The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast

By George Couros

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Episodes: 100

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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.

Episode Date
Better Together: Leading Change Before It Happens - Derek Cantrell
Sep 06, 2026
3 Questions Every Educator Should Ask About Technology
Sep 03, 2026
Purpose Over Screen Time - Dr. Karla Burkholder with TETL
Aug 30, 2026
What AI Can't Replace - Discussing the Importance of Community and Deep Learning in the time of AI
Aug 27, 2026
Teaching & Learning at the Center of Educational Leadership - Dr. Dawn Bridges & The IASA Conference
Aug 23, 2026
Build Staff Strengths to Then Leverage Student Strengths - George Couros
Aug 20, 2026
Challenge, Community, and Student Potential - Anne Uberti and Frank Purcaro
Aug 16, 2026
Before you challenge people, do they know you have their back?
Aug 13, 2026
Innovation Begins with Relationships - West Ottawa Public Schools
Aug 09, 2026
3 Lessons 4 Years After Starting Over - What is the life you want to create for yourself?
Aug 06, 2026
Why Creative Risk Matters - From Legendary Producer Larry Kasanoff
Aug 02, 2026
3 Ideas That Turn Professional Learning Into Something Valuable
Jul 30, 2026
Model the Learning, Lead the Change - Haven Schools CEO, Brittany Lewis
Jul 26, 2026
The Power of Proving The People Who Support You Right! - George Couros
Jul 23, 2026
Building Better School Leaders Through Meaningful Mentorship - Justin Faulkner
Jul 19, 2026
The Danger of Inconsistent Expectations - What behaviors do you ignore and celebrate?
Jul 16, 2026
Ownership at every level in education - Carolee Ogata
Jul 12, 2026
Hard work fails when lacking discipline - George Couros
Jul 09, 2026
Navigating Tough Conversations in School Leadership - Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns
Jul 05, 2026
The Sponge Factor and Lifelong Learning - George Couros
Jul 02, 2026
Building Culture Through Competitive-Collaboration - Tara Estep and Eric Rosburg
Jun 28, 2026
Ownership Over Buy-In
Jun 25, 2026
How to spark curiosity in learning - Olivia Odileke
Jun 21, 2026
The Easier Technology Gets, the More Challenge Matters - On the latest Jonathan Haidt TED Talk
Jun 18, 2026
Building a community of belonging in education - Nancy Chung
Jun 14, 2026
"Human Still Required" by Jeff Utecht - An Epic Book Review
Jun 11, 2026
Culture, Nuance, and Leadership - A Conversation with Todd Nesloney
Jun 07, 2026
3 Ways to Change the "System" from Within - George Couros
Jun 04, 2026
Building the Future in Education - Dr. Peggy Buffington
May 31, 2026
3 Lessons That Can Shape a Child for Life
May 28, 2026
Teaching Art, Vulnerability, and Purpose - A Conversation with Rob Santos
May 24, 2026
3 Signs It Is Time To Leave Your Current Job - George Couros
May 21, 2026
Why Time & Patience Matter in Education - Christine Dyer
May 17, 2026
Start Where You Agree: Aligning Class Size with the Future We Want in Education
May 14, 2026
Empowering Educators: Alise Pulliam on Innovation, Mindset, and Self-Leadership
May 10, 2026
You Can’t Connect With Everyone, But Every Person Needs to Connect with Someone - George Couros
May 07, 2026
Becoming the Bison: Kim Gameroz on Resilience & Thriving in Today’s Classrooms
May 03, 2026
Why Sharing Success Can help us move “Forward, Together"- Jesse Fawess & George Couros
Apr 30, 2026
How to Captivate Students in the Age of AI and Digital Distractions | Marc Isseks
Apr 26, 2026
Discussion Over Debate: A Better Way to Advocate for Education
Apr 23, 2026
Purpose-Driven Education: Steve Ward on DreamCatcher and Helping Students Find Purpose
Apr 19, 2026
“Tell Me Where I Am Wrong”: Why Great Leaders Invite Challenge and Disagreement - George Couros
Apr 16, 2026
51 Lessons at 51: Why You Should Kick Down Doors Instead of Waiting for Opportunity
Apr 12, 2026
Do Your Aspirations Match Your Work Ethic? 3 Lessons on Effort, Attitude, and Supporting Others
Apr 09, 2026
Naperville 203’s Innovative Approach to AI, Instructional Technology, and Community Ownership
Apr 05, 2026
What does it mean to be a winner? - The Importance of Kindness, Work-Ethic & Belonging in Education
Apr 02, 2026
How TeacherGoals Supports and Uplifts Educators Worldwide | Alaina Clark
Mar 29, 2026
3 Strategies for Turning the Spotlight Onto Others in Education
Mar 26, 2026
Robby Cobbs on TechMySchool, Human-Centered EdTech, and the Future of Learning
Mar 22, 2026
Leading Schools That Last: Lessons from What Makes a Great Principal - A Q&A with George Couros
Mar 19, 2026
Anthony Padrnos on Breaking Silos, AI, and Leadership in Education - The #InnovatorsMindset
Mar 15, 2026
Start Before You're Ready: The Power of Just Beginning- George Couros
Mar 12, 2026
Unorthodox Leadership in Schools: Leigh Ragsdale on Empathy, Voice, and Transforming Student Success
Mar 08, 2026
On the "Tell Them Theory": Why Sharing the Good Matters More Than You Think
Mar 05, 2026
