“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

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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

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