The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast
I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things. One day, I will rap in my podcasts officially making me a SoundCloud rapper.
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In this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast with George Couros, Dr. Rick Surrency, the superintendent of Putnam County School District, discusses the unique role he has taken on by being an elected education leader. Dr. Surrency shares insights from his extensive career in education, spanning over 47 years while emphasizing the importance of making education relevant to students' futures by integrating innovativ...
In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros explores 3 powerful ways to become more coachable—from embracing feedback to acting on it with intention. Inspired by a post from performance coach Justin Su’a and co-written with ChatGPT, George shares personal stories from education, parenting, and even basketball refereeing to illustrate how coachability is a key to personal and professional growth.
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In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset, George Couros welcomes another fantastic guest, Grace McCallum, who is the principal of Branksome Hall in Toronto, Ontario. The two discuss McCallum’s impressive journey from teaching in China and Frankfurt to her current role as principal/director. Check out this episode for details on how Branksome Hall combines tradition with innovation by maintaining state-of-the-art faci...
In this episode, I explore how great leaders can empower others to unlock their potential and instill what I call "irrational confidence."
I share personal stories, including a powerful moment with my principal, Kelly Wilkins, and how she helped me find confidence in myself. Learn 3 key strategies you can use to help others believe in their abilities and become better versions of themselves.
I'll also share a special thank you to ...
In this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast, George Couros welcomes Dr. Paul Romanelli, who hosted a truly inspiring staff professional development which included a tshirt launcher and an inspirational student. Dr. Romanelli shares some great insight about how his district has implemented an AI vision statement that follows a red/yellow/green activity guide - check the links below for the more details about the ...
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In this episode of the Innovator's Mindset podcast, George Couros explores three common fallacies that can hinder personal and professional growth.
Once identified, these misconceptions can be overcome, allowing for more effective decision-making and progress.
Two of these falla...
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In April 2025, host George Couros turned 50 and saw it as an opportunity to continue learning and improving.
In this intro to the month-end highlights, Couros reflects on how this podcast began 5 years ago. By trying something new, Couros got this podcast going.
One of Couros' reflections from one of his Something Personal, Something Professional, and Something Profound blog posts: “The things you regret not learning when you...
In this episode of the Innovators Mindset Podcast, George Couros explores the impact of how rejection is communicated, emphasizing the importance of leading with respect and grace. Broadcasting from the serene outdoors, George discusses a personal experience that inspired him to ponder the often harsh and impersonal way job rejections are conveyed in education and business.
George shares insights from his time as an administrator, ...
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Join George Couros in the final episode of his enlightening podcast series, "Stories," where he shares deeply personal experiences from his career. In this installment, George opens up about a critical period in his life when he had to take a stress leave, a decision that ultimately transformed his career and personal well-being.
Discover how George navigated the challenges of mental health in the workplace, the invaluable support ...
In this eye-opening episode, host George invites his friend and seasoned educator AJ Juliani, who has just released a thought-provoking book titled "Meaningful and Relevant: Engaging Learners in an Era of Distraction." The conversation dives deep into the challenges educators face in keeping learners engaged amidst the continuous partial attention brought on by modern technology.
AJ shares his insights from over two decades of expe...
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Join George Couros on this special edition of the Innovator's Mindset podcast as he reflects on turning 50 and shares profound life lessons he's learned over the years. Emphasizing the importance of elevating others to find success, George offers heartfelt advice on focusing your energy on positive relation...
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In this episode of the Innovator's Mindset with George Couros, discover the transformative power of gratitude in education as Lainie Rowell delves into the art of cultivating gratitude within learning communities.
As an author and expert on gratitude, Lainie shares her ...
In this episode, George Couros shares insightful stories from his personal and professional life, highlighting the value of sometimes declining opportunities to achieve greater personal fulfillment. Through anecdotes, he discusses how not getting his desired kindergarten teaching position led to a fulfilling career in high school technology, and the unexpected consequences of saying no to a principal position opportunity.
Through h...
Join Starr Sackstein and Alexandra Laing on The Innovator's Mindset" podcast as they delve into their new book, "Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Transformative Change." This episode explores innovative solutions to 53 pressing issues in education, categorized into 10 main challenges, as identified and solved by over 100 contributors including educators and leaders from diverse backgrounds. The discussion highligh...
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Innovator's Mindset podcast with George Couros.
Drawing inspiration from a poignant personal experience on a pig farm, George delves into the importance of recognizing when it's time to move on from situations where you don’t feel valued. In a candid reflection, he shares how an unexpected job rejection in education led to unforeseen opportunities that significantly altered his caree...
Welcome to the March 2025 highlights of the Innovator's Mindset podcast.
George Couros begins this month-end highlight with a reflection on a recent blog post about how non-decisions make his life so much easier. There are little things that Couros decides once: putting clothes out for his workout, not having junk food in the house, and getting content out on a regular schedule. All of these things help set Couros up for success...
In this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast, host George Couros reconnects with long-time friend and visionary education leader, Jordan Beel.
Jordan shares his journey from being a student at Hudsonville High School to becoming its principal, emphasizing the importance of relationships in education. As they reminisce about past experiences, including the Y2K phenomenon, Jordan discusses the challenges and rewards of returnin...
In this insightful episode, George Couros delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in professional learning. He shares his experiences with using technology to enhance educational strategies, particularly within classroom settings.
George discusses practical methods to employ AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to streamline group discussions and foster collaboration among educators. By capturing and summarizing i...
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