon) - amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497 Seven Decisions by Andy Andres (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Decisions-Understanding-Personal-Success/dp/0529104350 Rut or Groove Commercial - https://youtu.be/R-dmZfcYMWc?si=-fqN8Mmv6cmx9iXe __________________________________________ 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 Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X 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/

Holli Elliott discuss a favorite principal, health hacks to stay motivated, and what "balance" means for educators Quotes: “Have a plan. People in general will fail if they don‘t have a plan because they don‘t have something to look at, something to check off...” - Holli Elliott Links: Holli Elliott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollielliott_ __________________________________________ 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 Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X 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/

George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on using new spaces with outdated expectations. This opening leads into the full episode with Keith Fickel who is the principal of a new school in Fort Bend, Texas. Be sure to listen or watch to learn what inspired the name of this new school! Quotes: “Perfection is what we strive for, but it is really about making progress.” - Keith Fickel “Direction first, speed later.” - Keith Fickel Links: Keith Fickel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-fickel-91454522 Keith Fickel X (formerly known as Twitter) - https://twitter.com/keithfickel?lang=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 Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X 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/

George Couros opens this special Month-End Highlight episode with an announcement that this one is all about the Epic Book Reviews from this month! Couros’’ introduction shares some questions to reflect on including considering doing what is best for the people in front of you. Couros asks this question: Do you put people in positions to do what is best for kids or to follow the rules? To foster innovation, we need to allow for creativity. Be sure to check out some of the books below for even more ideas and inspiration! Links The Innovator’s Mindset Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=0986155497&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin Culturize by Jimmy Casas on the Epic Book Review https://youtu.be/8u3r6VZBhKU?si=t2_qe6jq97fqDS1Z Jimmy Casas reminds us to have a clear vision - what do we hope to become someday and why do we do what we do? If you like this clip, be sure to check out the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Culturize by Jimmy Casas on the Epic Book Review! Lead with Appreciation - Amber Teamann on the #EpicBookReview LINK TBD Amber Teamann reflects on the first seven months of her first principalship. In this clip from Lead with Appreciation - Amber Teamann on the #EpicBookReview, Teamann shares a turning point in her career and what she learned from this realization. Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher on the Epic Book Review! https://youtu.be/d67DDRmBgAc?si=XCw7QJjie5tqKVoK Asset thinking and developing strengths - this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher on the Epic Book Review, shares just one of the strategies that you will find in Apsey’s book, Leading the Whole Teacher! Apsey dives into a strategy she learned from Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead. For even more great strategies and learning, be sure to check out the complete episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast - Allyson Apsey: Leading the Whole Teacher on the Epic Book Review! Katie Martin: Learner-Centered Innovation on "The Epic Book Review" https://youtu.be/Z-6pz_t_en4?si=nx-ImjCZdPksaFYd Katie Martin shares the inspiration behind her book, Learner-Centered Innovation in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Katie Martin: Learner-Centered Innovation on "The Epic Book Review”! Book Revisit - Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess https://youtu.be/2AJshxA4mhA?si=VYESZIh9qTGqGZUA “Inspiration without implementation is a waste...don’t just inspire me, change my practice.” - Dave Burgess In this clip from The Innovator's Mindset Podcast, Burgess reflects on the process he followed before he even started writing Teach Like a Pirate. Burgess shares how he recognized that in order to amplify his impact, he had to create a product that could go further than he could physically. Be sure to check out the full episode with Burgess for even more inspiration! __________________________________________ 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 Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X 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/

Dr. Tom Toohey, the assistant superintendent at Edison Township Public Schools in New Jersey, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Dr. Toohey shares some great reflections and stories about his own trials and tribulations as a student. Hear how Dr. Toohey answers these questions and shares powerful strategies for connecting with learners: Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why? What is your hope for your first year of teaching? Quotes: “You can’t talk and listen at the same time.” - Dr. Tom Toohey Links: Dr. Tom Toohey X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/TToohey_Edison Dr. Tom Toohey LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-toohey-ed-d-49b718124 __________________________________________ 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 Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X 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/