The Innovator's Mindset Podcast

George Couros
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.

  1. Dr. Justin Terry: Innovating Inside the Box to Create Better Learning - #innovatorsMindset S5EP40

    2 DAYS AGO

    Dr. Justin Terry: Innovating Inside the Box to Create Better Learning - #innovatorsMindset S5EP40

    Dr. Justin Terry joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset and shares how he as the superintendent of Forney ISD in Texas works to innovate inside the box! Learn all about how Forney ISD has helped create Opportunity Central where career connections are made through community engagement. Quotes: “Dream big, make it happen...one of the things we don’t do is ever talk about innovation outside the box.” - Dr. Justin Terry “If we can be successful with one thing, then maybe that success will begin to morph the boxes.” - Dr. Justin Terry Links: Opportunity Central - https://www.theoc.net/ Dr. Justin Terry X - https://twitter.com/justinwterry __________________________________________ 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/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 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 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    22 min
  2. Sarah Painter: The Best Thing to Not Happen - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S5 EP39

    OCT 6

    Sarah Painter: The Best Thing to Not Happen - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast S5 EP39

    Sarah Painter, the 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast and shares some truly powerful thoughts about the importance of following through on your commitments to yourself just like you would follow through on your commitments to others. Painter is an inspiring guest and she took the time, even before her run, to sit down with George Couros and share some of her inspiration. Check the links below to see where to follow Painter on social media! Quotes: “It is the students that we are showing up for, not our circumstances.” - Sarah Painter “I decided I would challenge myself to run a mile outdoors every day.” - Sarah Painter Links: Sarah Painter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-painter-916b73227/ Sarah Painter X - https://x.com/painter11?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 The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 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 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    25 min
  3. 3 Questions with Cristina Capretta - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    OCT 3

    3 Questions with Cristina Capretta - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    Cristina Capretta, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Berea City School District in Ohio, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire and shares some great tips about communication and social media. Capretta also drops a great strategy for getting notified when one of your own children signs up for a social media account. Quotes: “Never underestimate the impact you can make.” - Cristina Capretta “I ask them…tell me something good that happened today.” - Cristina Capretta Links: Cristina Capretta LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccapretta/ __________________________________________ 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/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 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 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    22 min
  4. Listen to Lead - September 2024 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    OCT 2

    Listen to Lead - September 2024 Highlights from the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    George Couros welcomes you to a new monthly highlight episode with some fantastic guests! To kick off the September highlights, Couros shares a few details about his weekly photo dumps and one of his favorite quotes from Dale Carnegie about why it is important to understand others. Couros reflects on the difference between leading by listening and leading by shouting. Be sure to check out this intro and the great ideas shared by this month's guests in this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast! Description & Time Codes: 0:00 Intro with George Couros 4:15 Intro 4:23 Dondre Harris 8:48 Morgane Michael 11:52 3 Reminders for the Beginning of the School Year 14:10 3 Sentences That Changed My Trajectory Forever Dondre Harris-Investing in Those You Serve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENizO7Cw9K0 This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast is brought to you in part because of a Tweet and a brief connection! Couros starts this episode with a reflection on how he connected with this week’s guest, Dondre Harris! Harris brings a great message to this episode about how he sees himself as being in the business of customer service. Be sure to check out this episode to learn what that means and how Harris applies that message to his roles and responsibilities as an administrator! Morgane Michael: A Blueprint for Belonging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBP7h4RJfY0 Morgane Michael, author of the newly released book, Blueprint for Belonging, joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Michael and Couros discuss her new book, what inspired her to write it, and what she hopes readers get from her newest publication! 3 Reminders for the Beginning of the School Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUz0nkxcCng In this reflective episode, George Couros revisits three essential reminders for the beginning of the school year. From creating a positive classroom culture to the power of kindness in our interactions, these insights are more relevant to anyone regardless of whether or not you are in education. This episode reminds us all that small actions and thoughtful approaches can shape a student's journey and foster a supportive educational environment. Couros also shares a challenge to reach out to a person who has had an impact on you - tell them about their impact! George Couros: 3 Sentences That Changed My Trajectory Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYxBKpYKLk In this solo episode of The Innovator’s Mindset, George Couros shares three sentences that forever changed his trajectory. As Couros dives deep into each of these thoughts, he shares personal stories about why these ideas have had such a profound impact on him. Check out this episode to hear these three ideas or click the email link below to read them in Couros’ 3 Things email. __________________________________________ 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/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 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 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensoun

    17 min
  5. 3 Questions with Sarah Painter - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    SEPT 26

    3 Questions with Sarah Painter - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

    Sarah Painter, the 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire! Be sure to check the full episode to learn some of the great thoughts that Painter shares as she answers these questions: Who is a teacher that inspired you and why? Who is an administrator that inspired you and why? What advice would you give your first-year teacher self? Quotes: “Be confident, Get out of your own way.” - Sarah Painter Links: Sarah Painter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-painter-916b73227/ Sarah Painter X - https://x.com/painter11?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 The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 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 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    16 min
  6. Dondre Harris-Investing in Those You Serve - The #InnovatorsMindsdet #Podcast S5 EP37

    SEPT 22

    Dondre Harris-Investing in Those You Serve - The #InnovatorsMindsdet #Podcast S5 EP37

    This episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast is brought to you in part because of a Tweet and a brief connection! Couros starts this episode with a reflection on how he connected with this week’s guest, Dondre Harris! Harris brings a great message to this episode about how he sees himself as being in the business of customer service. Be sure to check out this episode to learn what that means and how Harris applies that message to his roles and responsibilities as an administrator! Quotes: “We are in the business of customer service...People go where they feel comfortable…” - Dondre Harris Links: Dondre Harris LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dondre-harris/ __________________________________________ 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/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d What Makes a Great Principal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1948334739&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin 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 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

    23 min

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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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