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

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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!

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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

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