Welcome to Three Questions with Kevin Stewart! In this episode, Stewart, the Director of Innovative Schools Summits shares his history working with youth in another country and then answers these questions:

What do you hope people get from your summits?

What impact do these summits have on schools?

What do you hope that summit participants get from the speakers?

Quotes:

“All people need love.” - Kevin Stewart

“...restored my faith in education ... I still have something to give and

I'm not quitting.” - Kevin Stewart - sharing participant feedback from Innovative Schools Summit

Links:

Kevin Stewart LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stewart-900013110/

Innovative Schools Summit - https://innovativeschoolssummit.com/

AccuTrain - https://accutrain.com/

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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/

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

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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/

Dr. Justin Terry, the superintendent of Forney ISD, joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share his reflections on the questions below. Dr. Terry even shares that he was originally going to be a coach, not a superintendent!

Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?

What advice would you give yourself as a first-year educator?

Quotes:

“We embrace innovation inside the box, you can create engaging environments for kids…” - Dr. Justin Terry

Links:

Opportunity Central - https://www.theoc.net/

Dr. Justin Terry X - https://twitter.com/justinwterry

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

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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

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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/

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/

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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/

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.

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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/

After the introduction, the conversation you are about to hear is between two people that do not exist. It is an AI generated podcast using the NotebookLM software from Google.

It is based on a recent email I sent to my community on Adam Grant's "Hidden Potential" at this link:

https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=ab84690870

I then uploaded the link to https://noteebooklm.google.com/ and gave a few prompts. The discussion in this podcast was what was generated with a few prompts. You can download study guides, summaries, FAQs etc.

I then created visuals for youtube using pictory.ai

After that, I added captions using CapCut and did final editing.

In total, the process took me about 30 minutes, including recording the video. As I get better with it, I will probably be able to get faster in creating this space.

Some questions to consider:

1. What are the negatives of this use of AI and what are the potential benefits?

2. How could we use this in our personal lives?

3. How could we use this to improve our professional lives?

4. How would students utilize this?

I would love your thoughts on the process.

Thanks for learning alongside me during this process!

Michelle Krell, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA), joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to answer a the traditional two questions and a special third question specifically asked just for Michelle:

Who is a teacher that inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that inspired you and why?

What advice would you give yourself as a first-year administrator?

Quotes:

“Every interaction you have will be remembered...I did interviews with every staff member…” -Michelle Krell

Links:

Michelle Krell X - https://x.com/krell_m

Michelle Krell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-krell-271859265/

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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/

Michelle Krell, the Executive Director of the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA), joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share some great ideas and thoughts about leadership. During this episode, Krell even makes up a new word and she and host, George Couros, discuss the power of relationships and knowing the staff at your school site. Be sure to listen or watch this episode to hear all of Krell’s great thoughts on leadership and to better understand what a “leaderful environment” actually is!

Quotes:

“I want a leaderful building...I want a building full of leaders.” - Michelle Krell

“Happy teachers make happy kids.” - Michelle Krell

Links:

Michelle Krell X - https://x.com/krell_m

Michelle Krell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-krell-271859265/

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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

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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/

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

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Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

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George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros

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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/