In this special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros celebrates the 10-year anniversary of his best-selling book, The Innovator’s Mindset. Answering thoughtful questions from a book study group in India, George shares timeless ideas about innovation in education and what it takes to lead in a world that never stops changing.

You’ll learn why innovation is about creating new and better ways to serve learners, not just using new tools. George unpacks the importance of balancing traditional foundations with aspirational goals and highlights how educators can model risk-taking, resilience, and purposeful growth.

Key Topics in This Episode:

What innovation really means in today’s schools

How to foster creativity and deep learning in constrained systems

Why resilience is more important than failure

How educators can lead with authenticity and adaptability

Ways to build learner-driven, evidence-informed classroom culture

Notable Quotes:

“Innovation is not about using technology; it is about creating something new and better.”

“You cannot expect others to take risks if they never see you taking any yourself.”

“Everything you want to happen in your school already exists; the challenge is helping people bring it to the surface.”

“If a strategy isn’t working, we don’t abandon the student; we adjust and iterate to meet their needs.”

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Whether you're a new teacher, a veteran leader, or somewhere in between, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you create a culture of innovation in your school.