George Couros welcomes Brian Heisey to this episode of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire. Couros and Heisey start this episode with a conversation about TikTok impressions, Degrassi, and Drake before getting into the three questions. Hear how Heisey answers these questions:

Who is a teacher that has inspired you and why?

Who is an administrator that has inspired you and why?

What advice would you give your first-year teacher-self?

Quotes:

"Make sure that the relationships are there because kids learn better if they trust their teacher." -Brian Heisey

"I want to make sure that the content I am delivering (to my students) is worth their time." - Brian Heisey

Links:

Brian Heisey Twitter - https://twitter.com/bheisey

Brian Heisey YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/81biorocks?app=desktop

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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

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

Welcome to Season 4 of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! For this first episode of season 4, George Couros welcomes Dr. Mary Hemphill who shares more about her idea of “starting the year off with limitless potential!” Dr. Mary Hemphill, who has been on the podcast before, shares some amazing insights and she and Couros talk about a question that is often asked at the beginning of the year - “what will I create?” What will you create because of this episode? What idea have you been sitting in that you are now ready to jump into? What we do with the information that we consume is what really matters. n this episode, Dr. Mary Hemphill also drops some exciting news about how she is creating something as well!

Quotes:

"...some of the best mistakes, we use right now in our everyday lives." - Dr. Mary Hemphill

"Validation is simply only for parking. Every room that you step in, you belong there and you are needed because someone is waiting on you to tell your story so they can be free." - Dr. Mary Hemphill

Links:

Dr. Mary Hemphill Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelimitlesslady/

Dr. Mary Hemphill Twitter - https://twitter.com/limitless__lady

The 1 Minute Meeting - A Convo with Dr. Mary Hemphill - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S1 Ep 30 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcZTMGagOTw

Something Personal, Something Professional, Something Profound Email #128 - https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f7419a&id=50f6e5753c

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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

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

"The Four Agreements" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878424319?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1878424319&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3M1UJOXVPX19P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

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Welcome to George Couros’ Epic Book Review! This episode is reviewing The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, a self-help book that explores the power of personal agreements and how they shape our reality. The book is based on ancient Toltec wisdom and presents four agreements that can help readers transform their lives:

Be impeccable with your word. This agreement encourages honesty and integrity in communication, both with oneself and others.

Don't take anything personally. This agreement advises readers to recognize that other people's actions and words are not about them, but rather about their own beliefs and experiences.

Don't make assumptions. This agreement encourages readers to ask questions and seek clarification rather than making assumptions about other people's thoughts and intentions.

Always do your best. This agreement encourages readers to strive for excellence and to do their best in all endeavors, even when they are not feeling their best.

Overall, The Four Agreements is a thought-provoking and practical guide that can help readers improve their relationships, communication, and overall well-being. It is well-written and easy to understand, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to make positive changes in their life.

Have a book that you would recommend? Be sure to add the title in the comments below!

Quotes & Thoughts:

"How many times do we pay for one mistake?

The answer is thousands of times. The human is the only animal on earth that pays a thousand times for the same mistake. The rest of the animals pay once for every mistake they make. But not us. We have a powerful memory. We make a mistake, we judge ourselves, we find ourselves guilty, and we punish ourselves. If justice exists, then that was enough; we don't need to do it again. But every time we remember, we judge ourselves again, we are guilty again, and we punish ourselves again, and again, and again."

It is okay to regret past decisions, but not to dwell on them. What is not okay is not learning and growing from those situations.

“In your whole life nobody has ever abused you more than you have abused yourself. And the limit of your self-abuse is exactly the limit that you will tolerate from someone else. If someone abuses you a little more than you abuse yourself, you will probably walk away from that person. But if someone abuses you a little less than you abuse yourself, you will probably stay in the relationship and tolerate it endlessly.”

What we tolerate from ourselves is what we tolerate at our places of work and in our relationships.

“Do not be concerned about the future; keep your attention on today, and stay in the present moment. Just live one day at a time. Always do your best to keep these agreements, and soon it will be easy for you. Today is the beginning of a new dream.”

Focus on doing your best today and the future will take care of itself.

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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

“It is so much easier to push forward - to help others - when we look internally at the things we have.” - George Couros

Description & Time Codes:

0:00 George Couros’ Intro

4:01 Episode Intro

4:10 Mindset Monday - 4 Things to Consider When Having a Fresh Start

8:22 Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney

11:13 Abby Ramos Stanutz

14:55 Brian Faulkner

19:20 Mike Kleba

22:34 Dwight Carter

24:49 Closing

S3 EP1 #MindsetMonday - 4 Things to Consider When Having a Fresh Start

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

In this episode, George Couros shares the outline of an upcoming blog post as he reflects on a huge change he has made. Couros considers what led up to this change and how he sees it as an opportunity to create new routines while building on existing healthy routines.

