George Couros opens this episode with a reflection on an educator who inspired him by teaching him that he was a bigger part of the entire school picture. Couros’ story reminds us that bringing in others who have an area of expertise and actively applying their ideas can be incredibly empowering. When people see themselves as part of something bigger, they have ownership. Dr. Steven Weber, currently the vice president in Arkansas, has some amazing ideas about collective commitments. The two also talk about Dr. Weber’s hopes from Couros’ keynote coming up in June of 2024.

Quotes:

“If there is a collective commitment, then everybody on the team is more locked into committing to that behavior.” - Dr. Steven Weber

“I would have more focus groups with assistant principals..We can learn a lot from the perspective of assistant principals.” - Dr. Steven Weber

Links:

Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog

Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/

Buy-In vs Collective Commitments (article) - https://teachbetter.com/blog/buy-in-vs-collective-commitments/

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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

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 episode with a reflection on an educator who inspired him by teaching him that he was a bigger part of the entire school picture. Couros’ story reminds us that bringing in others who have an area of expertise and actively applying their ideas can be incredibly empowering. When people see themselves as part of something bigger, they have ownership. Dr. Steven Weber, currently the vice president in Arkansas, has some amazing ideas about collective commitments. The two also talk about Dr. Weber’s hopes from Couros’ keynote coming up in June of 2024.

Quotes:

“If there is a collective commitment, then everybody on the team is more locked into committing to that behavior.” - Dr. Steven Weber

“I would have more focus groups with assistant principals..We can learn a lot from the perspective of assistant principals.” - Dr. Steven Weber

Links:

Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog

Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/

Buy-In vs Collective Commitments (article) - https://teachbetter.com/blog/buy-in-vs-collective-commitments/

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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. Steven Weber joins this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros! While Couros was tempted to turn this into a sports talk episode after Dr. Weber’s story about an educator who inspired him, the two discussed some great advice Dr. Weber learned from the educators in his life. Watch or listen to this complete episode to hear how Dr. Weber answers these questions:

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:

“I wasn‘t that into reading the books that were assigned...and now I love to read because (my teacher) didn't give me the book that everyone in the class was reading.” - Dr. Steven Weber

Links:

Dr. Steven Weber Twitter - https://twitter.com/curriculumblog

Dr. Steven Weber LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-weber-893113182/

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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

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 how he has gotten his health in check. His realization of how the phone can suck him in and prevent him from getting to his workout has helped him create better morning routines. This episode with Dr. Tim Schigur and Ryan Ruggles, who have a new book out, Successful Middle School Instructional Technology, shares powerful strategies for utilizing technology in meaningful ways.

Quotes:

“Technology can keep kids connected to school.” - Ryan Ruggles

“When we talk about digital wellness, it is about working with students to help them understand the benefits of technology.” - Dr. Tim Schigur

Links:

Successful Middle School Instructional Technology (Book): https://my.amle.org/Shop/Store/Product-Details?productid=%7B667E6CC2-C3C0-4DAB-9FF7-FFBCDF8D65CE%7D

Dr. Tim Schigur Twitter: https://twitter.com/superintimdent

Dr. Tim Schigur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-timothy-schigur-5428b466/

Ryan Ruggles Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadlearntravel?lang=en

Ryan Ruggles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ruggles-22245278/

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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

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. Tim Schigur and Ryan Ruggles join this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire with George Couros! Together, the three talk about the newly released book authored by Dr. Schigur and Ruggles, Successful Middle School Instructional Technology. Dr. Schigur and Ruggles share their responses to these questions while reflecting back on the educators who inspired them:

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:

“It is really about the relationships you have with the students…get the connection.” - Dr. Tim Schigur

Links:

Successful Middle School Instructional Technology (Book): https://my.amle.org/Shop/Store/Product-Details?productid=%7B667E6CC2-C3C0-4DAB-9FF7-FFBCDF8D65CE%7D

Dr. Tim Schigur Twitter: https://twitter.com/superintimdent

Dr. Tim Schigur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-timothy-schigur-5428b466/

Ryan Ruggles Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadlearntravel?lang=en

Ryan Ruggles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ruggles-22245278/

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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

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/

This week, George Couros reminds viewers and listeners to connect with the guests. Too often, we hear great ideas from others and assume everyone is telling them how great those ideas are. This message doesn’t always get to the people who need to hear it. It never hurts to hear and share more gratitude! In this introduction, Couros shares his reflection on a book by Robert Sutton and reflects on how those ideas connect with some of the thoughts shared by the October guests. As Couros encourages everyone to do, be sure to share with those who you are grateful for and share what you appreciate about them!

