Livia Chan and George Couros talk about Chan’s influential educators, influential administrators, and some amazing first-year advice. Chan answers these three questions in this short episode of 3 Questions on Educators 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 advice would you give your first-year teacher self?

Hear Chan’s answers to these questions and this reminder: "Teaching is hard work. It is even harder if you are not yourself.” - Livia Chan

Links:

Livia Chan Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiviaChanL?s=20

Livia Chan Website - https://livchan.com/

Quotes:

"Teaching is hard work. It is even harder if you are not yourself."

"Teach with your heart; whatever is in your heart, bring what you have to your children."

3 Questions on Educators that Inspire with Livia Chan - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast

“Even through failures, what do we learn through the process?” - George Couros

This quote serves as the ongoing theme of this video as George Couros reflects on what he has done to lose 80 pounds. Even though Couros, who is not a medical professional, has seen results over the last 7 to 8 months, he has dealt with numerous failures, and through determination and reflection, he has created a routine that has helped him reach his fitness goals! Couros reminds us that when something is not working, we can take what we have learned to find a direction that works better for us. Towards the end, Couros gets very real about how the mental weight started leading to physical weight and he shares what he is doing to surround himself with people who cheer him on. Everyone’s journey is different, so this video serves as a reflection of a journey where Couros has found success in a way that is meaningful to him.

Links:

VShred - https://vshred.com/

Aaptiv - https://aaptiv.com/

Lumen - https://www.lumen.com/en-us/home.html

Vernon Wright Innovator’s Mindset Podcast (Vision Boards) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2DgUgwoxJ0

James Clear (Atomic Habits) - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

Music - https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/5

George Couros and Starr Sackstein have a powerful conversation about the following 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?

Hear more about these questions and how Sackstein describes herself as a “bopping Grateful Dead” fan!

Quotes:

"Be gentle with yourself."

"Not knowing answers...has left space for the kids to be able to say 'I know how to find out the answer to that...' [It] creates a synergy."

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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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Vernon Wright has an incredibly compelling story which he shares on this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast! Hear more about how a summative review with a caring administrator changed Wright’s career path. Wright is a great storyteller who talks about the many people who have impacted his life. Throughout this episode, Wright shares his journey and how he has pushed himself into taking the next steps. “Believe. Hustle. Manifest. Repeat.” - A reminder from Vernon Wright!

Links:

The Wright Leader Instagram Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZyxpolRl3wWW8GPgUVbhxpzeIzpwOgmUJ2D80/?igshid=rdqcxxfx8u98

Flock of Seagulls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIpfWORQWhU

DisruptED TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWuVo1VDCR3MJPyi4o16Dw

Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/

Vernon Wright Twitter - https://twitter.com/thewrightleader

Vernon Wright Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrightleader/?hl=en

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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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

The impact that we can have on others is sometimes something that we do not realize until we are reminded and told by those who admire us. Dr. Salome Thomas-EL shares a heartwarming story about a teacher who had an amazing impact on him. Hear this story and more as Principal El 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?

Links:

Principal El Website - http://www.principalel.com/

Principal El Books - http://www.principalel.com/publications/books

Retention for a Change (coming March 15, 2021) - https://www.amazon.com/Retention-Change-Motivate-Inspire-Energize/dp/1475858825

Quotes:

"Leadership is a service - if you can't serve, you can't lead." - Dr. Salome Thomas-EL

"If you can't hack it, get your jacket." - Dr. Salome Thomas-EL

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For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros

The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

"When failure is normative, resilience becomes second nature." - Principal El

Feeling the excitement from Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, Principal El, and enthusiasm throughout this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast is incredibly inspiring and uplifting! Principal El and George Couros talk about the power of leadership, how Principal El started a school Chess Club, and how relationships impact the school as a whole. The two get very serious about some conflict that involved Principal El and the school board - Principal El shares how he advocated for more appreciation to be shown to the teachers at his school and how that resulted in some conflict with the board - hear this story and how it turned out for Principal El as he recounts the events. Principal El also talks more about his new book that is coming out and how it gives guidance to educators as they continue pushing their own learning. Principal El shares some amazing stories of the people he has connected with and learned from. This episode is a great reminder that the belief we have in learners inspires them to have a belief in the work that they can do and the impact they can have on others.

Links:

Twitter Poem - https://twitter.com/JasonCMcDowell/status/1364898347803435010?s=20

Principal El Website - http://www.principalel.com/

Principal El Books - http://www.principalel.com/publications/books

Retention for a Change (coming March 15, 2021) - https://www.amazon.com/Retention-Change-Motivate-Inspire-Energize/dp/1475858825

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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Another month of amazing educators and amazing ideas shared during #TheInnovatorsMindset Podcast! In this month’s highlights, you will hear some great insights from Steve Bollar, Dr. Brad Gustafson, Kim Strobel, Dr. Principal El, Lainie Rowell, and Dr. Derrick Love!Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset.

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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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Vernon Wright shares more about his journey and the mentors who have touched his life. In this episode, Wright shares his three adjectives: real, competent, and caring. Hear Wright reflect on the three questions asked by George Couros:

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:

"...write down every talent and gift you have..."

"Become a person of action."

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

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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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

Lainie Rowell is an amazing educator and author! This episode offers a bonus where you can win a copy of Rowell’s book, Evolving Learner, by leaving a comment below about your own learning and how it has evolved over time or by sharing an experience you have had during your own professional learning. Rowell and Couros talk about how learning out loud can help the world - and ourselves. When we think about how we are learning and what we are putting out there, we evolve as learners. Hear Rowell’s best advice for professional learning days and how we can be fluid with our learning preferences.

Links:

Lainie Rowell Website - https://www.lainierowell.com/

Lainie Rowell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lainierowell/

Lainie Rowell Twitter - https://twitter.com/lainierowell

Brain Writing -https://www.mycoted.com/Brainwriting#:~:text=BrainWriting%20is%20a%20technique%20similar,trigger%20for%20their%20own%20ideas

Equfinality and Todd Rose - https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/18/12/why-everything

Lemonade Learning Podcast with Brianna Hodges and Lainie Rowell - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lemonade-learning-brianna-hodges-lainie-AOwdkFUITvB/

Clive Thompson Quote (Tweet): https://twitter.com/gcouros/status/954825360713179136

Blog Post about Clive Thompson Quote: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/9041

Armchair Expert Podcast - https://armchairexpertpod.com/

How to Win Friends and Influence People - https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

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

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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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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

In this episode of Three Questions, Dr. Brad Gustafson shares an embarrassing moment from when he was in second grade and how his teacher came to the rescue! Watch and listen as Dr. Gustafson 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?

Links:

Why relationships -- not money -- are the key to improving schools - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181025103300.htm

Brad Gustafson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gustafsonbrad/?hl=en

Brad Gustafson Twitter - https://twitter.com/GustafsonBrad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development (Amazon Link) - https://www.amazon.com/Personalized-PD-Flipping-Professional-Development/dp/0692483322

Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age Students - https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Leadership-Creating-Innovative-Digital-Age/dp/1506334210/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Reclaiming Our Calling: Hold on to the Heart, Mind, and Hope of Education - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334046/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543469810&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=reclaiming+your+calling+by+brad+gustafson

Quotes:

"You don't need to work until 10:00 PM every night."

"Show up and authentically love kids, don't worry so much about the room..."

"The thing that matters most is how well do you know my kiddo."

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

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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/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

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