Fast As We Can, As Slow as We Must - A Convo with Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdW7YKEUUQo

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney and George Couros talk about an investment that educators can make which will save them hours in the future and prevent a lot of stressful conversations. Dr. Goffney shares what her district is doing to build relationships with both students and their families!

Helping Students Find Their Voice - A Convo with Abby Ramos Stanutz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsJg6Pqr1ds

Abby Ramos Stanutz shares what she is doing with her learners and how she is modeling the use of content creation. Abby talks about the importance of being able to stand by the content learners are choosing to create and share. Hear how Abby is helping kids find their passions instead of sharing what they think others want to hear, all in this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Helping Students Find Their Voice - A Convo with Abby Ramos Stanutz!

The Joy of Our Students - A Convo with Brian Faulkner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2gEN7OicMI

George Couros shares a reflection on a story he learned when he taught a Stephen Covey workshop. He and Brian Faulkner have a conversation about what it means to be a leader and how important it is to lead by example.

How To Change the World Through Other People - A Convo with Mike Kleba

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wocz9AO128

Mike Kleba reminds us that the challenges we face can be reframed. Kleba reminds us that no matter what we are going through, we can create solutions that work for us. Couros shares that if he doesn’t try to figure out a solution, a way forward, the dark for him will get worse. Couros and Kleba talk about being positive and staying solution-oriented.

Be Great! The Latest Book from Dwight Carter - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4_kYu9ZyY0

Dwight Carter shares what he hopes his new book, Be GREAT, will bring to both educators and education. Carter shares a story from his book about an adult who came to the need of another person. For more from Dwight Carter, be sure to check out the full episode, Be Great! The Latest Book from Dwight Carter - The #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast!

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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/

“...that ability to learn is an advantage that educators will always have.” - George Couros

Because of a Teacher 2 on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Because-Teacher-II-Stories-Teaching/dp/1948334607

0:00 Intro with George Couros

3:33 Episode Intro

3:42 Jan Iwase

6:32 Chris Kennedy

7:23 Stacey Roshan

9:26 CJ Rodgers

12:56 Kara Rigsby

15:14 Dr. Shira Leibowitz

16:33 Bobby Pollicino

18:01 Amy Gonzales

20:21 Closing

Jan Iwase shares a powerful reminder about communicating with parents and being the first to notify them. This reminder about building relationships comes from an early experience that Iwase shares in this clip of Three Questions on Educators that Inspire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtx9KzXKT3s

Chris Kennedy reflects on how he balanced authority when he first began teaching and what he does now to build relationships with all learners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV9OHHiNPtU

Stacey Roshan flips this question and shares what advice she would give as her current-self to her first-year self! Hear this great response from Roshan and how she would benefit her first-year teacher-self.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP-I3vLTAC8

CJ Rodgers reflects on his time as a coach and how that impacted his future teacher self. Rodgers and Couros reflect on the power of previous coaches after Rodgers shares some powerful first-year teacher-self advice.

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

Kara Rigsby reflects on her experience with teacher burnout and shares the advice that she would have given herself as a first-year teacher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww9HnNclkPk

Dr. Shira Leibowitz shares what she means when she talks about trusting yourself and “going with the essence.” Hear Leibowitz’s explanation and why she would give this advice to her first-year teacher-self.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vJOBLtkx68

Bobby Pollicino shares a reflection about why it is important to learn with students. Pollicino goes back in time in this segment and shares some advice that would have helped him out earlier in his career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7znMtEiQW0M

Amy Gonzales shares that she would tell her first-year teacher-self to trust herself. Gonzales reflects on the opportunities she had but how she still lacked confidence early in her career. Gonzales reminds listeners to recognize the capability they have to empower learners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJd9Bmu9Ckg

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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/

“Risk is moving from a comfortable average in pursuit of something better.” - George Couros

Description & Time Codes:

0:00 George Couros’ Intro

2:02 Episode Intro

2:11 #MindsetMonday: Season 2 Episode 9 It Never Hurts to Ask

7:30 Dr. Will Deyamport

9:21 Joël McLean

12:06 Kat Goyette & Adam Juarez

22:38 Closing

#MindsetMonday: Season 2 Episode 9 It Never Hurts to Ask

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uauDA7lZpII&t

“The dreams that you have are sometimes just a question away.” -George Couros

George Couros shares that this podcast is inspired by his mom who taught him that it never hurts to ask! It is better to ask and hear “no” than it is to not ask and never know. Couros shares two powerful examples - one from his personal and one from his professional life - where asking a question created an opportunity to turn a dream into a reality!