Description & Time Codes:

0:00 Intro with George Couros

4:28 Intro Music

4:37 Eric Sheninger

6:58 Andrew Marotta

10:25 Dr. Renee Nugent

15:5 Dr. Tom Toohey

20:01 George Couros

Eric Sheninger: Focus on What You Do Well First!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwF6GG2vVUA

Eric Sheninger shares how great leaders have the greatest impact in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Eric Sheninger: Focus on What You Do Well First!

https://ericsheninger.com/

Andrew Marotta: There is No "One" Perfect Strategy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZAmrA1K9s

Andrew Marotta shares what he attributes the increase in graduation rates to at his district. Be sure to watch the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast for more inspiration from Marotta!

https://andrewmarotta.com/

Dr. Renee Nugent: Superintendents Need to Be in Classrooms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XSrh0SqXZg

In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr.Renee Nugent, Nugent shares how she works to know what is happening in the classrooms in her school district.

https://twitter.com/doc_nuge?lang=en

Dr. Tom Toohey: Recognizing the Gifts of Every Child

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihVuwYMZ3bw

In this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with Dr. Tom Toohey - Recognizing the Gifts of Every Child, George Couros and Dr. Tom Toohey have a conversation about finding the strengths of each child.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-toohey-ed-d-49b718124/

George Couros: Modelling the Process Not Just the Product of Discipline

LINK TBD

In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Modelling the Process Not Just the Product of Discipline, George Couros announces his new book that he is writing with Allyson Apsey! Couros reflects on the questions this book will work to answer and shares a bit more about the collaborative process the two are using to write this book.

https://georgecouros.ca/

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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

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 introduces a special video/podcast episode of his email newsletter, Something Profound, Something Professional, and Something Personal! This episode also shares a special announcement about an all-new book that he is working on with Allyson Apsey! Be sure to listen or watch on YouTube to hear an inspiration thought from Robert Sutton, author of Good Boss, Bad Boss, details about the upcoming book release, and why Couros doesn’t want to be “that guy.”

Quotes:

“Would you want to be a student in your own classroom? Would you want to be a staff member at your own school site?” - George Couros

“I am not a big ‘rest’ fan, I am a big ‘recovery’ fan.” - George Couros

“Reflection…time to take ideas and insights, make them your own, and then put something out into the world.” - George Couros

Links:

School vs Learning - https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13094

Good Boss, Bad Boss (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0446556076?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=0446556076&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

Allyson Apsey Blog - https://allysonapsey.com/

Leading the Whole Teacher (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956306358?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&creativeASIN=1956306358&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

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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

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/

This is a clip from the #FACTS2023 National Conference in Orlando, Florida, where George Couros discussed the obstacles and opportunities in education for both staff and students. If we embrace an Innovator's Mindset, we go beyond the idea of solutions being thrust upon us, but we create them ourselves.

In this portion of the talk, George shares his experience as an educator and dad and how he answered these 3 questions about his own children and their school experience:

1. Will they feel valued in school?

2. Will their teachers look to find and bring out their talents and strengths, or only focus on developing things they struggle to do?

3. If my kids miss school, will they feel that their contributions are missed or that no one noticed they were gone?

Notice that in the language of the clip, that the focus is not only on "students" but learners, which is anyone willing to grow and develop in our communities. If we want students to benefit from these answers, it is imperative that all of the adults feel the same way as well.

Too often, we put the onus on the answers and solutions to these questions on teachers specifically, but this will take entire communities together to rethink and reimagine what school can not only be in the future but what we do today. Many schools and educators have already robust answers to these questions that are setting up students for success.

The entirety of George's talk digs more into these examples of the possibilities of school today by sharing examples from those already doing it. We need to go beyond "thinking different" to "doing different."

To learn more about George, check out his site at georgecouros.ca.

You can also learn more about his speaking events here: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/presentations

You can also check out George's books here:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/gcouros/list/2SBTFVTBT0S6X

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

This episode showcases a great conversation with Superintendent Dr. Renee Nugent. Couros recently spoke at Dr. Nugent’s school district and appreciated the way that she sets aside time to be in the classrooms. Dr. Nugent shares how she is working to go unnoticed when she is in classrooms and why that is so important to her. Hear all this and how Couros connects it to his own running mentalities in this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast.

“You should never make decisions for classrooms if you are not in classrooms.” - George Couros

Quotes:

“Every week, I make it a priority to get into classrooms.” -Dr.Renee Nugent

“I am not there to criticize, I am there to look for what is good.” - Dr. Renee Nugent

Links:

Dr. Renee Nugent Twitter - https://twitter.com/doc_nuge

Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Katie Yezzi (Book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Perfect-Rules-Getting-Better-ebook/dp/B007ZQ34V4

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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

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. Renee Nugent joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Three Questions on Educators that Inspire to share her stories about amazing educators who have influenced her in her current role as a superintendent, previous administrators who left an impression, and the advice she wishes she had learned earlier in her career. Hear how Dr. Nugent answers these question in this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire:

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:

“Have fun…don‘t sweat the small stuff...laugh and have fun.” - Dr. Renee Nugent

Links:

Dr. Renee Nugent Twitter - https://twitter.com/doc_nuge

Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad (book on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Neutral-Conquer-Negativity-Chaotic/dp/006311190X

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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

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/