How Leaders Build Trust and Community: A Conversation on "Forward, Together" with Cristina Capretta
Mar 01, 2026
3 Habits for Growth, Letting Go, and Self-Belief - George Couros
Feb 26, 2026
Lead From Who You Are: The Personal, People, and Process Rhythms of Meaningful Leadership
Feb 22, 2026
From Burnout to Impact: Jayme Braida on Literacy, Leadership, and Resilient Schools
Feb 22, 2026
Brad Gustafson & George Couros on Leading With Principles, Perspective, & Purpose | #ForwardTogether
Feb 19, 2026
Erik Francis on Deeper Learning, Depth of Knowledge and the Skills Needed for the Future of Education
Feb 15, 2026
Why Forward, Together Starts With Community, Not Consensus - Check out the Intro of my latest book!
Feb 12, 2026
Fitness Habits for Educators & How to Keep Appointments With Yourself With Holli Elliott
Feb 08, 2026
Forward, Together: Why Community, Confidence, & Conversation Matter in Education - w/ Lauren Kaufman
Feb 05, 2026
Leading With Grace: Hope, Authenticity, and Retaining Great Educators | Julia Bialeski
Feb 01, 2026
How Vulnerability Builds Stronger School Cultures, A Superintendent’s Perspective with Heidi Weeks
Jan 29, 2026
Human-Centered Data in K–12: Aeries VP Lara Clickner on Relationships, and Leadership
Jan 25, 2026
How School Board Trustees Can Lead Through Disagreement and Build Community Trust - #ForwardTogether
Jan 22, 2026
Why Routine Matters for Self Regulation and Becoming Your Best Self in 2026 | Dr. Bhavini Bhakta
Jan 18, 2026
Why Vulnerable Leadership Builds Stronger School Communities | #ForwardTogether with Meghan Lawson
Jan 15, 2026
How Hands-On Learning Builds Curiosity, Independence, and Excitement in Elementary Classrooms
Jan 11, 2026
Forward, Together: Katie Novak and George Couros on What Schools Can do to Bring Community Together
Jan 08, 2026
Leading Through Disagreement: Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket & George Couros on Moving "Forward, Together"
Jan 04, 2026
"Forward, Together: Moving Schools from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times" available now!
Jan 02, 2026
Letting Go of Grudges: A Simple Shift That Improved My Year
Dec 25, 2025
Teaching Kids to Be Entrepreneurs: Leah Ellis on Financial Literacy, Leadership, and Creativity - IM S6EP51
Dec 21, 2025
When You Feel Stuck, Move: Three Lessons on Loss, Purpose, and Starting Again - George Couros
Dec 18, 2025
Jennie Gyford: Teach Like the Floor Is on Fire - Practical Strategies for Student Engagement S6EP50
Dec 14, 2025
How Community Feedback Transformed My New Book Cover and What It Taught Me About Leadership
Dec 11, 2025
How the Science of Reading Drives System-Wide Literacy Gains with Karen Vaites - S6 EP49
Dec 07, 2025
The Future of Learning, AI, and Work: Why Adaptability Matters More Than Ever - George Couros
Dec 04, 2025
Leading AI in Schools, Supporting Teachers, and Promoting Curiosity with Daniele Schick - S6EP48
Nov 30, 2025
Why Doing What You Say, and Then Doing More, Sets You Apart in Work and Life - George Couros
Nov 27, 2025
✅ Empowering Teachers and Students Through Inclusive Leadership with Dr. Jana Lee - S6EP47
Nov 23, 2025
Principles are most important when they are the hardest to maintain: Behind look at Forward,Together
Nov 20, 2025
Building Better Rituals: Time, Focus, and Gratitude with Lainie Rowell - S6EP 46
Nov 16, 2025
More than College; Helping Learners Find a Pathway to Success that is Meaningful to Them
Nov 13, 2025
Embedding Innovation in Education with Greg Mertz | New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) S6EP45
Nov 09, 2025
What Moving Changed for Our Family and Appreciation for My Parents' Immigration Story
Nov 06, 2025
Tom Colabufo: Harnessing AI to Transform Teaching & Learning - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S6E44
Nov 02, 2025
How to Reach the People Who Disagree: Lessons from Tech and Schools - George Couros
Oct 30, 2025
Celebrating the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Innovator's Mindset! - George Couros and Dave Burgess
Oct 26, 2025
10 Years of The Innovator’s Mindset: Lessons on Change, Creativity, and Staying True to Your Voice
Oct 23, 2025
Innovating Inside the Box with Dr. Lynn Moody | NCSpark and the Future of Learning S6 EP42
Oct 19, 2025
Keep Going or Step Back: The Fine Line Between Resilience and Risk - George Couros
Oct 16, 2025
George Couros & Don Wotruba: Innovation, AI, and Preparing for the MASB Annual Leadership Conference
Oct 12, 2025
With every "yes" there is a "no" but that is not permanent. Take advantage of the present.
Oct 09, 2025
Glendora Unified’s Journey: Best First Instruction, MTSS, and Building Strong School Communities S6EP40
Oct 05, 2025
Shaping Technology Usage: 3 Ways to Stay Human in a Digital World - The #InnovatorsMindset
Oct 02, 2025
Shining a Light in Schools: Lady Jade on Purpose, People, and Learning to Pivot S6EP39
Sep 28, 2025
Speak Less, Listen More — Increasing the Weight of Your Words by Hearing Others
Sep 25, 2025