The Edupreneur - Dr. Will Deyamport

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX9dOW8sfCU

Entrepreneur and “intrapreneur” - how do we create a business of one by honing in on what skills we have learned and created for ourselves? Dr. Will shares ways that we can create a business of one for ourselves and use our skills and knowledge we have learned to create opportunities for ourselves.

The Evolving Role of the Principal - A Convo with Joël McLean

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

Joël McLean and George Couros talk about how educators are pushed forward, but often leadership is expected to stay the same. McLean and Couros discuss how the role of the principal can evolve in education in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Evolving Role of the Principal - A Convo with Joël McLean.

The Complete EdTech Coach - A Convo with Adam Juarez and Kat Goyette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdk7L2VLlkY

In this clip of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Complete EdTech Coach - A Convo with Adam Juarez and Kat Goyette, Couros asks the co-authors of The Complete Ed Tech Coach these questions:

What is best for kids?

How does this improve learning?

If we were to do _________, what is the balance of risk vs. reward?

Is this serving the few or the majority?

These questions, from a blog post written by George Couros, spark a conversation about the learners we serve and how the technology we have impacts learning.

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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/

“The leaders that really inspired us were the ones that brought out things in us that we did not even know existed.” - George Couros

0:00 Intro with George Couros

2:40 Episode Intro

2:49 Dr. Jill M. Siler

4:55 Sherese Nix

7:59 Brad Lands

12:05 Abby Ramos-Stanutz

15:06 Kelly Croy

17:27 Millicent Dickey

23:38 Closing

Dr. Jill M. Siler reflects on an administrator who makes connections with all learners and truly inspires others through her efforts and actions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz4eQgj0fxk&t

Sherese Nix shares a shout out to a former guest on The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney! Nix shares some powerful advice from Dr. Goffney about who you surround yourself with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5gBJTCI8rc&t

Brad Lands shares a reflection about her first principal ever in his first teacher job. Lands shares how his first administrator gave him a challenge he had never expected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOfxuirJj6E

Abby Ramos-Stanutz reflects on an administrator who empowers all learners and who knows when to support and when to get out of the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tl1mBCWllQ

Kelly Croy reflects on how his current superintendent approaches everything with a “team-concept.” Croy encourages listeners to have some empathy as they are leading and educating by looking at what everyone is actually trying to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM2-0coULag

Millicent Dickey who is an amazing educator herself shares her parent administrators had a powerful impact on her life and helped her understand how our actions now impact the future. Her mother was an elementary principal and her father was an assistant principal. Dickey brings an amazing perspective to this question as she shares her story about an administrator who inspired her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq709nrQeXs

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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/

“When you take time to learn, we all become better.” - George Couros

#MindsetMonday: S2 Ep 6 - Pay Attention to the Details

What might seem insignificant to you might be important to others. George Couros starts this episode with a story about a peculiarity in Van Halen’s contract. Couros shares how using a person’s name shows that you are here in this space with them and that they are being honored. This episode focuses on how seemingly small details can make a huge impact!

Chris Kennedy - "To Innovate, Disrupt Your Routine"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtvLE9RXywg

George Couros reflects on a practice followed by Chris Kennedy, who places associate principals in place for longer so they have a mentor and works to build consistency. Kennedy shares how innovative practices can come from consistency.

Sherese Nix - The Story You Want to Tell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJ-yYR3k04

Sherese Nix shares how she helped create a culture where every person felt valued. By creating an experience, Nix was able to get others excited about the work they were doing at the school site.

Lainie Rowell - Evolving with Gratitude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkKvw_xAL-A&t

Lainie Rowell answers questions about gratitude and explains how her new book, Evolving with Gratitude, reflects on how gratitude is more than a “fluff term.” Rowell reflects on her purpose in writing this book and shares that she writes about concepts that she wants to learn more about. This clip from a very special episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Evolving with Gratitude - The new book from Lainie Rowell shares Rowell explaining what gratitude is, why we should practice it, and how gratitude can impact our learning communities. Be sure to check out the full episode for a chance to comment and win a signed copy of Rowell’s new book, Evolving with Gratitude!

Matt Woods - I Wanna Be...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xJRvHQaAtM

Matt Woods and George Couros talk about social capital and how that can be built by spending time greeting parents and learners in the hallways. Woods and Couros talk about suspensions and difficult conversations that administrators often have to have with parents and how those conversations are made less tenuous when you have a relationship with the parent. Woods reflects on how the work that we put in years ago, laying the foundation of relationships, can pay dividends in the future.

Andrew Maxey - The Elephant in the Classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Ct2wgD8kE

What are some suggestions or strategies that will help teachers get to know their students better? Andrew Maxey shares his answer to this question in this clip from The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: The Elephant in the Classroom - A Convo with Andrew Maxey.

Millicent Dickey - The Importance of Community in Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gw7ApjKoS4

How do we focus on deep learning and how does technology support that? This conversation with Millicent Dickey reflects on the programs that are making personalized learning. Be sure to also check out the full episode, The Importance of Community in Education - A Convo with Millicent Dickey!

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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

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

“A lot of times, it is because of a teacher that people went on to do great stuff.” - George Couros

0:00 Intro with George Couros

2:31 Episode Intro

2:40 Dan Jackson

5:06 Melissa Wright

7:42 Greg Bagby

9:42 Megan Diede

11:56 Weston Kieschnick

15:58 Dr. Shawna Miller

20:07 Joël McLean

25:38 Closing

Dan Jackson shares a story about a teacher who created opportunities to learn through empowering lessons and hands-on learning experiences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OzkqngWua4

Melissa Wright reflects on a teacher who inspired her to run for student council. Wright reflects on how that moment impacted her future!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bagtb9yrJVY

Greg Bagby shares a story about a teacher who made him actually want to teach math! Bagby reflects on how this teacher “touched his heart” despite the complex subjects she taught.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg_bPcc3USA

Megan Diede of the IntegratEd team reflects on a rockstar teacher who built connections with students through a simple daily task.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww9HnNclkPk

Weston Kieschnick shares how a mentor teacher gave him a profound gift by telling him the honest truth about a lesson that was taught.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgc7QDmQQ3M

Dr. Shawna Miller reflects on how a teacher helped her see herself as a learner through one-on-one meetings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwtRR7uRxuc

Joël McLean shares how a previous teacher helped him through high school by engaging all the students and building strong relationships. Couros also reflects on how the classes where we struggle the most are often the classes where relationships matter the most.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL1kyW5O3AQ

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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/

“If you want to get the most out of the things you consume, think about how you make your own connection to that content.” - George Couros

Description & Time Codes:

0:00 Episode Intro

2:10 Intro

2:19 #MindsetMonday S3 Ep3 - Discipline > Motivation

7:18 Stephanie Smith

10:45 Greg Bagby

14:46 Brian Faulkner

17:52 Becca Ribbing

#MindsetMonday S3 Ep3 - Discipline > Motivation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moaYA9lXBFM

In this episode, George Couros reflects on how he stays motivated. Couros shares three great ideas that work to keep him motivated. The first story in this episode shares a reflection on what happens when things do not go the way we plan and how we can maintain our motivation even when the unexpected occurs. This episode shares some powerful questions that we can ask ourselves and some ideas for how to become more disciplined.

Lessons on Going From Admin Back to the Classroom - A Convo with Stephanie Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V8vEAg-z5E

Stephanie Smith reflects on her time as an administrator turned teacher and how she maintains a focus on relationships and communication. Her reflections on her time in both positions serve as a powerful reminder about being open to dialogue when there are questions and to communicate. Hear this and more in the full episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast: Lessons on Going From Admin Back to the Classroom - A Convo with Stephanie Smith!

Learning by Example - A Convo with Greg Bagby

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

One of George Couros’ main takeaways from this episode was a story from Greg Bagby about his father and how he sees the world. We often talk about the idea of leading by example, but we can also talk about the idea of learning by example. Learning by example means that we demonstrate the learning process and the struggle but also show how we continuously move forward. This episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast with Greg Bagby is a great reminder to be the example of what we want to see in kids.

The Joy of Our Students - A Convo with Brian Faulkner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2gEN7OicMI

George Couros shares a reflection on a story he learned when he taught a Stephen Covey workshop. He and Brian Faulkner have a conversation about what it means to be a leader and how important it is to lead by example.

Finding Clarity - A Podcast with Becca Ribbing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ2EPkabpyQ

When do you decide when this is something that you need to stick with and when do you decide to take a different direction? Becca Ribbing talks about starting something new, creating connections, and thinking in a new way. Ribbing reflects how we can recognize when something is not working while understanding that, at the beginning, it will be a challenge and there will be a learning curve. Ribbing shares how the work can get easier the more we do it and how we need to recognize the struggle at the beginning of the path.

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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

Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/